Dear Participants,

Implementation science is rapidly gaining global attention as a field that transforms evidence into real-world impact through effective strategies. While high-income countries have led its early development, Asia is now emerging as a dynamic hub of growth and innovation in this field. We are delighted to announce the inaugural Asian Conference on Implementation Science (ACIS 2025), to be held from November 11–14, 2025, at Southern Medical University in Guangzhou, China. The conference theme is “Advancing Implementation Science in Asia: Bridging Research and Health for Five Billion People.”

During this landmark event, we will officially launch the Asian Society for Implementation Science (ASIS), a regional network bringing together leading experts and practitioners from more than 18 Asian countries to advance implementation research and practice.

We warmly invite you to join us for this important milestone in strengthening implementation science across Asia and beyond.

I. Conference Content

Implementation Science, as an interdisciplinary field, integrates methods and perspectives from public health, clinical medicine, nursing, management, and policy sciences. It is dedicated to exploring how to systematically translating research findings and evidence-based practices into routine care, thereby accelerating the uptake of evidence-based practices, improving the quality of health services, facilitating policy translation, and advancing social development.

Coinciding with the establishment of the Asian Society for Implementation Science (ASIS), this conference features a rich and diverse program that combines plenary sessions, thematic symposia, special sessions, and concurrent sessions. These sessions will cover a wide range of topics and formats, providing multiple opportunities for engagement, collaboration, and capacity building. Leading experts from around the world will present cutting-edge research and share practical experiences in advancing implementation science. Thematic symposia will focus on key issues such as implementation research, public health policy, and practice. Special sessions will include a “Meet-the-Editors” session, featuring chief editors from leading journals in global health and implementation science, offering participants an opportunity for direct dialogue and professional guidance. Concurrent thematic sessions will cover a broad range of topics to meet the varied interests of participants. The conference will also host capacity-building workshops, where leading implementation science experts will provide on-site feedback on oral presentations to foster interactive learning and enhance participants’ research capacity.

In addition, the conference will recognize outstanding posters and oral presentations, providing a valuable platform for young scholars to showcase their innovative work and engage with peers and mentors.

II. Time and Venue

1. Date of the Conference

Date of the Conference: November 11–14, 2025

Check in Time: November 11, 2025, 14:00-20:00; November 12, 2025, 8:30-9:00 (GMT+8).

Closing Ceremony: November 14, 16:10 (GMT+8)

 

2.Conference Venue and Format (Hybrid Meeting)

(1)In person: Southern Medical University (Guangzhou Campus);

(2)Virtual: Livestreaming platform. The access link and login instructions will be provided upon payment confirmation. Recorded sessions will remain accessible for 7 days after the conference.

III. Organizing Institutions

Convened by Asian Society for Implementation Science (ASIS).

Co-convened by Global Implementation Society (GIS).

Hosted by

School of Health Management Southern Medical University；

Southern Medical University Institute for Global Health;

Shenzhen Healthy Bay Research Institute of Southern Medical University (SHBRI-SMU).

Co-hosted by

Acacia Lab for Implementation Science, School of Health Management Southern Medical University;

Network of Implementation Science (NISE), School of Public Health of Nanjing Medical University;

Acacia Lab for Primary Healthcare, School of Public Health of Guizhou Medical University.

Supported by

Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR);

Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University;

School of Health Management, Inner Mongolia Medical University.

IV. Conference Registration and Payment

1. Conference Registration

Access the registration website → Fill in personal registration information → Submit.

ACIS 2025 Conference Registration website: https://www.wcrcnet.cn/redcap/surveys/?s=KYTFJ7DKK8Y87FHE

2. Conference Payment Information

(1)Payment by Wire Transfer / Foreign Exchange Remittance

Beneficiary Account Number: 750018069078

Beneficiary Name: LION INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION (HONG KONG) LIMITED

Beneficiary Address: ROOM 1401.CHUNG YING BUILDING,20 CONNAUGHT ROAD WEST,SHEUNG WAN HONG KONG

SWIFT Code: DSBAHKHH / DSBAHKHHXXX

BIC Code: OREI2400056524

Beneficiary Bank Name: DAH SING BANK, LIMITED

Beneficiary Bank Branch: Dah Sing Bank Sha Tsui Road Branch

Beneficiary Bank Address: Tai Sing Bank Sha Tsui Road Branch, G/F, 286-288 Sha Tsui Road, Tsuen Wan, New Territories

