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The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) advances the science and practice of designing for people in systems through knowledge exchange, collaboration and advocacy

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International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care hMarch 7–11, 2027 | Orlando, Florida

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Discover opportunities to expand and strengthen your personal and professional network.

Participate in online discussions through HFES Connect – the ultimate hub for networking and sharing ideas within the human factors and ergonomics community
Meet with others at local and student chapters and HFES educational activities such as ASPIRE—the annual meeting, and the annual International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care
Discuss common challenges focused on specific human factors/ergonomics applications through HFES Technical Groups
Volunteer on a committee to grow your network and enable you to share your talents
Join an Affinity Group and share ideas, information and experiences with others with similar affinities or interests
What can HFES offer you? Learn how you can get involved to expand your connections and enhance your professional relationships

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Society Update Posted November 03, 2026 TG of the Month: Aerospace Systems Technical Group (ASTG) Read More

Award Posted November 03, 2026 Celebrating Excellence: 2026 HFES Student Member With Honors and Outstanding Student Chapter Award Recipients Read More

Award Posted November 02, 2026 Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Announces Ezi-Prep as a 2026 Stanley Caplan User-Centered Product Design Award Winner Read More

Award Posted November 02, 2026 Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Announces Baxter’s Dynamo Series as a 2026 Stanley Caplan User-Centered Product Design Award Winner Read More

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International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care

March 7-11 | Orlando, Florida

This annual educational activity brings together experts across the human factors and health care landscape to share insights on the latest science, best practices and innovations that improve safety for both providers and patients. Attendees gain valuable knowledge to sharpen HF/E initiatives, enhance regulatory approaches and strengthen their professional networks.

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"HFES has provided me networking opportunities that have allowed me to learn from and collaborate with the leaders in the field."

RICHARD PAK
Professor, Clemson University
HFES Member for 25 Years

"The contacts and technical network of resources that I have developed through HFES have helped me to identify new technologies and direct my lines of research to translate design concepts into implementable changes onto the factory floor."

JULIE GILPIN-MCMINN
Technical Fellow: Human Factors/Ergonomics Technology, Spirit AeroSystems
HFES Member for More Than 20 Years

"HFES has been my academic home since I started graduate school -- one in which the people whose thinking and writing I admire the most can often be found at the annual conference."

ERIN K. CHIOU
Assistant Professor, Arizona State University
HFES Member for Thirteen Years