Singapore Healthcare Engineering Conference 2024 (SHEC 2024)

The Singapore Healthcare Engineering Conference 2024 will be held on 03 - 04 October 2024 (Thursday - Friday). It will be an in-person conference in Singapore. Venue is at Temasek Polytechnic Auditorium 1, 21 Tampines Ave 1, Singapore 529757.

Singapore Healthcare Engineering Conference (SHEC) 2024 is jointly organized by:

1) Biomedical Engineering Society (Singapore)

2) Duke-NUS Medical School

3) HealthTEC.SG

4) IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Singapore Chapter (IEEE EMBS SG)

5) IEEE Women In Engineering Singapore Chapter (IEEE WIE SG)

6) IEEE Young Professionals Singapore Chapter (IEEE YP SG)

7) Nanyang Technological University – Biomedical Engineering Society (NTU BMES)

8) National University of Singapore – Department of Biomedical Engineering

9) SingHealth Duke-NUS, College of Healthcare Engineering

10) Temasek Polytechnic (TP) - Healthcare Engineering Center

11) The Institution of Engineers, Singapore – Biomedical Engineering Technical Committee (IES-BETC)

FORUM OBJECTIVES

This conference aims to advance the application of engineering sciences and technology to healthcare by disseminating knowledge, setting standards, fostering professional development, and recognizing excellence.

The past 5 editions of Singapore Healthcare Engineering Forum (SHEF) were successfully held in-person on 29 Mar 2019, followed by 2 virtual editions on 04 Dec 2020 and 03 Dec 2021, and resume to in-person editions on 09 Dec 2022 and 27 Oct 2023.

Following the success of SHEF, in this upcoming edition in 2024, SHEF has been upgraded into a two-day Singapore Healthcare Engineering Conference (SHEC) with more supporting partnering organizations across Singapore.

The specially invited speakers will share their expert knowledge and insights with the audience on the newest developments in these 8 themes:

1) Health Robotics

2) Integrating Traditional Medicine and Health Supplements into Modern Healthcare

3) Augmented Reality (AR)

4) Neural and Rehabilitation Engineering

5) 3D Printing

6) AI and Predictive Modelling

7) Innovations in Medical Devices and Technology

8) Sustainable Healthcare Infrastructure

* * See attached program schedule - subject to changes.

Relevant points (e.g. PDU, CME, CPE) are subject to approvals by the relevant Professional Bodies (e.g. Professional Engineers Board Singapore (PEB), Singapore Medical Council, Singapore Dental Council, Singapore Ph*rm*cy Council, Singapore Nursing Board).

In addition, there will also be a student poster competition during this conference for aspiring students to showcase their innovations in the field of Healthcare Engineering.

In addition, there will also be a student poster competition during the conference for aspiring students to showcase their innovations in the field of Healthcare Engineering.

Eligibility:

- All Undergraduate and Graduate students.

Competition Details:

All valid submissions will be reviewed by a judging committee based on: Feasibility; Originality; and Impact on unmet needs.

Selected entries will be invited to give a short presentation during the forum. All presenters will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Submission Procedure:

- Each poster can be submitted by individuals or in teams.

- Filename "SHEC2024_POSTERTITLE_YOURNAME.pdf"

Abstract Format:

- Limited to one (1) page pdf in 2-column format

- Font: Times New Roman (Minimum Size 10)

- Include these 3 sections:

1. Background: the context and purpose of the study

2. Description: the main findings

3. Conclusions: brief summary and potential implications

- Abstract may include figures or tables where necessary, as long as the page limit is not exceeded

Deadline: Friday 06 Sep 2024

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For sponsorship opportunities or event enquiries, please contact Kenneth Cheong at [email protected]

Host or Publisher IEEE EMB Singapore Chapter