Remittance Information:

• Early-Bird Rate: Pre-registration ID + “ACIS Fee”

          Example: pre-Joe Fang-12, ACIS Fee

• Standard Rate: Affiliation + Name + “ACIS Fee”

           Example: Kathmandu University, Joe Fang, ACIS Fee

2.Payment by Paypal

please click the provided PayPal link to pay.https://paypal.me/ACIS2025

 

Remittance Information:

• Early-Bird Rate: Pre-registration ID + “ACIS Fee”

         Example: pre-Joe Fang-12, ACIS Fee

• Standard Rate: Affiliation + Name + “ACIS Fee”

          Example: Kathmandu University, Joe Fang, ACIS Fee

(3)Payment by Credit Card

Online credit card payment is not available. You may complete your payment via the provided PayPal link, or pay by Visa or MasterCard on-site in China when collecting your registration package.

3.Conference Receipt

Issued by LION INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION (HONG KONG) LIMITED for all international delegates.

V. Fee Structure

1. Registration Fees

The conference registration fees follow a tiered structure based on registration time, participant category, attendance format, and World Bank income classification:

(1) Student or Virtual Participant: USD 150;

(2) Early-Bird Rate:

• Participants from Low-and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) — including upper middle, middle, and lower middle income countries: USD 175;
• Participants from High-Income Countries (HICs) : USD 300.

(3)Standard Rate:

• Participants from Low-and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) — including upper middle, middle, and lower middle income countries: USD 250;
• Participants from High-Income Countries (HICs) : USD 400.

(Conference Fee Schedule)

Note: Classification follows the World Bank’s country income categories.For income classification details, please check the World Bank website:https://datahelpdesk.worldbank.org/knowledgebase/articles/906519

2.Early-Bird Rate Policy:

Participants who complete pre-registration before 23:59 (GMT+8) on September 30, 2025 can enjoy the early-bird rate by registering with their pre-registration ID; Participants who complete formal registration and payment before this deadline are also eligible for the early-bird rate. Participants who pre-register or pay after 00:00 on October 1, 2025 (GMT+8) will be charged the standard rate.

If subsequent verification reveals a mismatch between the payment amount and the participant’s national economic status, early-bird eligibility, or attendance format, the Organizing Committee of ACIS 2025 reserves the right to request payment of the outstanding balance. Participants who have not settled the balance by the time of on-site registration will not be allowed to attend any conference sessions, and a payment receipt will not be issued. 

Payment constitutes acceptance of these terms. Participants are advised to carefully review the policy before submitting payment.

3.Refund Policy

No refunds will be provided for this conference. If you are unable to attend after completing payment, you may transfer your registration to another participant. Please notify the Organizing Committee of the transfer details via the official conference email at least two days before the conference begins.

4.Travel, Transportation, and Accommodation

During the conference (November 12–14, 2025, GMT+8), the organizer will provide one lunch per day for participants. Participants can use meal coupons to dine at designated locations. All other meals are the responsibility of the participants.

VI. Conference Check-in

1.Check-in Time

November 11, 2025, 14:00-20:00; November 12, 2025, 8:30-9:00 (GMT+8).

2.Check-in Venue

Cultural Activity Center, Southern Medical University (Guangzhou Campus).

Note: Virtual participants do not need to check in; the live streaming link and login instructions will be provided in advance.

 

VII. Call for Abstracts

The conference invites submissions of original abstracts focusing on 13 different themes. Authors may choose from different presentation formats, including posters and oral presentations. Group submissions may apply for thematic parallel sessions, and selected submissions will receive one-on-one feedback from experts. Submissions are welcome from all experts and scholars. For details, please refer to the Call for Abstracts for the 2025 Asian Conference on Implementation Science (ACIS 2025) at:https://www.acis.org.cn/call_for_abstracts.html.

 

VIII.Conference Contact Information

1. Conference Email: acacialab.cn@gmail.com

2. Conference Website: https://www.acis.org.cn/index.html

 

 

 

Asian Society for Implementation Science

Global Implementation Society

Acacia Lab for Implementation Science,

School of Health Management Southern Medical University

October 27, 2025