EMBS Meetup Colombia

The EMBS Meetup Colombia is a hybrid event designed to bring together students, volunteers, and professionals interested in biomedical engineering, biotechnology, health innovation, and related fields. The program will include technical talks, interactive activities, and networking opportunities that aim to inspire collaboration and showcase the value of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society (IEEE EMBS). Participants will explore topics such as medical robotics, tissue engineering, telemedicine, IoT, and student leadership. This event provides a unique space for learning, exchanging ideas, and encouraging the creation of new EMBS chapters across Colombia, strengthening the student community and fostering long-term impact in the region. Agenda: 08:00 – 08:30 ✔️ Greeting and Attendance Check Activity A1: What connects us from each point on the map? 08:30 – 08:45 P1: Event Introduction Speaker: Nelson Lizcano (SSR EMBS Colombia) 08:45 – 09:15 Activity A2: Participants’ Presentation 09:15 – 09:40 P2: A Journey Through EMBS Speaker: John Muñoz 09:40 – 10:10 P3: Medical Robotics Speaker: Miguel González – Chapter Subcommittee SAC R9 Member 10:10 – 10:35 ☕ Morning Coffee Break 10:35 – 11:20 P4: Tissue Engineering Speaker: Dilaney Clavijo Grimaldo, MD, MSc, PhD 11:20 – 12:00 P5: Special Talk Speaker: Hazzly Guerrero – SCORE TEAM 12:00 – 13:15 🍴 Lunch 13:15 – 14:00 Activity A3: Generational Relay Speakers: Catalina Julio & Miguel González – IEEE SAC Team Colombia 14:00 – 14:40 P6: Telemedicine and IoT Speaker: Mónica Huertas 14:40 – 15:10 Activity A4: Interactive Challenge (in-person) 15:10 – 15:30 ☕ Afternoon Coffee Break 15:30 – 17:00 Activity A5: Heartbeat of “La Nacho” – Campus Tour UNAL Bogotá Host: UNAL Division of Culture 17:00 – 17:30 Activity A6: Closing Session Bldg: Edificio Julio Garavito Universidad Nacional, Ave Cra 30 #45-3, Bogotá, Distrito Capital de Bogota, Colombia, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/503539