Annual Meeting Keynote & General Session

Saturday, October 14 | 3:30pm – 5:00pm

AABB is pleased to announce that Simon T. Bailey will be returning to provide the keynote address at the 2023 AABB Annual Meeting. A breakthrough strategist and author, Simon T. Bailey will share how professionals in the blood and biotherapies field can elevate the culture by focusing on three key areas: activating talent, advancing talent and appreciating talent. Practical solutions and tips that can help attendees create an inclusive environment that fosters belonging and encourages everyone to bring their best selves to work will be shared.

The 2023 AABB Annual Meeting’s General Session will also feature remarks from AABB leadership including the presentation of the President’s Awards by AABB President Brian Gannon. The general session will lead into the Exhibit Hall Opening Reception.

Simon T. Bailey

“Culture is more than the mission and vision of the organization; culture happens when no one is looking. If we are really going to elevate the culture, we need to make sure we activate, advance and appreciate talent.”

— Simon T. Bailey, 2023 AABB Keynote Speaker

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Simon T. Bailey

Simon T. BaileyBreakthrough strategist, motivational change agent, author, and former Sales Director for Disney Institute

Simon T. Bailey believes you are meant to share your brilliance. His passion and purpose is unlocking that ability in a way that ignites sustainable transformation. He understands the pressure leaders and high performers are facing in the midst of uncertainty and equips them with simple, easy-to-implement strategies to accelerate results.

LinkedIn Learning features three of his online courses that reach professionals in 100 countries. Simon has more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including serving as sales director for Disney Institute, and has worked with more than 1,800 organizations in 50 countries.

He has been named one of the top 25 people who will help you reach your business and life goals by SUCCESS magazine, joining a list that includes Brene Brown, Tony Robbins, and Oprah Winfrey. His Goalcast video, released on Facebook, has over 90 million views worldwide.

When he is not working, Simon serves as a board member for the U.S. Dream Academy and Orlando Health Foundation Board.