The Argentinian Congress of Bioengineering is the most important scientific meeting for bioengineering professionals in Argentina. Last year, the XXV Argentinian Congress of Bioengineering (SABI 2025) was held jointly with the III Latin American Congress on Clinical Engineering (CLIC) in Mar del Plata, Argentina, from October 14 to 17, 2025, and the joint organization provided a valuable regional forum for participants from Latin America and other parts of the world.
This edition was jointly organized by the Argentinian Society of Bioengineering (SABI) and the Peruvian Association of Clinical Engineers (ASPIC). The congress received official endorsement from the International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering (IFMBE) and the Consejo Regional de Ingeniería Biomédica para América Latina (CORAL). The event was further distinguished by the visit of IFMBE authorities, including Prof. Ratko Magjaveric (Past President), Prof. Virginia Ballarin (Vice President), and Prof. Kang-Ping Lin (President), who participated as invited lecturers.
The scientific program encompassed a broad range of topics, including Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering Education, Professional Practice, Medical Physics, Medical Informatics, Clinical Engineering and Medical Technology Management, Biomedical Equipment, Modeling and Simulation of Biomedical Systems, Image and Signal Processing, Neuromuscular Systems, and Rehabilitation Engineering, among others.
In parallel, the XIV Clinical Engineering Conference, organized by the Clinical Engineering Chapter of SABI, and the III Latin American Conference on Clinical Engineering (CLIC), organized by ASPIC, provided in-depth analyses of regional applications, experiences, and case studies in clinical engineering. Additionally, IFMBE organized a special session on Biomedical Engineering Education, targeted at both professionals and students.
As a satellite activity, the SABI Student Day was held, specifically designed for undergraduate students. This initiative included presentations by specialists and attracted more than 600 student participants. Its main objective was to strengthen connections among students from different universities and to promote the exchange of academic and professional experiences.
Overall, the conference featured more than 230 scientific papers, gathered over 900 participants, and included six keynote presentations by international experts. These contributions fostered discussion on current challenges and future directions in bioengineering, with a particular focus on healthcare technologies.
SABI–CLIC 2025 served as an effective platform for scientific exchange and professional networking, enabling participants to update their knowledge in their areas of expertise while gaining exposure to related fields. The breadth of contributions also provided useful insights for attendees beyond Medical and Biological Engineering, supporting interdisciplinary perspectives on technological and healthcare challenges. Overall, the event offered meaningful scientific, educational, and collaborative value, fostering interaction and engagement within the regional bioengineering community.
