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47th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions
Registration Now Open!
SBM's 47th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions
April 22-25, 2026 Hilton Chicago | Chicago, IL
Integrating Scientific Perspectives to Advance Discovery and Innovation.
Routine integration of behavioral medicine evidence into heath policy, health care and public health is crucial to addressing the most pressing and interactable health challenges of our time. Increasing the pace at which we advance discovery and health impact requires inclusion of multiple methods and wide range of perspectives. The meeting will focus on innovative and powerful ways to integrate scientific perspectives and break research silos to develop effective, adaptable, and sustainable health solutions more rapidly.
The SBM Annual Meeting
Experience the energy of the Society of Behavioral Medicine’s Annual Meeting—a place where connections spark, science advances, and collaboration shapes the future of health. This video captures what makes our meeting unique: a professional home defined by community, synergy, advocacy, and opportunity.
Whether you’re here to present, learn, network, or lead, the Annual Meeting is where it all comes together.
What To Expect
Cutting-Edge Research
Explore the latest innovations in behavioral medicine research across 31 topic areas, including digital health, methods and measurement, and health disparities.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with colleagues, collaborators, and mentors from around the world, fostering new partnerships that can drive positive changes in behavioral medicine.
Motivating Keynote & Master Lecture Speakers
Gain valuable insights from leading experts in behavioral medicine as they share the latest research, trends, and innovative approaches to improving health outcomes.
Personal & Professional Development
Learn how to apply behavioral science in clinical practice, policy, and community health to stay at the forefront of the field.
Spring in Chicago!
Spring in Chicago means blooming parks, lakefront walks, and world-class culture and museums just steps from the hotel. Wander through the renowned Art Institute and sit in front of the larger-than-life A Sunday on La Grande Jatte. Savor deep-dish pizza, catch a Broadway-caliber show, or take in a Cubs game at historic Wrigley Field, don’t forget the White Sox! With two major airports and easy transit, the city is one of the most accessible in the country—making it simple to join colleagues for the SBM Annual Meeting in one of America’s most vibrant and welcoming cities.
Stride for Science Run/Walk: SBM’s Annual 5K Fundraiser
Held in conjunction with SBM's Annual Meeting, the Stride for Science Run/Walk is our signature 5K fundraiser that takes place on Thursday morning of the conference and directly supports the Bridging the Gap Research Award, providing essential funding, mentorship, and resources for postdoctoral researchers in behavioral medicine. The 2026 5K follows a scenic Lake Michigan route beginning and ending in Grant Park, and highlights iconic Chicago landmarks like the Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, and Adler Planetarium, with a one-mile loop option also available. Join fellow attendees, get moving, and make a meaningful impact on the future of behavioral medicine research!
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