Two Editions, One Program
The 65th International Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society was delivered across two formats in October 2021. The in-person sessions took place October 4–7 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, while the virtual edition ran October 25–28 online.
Attendees who registered for the in-person meeting were automatically enrolled in the virtual meeting at no additional cost. A virtual-only registration option was also available for those unable to travel to Baltimore.
In-Person
October 4–7, 2021
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel
Concurrent sessions, posters, exhibits, and networking events.
Virtual
October 25–28, 2021
Fully online
Access to recorded and live-streamed educational content from the full program.
Full Session Listing
The complete schedule of concurrent sessions, including Technical Group presentations, workshops, and poster sessions, was available through the conference program site. Attendees could browse sessions by day, track, and format.
The dual-format structure of this year's annual meeting reflects the society's commitment to expanding access to human factors and ergonomics research. By offering both in-person and virtual participation, the program ensures that safety professionals, health researchers, and technical experts from around the world can engage with the latest findings regardless of travel constraints. Concurrent educational sessions across both editions cover a broad range of topics, from cognitive engineering to occupational safety, allowing attendees to tailor their experience to their specific interests. This flexible approach supports the community's ongoing mission to share science and advance the practice of human factors across diverse industries and applications.
Navigating the schedule requires careful planning, as sessions are distributed across multiple days and formats to accommodate the breadth of content presented at this international gathering. The program includes keynote addresses, panel discussions, and technical sessions that highlight emerging research in human performance, system design, and workplace safety. Attendees are encouraged to review the schedule in advance to identify sessions most relevant to their work and to build a personalized itinerary. The society continues to monitor public health guidance to ensure a safe and productive environment for all participants, whether gathering in Baltimore or connecting from home.