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Overview
Overview
Organised by the EMBS Toronto Section with support from Women in Engineering Toronto Group, IEEE Canada Women in Engineering, and EMBC Student and Young Professional Arrangements Teams, this is an external satellite event occurring after the conclusion of the Annual IEEE Engineering Medicine and Biology Society Conference (EMBC 2026) in Toronto, Canada.
The event is open to local Ontario students and young professionals, as well as EMBC students and young professional attendees.
What to Expect
What to Expect
Learn about the local Ontario biomedical engineering research environment
Learn about opportunities within IEEE EMBS globally and IEEE Ontario locally
Key Details
Key Details
Date: Thursday, July 30th, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: 2nd Floor Auditorium, KITE Research Institute, Toronto, Canada
Cost: Free
Format: Hybrid
Presentations from 4 pm-7 pm will be accessible via Zoom Link
Research Fair, Lab Tours and Networking are only available for in-person attendance
Call for Rapid Fire Talks and Research Booths
Call for Rapid Fire Talks and Research Booths
Key Details
Deadline: June 26th, 2026
Prizes to be won
Two presentation options are available
2pm-4pm Student and Young Professional Research Fair: All presenters are given a table to showcase their work
5pm-6pm Student and Young Professional Rapid Fire Talks: 3-minute presentation + 2 minutes Q&A
Eligibility
Student and/or Young Professional
Based in Ontario, Canada
Undertaking a biomedical engineering-based industry/research project
Schedule
Schedule
2pm-4pm: Student and Young Professional Research Fair & Lab Tours of KITE Research Facilities
Student and Young Professional Research Fair
Learn more about the amazing biomedical engineering research projects happening in Ontario, Canada.
Light snacks will be provided.
Interested in Presenting Your Work?
Eligibility
Student and/or Young Professional
Based in Ontario, Canada
Undertaking a biomedical engineering-based industry/research project
Set-up
All presenters are given a table to showcase their work
Please submit your EOI here. (Deadline: June 26th, 2026)
Lab Tours
Lab tours will run from 2 pm to 3 pm and again from 3 pm to 4 pm. These tours will showcase the various labs at the KITE research institute. Learn more about the labs here, and take a virtual tour here.
4pm-5pm: Biomedical Engineering in Ontario, Canada Panel Talk
Learn more about Ontario's biomedical engineering research strengths, possible research opportunities and collaborations, and specific health problems/challenges within this region.
MC: TBD
Speakers:
Maud Gorbet, Director, Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program, University of Waterloo
And more to be announced!
5:00pm-5:30pm: Biomedical Engineering Research Keynote Talk
Speaker: TBD
5:30pm-6pm: Student and Young Professional Rapid Fire Research Talks
Hear from EMBC 2026 student paper geographical finalists and young professional paper winner, as well as local Ontario students and young professionals.
Speakers: TBD
Interested in Presenting Your Work?
Eligibility
Student and/or Young Professional
Based in Ontario, Canada
Undertaking a biomedical engineering-based industry/research project
Format
3-minute presentation + 2 minutes Q&A
Slideshow (no limit on slides, but recommended to keep less than 5)
Please submit your EOI here. (Deadline: June 26th, 2026)
6pm-7pm: Building and Growing EMBS Community Panel Talk
Learn about the opportunities to engage with EMBS and how to run a successful chapter.
MC: Ethan Grooby, Student & Young Professionals Arrangements (SY) Chair EMBC 2026
Presentations:
Natalie Mrachacz-Kersting - President-Elect and VP Member & Student Activities, IEEE EMBS
Michela Chiappalone, VP Technical Activities, IEEE EMBS
Shiva Akbari, Chair, IEEE EMBS Toronto Section
How to Run a Successful EMBS Student Chapter
7pm-7:30pm: Networking and Close
Networking with Ontario-based and international EMBS leaders and chapters.
Light snacks will be provided.
Attendees:
EMBS Young Professional AdCom Rep and Committee
EMBS Student AdCom Rep and Committee
EMBS VP of Technical Activities-Elect
EMBS VP Member and Student Activities and EMBS President-Elect
EMBS Germany/Austria/Switzerland Section Chair
EMBS Toronto Section Chairs
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