Support the THOR Network mission and help advance resuscitation medicine for severe traumatic bleeding through independent education, research, training, and advocacy.
The THOR Network Foundation is a US based 501(c)(3) public charity organization. It is an international multidisciplinary network of civilian and military providers ranging from first responders and medics to physicians from multiple disciplines, as well as basic scientists, bioengineers, and clinical trialists. The international influence of THOR is evidenced by our membership of over 500 subject matter experts from over 31 countries and 6 continents. See www.thornetwork.com for more information about the THOR Network Foundation and the THOR Research Institute.
The Annual THOR Symposium is an invitation-only meeting with key opinion leaders from civilian and military medicine that has changed practice in several disciplines. Examples include the widespread increased use of whole blood and cold stored platelets internationally in both civilian and military practice by collaborating with the AABB and blood suppliers around the world. Medics and civilian prehospital providers are an essential aspect of the Network and contribute significantly to the evidence and experience-based cutting-edge clinical practice and science presented at our annual conference.
The Regional THOR Conference is open invite to local experts and will be attended by a large number of THOR leaders and subject matter experts to compliment the speakers from the region. The regional conference will also have a healthy balance of prehospital providers and translational scientists to provide a multidisciplinary group of presenters and attendees.
OUR MISSION: To develop and implement best practices for prehospital damage control resuscitation in trauma care through to the completion of the acute phase of hemorrhagic shock resuscitation at higher echelons of care. The THOR Network will execute this mission through a multidisciplinary collaborative approach to research, education, training, and advocacy.
In 2026 the two THOR organized meetings are:
For details of the Annual Symposium in Ireland contact Kara O’Connor at koconnor@thornetwork.com
State of the Science in Resuscitation Medicine for Severe Traumatic Bleeding: Clinical, Logistical, and Regulatory Insights with a Focus on European Perspectives
Severe traumatic bleeding remains one of the leading and most preventable causes of death globally, underscoring the urgent need for coordinated progress across basic science, clinical practice, system organization, and regulatory frameworks. This international symposium convenes leaders in trauma care, transfusion medicine, military medicine, health systems organization, and regulatory policy to assess the current state of the science in resuscitation medicine and to define a shared European vision for the future of trauma and haemorrhage care.
The programme spans the full translational continuum—from the pathophysiology of trauma-induced coagulopathy and haemorrhagic shock to emerging diagnostics, advanced haemostatic therapies, and precision transfusion strategies. In parallel, it addresses system-level implementation challenges, including trauma system organization, prehospital blood programmes, and workforce training, logistics, and data infrastructure. Civilian and military experiences are deliberately integrated to highlight transferable lessons and to strengthen preparedness for both daily trauma care and large-scale emergencies.
A strong emphasis is placed on European collaboration and regulatory alignment, particularly in light of the new European Regulation on Substances of Human Origin (SoHO). The programme also recognizes the essential roles of patients, voluntary blood donor associations, and public trust in sustaining resilient transfusion systems. By connecting mechanistic insights, clinical evidence, operational experience, and regulatory perspectives, the conference aims to accelerate innovation, enhance system readiness, and ensure that advances in resuscitation and transfusion medicine translate into improved survival and equitable access to care across Europe and beyond.
US Department of Defense representatives often include:
Health and Human Services (HHS) representatives often include:
Collaborating societies or associations may include:
Blood supplier R&D leadership often includes representation from:
Military Medical Leadership often includes representatives from:
Past industry sponsors have included:
410 Medical · American Red Cross · Cellphire · Celox Medical · Center for Military Medical Research, University of Pittsburgh · Cerus · Combat Medical Systems · CSL Behring · Delta Development · Emit Corporation · Entegrion · Grifols · Haemonetics · Haima Therapeutics · HbO2 · Hemanext · Hemerus Medical · Hemosonics · Kalocyte · Medidyne · MEQU · MTEC · North American Rescue · Octapharma · Partner Therapeutics Pelican Bio · Persys Medical · Prytime · Qinflow · Rafa · ROTEM · Safeguard Medical · South Texas Blood & Tissue · Teleflex · Terumo BCT · Tridentify · Velico · Werfen · Zoll
Annual Sponsorships cover both THOR meetings in 2026
Note Sponsorship does not include registration fees, lodging, or transportation. Full exclusions are listed per tier.
Bronze – $5,000 per meeting (can sponsor multiple meetings)
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Silver – $15,000 per year
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Gold – $20,000 per year
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Platinum – $30,000 per year
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Diamond – $40,000 per year
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Prestige – $50,000 per year
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Industry Workshop Sessions
Available as add-ons for Bronze through Gold levels or as second session for higher tiers:
Long-Term Sponsorship Discounts
Poster Display
There will be an opportunity to submit abstracts for a poster session. Details to follow.
Downloadable prospectus
If you have a PDF prospectus, link it here.
Prospectus link: to be added| Feature / Tier | Bronze* $5,000 |
Silver $15,000 |
Gold $20,000 |
Platinum $30,000 |
Diamond $40,000 |
Prestige $50,000 |
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| Attendance at both meetings | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Multiple attendees at one meeting | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Total number of attendees at both meetings | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Ad in printed program | ¼ page | ½ page | ½ page | ½ page | Full page | Full page |
| Logo in program & website | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Display table | ✔* | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Meals during conference | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| THOR-hosted webinar | ✔ (1 hr) or 15 min talk at meeting | ✔ (2x 1 hr) or 30 min talk at meeting | ✔ (2x 1 hr) or 30 min talk at meeting | |||
| Conference speaking time | ✔ (15 min) | ✔ (30 min) | ✔ (30 min + 5 min welcome) | |||
| Eligible for workshop add-ons | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (2nd session) | ✔ (2nd session) | ✔ (2nd session) |