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2nd International Conference · 9th Japan–Thailand Bilateral Symposium

iMEDEV 2026

“Translating breakthrough academic research into real-world medical innovation”

The 2nd Innovation and Networking in Medical Device International Conference & the 9th Japan–Thailand Bilateral Symposium on Convergent Innovation for Sustainable Health — bringing together policy makers, researchers, and industry from Thailand, Japan, Taiwan and beyond.

Dates
October 14–16, 2026
Venue
Chatrium Hotel Riverside, Bangkok
Countries
Thailand · Japan · Taiwan · India · China
Register — THB 9,000View full agenda
–Days
–Hours
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Conference days
3Conference days
Sessions & forums
35Sessions & forums
Speakers & chairs
33Speakers & chairs
Countries represented
6Countries represented
About the Conference

Scope of the programme

A workshop and site visit, a full day of policy, keynotes and research, and a closing workshop — across engineering, medicine and public health.

Reinventing Universities

Opening and keynote addresses on higher-education policy, research and industry in Thailand and Taiwan.

Medical Device: Use Case

A plenary discussion bringing hospitals, the National Health Security Office and provincial public health together with engineering.

Real-World Medical Innovation

Robotic surgery, AI-based biomedical engineering, genomic medicine and next-generation devices for aging populations.

Convergent Innovation for Sustainable Health

Keynotes and a seminar on radiation dosimetry, radioecology and sustainable public-health innovation.

Important Dates

Deadlines

  • Aug 13, 2026
    Registration DeadlineWith presentation
  • Aug 20, 2026
    Registration DeadlineAttendance only
  • Sep 1, 2026
    Payment DeadlineComplete your registration fee
  • Oct 14–16, 2026
    Conference DaysChatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok, Thailand
Registration Fee
THB 9,000 / person
  • Full access to all 3 conference days
  • Keynotes, policy panel & plenary discussion
  • Lunches, coffee breaks & networking dinner
  • Medical device exhibition & poster presentation
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Speakers

Keynotes and panel leaders

33 speakers and chairs across the opening addresses, the policy panel, the Medical Device use-case discussion and the Convergent Innovation seminar.

Prof. Dr. Yodchanan Wongsawat

Opening Address
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI)

Prof. Dr. Fong-Chin Su

Keynote
National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan (NCKU)

Dr. Nirawat Thammajak

Keynote
Executive Director, Program Management Unit for Frontier Brainpower and Future Industries (PMU-B)

Prof. Dr. Shinji Tokonami

Keynote
Hirosaki University, Japan

Prof. Dr. Masahiro Hosoda

Keynote
Hirosaki University, Japan
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Registration is open until 20 August 2026

Presenters must register by 13 August. Fees are due by 1 September.

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