RAMI Section of Bioengineering
32nd Annual Conference BinI 2027
Friday 22 – Saturday 23 January 2027 · Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone · Organised by Dublin City University
01 — Conference details
Bioengineering in Ireland (BinI), since 1995
Dublin City University (DCU) is delighted to announce that the 32nd Annual Conference of the Section of Bioengineering of the Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland (BinI 2027) will take place at the Hodson Bay, Athlone, Ireland from Friday 22nd – Saturday 23rd January 2027. The conference will provide an opportunity for the Irish and international bioengineering community to come together to present research, discuss emerging developments and establish new collaborations.
Bioengineering in Ireland has been held annually since its inaugural meeting in 1995, when a small interdisciplinary group of engineers and clinicians gathered in Tulfarris to share emerging research and foster collaboration. Since then, the conference has grown into the flagship gathering for the Irish bioengineering community, showcasing cutting-edge advances in biomechanics, biomaterials, medical device design, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and medical imaging.
The most recent conference was hosted by the University of Limerick in 2026 and attracted almost 200 delegates from across Ireland and beyond. The event provided a vibrant forum for researchers, clinicians, industry partners, and students to present their latest findings, exchange ideas, and highlight the breadth and quality of bioengineering research being conducted across Ireland’s universities and research institutions.
Dates
Friday 22 January to Saturday 23 January 2027
Organisers
Dublin City University
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02 — abstract submission
We invite researchers, academics, clinicians, engineers, students and other members of the bioengineering community to submit abstracts for presentation at BINI 2027. Abstract submission will open on Friday 30th October and close on Wednesday the 11th November 2027. For any further information please email bioengineeringinireland@gmail.com.
03 — Mailing list
Stay up to date with BinI 2027. Join the BINI 2027 mailing list to receive updates on the conference, including abstract submission, registration, programme information, invited speakers and other conference announcements. Mailing List link to be added soon.
04 — Registration & fees
Registration for BinI 2027 will be available shortly. Delegate and PhD Students/Postdoctoral Researchers registration fees cover the full weekend. This includes the conference and dinners only. Dietary requirements will be requested as part of the registration process.
Accommodation is not included and must be booked separately using the hotel link below.
The Early Bird Rate is available up to and including 29 November 2026. Standard Rates apply from 30 November 2026, with a registration deadline of 7 December 2026.
– Delegates: €220 Early Bird Rate; €240 Standard Rate.
– PhD Students/Postdoctoral Researchers: €160 Early Bird Rate; €180 Standard Rate.
– Guests are welcome to attend dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings. Guest dinner rates will be confirmed shortly.
Delegate
€220 – Early Bird Rate
Phd students /postdoctoral researchers
€160 – Early Bird Rate
Dinner / extras
Guest Dinner Rates TBC
05 — Venue & travel
Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone
BAfter you register for the event, book accommodation directly with the hotel by phone to avail of the conference’s preferred accommodation rates. Details of the booking code will be emailed to delegates following completion of their conference registration.
Preferential Rates
Single room: €360
Double room: €380
Social Programme
Friday night: table quiz
Saturday night: TBC themed gala dinner
Travel
Hodson Bay Hotel is 5km from Athlone Town Centre on the N61 Roscommon Road. By Bus, please click here to visit the Bus Eireann website. By Train, please click here to visit the Irish Rail website.
Detailed travel information will be provided closer to the conference, including information on:
• Parking
• Shuttle bus arrangements and timetable
06 — General themes
Topics for BinI 2027
Biomechanics
Biomaterials
Medical Devices
Mechanobiology
Bioelectrical and Biosensing
Clinical & Translational
Imaging
Tissue Engineering
07 — Organising committee
Led from Dublin City University
Dr Tanya Levingstone
Committee Chair
Committee Members:
Prof Nicholas Dunne
Dr Garrett McGuinness
Dr Owen Clarkin
Dr Inam Ul Ahad
Dr Majid Akbarzadeh Khorshidi
Dr Eadaoin Carthy
Dr Eirini Maniou
08 — Keynotes
09 — Samuel Haughton Honorary Lecture
The RAMI Silver Medal
The Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland silver medal is presented to a distinguished clinician or engineer who has made a significant contribution to the field of bioengineering through academic endeavour and research. Lecturer photograph and name will be added here shortly.
10 — Programme & conference schedule
The BinI 2027 programme will include keynote/invited lectures, contributed oral presentations, poster presentations and opportunities for networking and discussion. The detailed programme will be published when available.
11 — sponsors
12 — CONTACT US
For enquiries regarding BinI 2027, please contact the organising committee at bioengineeringinireland@gmail.com