Making APAC’s diverse voices heard was at the heart of the 2026 Asia Pacific Meeting of ISMPP, which brought medical publication professionals together in Hong Kong on 17 September. The meeting’s theme was, “One Region, Many Voices: Publication Equity in APAC.” Through presentations, panel discussions, workshops, and roundtables, attendees explored how to make regional evidence more visible and scientific communications more relevant to the people they are intended to reach.
Sessions examined the practical work behind audience-centered publication planning. Speakers discussed how differences in healthcare systems, languages, and information needs across APAC shape the way evidence is generated and shared. Member research presentations offered examples of local-language literature searches and new ways to share publication findings with audiences in the region.
A discussion on evidence generation considered how APAC data and local context can be better represented in global plans. Later, a scenario-based workshop invited attendees to work through challenges in aligning regional and global teams, using AI responsibly, and communicating scientific findings through accessible, locally relevant formats.
The conversation continued in roundtables focused on collaboration, effective practices, and professional growth for APAC publication leads. A networking reception gave attendees another opportunity to connect with peers and reflect on ideas from the day.
Across the meeting, one message stood out: publication equity depends on listening to regional expertise early and carrying that perspective through evidence planning, publication, and dissemination.
“A wonderfully organized, energizing, and essential meeting for publication professionals across APAC. Beyond the fantastic opportunity to connect and share ideas with peers in person, the depth of discussion around navigating diverse regional healthcare landscapes made it clear that Asia-Pacific has a distinct, vital voice in shaping global publication standards”
~2026 Asia Pacific Meeting participant
Couldn’t attend the Asia Pacific Meeting, or want to revisit what you learned?
View the following resources from the meeting:
Program Committee Appreciation
We extend a heartfelt thank you to the 2026 Asia Pacific Meeting Program Committee – and to Jonathan Lee, Chair, and Bert Chen, Vice-Chair, of the Program Committee – for their leadership in developing highly-regarded content for medical communication professionals.
| Jonathan Lee (Chair) Bert Chen (Vice-Chair) Meghan Berryman Blair Hesp Atsuko Iwata Eshvendar Reddy Kasala Malvika Katarya Kirandeep Kaur | Joyce Lee Sharon Lee Chu Kong Liew Dhanya Mukundan Timothy Stentiford Yi Ling Teo Yaming Wang Xue Wu |
Thank You to our Meeting Sponsors
“The ISMPP APAC 2026 was an exceptional opportunity to network, learn, share, and discover with industry and agency peers, some of whom I have worked with for many years yet have never met face to face. I’ve returned home buzzing with inspiration and optimism!”
~2026 Asia Pacific Meeting participant
______________________________________
Mark Your Calendar for the Upcoming European Meeting and Annual Meeting!
- European Meeting of ISMPP, 25-27 January 2027, London, UK. Register today!
- 23rd Annual Meeting of ISMPP, May 3-5, 2027, Orlando, FL. Registration opens October 14.
