To promote global medical device regulatory convergence, harmonization and reliance, and deepen international regulatory cooperation and capacity building, the Global Harmonization Working Party (GHWP)(China) Academy will hold the 5th GHWP (China) Academy International Training in Beijing, China, from September 21 to 24, 2026.
The training will be themed "Advanced Medical Devices Empowering Global Public Health", focusing on key topics including medical device regulatory science, international regulatory harmonization, innovative medical devices, artificial intelligence, digital health, real-world evidence, international market access, translation of innovation outcomes, and industrial collaboration. Representatives from GHWP country/region regulatory authorities, international organizations, review and testing institutions, research institutes, medical institutions, industry associations, and enterprises will be invited to engage in exchanges, discussions, and cooperation matchmaking.
The training will feature a globally live-streamed plenary session, thematic sessions, roundtable discussions, closed-door meetings, practical training courses, and multiple side events. The detailed agenda is published as an attachment to this notice. All participating organizations and representatives are kindly requested to register based on the agenda schedule.
The relevant matters are hereby notified as follows.
Training Theme: Advanced Medical Devices Empowering Global Public Health
Training Period: September 21-24, 2026
Check-in Time: September 21, 2026
Training & Exchange: September 22-24, 2026
Training Venue: Daxing District, Beijing (Grand Metropark Longxi Conference Center Beijing)
Training Language: Bilingual in Chinese and English, with simultaneous interpretation provided
(I) Guiding Organization:
Global Harmonization Working Party (GHWP)
(II) Host:
GHWP (China) Academy
(III) Organizers:
Working Committee on Sustainable Development in Health of the Trade and Economic Multifunctional Platform for SCO Countries
Beijing Daxing Task Force for International Cooperation and Overseas Expansion Services for the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Industry
Guangdong Institute of Advanced Biomaterials and Medical Devices
(IV) Supporting Organizations:
Institute of International Development Cooperation (IIDC) under the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation (CAITEC)
Asia Pacific Medical Technology Association (APACMed)
Inter-American Coalition for Regulatory Convergence (IACRC)
China Society for Drug Regulation
Chinese Society of Biomedical Engineering
Chinese Society for Biomaterials
National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction
China Medicine Registration (CNMR)
Guangdong Association for Medical Devices Industry
Shanghai Yangtze River Delta Medical Device Industry Development Promotion Association
(V) Conference Chairman
Wang Yingjun (Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, President of GHWP (China) Academy)
(VI). Executive Chairmen:
Xie Tingting (Secretary General of GHWP)
Xiao Jianru (President of the Orthopedic Hospital of Shanghai Changzheng Hospital)
(VII) Organizing Committee:
Chairs: Ma Xianying, Jin Peng, Hang Fei
Vice Chairs: Du Jiangchun, Hao Lijing, Nie Shujun, Wang Na, Kuang Xu
Members: Wang Sifan, Wang Lei, Liu Wei, Tian Ruixue, Cai Xiaopan, Ji Chunyan, Ji Guohui, Liu Yanzhen, Li Xiaomei, Shi Zhifeng, Kuang Yudi, Xu Jiarui, Zhai Zhichen, Zhang Zimin, Zhu Luoxin, Guo Zihao, Su Teng, Guo Feifei, Xu Min
We sincerely invite the following organizations and individuals to participate: Regulatory authorities from GHWP member countries/regions; international organizations and related institutions; review and approval bodies, inspection and testing institutions, and technical evaluation organizations; universities, research institutes, and medical institutions; medical device R&D, manufacturing, and operating enterprises; industrial parks, investment institutions, and professional service organizations; personnel engaged in medical device regulation, R&D, market access, and international cooperation.
Registration Period: From the date of this Notice to September 20, 2026
Registration Method: Please scan the WeChat Mini Program code or access the official conference website to complete registration.
Early-Bird Offer: Participants who complete registration and payment by August 31, 2026 will enjoy an early-bird training fee of RMB 3,500 per person.
The training fee includes training materials, catering during the conference, simultaneous interpretation, conference materials, and the completion certificate. Transportation and accommodation expenses are not included.
Registration is confirmed upon successful payment. Please indicate "GHWP Training + [Your Name]" when making the transfer
Account Information:
Account Name: Guangdong Institute of Advanced Biomaterials and Medical Devices
Account No.: 44063801040014354
Opening Bank: Guangzhou Citygate Branch, Agricultural Bank of China
Upon completion of the required training hours and fulfillment of relevant requirements, official trainees will be awarded the Global Medical Device Regulatory Capacity Building Certificate issued by GHWP (China) Academy.
Lunch and dinner will be provided from September 22-24, 2026. Transportation and accommodation expenses shall be borne by participants. Recommended conference hotels and transportation guides are listed in the Attachments 2 and 3.
Overseas participants who need to apply for a Chinese visa may contact the conference affairs team to request an Invitation Letter. The conference affairs team will provide the necessary visa supporting materials; the final visa approval decision shall be subject to the decision of the Chinese embassy or consulate.
Conference Affairs Contact: Jiang Mingyang +86 18600404051
Academy Contact: Wang Sifan +86 13143128423
Representatives from global medical device regulatory authorities, international organizations, research institutes, medical institutions, industry associations, enterprises, and relevant organizations are cordially invited to participate in this training. Together, we will advance global regulatory cooperation in medical devices, promote scientific and technological innovation and coordinated industrial development, and contribute to ensuring that innovative medical device achievements better benefit global public health.
Attachment 1: The 5th GHWP (China) Academy Training Agenda
Attachment 2: Recommended Conference Hotels
I. Grand Metropark Longxi Conference Center Beijing (conference hotel)
Preferential Rate: RMB 500 per room, including breakfast
Address: Building 7, No. 55 Yard, Longhua Street, Panggezhuang, Daxing District, Beijing, China
Reservation Contact: Chang Zhongyuan, 13611119287
II. James Joyce Coffetel (Beijing Daxing International Airport Branch 2)
Preferential Rate: RMB 260 per room, excluding breakfast
Address: Building 8, No. 1 Yard, Longfeng Street, Daxing District, Beijing
Reservation Contact: Qiao Xingliang, 15667889965
Distance to Venue: Approximately 2.8 km from the venue hotel; 8 minutes by car
III. Xian Hotel (Beijing Daxing International Airport Branch)
Preferential Rate: RMB 260 per room, including breakfast
Address: No. 3 Tianyuan Road, Panggezhuang, Daxing District, Beijing
Reservation Contact: Ma He, 15041719178
Distance to Venue: Approximately 2.8 km from the venue hotel; 8 minutes by car
Attachment 3: Transportation Guide - Grand Metropark Longxi Conference Center Beijing
