ASPIRE—The HFES International Annual Meeting

Now Open: Call for Submissions!

The Call for Submissions for ASPIRE 2026 — The HFES International Annual Meeting is now open. 

Submission Deadline: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT

ASPIRE—The HFES International Annual Meeting convenes the global human factors and ergonomics community to advance research, practice and education across domains. The meeting brings together academics, practitioners, students and industry professionals to exchange evidence-based insights, applied solutions and emerging perspectives that shape human-centered systems.  ASPIRE serves as a central forum for collaboration, professional development and interdisciplinary dialogue within human factors and ergonomics.

HFES thanks the authors, reviewers, volunteers, sponsors and attendees whose continued participation supports the quality and impact of the ASPIRE program each year.

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Benefits of Participation 

For Academicians:
  • ASPIRE gives researchers a platform to share new findings with a community that values methodological rigor and innovation
  • Strengthening academic reputation
For Practitioners:
  • ASPIRE attracts professionals who can validate, challenge, or extend research ideas
  • Presenting helps elevate their organization’s profile and demonstrates leadership in applied HF/E
  • Presenters often get early access to new ideas, tools, and frameworks
For Others:
  • It’s a chance to demonstrate the real‑world impact of academic work
  • Many interdisciplinary projects begin at conferences like ASPIRE
  • Networking with industry, government and other universities can spark new grants, partnerships, and publications

Call for Submissions

Authors are invited to submit proposals for presentation at ASPIRE 2026 and contribute to a technical program that reflects the breadth, rigor and impact of the HF/E field. Presenting at ASPIRE offers visibility among peers and supports professional growth through knowledge exchange and collaboration.

Submit Your Proposal

Submission Types

ASPIRE accepts multiple submission types for inclusion in the technical program, including:

  • Lecture
  • Poster
  • Panel
  • Case Study
  • Invited Symposium
  • Demonstration
  • Workshop
  • Alternative Format

View a summary of these accepted submission types and their requirements.

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