SHWID 2025 Concludes Successfully: A Global Gathering to Advance Smart Healthcare and Wearable Technologies
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – December 5-7, 2025 – The 2025 2nd International Conference on Smart Healthcare and Wearable Intelligent Devices (SHWID 2025) successfully concluded on December 5-7, 2025. Hosted at Sunway University in Kuala Lumpur, the conference brought together over hundreds of researchers, clinicians, engineers, industry leaders, and innovators from around the world to explore the future of technology-driven healthcare.
Highlights of the Conference
Opening Ceremony and Welcome Addresses
The conference opened with a warm welcome from Professor Ir Denny Ng Kok Sum, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at Sunway University, who emphasized Malaysia’s growing role in smart healthcare innovation. He was followed by Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Aslina Baharum, Chair of the Organizing Committee, who highlighted the conference’s mission to bridge research with real world healthcare solutions.
Award Ceremony
Following the opening remarks, Professor Ir Denny Ng Kok Sum presided over a special award ceremony to honor the keynote speakers and outstanding paper contributors. Certificates were presented to the keynote speakers in recognition of their visionary insights and scholarly contributions. Additionally, several authors were awarded for their exemplary research papers presented at the conference. The ceremony concluded with a group photo, capturing this moment of academic recognition and collaborative spirit.
Keynote Speeches
Four distinguished keynote speakers delivered visionary talks on emerging trends:
Professor Dr. J. Joshua Thomas (University of Wollongong, Malaysia)
Speech Title: “Integrating Graph Neural Networks for Accurate Prediction of Drug Target Interactions”
Professor Dr. Ag. Asri Ag. Ibrahim (Universiti Malaysia Sabah)
Speech title: “Toward Empathic BCIs: Fusing EEG, Emotion, and Generative AI in Smart Healthcare”
Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Aslina Baharum (Sunway University)
Speech title: “Humanity Centered AI in Smart Healthcare: Designing Trust, Safety, and Empathy into Wearable Futures”
Professor Lisheng Xu (Northeastern University, China)
Speech title “New Technology for Non invasive Intelligent Diagnosis, Treatment, and Integrated Health of Cardiovascular System” (delivered online)
These presentations set the tone for the conference, addressing both technical advances and ethical considerations in the development of intelligent health technologies.
Parallel Oral Sessions
Attendees participated in two parallel sessions covering a wide range of topics, including: AI driven emotion recognition and mental health monitoring,Wearable sensors for real time health tracking,Cybersecurity in digital health systems,Human computer interaction and inclusive design,Data fusion and multimodal learning for personalized medicine.Presenters from institutions in Malaysia, China, India, the United States, Spain, and other countries shared their latest findings, sparking lively discussions and potential collaborations.
Networking and Collaboration
Beyond the formal sessions, the conference provided ample opportunities for networking during coffee breaks, luncheons, and the closing ceremony. Participants exchanged ideas, explored joint research initiatives, and discussed industry academia partnerships aimed at translating research into practical healthcare solutions.
Acknowledgements
SHWID 2025 was organized by Sunway University, in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Xidian University, and the Advanced Diagnostic Therapy Technology and Equipment Key Laboratory of Higher Education Institutions in Shaanxi Province. The conference was supported by the Academic Exchange Information Center (AEIC) and several industry partners.
The Organizing Committee extends its sincere gratitude to all speakers, session chairs, reviewers, sponsors, and attendees for their contributions to a vibrant and intellectually enriching event.
Looking Ahead
SHWID 2025 reinforced the importance of international and interdisciplinary cooperation in shaping the next generation of smart healthcare. The insights shared and connections made during the conference will continue to inspire innovation and drive progress toward equitable, efficient, and human centered health technologies.