We are pleased to invite submissions of original research and practical insights to the 24th ANQ Congress 2026, themed “Integrating Asia and the World: Igniting a Quality-Driven Sustainable Future.” The congress will take place on 16–17September 2026 in Chengdu, China.
Asian Network for Quality (ANQ) is a non-profit network of leading quality organizations from over 20 countries and regions across Asia. It is dedicated to advancing quality practices, promoting innovative methodologies, and supporting technological and industrial development to enhance quality of life. As sustainability, digital transformation, and smart manufacturing continue to evolve in parallel, both theoretical advancement and practical application of quality approaches have become increasingly important for researchers and practitioners alike.
Topics
1.Sustainable Quality and Innovation: Green manufacturing and circular economy; sustainable product and process innovation; industrial carbon footprint reduction; eco-friendly materials and design; application of AI and digital tools in sustainability.
2.Digital Transformation and Smart Manufacturing: AI-driven quality management; Industry 4.0 and Quality 4.0 implementation challenges; real-time data-driven quality improvement; digital twins and smart factories; quality management in IoT, blockchain, and cybersecurity; emerging digital tools and intelligent systems.
3.Testing,Certification, and Global Quality Standards: Sustainable supply chain compliance; intelligent auditing and AI-driven inspection; ISO standards and quality compliance in emerging industries; supply chain risk and resilience; standardization for sustainability.
4.Asia's Role in Healthcare and Life Sciences Quality: Quality innovation in traditional and modern medicine; quality assurance in medical devices and pharmaceuticals; AI, robotics, and digitalization in healthcare quality; patient safety; digital health and telemedicine.
5.Quality Leadership and Excellence Strategies: Total quality management for sustainable growth; best practices in Asian enterprises; talent development for the future; quality-driven organizational strategy; ESG and quality excellence.
6.Quality in Education,Governance,and Society: Quality assurance in higher education and research; smart governance and digital public services; community-driven quality initiatives; public sector excellence; quality in non-profit and social enterprises.
7.Manufacturing Excellence and Customer Focus: Product and component development quality; structured problem-solving methods; agile manufacturing for supply chain resilience; lean productivity improvement; digital transformation in advanced product quality planning.
8. Other topics related to quality.
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 25 May 2026
Notification of Acceptance: 19 June 2026
Full Paper and Presentation Submission Deadline: 20 July 2026
We look forward to your contributions and to welcoming you to ANQ Congress Chengdu 2026!
