15th World Congress on Design and Health (WCDH Borneo 2026)

The 15th World Congress on Design and Health (WCDH Borneo 2026) brings together international experts, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students from multidisciplinary backgrounds to explore how design and the built environment can create healthier, more sustainable, and inclusive communities. Theme: "The Mission for Salutogenic Healthy Cities – Fostering Healthy Environments for Healthy People" Key themes include: Culture, Health, and Wellbeing; Healthy Cities for People; Ecological Design for Planetary Health; Salutogenic Design in Practice; Designing for Active Living; Innovations in Educational and Workplace Design; Inclusive and Accessible Environments; AI and Technology for Healthier Outcomes; and Advancing Multidisciplinary Education. The five-day event (28 Sept – 2 Oct 2026) features keynote speakers, concurrent sessions, exhibitions, poster presentations, study tours, Academy Awards, and a gala dinner. Important dates: - Early bird registration deadline: 1 August 2026 - Abstract submission deadline: 31 March 2026 - Notification of acceptance: 1 May 2026 Registration rates (Malaysian delegates): - Individual: RM1,600 (early bird) / RM1,800 (normal) - Group (>5 pax): RM1,500 per person (early bird) / RM1,700 per person (normal) - Student: 50% discounted rate International delegates: - Individual: USD480 (early bird) / USD550 (normal) - Group (>5 pax): USD440 per person (early bird) / USD480 per person (normal) - Student: 50% discounted rate

Source: wcdhborneo.com