35th Annual Meeting of the German Transplantation Society

35th Annual Meeting of the German Transplantation Society is organized by German Transplantation Society eV / Deutsche Transplantationsgesellschaft eV (DTG), K.I.T. Group GmbH Dresden and will be held from Dec 03 - 05, 2026 at Congress Hall Leipzig, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany.

Description:
"Shaping the future together" – guided by this principle, we would like to discuss current developments and challenges in transplant medicine with you. We consciously focus on interprofessional collaboration, diversity, and dialogue on equal terms: from junior doctors to nurses, coordinators, and researchers, all the way to our patients.

This year's conference offers new formats, more participation – and many premieres:

• A cross-organ patient day on Saturday will, for the first time, give those affected a platform themselves.
• The AKTX for Nursing will be present at the conference on all three days.
• An interprofessional day specifically promotes cross-professional collaboration.
• With Austria as our partner country,  we are looking beyond our own horizons – to global challenges and innovative approaches in transplantation medicine.

TOPICS:
1. NEW PATHS IN TRANSPLANT MEDICINE
Xenotransplantation, robotic transplantation surgery, non-conventional surgical techniques, virtual reality & simulation in training – space for visions, pilot projects and paradigm shifts.

2. ORGAN PRESERVATION & PERFUSION TECHNOLOGIES
Recent advances in machine perfusion, portable organ care systems, and new preservation strategies for longer ischemia times.

3. DIGITAL MEDICINE, AI & DATA-DRIVED TRANSPLANTATION
AI-supported predictive models, digital platforms for patient participation, automated decision support.

4. Regenerative Medicine & Cell Therapy
3D bioprinting, CAR-T & cell therapies, Islet transplantation, stem cell-based approaches – visions for a transplant-free future?

5. INTERPROFESSIONAL CARE & ETHICAL QUESTIONS FOR THE FUTURE
Nursing, psychology, social work, ethics – multi-professional teams and patients on equal terms; organ allocation rethought; international perspectives.