• Organizer Prof. Sandra Van Vlierberghe
  Ghent University, Belgium

Council meeting of the European Society for Biomaterials

• Organizer Dr. Joachim Kohn
  Rutgers University, USA

IUSBSE Annual General Meeting (AGM)

• Organizer Publishing Director Jessica Wang
  KeAi Publishing, China

Bioactive Materials (https://www.keaipublishing.com/en/journals/bioactive-materials/) will give out three awards at the 12th World Biomaterials Congress in Daegu, Korea (May 26 - 31, 2024) to recognize the accomplishments of scientists in the field of bioactive materials:
• The annual Bioactive Materials Lifetime Achievement Award was established in 2021 to recognize excellence in research and development in the field. It is presented to the person judged to have demonstrated excellence and leadership in bioactive materials, including basic science and translation to practice. The award includes an honorarium of USD 10,000 and an inscribed certificate.
• The Bioactive Materials Innovation Award recognizes individuals who have made significant research innovations and achievements in the field of bioactive materials. Every year a maximum of two individuals will be awarded a certificate and USD 2,000 in cash each.
• The Bioactive Materials Student Award recognizes student researchers who have shown outstanding achievements in bioactive materials research. Each recipient will receive a certificate and a cash honorarium of USD 1,000.

• Organizer Ms. Brittany Fu
  MDPI, Switzerland

Editorial Board Member Offline Meeting for the Journal

• Organizer Dr. Uta Goebel
  Wiley, Germany

Meeting of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A (Editorial Board members only)

• Organizer Prof. Hua Ai
  Chinese Society for Biomaterials, China

This meeting is open to all delegates who are interested in the status quo and policies for the biomaterials in China. The founder and honorary president of the Chinese Society for Biomaterials (CSBM) Professor Xingdong Zhang and the president of CSBM Prof Yuliang Zhao will give opening remarks and introduction of the Chinese biomaterial field. Some renowned Chinese scientists at home and broad will be invited to give talks regarding their personal experiences and understanding of the development and future trends of Chinese biomaterial science and engineering. Following the invited talks there will be a panel discussion on the related hot topics.

• Organizer Mr. Dan Lemyre
  Society For Biomaterials (US), USA

The Society For Biomaterials’ will invite all of its attending Past Presidents to convene to consider and advise the Council on any matter requested by the President or Council.

• Organizer Prof. Rui L. Reis
  IC-FBSE, Portugal

Steering Committee of the International College of Fellows - FBSE

• Organizer Prof. Rui L. Reis
  FBSE, Portugal

General Assembly of the International College of Fellows on Biomaterials Science and Engineering (ICF-BSE) at the World Biomaterials Congress 2024

• Organizer Prof. Marta Cerruti
  McGill University, Canada

The Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Biomaterials Society (CBS) is open to all CBS members; at this meeting we will discuss the yearly activities, budget, and future of the society, as well as elect the new Board Members and President-Elect.

• Organizer Prof. Abhay Pandit
  University of Galway, Ireland

This meeting aims to provide updates on current programs and explore potential collaboration opportunities. SBAOI stands as one of the largest biomaterials societies globally, boasting over 1000 members. It currently includes members from various countries such as the USA, Canada, Singapore, Poland, Slovakia, South Korea, UK, Ireland, France, Spain, Nepal, Turkey, Japan, Germany, Oman, Finland, among others. SBAOI is a member of the International Union of Societies for Biomaterials Science and Engineering (IUS-BSE) since 2003.The meeting welcomes individuals at different career stages, and membership is open to all, not limited to those of Indian origin.

• Organizer Prof. Hua Ai
  Chinese Society for Biomaterials, China

Regenerative Biomaterials is a fully open access, international, interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal publishing the latest advances in biomaterials and regenerative medicine. The journal provides a forum for the publication of original research papers, reviews, clinical case reports, and perspectives on the topics relevant to the development of advanced regenerative biomaterials concerning novel regenerative technologies and therapeutic approaches for the regeneration and repair of damaged tissues and organs.

• Organizer Mr. Dan Lemyre
  Society For Biomaterials (US), USA

The SFB Annual Business Meeting will include electing the Awards, Ceremonies and Nominations Committee for the 2024-2025 Program Year, a Financial Overview, and may include some 2024 Award Presentations.

• Organizer Ms. Moonhee Choi
  The Korean Society for Biomaterials, Korea, Republic of

KSBM General Meeting

• Organizer Prof. Takuya Matsumoto
  Japanese Society for Biomaterials, Japan

JSB board meeting. Meeting for interaction and information exchange among JSB members.

• Organizer Prof. Khoon Lim
  Australasian Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Australia

We will be holding our annual general meeting and elect the next executive committee for the society. We will also be giving out our society awards at this meeting.

• Organizer Prof. Soo-Hong Lee
  The Korean Society for Biomaterials (KSBM), Korea, Republic of

KSBM Special Session (Korean)