Notice for the 4th GHWP (Guangzhou) Academy Training (18-20 November 2025)

I. Training Theme

To accelerate global convergence, harmonization, and reliance in medical device regulation while further strengthening regulatory capabilities across member countries/regions, the GHWP will hold the 4th GHWP (Guangzhou) Academy training. The training theme is "High-quality medical devices contribute to global public health".

Based on the feedback from the first three training sessions and preliminary research, the 4th training program will align with global and regional industrial development trends as well as regulatory hotspots. It will focus on cutting-edge fields and key areas of industry and regulation, such as high-end medical devices, home-use medical devices, IVD, and orthopedic medical devices. The training will place greater emphasis on policy, standard, and regulatory trend analyses, as well as regulatory practices, while exploring the frontiers of technology and industry. Additionally, it will invite frontline international regulatory speakers and top academicians specialists to deliver lectures.

II. Training Organizations

Host: 
Global Medical Device Regulatory Harmonization (Guangzhou) Academy
Guangdong Institute of Advanced Biomaterials and Medical Devices

Organizer: 
Chongqing High-Tech Zone Biopharmaceutical Industry Chain Task Force  

Chongqing Orthopaedic Technology Institute

Guiding organizations: 

Chongqing Medical Products Administration

Chongqing High-Tech Industrial Development Zone Management Committee

Supporting organizations (listed in no particular order):

China Association for Medical Devices Industry

Chinese Society for Biomaterials

Chinese Society Of Biomedical Engineering

Asia Pacific Medical Technology Association (APACMed)

National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction

All Council Members of the Global Harmonization Working Party (GHWP) Academy

III. Training Time and Venue

Time: November 17–20, 2025 (Full-day Registration on November 17)

Venue: Chongqing Science Hall (At the intersection of Science Avenue and High-tech Avenue, Jiulongpo District, Chongqing City)

IV. Training Content and Methods

This training program will combine lectures, panel discussions, parallel exchange, and on-site training. In principle, no lectures will be arranged for the on-site training session, while Q&A sessions may be organized if necessary.

Upon completing the required training hours, official participants will be awarded the "Global Medical Device Regulatory Capacity Enhancement" completion certificate issued by GHWP (Guangzhou) Academy.

V. Registration Method

VI. Training Fee

Each regulatory authority from GHWP member countries/regions is entitled to 1 tuition-waived quota.

Council member of GHWP (Guangzhou) Academy are entitled to applicable discounts as per the academy’s council charter.

For other trainees, the training fee is RMB 4,500 per person, covering tuition, teaching materials fees and meal fees (accommodation and transportation at own expense).

VII. Training Schedule

Training Schedule Arrangement

(The schedule and speaker arrangements may be adjusted according to actual circumstances.)

VIII. Cooperation Opportunities

This training offers multiple cooperation opportunities, including sponsorship, speaking, booth display, etc., aiming to provide high-value exposure and communication opportunities for partners.

Contact Person for Cooperation Inquiry: Hu Zhizhi, 18008336333

IX. Registration Inquiry

Contact for Training Registration: Conference Affairs Team - Licht 

Phone Number: 15112941387, Email: 1552495351@qq.com

X. Conference Guidelines

Lunch will be provided during the training (November 18-20). Transportation and accommodation are at participants' own expense.