Programme

Programme

Call for abstracts

Call for abstracts

Under the theme “Synergy in Action: Shaping the Future of Healthcare Together” and the tagline “Innovating Healthcare Through Collaboration,” SAFHE 2026 explores how collective knowledge can transform the delivery, design, and operation of healthcare facilities across the region. We invite authors, practitioners, researchers, and industry experts to contribute to the scientific programme by submitting abstracts that showcase innovation, insight, and practical advancements in healthcare infrastructure and engineering. Whether presenting new research, case studies, or forward-thinking solutions, your work plays an essential role in driving meaningful conversations across the sector.

Abstract Submission Details:

Abstract Submission Details:

  • All abstracts will undergo a blind peer review and will be selected based on merit and relevance to the conference theme.
  • Selected abstracts will be invited for either:
    • Oral Presentations (15–20 minutes followed by Q&A), or
    • Poster Presentations, displayed throughout the conference with scheduled author interaction sessions.

Authors are invited to submit abstracts
related to the following TOPICS:

  • Integrated Design and Collaboration in Healthcare Infrastructure

  • Innovating for Resilient and Sustainable Healthcare Facilities

  • Engineering Excellence in Healthcare Systems

  • Digital Transformation and Smart Healthcare Environments

  • Patient-Centred Design

  • Operational Efficiency and Asset Management

  • Policy, Regulation, and Future Planning

  • Safety, Risk, and Resilience in Healthcare Facilities

  • Education, Training, and Professional Development

  • Showcasing Success: Case Studies and Lessons Learned

For further information please download the Abstract Guidelines

IMPORTANT DATES

Early bird registration opens:

21 January 2026

Abstract submission deadline:

23 February 2026

Notification of acceptance:

21 March 2026

Standard registration opens:

15 April 2026

IMPORTANT DATES

Early bird registration opens:

21 January 2026

Abstract submission deadline:

23 February 2026

Notification of acceptance:

21 March 2026

Standard registration opens:

15 April 2026