Welcome to IEEE EMBC 2026

The Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC 2026) will be held in Canada from 26–30 July 2026. As the world’s leading forum for biomedical engineering and healthcare innovation, the conference will convene researchers, clinicians, academics, and industry leaders to exchange knowledge, present pioneering research, and foster collaborations. EMBC 2026 will provide an outstanding platform to explore the latest advances in engineering in medicine and biology, shaping the future of healthcare worldwide.

This year’s theme is Engineer Sustainable and Equitable Healthcare.

We look forward to welcoming you to Toronto, Canada, in July 2026.

Call for papers NOW OPEN!

The IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Conference (EMBC) is a leading international forum that brings together researchers, practitioners, regulators, and professionals from across the globe to exchange knowledge and showcase the latest advances in Biomedical Engineering. Participation in EMBC provides a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse community of experts, share groundbreaking research, and explore emerging trends shaping the future of the field.

EMBC 2026 will be accepting the following submission types:

• Full Contributed Papers that are 4 to 7 pages in length. (Based on reviewer comments, some Full Contributed Papers that are not accepted will be invited to submit a one-page Research Poster Paper. Authors of these papers can submit a final 1-page paper by the specified Submission Deadline.)
• Research Poster Papers  – 1 Page Abstracts (not published in IEEE Xplore^®)
• Workshop Proposals
• Mini-symposia proposals

Conference Themes:

• Biomedical Signal Processing
• Biomedical Imaging and Image Processing
• Bionanotechnology & BioMEMS (BNM)
• Cardio-Pulmonary Systems and Physiological Engineering
• Neural and Rehabilitation Engineering
• Wearable Biomedical Sensors and Systems
• Biorobotics and Biomechanics
• Therapeutic & Diagnostic Systems and Technologies
• Biomedical & Health Informatics
• Biomedical Engineering for Society: Educating Innovators and Advancing Health Equity
• From Fashion to Function: User-Centered Smart Textiles for Healthcare