Advancing Healthcare Insights: The Success of the International Conference on Real World Evidence (RWE) 2026

The Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), successfully hosted the International Conference on Real World Evidence (RWE) 2026 from 12 to 14 August 2026 at the Swiss-Belhotel in Kuantan, Pahang. Guided by the theme, “The Future of Real-World Evidence: Building Trustworthy Evidence and Action in the Era of Artificial Intelligence,” the conference provided an essential forum for translating real-world data into actionable healthcare solutions. The event welcomed 140 global delegates, representing nations including Malaysia, Indonesia, Jordan, Iran, Iraq, United Kingdom, Sweden, Netherlands, Lithuania, Brazil and United States. The conference was formally officiated by YBhg. Datuk Dr. Nor Fariza binti Ngah, Deputy Director-General of Health (Research and Technical Support), Ministry of Health Malaysia. Her address underscored the vital role of real-world evidence in informing national health policies, strengthening regulatory frameworks, and ensuring patient-centered care in an increasingly data-driven landscape. RWE 2026 commenced on 12 August with the foundations of data management workshop incorporating high-level training on real-world data management, pharmacoepidemiology, and causal inference. The main conference 13ā€“14 August 2026 offered a robust programme featuring renowned international global giants in the field of Pharmacoepidemiology, Biostatistics and Artificial Intelligence hailing from institutions like Utrecht University, Uppsala University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Strathclyde, Duke Kunshan University, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence alongside leading local experts spanning academia, RWE research, the Malaysian Health Technology Assessment Section (MaHTAS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and Pharmaceutical Services Division. Discussions centered on the intersection of advanced analytics and practical clinical applications addressing:
  • Methodological Innovations:
Experts addressed the challenges and advancements in building and validating extensive healthcare databases, ensuring data integrity for robust real-world evidence generation.
  • AI in Healthcare:
Sessions explored how Artificial Intelligence and machine learning are revolutionizing precision medicine and post-market safety surveillance.
  • Policy and Regulation:
Presentations highlighted frameworks for integrating real-world data into Health Technology Assessments (HTA) and regulatory decision-making, emphasizing strategies to optimize healthcare resource allocation. RWE 2026 successfully fostered a collaborative international community committed to advancing evidence-based healthcare. The Kulliyyah of Pharmacy extends its sincere gratitude to all speakers, delegates, sponsors and organising committee for their role in making this conference a landmark event.

The conference was officiated by YBhg. Datuk Dr. Nor Fariza binti Ngah, Deputy Director-General of Health (Research and Technical Support), Ministry of Health Malaysia.

Distinguished speakers sharing their insights at RWE 2026.

Poster judging session.

Oral presentation session.

Best oral and poster presentation.

Organising committee

Overall participants

ICOPS 2025 – Call for Abstracts, Exhibits & Participation

Assalamualaikum and Good Day, 

Dear YBhg Dato’ / Prof. /Assoc. Prof. Dr. / Dr. /Sir / Madam / Br. / Sr.,

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the International Conference on Pharmaceutical Sciences (ICOPS 2025), organised by the Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), in conjunction with the 25th Anniversary Silver Jubilee celebration.

Date: 25thā€“27th November 2025

Venue: Kulliyyah of Pharmacy, IIUM Kuantan Campus

Theme: Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials in Shaping Society 5.0

ICOPS 2025 brings together leading scientists, researchers, academicians, and industry professionals to explore cutting-edge advancements in nanotechnology and its applications in pharmaceutical sciences. The conference will feature keynote, plenary, and invited speakers. In addition to oral and poster presentations, participants are invited to join the Innovation Exhibition & Competition, which offers an excellent platform to showcase research products, technologies, and innovations in the fields of pharmaceutical sciences, nanotechnology, and health sciences.

We welcome the submission of abstracts for:

  • Oral presentations
  • Poster presentations
  • Innovation entries for the exhibition and competition

Early Bird Registration Deadline: 30th June 2025

For further details regarding conference registration, speakers, programme highlights, abstract submission, pre-conference workshop, and exhibition participation, kindly refer to the attached poster or visit our website https://conference.iium.edu.my/icops/.

We look forward to receiving your abstracts, innovation entries, and welcoming you to ICOPS 2025!

EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION AND EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION

Assalamualaikum and greetings from ICOPS 2023!Ā 

Dear Prof. / Assoc. Prof. / Asst. Prof. /Ā Dato’. / Dr. / Sir / Madam / Br. / Sr.,


Due to rising interest in participating in our coming conference, theĀ International Conference on Pharmaceutical Sciences (ICOPS) 2023, we are extending theĀ deadlines forĀ abstract submission and early bird registration to15th April 2023. The submission of pharmaceutical sciences-related abstracts is welcomed.

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THE ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS EXTENDED UNTIL 15TH APRIL 2023Ā 


Don’tĀ miss out on the opportunity to be presenting your work at ICOPS 2023! Click hereĀ to submit an abstract.
For further details regarding the conference registration, conference speakers & talk titles, as well as abstract submission, please kindly refer to our poster and website:Ā https://conference.iium.edu.my/icops2023/

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at +609 570 3080/4853/4832 or via email at icops@iium.edu.my. 
We look forward to receiving your abstracts and to seeing you at ICOPS2023!

Thank you. 

Organising Committee, ICOPS 2023