International Conference on

Rheumatology and Inflammatory Arthritis (ICRIA2-26)

16th – 17th Oct 2026 | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | Hybrid Mode
Proudly organized by the : Institute for Global Academic Excellence (IGAE)
Conference Programme

Tentative Conference Agenda

Explore the proposed two-day programme organised around conference-aligned SDGs and their mapped Session Tracks.

Conference Format Hybrid Conference In-person and virtual participation
Programme 2 Days 16–17 October 2026
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Agenda Structure 4 SDG Sessions SDG-focused technical sessions
Conference SDG Alignment 4 SDGs SDGs 3, 4, 9 and 10
Tentative Agenda & Timings

Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.

SDG-Based Agenda Structure

The conference-aligned SDGs are distributed across the four Concurrent Technical Sessions and show the conference's overall SDG alignment for each part of the programme. Session Tracks follow their own sequence and are scheduled once.

Day 01

Conference Schedule

16 OCT 2026 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:30 AM

    Registration, Welcome Kit Collection & Virtual Check-in

    Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:30 AM 09:45 AM

    Networking Tea & Digital Welcome

    Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.

    HYBRID
  3. 09:45 AM 10:30 AM

    Welcome Address, Opening Plenary & Keynote Presentation I

    Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.

    PLENARY
  4. 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
    3
    SDG-Focused Technical Session I

    SDG 3 · Good Health and Well-being

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Advancements in Molecular Diagnostics for Rheumatology
    Track 02
    Innovative Therapeutic Strategies in Inflammatory Arthritis
    Track 03
    Immunological Mechanisms in Rheumatic Diseases
  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM
    4
    SDG-Focused Technical Session II

    SDG 4 · Quality Education

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Translational Research in Rheumatology
    Track 05
    Patient-Centered Care in Rheumatology
    Track 06
    Biomarker Discovery and Application in Rheumatology
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Interactive Q&A, Day 1 Summary & Group Photo

    Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.

    CLOSING
Day 02

Conference Schedule

17 OCT 2026 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:15 AM

    Participant Check-in & Day 2 Welcome

    On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:15 AM 10:00 AM

    Keynote Presentation II

    Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.

    PLENARY
  3. 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
    9
    SDG-Focused Technical Session III

    SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Clinical Management of Complex Rheumatologic Conditions
    Track 08
    Laboratory Techniques in Rheumatology Research
    Track 09
    Epidemiology and Public Health in Rheumatology
  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM
    10
    SDG-Focused Technical Session IV

    SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Pediatric Rheumatology: Challenges and Innovations
    Track 11
    Integrative Approaches in Rheumatology
  6. 03:00 PM 03:30 PM

    Publications, Best Paper & Best Presentation Awards

    Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.

    AWARDS
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Valedictory Session, Closing Remarks & Group Photo

    Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.

    CLOSING
Conference-Aligned SDGs The conference aligns with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
3 Good Health and Well-being 4 Quality Education 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 10 Reduced Inequalities

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