ASEAN-Japan Medical Devices Regulatory Symposium 2025 Report
Co-hosted by the PMDA, the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia (MoH), and the University of Indonesia, the event was held on May 14.
The symposium drew close to 800 participants from ASEAN Member States’ medical device regulatory authorities , academia and industry. 323 attended in person, the remainder joining online. The event was supported by Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF).
The event opened with remarks by H. E. KIYA Masahiko, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to ASEAN, followed by remarks from Ms. ENDO Ayumi, Office Director of Asia Training Center and International Cooperation (OAIC), on behalf of Dr. KONDO Emiko, the senior executive director of PMDA, and Prof. Dr. Hamdi Muluk, M.Si, Vice Rector of UI for Research and Innovation and Prof. Dante Saksono Harbuwono, Vice Minister of Health.
PMDA experts shared presentations on the international harmonization of medical device regulations and regulatory reliance. Representatives from Japan Foundation of Medical Devices Association (JFMDA) introduced recent innovations in CADe/CADx medical devices, and explored the use of HMI data in future clinical applications.
Three subsequent presentations focused on ASEAN medical device regulations and future prospects. A panel discussion and Q&A session allowed for deeper dialogue and exchange, enhancing understanding across sectors.
Prof. Arry Yanuar, the Dean of Faculty at the Pharmacy of University of Indonesia delivered closing remarks.
(program presentations information posted at: https://aseanjpmdr.ui.ac.id/)
