Renaissance Hotel Capital View Arlington
2800 South Potomac Ave, Arlington VA 22202
- April 11, 2026 Noon - 5:00 p.m.Registration Desk Open
- April 11, 2026 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.New Fellow Orientation
AIMBE Leadership will provide an orientation about AIMBE, its programming and services, and mission. Learn about how candidates are nominated, reviewed, and elected to the College of Fellows. Meet new colleagues in the Class of 2026 and get insight on the induction ceremony.
- April 11, 2026 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Fellow Research Blitz Sessions (Hors d'oeuvres Provided)
Join this dynamic AIMBE session and showcase your work in a rapid-fire format. Sign-up required to present. You'll have five minutes and one slide to introduce yourself, share your research, and showcase your impact on the field. This engaging event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with the AIMBE community, spark meaningful conversations, and expand your professional network. All Fellows are encouraged to attend.
- April 11, 2026 7:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m.President's Circle Reception
All Fellows are invited to advance medical and biological engineering and join us in the AIMBE President’s Circle. The President’s Circle is an exclusive group of AIMBE Fellows that voluntarily give a financial gift $250 or more to AIMBE’s mission.
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- April 12, 2026 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Registration Desk Open
- April 12, 2026 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.mCoffee Networking Hour
- April 12, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Meeting
- April 12, 2026 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Council of Societies Meeting
Presided by AIMBE Council of Societies Chair, this session is open to all Fellows.
- April 12, 2026 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.International Committee Meeting
Presided by AIMBE International Committee Co-Chairs, this session is open to all Fellows.
- April 12, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.Emerging Leaders Mentor/Mentee Lunch - Invite Only
Each year, AIMBE will select ~20 emerging leaders who will be recognized during AIMBE’s Annual Meeting. Emerging leaders will have a unique opportunity to network and engage with AIMBE Fellows at the Annual Event and receive direct mentoring from current AIMBE Fellows.
Speakers: - April 12, 2026 1:30 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.Welcome and President's Address
AIMBE President Lola Eniola-Adefeso, Ph.D. will address the medical and biological priorities facing society and the Institute’s impact on these areas. College of Fellows Chair Stuart Cooper, Ph.D. will provide an overview of this year’s Annual Event.
- April 12, 2026 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.Earl Bakken Lecture
Each year AIMBE hosts this most significant scientific lecture to kick off its Annual Event. See our previous Bakken Lecturers.
- April 12, 2026 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.Science and Policy Sessions
- April 12, 2026 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Academic Council Meeting
Presided by AIMBE Academic Council Chair, this session is open to all Fellows.
- April 12, 2026 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Industry Council Meeting
Presided by AIMBE Industry Council Chair, this session is open to all Fellows.
- April 12, 2026 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Networking Cocktail Reception
- April 12, 2026 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Awards Banquet
One of the highlights of each year’s event is AIMBE’s Award Banquet and the presentation of the Pierre Galletti Award and Professional Impact Awards.
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- April 13, 2026 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.mRegistration Open
- April 13, 2026 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.Coffee Networking Hour
- April 13, 2026 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.Advocacy Training Breakfast - Invite Only
- April 13, 2026 9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.Advocacy Talk
- April 13, 2026 9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.Policy Lecture
A prominent government insider will share insight and perspective with highlights on the policy issues of most importance to the biomedical community.
- April 13, 2026 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.Induction Ceremony
The highlight of each year’s Annual Event is the ceremony inducting the newest members of the College of Fellows. The Class of 2026 were peer-nominated, peer-reviewed, and peer-elected and now join a prestigious group of the most accomplished medical and biological engineers.
- April 13, 2026 Noon - 1:00 p.m.Lunch on Your Own
- April 13, 2026 1:00 p.m.Bus Departs from Hotel Lobby to Capitol Hill
- April 13, 2026 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Pre-scheduled Congressional Appointments
