TECHNICAL PROGRAM
| Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 | |
| 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | On-site Registration / Badge Pickup |
| Monday, March 23rd, 2026 | |
| 8:30 am - 9:00 am Opening Session |
Welcome by BEBI-2026 Chair, IOC, and Conference Manager. |
| 9:00 am - 9:45 am Plenary Session 1 |
Prof. Dr. Samir Mitragotri Hiller Professor of Bioengineering and Hansjorg Wyss Professor of Biologically Inspired Engineering, Harvard University |
| Refreshments Break | |
| 10:00 am - 11:00 am Bio-Innovation Plenary Panel |
A moderated plenary session to address the multiple “lab-to fab” and “bench-to-bedside” issues and challenges in bringing biomedical innovations and technologies to market. This panel features an academic entrepreneur who has initiated laboratory-based research that has been successfully commercialized, two technology transfer executives who shepherd the transition from the academy to commercial entities, and a consultant who provides guidance and council in navigating these early-stage challenges. |
| 11:00 am – 5:30 pm Concurrent Technical Sessions |
Concurrent Technical Sessions Podium and Poster Presentations
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| 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Special Event |
Welcome Reception |
| Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 | |
| 8:30 am - 9:00 am | On-site Registration / Badge Pickup |
| 9:00 am - 9:45 am Plenary Session 2 |
Prof. Dr. Xin Zhao Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong |
| Refreshments Break | |
| 10:00 am - 11:00 am Bioengineering-education Plenary Panel |
A moderated plenary session to address the evolution and emergence of convergent academic programs with life sciences (bio) at their core. Academic programs such as Engineering-Medicine, Sustainability, Genome Engineering, and others. This panel features academics who have initiated such programs and have navigated the administrative and accreditation requirements to bring such programs to life. |
| 11:00 am – 5:30 pm Concurrent Technical Sessions with lunch and tea/coffee breaks |
Concurrent Technical Sessions Podium and Poster Presentations
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| 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Special Event |
Convening Chair’s Invitation Only Dinner (Ticketed) |
| Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 | |
| 8:30 am - 9:00 am | On-site Registration / Badge Pickup |
| 9:00 am - 9:45 am Plenary Session 3 |
Prof. Dr. Gianaurelio (Giovanni) Cuniberti Chair of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Institute for Materials Science and Nanotechnology, TU Dresden, Germany |
| Refreshments Break | |
| 10:00 am - 10:45 am Plenary Session 4 |
Prof. Dr. Anthony Guiseppi-Elie President and Sr. Fellow, American International Institute of Medical Sciences, Engineering, and Innovation, USA |
| 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Concurrent Technical Sessions |
Concurrent Technical Sessions Podium and Poster Presentations
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| 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm | Convening Chair’s Closing Remarks and Awards |