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The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) advances the science and practice of designing for people in systems through knowledge exchange, collaboration and advocacy

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Call for Submissions to ASPIRE - the 69th International Annual HFES Meeting Extended to February 18Learn More

Registration is now open for the 2025 HFES International Symposium

Build Your Network

Make Connections at HFES

Discover opportunities to expand and strengthen your personal and professional network.

Participate in online discussions through HFES Connect – the ultimate hub for networking and sharing ideas within the human factors and ergonomics community
Meet with others at local and student chapters and HFES educational activities such as ASPIRE—the annual meeting, and the annual International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care
Discuss common challenges focused on specific human factors/ergonomics applications through HFES Technical Groups
Volunteer on a committee to grow your network and enable you to share your talents
Join an Affinity Group and share ideas, information and experiences with others with similar affinities or interests
And so much more! Learn how to get involved to expand your connections and enhance your professional relationships

Latest HFES News

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HFES Meetings Posted February 26, 2025 Updates from the HFES President Read More

News Posted February 25, 2025 Human Factors Implications of President Trump’s Executive Orders Read More

News Posted February 20, 2025 Statement from the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) on the DC Aircraft Accident and Aviation Safety Read More

News Posted February 17, 2025 FPE 2025-2026 Impact Grants Read More

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14th International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care

This annual educational activity is your opportunity to learn insights on the latest science and best practices, understand innovations in the safety of health care providers and patients, sharpen the focus of HF/E initiatives and improve your regulatory approaches.

Attend to engage with experts, researchers, practitioners and industry professionals from around the world. Discuss and exchange ideas about human factors and ergonomics in the health care context.

The Westin Harbour Castle is a AAA Four Diamond hotel located on the shores of Lake Ontario, steps away from the downtown core. Take a walk along the revitalized waterfront, explore Toronto's theatre and entertainment districts and discover all the seasonal fun Toronto has to offer.

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Webinars

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WEBINAR HFES Practitioner's Committee Webinar: The Mindset of Inquiry: Contextual Inquiry, Systems Thinking, and Decision-Making in Complex Human Factor Events

Contextual inquiry reveals the hidden dynamics behind human-system interactions, leveraging Dr. Black's expertise in...

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WEBINAR HFES Practitioner's Committee Webinar: The Mindset of Inquiry: Contextual Inquiry, Systems Thinking, and Decision-Making in Complex Human Factor Events - Non-Member Access

Contextual inquiry reveals the hidden dynamics behind human-system interactions, leveraging Dr. Black's expertise in...

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"HFES has provided me networking opportunities that have allowed me to learn from and collaborate with the leaders in the field."

RICHARD PAK
Professor, Clemson University
HFES Member for 25 Years

"The contacts and technical network of resources that I have developed through HFES have helped me to identify new technologies and direct my lines of research to translate design concepts into implementable changes onto the factory floor."

JULIE GILPIN-MCMINN
Technical Fellow: Human Factors/Ergonomics Technology, Spirit AeroSystems
HFES Member for More Than 20 Years

"HFES has been my academic home since I started graduate school -- one in which the people whose thinking and writing I admire the most can often be found at the annual conference."

ERIN K. CHIOU
Assistant Professor, Arizona State University
HFES Member for Thirteen Years