# Biomedical Engineering Society - BMES

- Dates: 21 October 2026 to 24 October 2026
- Location: Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando, United States
- Address: 8701 World Center Drive Orlando, FL 32821 United States of America
- Organizer: Biomedical Engineering Society
- Industry: MedTech

## About

The 2026 BMES Annual Meeting focuses on the central role of biomedical engineering in biomedical discoveries and addressing health challenges. It features engineering and translational research. The meeting provides opportunities for trainees to connect with leaders across academia and industry.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.bmes.org/2026/annualmeeting)
- [Registration](https://www.bmes.org/2026/annualmeeting/registration?hsLang=en)
- [Agenda](https://www.bmes.org/bmes2022-programandagenda?hsLang=en)

## Topics

- Engineers Empower Human Health
- Special Sessions
- High School Poster Expo
- Medtronic/BMES Student Design Competition
- Non-technical lectures and panel discussions
- Symposiums
- Awards and social events

## Speakers

- Jeannine 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
- Dr. Kafui Dzirasa, Duke Biomedical Engineering
- Shelly Sakiyama-Elbert, President, BMES
- Dr. William Wagner, University of Pittsburgh
- Bruce Tromberg

## Sponsors and partners

- Medtronic

## Where to stay

- **Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando, Autograph Collection**: 80 m from the venue
- **AC Hotel by Marriott Orlando Downtown**: 180 m from the venue, 333 South Garland Avenue, Orlando, 32801
- **Aloft Orlando Downtown**: 200 m from the venue
- **The Courtyard at Lake Lucerne**: 480 m from the venue, 211 Lucerne Circle North, Orlando
- **Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Downtown**: 530 m from the venue, 191 East Pine Street, Orlando, 32801
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/mcodtes-embassy-suites-orlando-downtown/)
- **Marriott Orlando Downtown**: 1.1 km from the venue
- **Hilton Garden Inn**: 1.1 km from the venue, 401 North Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, 32801
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/mconmht-home2-suites-orlando-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 407-648-4171
- **Home2 Suites**: 1.1 km from the venue, 401 North Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, 32801
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/mconmht-home2-suites-orlando-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1-407-839-3331

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/biomedical-engineering-society-bmes-orlando/