Bay Area Bioengineering Symposium [BABS]

Join us for an in-depth dive into the bioengineering research brewing in the San Francisco Bay Area!

About this Event

Welcome to the Bay Area Bioengineering Symposium!

Date: Sunday, April 26th, 2026 (subject to change)

Location: UC Berkeley Campus, CA (exact location updated soon)

Join us for a day filled with exciting talks, poster presentations, and networking opportunities in the field of bioengineering. Whether you're a student, researcher, or industry professional, this event is perfect for anyone passionate about the intersection of biology and engineering. Come learn from leading experts, share your own ideas, and connect with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to expand your knowledge and grow your professional network. See you there!

If you wish to register as a presentor/contributor, refer to the ticket aquisition page and click "read more" to fill out an additional form.

Agenda


🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration & Networking Session with Refreshments

🕑: 10:10 AM - 10:20 AM
Welcoming Remarks: iGEM in the Bay ⭐️
Host: J. Christopher Anderson, PhD

🕑: 10:20 AM - 11:00 AM
Keynote Speaker ⭐️

🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Research Talk

🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:40 AM
Research Talk

🕑: 11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Research Talk

🕑: 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch, Sponsor & Poster Session

Info: All poster presenters

🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:10 PM
Research Talk

🕑: 02:10 PM - 02:20 PM
Research Talk

🕑: 02:20 PM - 02:30 PM
Research Talk

🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:40 PM
Research Talk

🕑: 02:40 PM - 03:00 PM
Coffee Break ☕️

🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Fireside Chat

🕑: 03:40 PM - 03:50 PM
Research Talk

🕑: 03:30 PM - 03:40 PM
Research Talk

🕑: 03:50 PM - 04:00 PM
Research Talk

🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:10 PM
Research Talk

🕑: 04:10 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing Remarks, Refreshment, and Networking Session