Special Events

CopenPay is Back!
After making headlines worldwide, CopenPay returns this summer for 8 weeks with 100+ partners.

Get Involved
Join the Student & YP Plogging Event—a mix of jogging (or walking) while picking up litter. It’s a simple, impactful way to experience CopenPay and help keep Copenhagen clean.

Note: Registration is Required

By participating in this plogging event, participants acknowledge that their participation is voluntary and at their own risk. Wonderful Copenhagen, Bella Grou,p and AOM are not responsible for any injuries, illnesses, accidents, or other incidents that may occur during the event.

Join us for an informal networking lunch hosted by the IEEE EMBS Women in Biomedical Engineering (WiBME). This special event offers attendees the chance to connect with peers and get an exclusive first look at the AI-powered mentorship chatbot co-developed by SAC and WiEMB.

Speakers:

• Erika Ross Ellison, PhD, EMBS President, 2026
• Ana Kyani, PhD, EMBS WiBME Chair, 2028
• Philip Hempel, EMBS Student Representative, 2026

Note: Limited capacity- pre-registration is required via the conference registration portal.

Join us for a dynamic panel exploring how to design AI systems that prioritize human dignity, equity, and trust in healthcare. Experts will discuss real-world applications, ethical frameworks, and strategies to ensure responsible innovation that truly puts people first.

Panelists:

• Tayo Obafemi-Ajayi, Missouri State University
• Keeley Crockett, Manchester Metropolitan University
• Jose Maria Alonso-Moral, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
• Annabel Latham, Manchester Metropolitan University

Note: All Conference Attendees are Welcome.

Learn how to expand your research funding strategy with insight directly from NIH leadership. This special session, chaired by Dr. Behrouz Shabestari (NIH/NIBIB), will highlight current funding opportunities from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, plus selected trans-NIH initiatives including PRIMED AI and MIDRC.

Feature Guest Speaker:
Dr. Thomas Heldt, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

What to Expect

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Feature Guest Speaker: 

• Up-to-date information on funding opportunities
• Insights on cross-NIH initiatives that support innovative research
• Announcements of upcoming NIH workshops
• Live Q&A with NIH program leaders

Why Attend?
This is your chance to explore new pathways to advance your research, strengthen your proposals, and connect directly with NIH experts.