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2026 Society For Biomaterials Annual Meeting & Exposition Survey
Thank you for attending. We look forward to seeing you in 2027 in Seattle, Washington!
We would greatly appreciate your feedback regarding your experience at the 2026 SFB Annual Meeting & Exposition. SFB values your feedback and encourages you to share your thoughts.
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1.
Membership Status
(Required.)
SFB Member (Active)
SFB Member (Associate Post-Grad)
SFB Member (Student)
SFB Member (Retired/Senior)
Non-Member (Invited speaker)
Non-Member
Non-Member (Student)
Other (please specify)
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2.
How often do you attend the Annual Meeting?
(Required.)
Every year
Every other year
Every 3 years
Less often
This was my first meeting
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3.
Do you plan to attend the 2027 SFB Annual Meeting & Exposition in Seattle, Washington?
(Required.)
Yes
No
Uncertain
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4.
What factors most influenced your decision to attend this year’s conference?
(Required.)
Program Content
The Location (Chicago, Illinois)
Presenting My Own Research
Opportunity for Professional Development / Networking
Other (please specify)
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5.
Please rate the following aspects of the meeting:
(Required.)
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
N/A
Abstract Submission
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
N/A
Housing Process
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
N/A
Mobile App Accessibility
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
N/A
On-Site Navigation
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
N/A
Registration Process
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
N/A
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6.
How would you rate the following events and sessions overall?
(Required.)
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
N/A
Audio Visual
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
N/A
Content
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
N/A
Meeting Rooms
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
N/A
Mobile App
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
N/A
Online Program
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
N/A
Organization
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
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Overall Quality
Excellent
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Poor
N/A
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7.
Was the educational content scientifically sound?
(Required.)
Yes
No
Unsure
8.
If you answered no or unsure, please explain:
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9.
On the whole, how would you rate the following aspects of the sessions?
(Required.)
Excellent
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
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Award Plenary Sessions
Excellent
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
N/A
Concurrent Sessions
Excellent
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
N/A
Exhibit Hall
Excellent
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
N/A
Opening Ceremony and Keynote Address
Excellent
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
N/A
Opening Reception
Excellent
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
N/A
Panel Discussions
Excellent
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
N/A
Poster Sessions
Excellent
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
N/A
SFB Competitions (3MT, PRA, Biomaterials Education Challenge)
Excellent
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
N/A
Student Luncheon
Excellent
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
N/A
Women in Biomaterials Luncheon
Excellent
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
N/A
Workshops
Excellent
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
N/A
Other (please specify)
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10.
Did you enjoy having more robust poster sessions with increased networking opportunities compared to a Friday evening social event?
(Required.)
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
11.
How satisfied were you with the optional networking opportunities offered throughout the week?
Excellent
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
N/A
Student & Young Scientist Group Mixer (@ Meehan's Pubic House Weds. 3/25)
Excellent
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
N/A
Joint SIG Mixer 1 (@ Meehan's Pubic House Weds. 3/25)
Excellent
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
N/A
CommUNITY | Comunidad | Kinship Mixer (@ Max Lagers Woodfired Grill and Brewery, Thurs. 3/26)
Excellent
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
N/A
Joint SIG Mixer 2 (@ Max Lagers Woodfired Grill and Brewery, Thurs. 3/26)
Excellent
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
N/A
Pride and Friends Mixer (@ SKOL Brewing Company, Fri. 3/27)
Excellent
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
N/A
Joint SIG Mixer 3 (@ SKOL Brewing Company, Fri. 3/27)
Excellent
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
N/A
12.
What cities would you like SFB to consider for the future?
13.
Do you have any additional comments you would like to share with the organizers?
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As a reminder, ALL abstracts are currently available to view on the meeting website at no cost. However, if desired, a compilation of all 2026 Annual Meeting & Exposition abstracts is available for purchase upon request ($108 for members and $135 for non-members). If you would like to order a transactions book, please add your name and email address below so that we may follow up with you directly.
