April 14-17, 2027 Atlanta, GA
A multi-day movement event woven into the conference experience. Track your steps, explore Atlanta, and connect with your SBM community!
Registration opens in November and includes access to all challenge activations, milestone prizes, exclusive step challenge t-shirts, and more. All proceeds benefit postdoctoral research through SBM's Bridging the Gap Research Award.
Register through the Annual Meeting registration form, download the free Optimity app, and use your invite code to join. Works with virtually any wearable -- Garmin, Whoop, Oura Ring, Apple Health, Google Health, and more.
Use your invite code and QR code to get started in under a minute.
Complete challenges and visit the Step Challenge booth to claim milestone rewards.
Walk with colleagues, join group challenges, and meet new members and friends along the way.
Live leaderboards displayed at the Optimity Step Challenge Booth - check your standing at any time.
Earn bonus points through custom SBM activations running throughout the meeting.
Some of the best conversations at the Annual Meeting happen in motion. Organize a walk with your SIG, your research community, or anyone you want to spend more time with — and log every step toward the leaderboard. Not sure where to start? Here are a few ideas:
Two Complimentary registrations to the 2028 Annual Meeting in Seattle, including access to the VIP 8th Floor Lounge at the Hyatt Regency! Grand prize will be awarded during SBM's Business Meeting on Saturday, April 17.
Put your brand at the center of the conference experience by sponsoring the most anticipated event of the year with maximum engagement. Your name appears on live leaderboards, in pre-event emails, and at the Optimity Step Challenge booth across all four days. Join us as the Step Challenge Presenting Sponsor or sponsor one of our activation challenges or swag!
