When and where is MD2026 held?

MD2026 – the 7th International Conference on Medical Design – is held on October 28–31, 2026 at MRANTI (Bulatan Inovasi, Taman Teknologi Malaysia) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

What is the abstract submission deadline for MD2026?

The abstract submission period for MD2026 runs from April 15 to July 15, 2026. Papers require an 800-word extended abstract; posters require a 300-word abstract. Notifications of acceptance will be issued by August 31, 2026.

What are the registration fees for MD2026?

Early bird fees (deadline September 30, 2026): International Delegate USD 250, International Student USD 150, Malaysia Delegate MYR 500, Malaysia Student MYR 300. Regular fees (deadline October 25, 2026): International Delegate USD 300, International Student USD 200, Malaysia Delegate MYR 650, Malaysia Student MYR 400. Workshop combo packages start from USD 350 / MYR 700.

What topics does MD2026 cover?

MD2026 covers: Digital Health & AI Innovation for Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs), Digital Health & AI Innovation for Chronic Diseases, AI Innovation for Medical Diagnosis and Treatment, Mental Health Technologies and Social Well-being, Health Informatics and Big Data in Healthcare, Digital Health for Personal Healthcare, Biomedical Design, Medical Engineering, Lean Healthcare, and Privacy, Ethics & Security for Digital Healthcare.

How do I submit a paper or poster to MD2026?

Register an account at https://md2026.ipdda.org/CMS/register.html, then log in to the MD2026 Paper Submission System. Prepare your extended abstract in English using the official MS Word template. All accepted abstracts are published in the digital MD2026 Conference Book. Outstanding submissions are eligible for the Best Conference Paper Award and Best Poster Presentation Award.

Who organizes MD2026?

MD2026 is organized by the Medical Design Association. The Founding Chair is Professor Kevin Tseng (National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan). The General Chair is Dr. Chern Phei Ming (Hospital Rehabilitasi Cheras, Malaysia). Contact: service@pddlab.org.

What is the author registration deadline for MD2026?

At least one author of each accepted paper or poster must complete a Regular Registration by October 23, 2026 to present at the conference and have the work included in the proceedings. One regular registration covers one accepted paper or poster.

MD2026 – Medical Design Conference | Digital Healthcare & AI

MD Conference Program

WELCOME TO MD 2026

The 7th International Conference on Medical Design (MD2026) is now calling for oral and poster presentations. MD2026 will be held at MRANTI in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We invite scholars and practitioners to submit extended abstracts or posters in English on any aspect of Medical Design and Digital Healthcare — with a particular focus on AI applications in medicine and healthcare — for consideration. Accepted submissions will be presented at the conference and included in the digital MD2026 Conference Book, which will be published and distributed via the conference website. Through a rigorous review process, outstanding submissions and presentations will be selected for the Best Conference Paper Award and Best Poster Presentation Award. We look forward to receiving your contributions and to welcoming you to MD2026 for a successful and enriching conference.

To ensure a smooth publication process, please prepare your submission in MS Word format using the provided templates and submit it through the Manuscript Submission System. The conference welcomes a wide range of topics related to Medical Design and Digital Healthcare. While submissions on all relevant subjects are encouraged, we are particularly interested in the following areas:

Digital Healthcare & AI Innovation for Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs)
Digital Healthcare & AI for Chronic Diseases (CDs)
AI in Medical Diagnosis and Treatment
Digital Health and AI Innovation for Medical Diagnosis and Treatment
Mental Health Technologies and Social Well-being
Health Informatics, Big Data Analysis & Utilization in Healthcare
Digital Healthcare & AI Innovation for Personal Healthcare
Biomedical Design
Lean Healthcare
Privacy, Ethics, and Security for Digital Healthcare

PROGRAM

Important Date

The author registration deadline is 23 October 2026. Please note that registration for accepted papers must be completed by 15 July 2026 and is non-refundable.
Registrations completed after the deadline may result in the paper being excluded from the conference programme and conference book.

