2027 BMES Annual Meeting

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Named one of the Best Food Cities in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, Columbus has a dining scene worth exploring. From acclaimed restaurants and vibrant food halls to international flavors and local favorites, there’s something for every taste. Explore the city’s restaurants, cafés, breweries and culinary experiences, and start planning where you’ll eat during your stay.

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Columbus offers plenty to experience outside of the Annual Meeting. Discover top attractions, museums and cultural experiences, miles of trails and outdoor spaces, professional sports, live entertainment, shopping, and more. From COSI: Center of Science and Industry and the Columbus Museum of Art to Franklin Park Conservatory and the city’s sports and entertainment scene, there are plenty of ways to make the most of your time in Columbus.

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Get to know Columbus through the neighborhoods that give the city its personality. Explore the arts, galleries, dining and boutiques of the Short North Arts District; the historic brick streets of German Village; the sports and entertainment of the Arena District; Downtown’s cultural attractions and riverfront; and more. Each neighborhood offers a different way to experience Columbus during your stay.

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BMES is the premier professional community for biomedical engineering innovation and excellence. Our vibrant organization unites more than 6,700 members and a network of over 25,000 across academia, industry, and healthcare, supported by 115+ student chapters worldwide. Through our conferences, specialized interest groups, four leading journals and a myriad of initiatives, we drive advances in medical technology, research, and patient care. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare through engineering.

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October 6 - 9, 2027 | Columbus, OH

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