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The BMES Annual Meeting is the flagship conference of the Biomedical Engineering Society, the premier professional community for biomedical engineering and bioengineering. The meeting is the Society's premier event centered around its mission of promoting a collaborative and inclusive community to advance human health through education, discovery, and translation. The 2026 edition carries the theme **"Engineers Empower Human Health."** The meeting features cutting-edge engineering and translational research that drives the development of next-generation therapeutics, medical devices, and integrative diagnostics, and it provides meaningful opportunities for trainees to connect, collaborate, and network with leaders across academia and industry. Attendees include biomedical engineering faculty, researchers, students, early-career professionals, and industry representatives. BMEs from around the world gather every year for networking, education, and continued growth in the field. With scientific sessions, poster presentations, an exhibit hall, student competitions, and career-focused programming, the meeting is a worthwhile destination for anyone advancing medical technology and patient care.

The **APPA National Conference & Public Power Expo** is the flagship annual gathering of the American Public Power Association (APPA), the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned electric utilities. The event brings together leaders from across the national public power community to network, share strategies, and explore the policies and technologies reshaping the energy industry. The conference is built for professionals affiliated with public power. Attendees typically include utility general managers and CEOs, senior managers and rising leaders, mayors and city council members, commissioners and governing board members, policy and strategy makers, industry partners, vendors, and consultants. The program spans **5 tracks and 40+ sessions**, giving attendees the chance to engage with visionaries and policymakers, exchange strategies with peers, and discover tools for long-term success. A signature feature is the **Industry Innovations Expo**, where 100+ vendors and partners connect with more than 1,200 utility decision-makers. The conference also celebrates public power's commitment to service through its **Day of Giving** community initiative, making it a must-attend event for new board members, executive staff, and seasoned public power professionals alike.