DETAILS	PAPERS (Regular)	POSTERS
Abstract Length	800 words	300 words
Abstract Submission Deadline	15 April - 15 July 2026
Notification of Acceptance	31 August 2026
Deadline for Early Bird Registration Payment	25 September 2026
Deadline for Registration Payment	23 October 2026
Conference Date	28-31 October 2026

CALL FOR PAPER

The 7th International Conference on Medical Design (MD2026) is now calling for oral and poster presentations on Medical Design, Digital Healthcare, and AI in medicine. MD 2026 will be held at MRATI in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We invite scholars and practitioners to submit extended abstracts or posters in English on any aspect of Medical Design. Accepted submissions will be presented at the conference and included in the digital MD 2026 Conference Book, which will be published and distributed via the conference website. Outstanding submissions and presentations will be selected through a rigorous review process for the Best Conference Paper Award and Best Poster Presentation Award.

To ensure a smooth publication process, please prepare your submission in MS Word format using the provided templates and submit it through the Manuscript Submission System. The conference welcomes a wide range of topics related to Medical Design. While submissions on all relevant subjects are encouraged, we are particularly interested in the following areas:

Digital Health & AI Innovation for Non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
Digital Health & AI Innovation for NCDs
Digital Health & AI Innovation for Chronic Diseases (CDs)
Digital Health and AI Innovation for Medical Diagnosis and Treatment
Mental Health Technologies and Social Well-being
Health Informatics, Big Data Analysis & Utilization in Healthcare
Digital Health & AI Innovation for Personal Healthcare
Biomedical Design
Lean Healthcare
Privacy, Ethics, and Security for Digital Healthcare

Key Themes and Topics of Interest:
Digital Healthcare & AI Innovation for Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs)	Digital Healthcare & AI Innovation for Chronic Diseases (CDs)
AI in Medical Diagnosis and Treatment	Mental Health Technologies and Social Well-being
Health Informatics, Big Data Analysis & Utilization in Healthcare	Digital Health & AI Innovation for Personal Healthcare
Biomedical Design	Privacy, Ethics, and Security for Digital Healthcare
Medical Engineering	Lean Healthcare

Submission Guidelines

Submit an extended abstract in English using the official MS Word Template.
All accepted abstracts will be published in the online conference book.
Electronic proceedings will be made available to all participants via the conference website.

Submission Portal

Submit via the MD2026 Paper Submission System.
Download the abstract template below.

We look forward to your contributions to MD2026 and to advancing the global dialogue on medical design, smart healthcare, and AI innovation.

Submission Guidelines

1.Download Paper Format

Submission For Poster

Click here to download the poster format

1.Download Poster Format

REGISTRATION & FEES

At least one author of each accepted paper or poster must complete a Regular Registration by no later than 21 November 2026 to present at the conference and have the work included in the proceedings. Please be aware that one regular registration will cover the publication of only one accepted paper or poster.

Features	Early Bird Payment (Deadline: 30th September, 2026)	Regular Payment (Deadline: 25th October, 2026)
International Delegate	USD 250.00	USD 300.00
International Delegate Student	USD 150.00	USD 200.00
Malaysia Delegate	MYR 500.00	MYR 650.00
Malaysia Student	MYR 300.00	MYR 400.00
1st day workshop Combo
International Delegate	USD 350.00	USD 500.00
International Student	USD 250.00	USD 400.00
Malaysia Delegate Student	MYR 700.00	MYR 900.00
Malaysia Student	MYR 500.00	MYR 650.00

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Founding Chair

Professor Kevin Tseng

National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan
General Chair

Dr. Chern Phei Ming

Hospital Rehabilitasi Cheras, Malaysia
Publication & Proceedings Chair

Dr. Leow Mei Lian

Hospital Rehabilitasi Cheras, Malaysia

Yu-Cheng Pei

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan
Publicity & Communications Chair

Ian Ong Chun Hung

MRANTI, Malaysia

Professor Tsai-Hsuan Tsai

Chang Gung University, Taiwan
Financial & Sponsorship Chair

Dr. Azrulreezal Azannee Bin Abdul Wahab

Hospital Rehabilitasi Cheras, Malaysia

Professor Sherry Chiu

Chang Gung University, Taiwan
Publication & Proceedings Chair

Nur Izzati Zainudin

MRANTI, Malaysia

Zul Fadhli

MRANTI, Malaysia

Ian Ong

MRANTI, Malaysia

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CONTACT

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EVENT LOCATION

Bulatan Inovasi, Taman Teknologi Malaysia, 43300
Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

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