BMES Annual Meeting 2026
The Biomedical Engineering Society's annual conference brings together researchers, academics, and industry leaders advancing therapeutic, diagnostic, and medical device innovation under the theme Engineers Empower Human Health.
- Dates
- October 21–24, 2026
- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Organizer
- Biomedical Engineering Society
TL;DR
- BMES Annual Meeting 2026 runs October 21–24 in Orlando, Florida.
- The event convenes biomedical engineering researchers, academics, students, and industry professionals working in therapeutics, medical devices, and diagnostics.
- Under the theme Engineers Empower Human Health, the conference emphasizes networking and collaboration between trainees and established leaders.
About
BMES Annual Meeting is the primary gathering of the Biomedical Engineering Society, the professional organization serving the biomedical engineering discipline. The conference structures programming to foster connections between graduate students and postdoctoral researchers with senior faculty and industry practitioners across academia and the corporate sector.
Who you'll find in the room
Biomedical researchers and faculty
University researchers and professors advancing engineering approaches to therapeutics, medical devices, and diagnostics.
Graduate students and trainees
Students pursuing graduate degrees and postdoctoral researchers seeking mentorship and collaboration with established figures.
Industry engineers and leaders
Professionals from companies developing next-generation medical technologies and diagnostic systems.
Featured speakers
3 listedJeannine Coburn
Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering · Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Gregg Duncan
Associate Professor of Bioengineering · University of Maryland
Nathan Schiele
Associate Professor of Chemical & Biological Engineering · University of Idaho
Venue & travel
Venue
Orlando, Florida,Questions people ask
7 answeredBMES Annual Meeting 2026 runs October 21–24.
The meeting is held in Orlando, Florida.
BMES Annual Meeting draws biomedical engineering researchers, academics, graduate students, and industry professionals working in therapeutics, medical devices, and diagnostics.
Attendees include university faculty and researchers, graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, and engineers from companies developing medical technologies and diagnostic platforms.
The meeting theme is Engineers Empower Human Health, centered on cutting-edge engineering and translational research advancing therapeutics, medical devices, and integrative diagnostics.
Value depends on your career stage and research focus. If your work involves biomedical engineering, the conference provides direct access to leading researchers and industry practitioners across therapeutics, devices, and diagnostics. The organizer emphasizes peer networking and mentorship for all levels. Weigh this against travel and conference costs for your situation.
Business casual or smart casual is standard at engineering conferences. The organizer does not publish a specific dress code. Check your event confirmation materials or contact the organizer directly if particular sessions have different expectations.
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