The 5th COSTEM Congress will be a progressive, compelling and informative conference. As per COSTEM’s crucial mission, the meeting will continue to serve as a distinct platform, where the most compelling and controversial topics facing clinicians in the field are presented in a fascinating and engaging debate forum. The congress promotes excellence through dynamic deliberation and leading-edge presentations by international experts. Aiming to integrate the sharing of expansive information with optimal implementation in clinical care, this state-of-the-art congress is unique in its focus on resolving controversies important to stem cell transplantation and cellular therapies.