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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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ASPIRE—HFES International Annual MeetingSave the Date

The submission deadline is June 30, 2026.

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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

Latest HFES News

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News Posted May 19, 2026 Call for Nominations: HFES Executive Council Read More

Award Posted May 19, 2026 HFE WOMAN: Open Call for Nominations Read More

News Posted May 19, 2026 A Brief CEDM Perspective on Wielding Models to Cope With Complexity in Real-World Settings Read More

News Posted March 05, 2026 The AI Danger In the Making Read More

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ASPIRE—The HFES 70th International Annual Meeting

October 19-23 | Reno, Nevada

Shape the future of human-system performance at ASPIRE. Join experts as we navigate the changing landscape of our field, with a heavy emphasis on the critical integration of artificial intelligence and HF/E. Secure your spot today to lock in early rates and guarantee your seat in our high-demand pre-conference workshops.

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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