Meeting Program

The 65th International Annual Meeting brought together human factors and ergonomics professionals, researchers, and students for a comprehensive program spanning two editions: an in-person gathering in Baltimore (October 4–7, 2021) and a virtual edition (October 25–28, 2021).

Pre-Meeting Workshops

Pre-meeting workshops were held on Monday, October 4, 2021, offering hands-on learning opportunities across a range of human factors topics. These sessions provided deeper dives into specialized areas before the main concurrent sessions began.

Technical Group Sessions

Concurrent educational sessions were organized by Technical Group area, covering the breadth of human factors and ergonomics disciplines. Attendees could browse the full session list through the conference program site to plan their schedule.

Awards & Lectures

The program featured awards presentations and lectures from best journal paper winners. The Chapanis Award Presentations took place on Monday, October 4, 2021, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, recognizing outstanding contributions to the field.

Social Activities, Exhibits & Posters

Beyond the educational sessions, the meeting included social activities, an exhibit hall, and poster presentations. Exhibits opened on Monday evening, October 4, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, giving attendees the chance to connect with exhibitors and colleagues.

Keynote Speakers

Two keynote addresses anchored the program: Shneiderman spoke at the in-person meeting on October 5, and Pringle delivered the virtual keynote on October 25. Both sessions were highlights of their respective editions.