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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
–Minutes
–Seconds
Conference days
3Conference days
Sessions & forums
13Sessions & forums
Speakers & chairs
24Speakers & chairs
Countries represented
5Countries 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

24 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 (NCKU), Taiwan

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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