Society of Behavioral Medicine - SBM 2027
Event Date
April 14–17, 2027
Location
Atlanta, GA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions is the premier gathering for the multidisciplinary field of behavioral medicine, and the 2027 edition marks SBM's 48th Annual Meeting. Held April 14-17, 2027, in Atlanta, GA, the meeting carries the theme "Partnerships that Produce: Real-World Applications of Our Science." SBM describes its meeting as the only truly multi-disciplinary behavioral medicine conference, drawing researchers, clinicians, educators, students, and public health leaders who study the role of behavior in improving health.
Attendees engage with cutting-edge research on topics such as cancer, digital health, physical activity, methods and measurement, and quality of life, presented through symposia, papers, panels, posters, and pre-conference courses. The 2027 theme spotlights the collaborations that drive behavioral medicine forward, including implementation science, community-based participatory research, work addressing social determinants of health, and emerging areas like artificial intelligence and machine learning.
With a community of roughly 2,400 behavioral and biomedical professionals from more than 20 disciplines, SBM's meeting is widely regarded as a professional home for those committed to "better health through behavior change." It offers rigorous science, extensive networking, mentoring for early-career scientists, and a supportive, cross-disciplinary environment for advancing health research and practice.
Show Highlights
- Theme: "Partnerships that Produce: Real-World Applications of Our Science," spotlighting collaborations that advance behavioral medicine, including implementation science, community-based participatory research, and work on social determinants of health.
- Emerging science focus: Sessions addressing artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cross-specialty partnerships.
- Breadth of programming: SBM's meeting typically offers more than 300 sessions across more than 31 topic areas, including cancer, digital health, methods and measurement, physical activity, and quality of life.
- Diverse formats: Pre-conference courses, symposia, panel discussions, paper presentations, research spotlights, poster sessions, rapid communication posters, breakfast roundtables, and networking sessions.
- Peer-reviewed science: All accepted abstracts are published in a supplement issue of Annals of Behavioral Medicine, an official SBM journal.
- Early-career support: A Poster Mentoring Program pairs student members with senior members, and SBM offers Student Research & Travel Awards to help young scientists attend.
- Special Interest Groups: SBM hosts 25 Special Interest Groups (SIGs) that convene sessions and networking opportunities at the meeting.
Attendance
SBM's Annual Meeting brings together approximately 2,000 to 2,400 clinicians, researchers, educators, and public health leaders from more than 20 disciplines. SBM's overall membership includes roughly 2,400 behavioral and biomedical researchers and clinicians. Historically, SBM meetings have drawn more than 2,100 attendees. The audience spans students and trainees, academic researchers, clinicians, and industry innovators.
Registration
Registration for the SBM Annual Meeting opens on the official SBM website, which SBM states is the only authorized system for registering for the conference and booking guest rooms.
- Register online through the official SBM meeting website when registration opens (for the 2026 meeting, online registration opened in November of the prior year; a comparable timeline is expected for 2027).
- Presenter requirement: Presenters of accepted abstracts must register for and attend the meeting; each presenting author is responsible for their own registration fee(s).
- Abstract submissions for the 2027 meeting were accepted with a submission deadline of Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
Note: SBM states that Continuing Education (CE) credits are not offered for any part of the Annual Meeting program. Confirm current fees, pass types, and deadlines on the official SBM website.
History
The Society of Behavioral Medicine is a multi-disciplinary organization focused on the role of behavior in improving health, with the mission of achieving "better health through behavior change." Its Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions has become the premier forum for influential behavioral medicine research. The 2027 Atlanta meeting is SBM's 48th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions, reflecting a decades-long history of yearly gatherings. Recent host cities include San Francisco (2025), Chicago (2026), and, following Atlanta in 2027, Seattle (2028) and Savannah (2029). The meeting is traditionally held in late March or April each year.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2027 SBM Annual Meeting?
The Society of Behavioral Medicine's 48th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions takes place April 14-17, 2027, in Atlanta, GA. The meeting is being held at the Hilton Atlanta in downtown Atlanta.
Who should attend the SBM Annual Meeting?
The meeting is designed for behavioral and biomedical researchers, clinicians, educators, students and trainees, public health leaders, and industry innovators from more than 20 disciplines. It is described as the only truly multi-disciplinary behavioral medicine conference and welcomes attendees at every career stage.
What is the theme of the 2027 meeting?
The 2027 theme is "Partnerships that Produce: Real-World Applications of Our Science." It spotlights collaborations that drive behavioral medicine forward, including implementation science, community-based participatory research, and emerging areas like artificial intelligence and machine learning.
How do I register or submit an abstract?
Registration opens on the official SBM website, which SBM notes is the only authorized system for registering and booking hotel rooms. Abstract submissions for the 2027 meeting had a deadline of September 2, 2026, and presenters of accepted abstracts must register for and attend the meeting.
How do I get to the Hilton Atlanta and where can I park?
The Hilton Atlanta is at 255 Courtland Street NE and is about 10 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, connected via skybridge to Peachtree Center and MARTA. On-site parking is roughly $40 per night for self-parking and $60 per night for valet, though rates can vary.
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