Description
About the Conference
The Belgian Alliance for Biomechanics Conference 2026 is the first full-day scientific gathering organized by the Belgian Alliance for Biomechanics (BAB) since its foundation. This annual event brings together researchers, PhD candidates, clinicians, engineers, and industry partners across Belgium for a full day of interdisciplinary knowledge exchange and networking.
The conference highlights the broad spectrum of biomechanics research conducted in Belgium—from fundamental mechanobiology to applied clinical innovations and artificial intelligence.
Key Focus Areas & Topics
- Orthopaedic & Cardiovascular Biomechanics: Musculoskeletal modeling, joint dynamics, vascular mechanics, and tissue loading.
- Mechanobiology & Rehabilitation: Cellular mechanotransduction, movement sciences, physiotherapy, and recovery technologies.
- Computational & Experimental Biomechanics: In-silico simulations, finite element analysis, and advanced in-vitro/in-vivo testing.
- Medical Devices & AI: Implants, prosthetics, machine learning applications, and personalized medicine.
Preliminary Schedule
Date: Friday, 13 November 2026 | Time: 08:30 – 16:45
- 08:30 – 09:00: Registration & Reception
- 09:00 – 09:30: Guided Lab Tour (Jacques Rogge Laboratory)
- 09:30 – 10:15: Opening Keynote Presentation
- 10:15 – 11:00: Oral Presentation Session I
- 11:00 – 11:30: Coffee Break & Interactive Poster Tour
- 11:30 – 12:15: Oral Presentation Session II
- 12:15 – 13:30: Catered Lunch & Dedicated Poster Viewing
- 13:30 – 14:30: Oral Presentation Session III
- 14:30 – 15:30: Coffee Break & Poster Tour
- 15:30 – 16:15: BAB General Assembly
- 16:15 – 16:30: Presentation & Poster Awards
- 16:30 – 16:45: 2026 Biomechanics PhD Overview
Practical Information
Venue: Sport Science Department (Jacques Rogge Laboratory), Ghent University
Language: English
Organiser: FWO Research Network – Belgian Alliance for Biomechanics (BAB)
Contact: Sophie De Mits (bab@ugent.be)
Cancellation Policy: Full refunds are available up to 30 calendar days before the event. Cancellations within 30 days are non-refundable.