Speakers & Programmes

Design empathetic and inclusive solutions for aging populations and future workplaces.

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Distinguished Speaker

Visionaries from around the world, here to spark meaningful conversations.

Dir. and Prof. Thomas Alexander

Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA)

Human Factors expert, IEA Vice President, and head of work systems at BAuA.

Jacob Chen (陳振國), Ph.D.

IISE, WPSA, and CIIE Fellow; President, The Foxconn University

Industry and academic leader in industrial engineering and Human Factor.

Mario Van der Meulen

Design leader and Founder of mvdm designs

Design executive, author, and international speaker.

V.K.Shanmugam

Dean, Academy for Manufacturing Excellence, TVS IQL, TVS Motor Co.

Veteran manufacturing leader with 40+ years of experience at TVS Motor Company.

Prof. Eric Wang

Professor Emeritus, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

International Human Factors and Ergonomics Educator and Promotor, Past IEA President.

Key Programmes

Explore the core programmes driving insights and impact.

Ergonomics Design
Workshop

Hands-on sessions on HFE principles, prototyping, usability testing, and inclusive design.

Human-Centered Design
Challenge (HCDC)

Team competition encouraging empathetic solutions for aging and future work, supported by workshops and judged by experts.

Human-Centered Design
Awards (HCDA)

Recognises outstanding, empathetic, and impactful design products improving user quality of life.

Keynotes, Presentations, and
Panels with Distinguished Experts

Global HFE and AI experts, including Tsinghua University, share insights on inclusive design and AI integration.

Industry Exhibition and
Professional Showcase

Showcases innovative ergonomic and AI-driven products that highlight the latest advancements in design

Smart & Innovative Industry
Site Visits

Tours of cutting-edge facilities, including Hyundai’s Innovation Center, Factory VR, and IONIQ Lounge.


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