About the International Xenotransplantation Association

The International Xenotransplantation Association aims to serve its scientific community in providing a forum for the open exchange of knowledge and expertise in order to promote xenotransplantation as a safe, ethical and effective therapeutic modality.

Aims of the Association:

1. To foster the science of xenotransplantation through promotion of ethical clinical and pre-clinical research, productive discourse and collaboration;
2. To educate health care providers and lay persons through broad, representative participation in interactive public debate;
3. To guide the development of scientifically sound, internationally consistent public policy that is responsive to new developments in the field and acknowledges varying social, ethical and legal framework

Every two years, the IXA World Congress brings together clinicians, scientists, researchers, health professionals and students from all parts of the world in the field of Xenotransplantation. Through plenary lectures, oral presentations and rapid-fire sessions, the very latest advances in the field are introduced and discussed while developing collaborative connections.

The next Congress will be hosted in October 2023 in San Diego, California and is expected to attract over 450 delegates from 30 different countries, including 110 invited speakers and spanning four days. The Congress will be held in partnership with the International Pancreas and Islet Transplant Association and Cell Transplant and Regenerative Medicine Society.

We will be accepting bids from Europe and Asia, but if there are no suitable candidates we will consider Bids from other regions.

As the 2025 Congress will not be a joint endeavour, we anticipate about 250 delegates to attend in person.

YOUR LETTER OF INTENT SHOULD INCLUDE A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Designation and Description of the proposed Local Organizing Committee (LOC)
• Description of the proposed host city
• Proposed dates
• Proposed venue possibilities
• Travel information
• Proposed hotel accommodations

BIDDING PROCEDURE AND DEADLINES