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Join AMWC Asia from April 30 to May 2, 2027, at the Taipei International Convention Center for the latest in aesthetic and anti-aging medicine.
Dates
30 Apr – 2 May 2027
City / country
Taipei, Taiwan
Venue
Taipei International Convention Center
Event overview
AMWC Asia is Asia's premier congress focusing on aesthetic and anti-aging medicine. This event will feature expert-led sessions, live demonstrations, and networking opportunities for professionals in the field.
The 9th edition promises to deliver cutting-edge insights and practical training, making it an essential gathering for aesthetic practitioners. AMWC Asia takes place in Taipei, Taiwan.
Venue: Taipei International Convention Center.
TL;DR
Attendees will benefit from direct access to leading experts in aesthetic medicine, hands-on workshops, and the latest research. Dates and Venue: AMWC Asia takes place from April 30 to May 2, 2027, at the Taipei International Convention Center, Taiwan. Scale and Focus: The 9th edition of AMWC Asia showcases innovations in aesthetic and anti-aging medicine with over 2,600 attendees expected.
Exhibitors will gain visibility among over 2,600 international professionals, connect with decision-makers, and showcase their latest products and services. Scale and Focus: The 9th edition of AMWC Asia showcases innovations in aesthetic and anti-aging medicine with over 2,600 attendees expected. Buyer Authority: Aesthetic practitioners, dermatologists, and industry leaders will gather to explore the latest advancements in the field.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
1 Hsin-Yi Road, Section 5, Taipei 11049, Taiwan ROC
Taipei International Convention Center in Taipei typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Taipei International Convention Center in Taipei typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Taipei International Convention Center for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
General admission
Conference Pass includes scientific sessions and workshops.
How the last edition performed
This edition
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Visitors: 2,600
Next edition
Not announced yet
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Attending AMWC Asia on 2027-04-30 to 2027-05-02 in Taipei lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip

Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Taiwan Taoyuan International
to venue
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
GRAND HILAI TAIPEI
Google Hotels result for a 30 Apr - 2 May 2027 stay; breakfast (surcharge), free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge), outdoor pool, fitness centre, spa and restaurant; guest rating 4.4 from about 3,400 reviews. Quoted at about NT$14,511 for the two nights searched, roughly 23% below its usual rate. Approximate USD band.
Taipei Fullerton Hotel Fuxing South
Free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, fitness centre, parking, restaurant, airport shuttle and full-service laundry; guest rating 4.1. A mid-market business option with easy metro access to Xinyi. Approximate USD band, confirm rates for congress dates.
New Riverview Suites Taipei
Breakfast (surcharge), free Wi-Fi, free parking, kid-friendly and accessible; guest rating 4.2. Suites suit delegates staying a full congress week. Approximate USD band.
Star Hostel Taipei Main Station
Free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, bar and smoke-free property; guest rating 4.7. Budget option next to the main rail and metro hub, about 12-15 min on the Tamsui-Xinyi line to Taipei 101/World Trade Center. Approximate USD band for dorm or private room.
Vendome Taipei Business Hotel
Listed in Google Hotels results for hotels near TICC with an 'excellent location' tag; free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, parking, full-service laundry, smoke-free. Guest rating 3.7 from about 613 reviews; quoted at about NT$3,540 for 30 Apr - 2 May 2027, marked 36% below its usual rate. Approximate USD band.
Taipei Charming City Hotel
Free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, parking, full-service laundry, kid-friendly and smoke-free; guest rating 4.6. One of the better-rated mid-range options within walking distance of the Xinyi hall district. Approximate USD band.
Eastin Taipei Hotel
Breakfast (surcharge), free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, parking, accessible, kid-friendly and smoke-free; guest rating 4.1. Practical for delegates who want to walk to TICC and skip metro transfers. Approximate USD band.
Sparkle Hotel Taipei
Breakfast (surcharge), free Wi-Fi, free parking, bar, restaurant, accessible and kid-friendly; guest rating 3.7. Slightly larger rooms than the 3-star Xinyi cluster. Approximate USD band.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Airport MRT (Taoyuan Airport MRT express)
Express trains run roughly every 15-30 min and take about 35-40 min to Taipei Main Station; from there take the Tamsui-Xinyi (Red) line towards Xiangshan for the TICC stop.
Taxi
Captured drive time of about 38-39 min over 46-48 km via National Highway 1 or 2; allow 50-70 min in weekday traffic and keep the TICC address in Chinese for the driver.
MRT
About 12-15 min; TICC is a short signed walk from the station through the Xinyi retail block, so this is the cheapest reliable option for hotel-to-venue commuting.
City bus
Frequent services run along Xinyi Road and Keelung Road; cheaper than MRT but noticeably slower during morning and evening peaks.
Ride-hail (Uber, LINE Taxi, Taiwan Taxi app)
Useful in heavy rain or when carrying samples; app pickup points around Taipei 101 work better than the TICC frontage at congress opening times.
Parking
Capacity tightens during large congresses; Xinyi shopping-centre car parks are the practical fallback, and hourly caps differ by operator.
taxi
45-60 min by car; about 35-40 min by airport MRT to Taipei Main Station plus a 12-15 min metro transfer; Taipei's main international gateway and the arrival point for most AMWC Asia delegates. Highway 1 and Highway 2 both serve the airport; metered taxis run roughly NT$1,100-1,40
Weather
Late April in Taipei is warm, humid and unsettled: expect daytime highs around 26-30 C, nights around 20-22 C, and frequent short heavy showers as the plum rain season builds towards May. Air-conditioned congress halls run cool, so a light layer helps. Estimates only - check a forecast in the week before travel and carry a compact umbrella.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Taiwan has dense 4G/5G coverage across Taipei. Prepaid tourist SIMs and eSIMs from Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile and FarEasTone are sold at TPE arrivals, and airport counters are usually open from early morning to late evening - confirm current hours. TICC congress venues generally provide delegate Wi-Fi; ask at registration for the network and password. Power is 110 V at 60 Hz with type A/B plugs, so European, UK and Australian devices need a converter.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Language at the congress
The international scientific programme runs in English, while hallway and exhibition conversations often switch to Mandarin. Carry bilingual business cards and save the TICC address in Chinese for taxi drivers.
Business cards and introductions
Exchange cards two-handed and take a moment to read the card before putting it away; a small card holder reads better than a back pocket in Taiwanese clinical and distributor meetings.
Tipping and payments
Tipping is not customary in Taipei - taxis, restaurants and hotels expect the stated price, and many add a 10% service charge. Contactless cards and EasyCard cover most daily spending, though small vendors still prefer cash.
EasyCard and daily movement
Buy or top up an EasyCard at any metro station for MRT, city buses, convenience stores and some bike rentals. It removes the need for exact change and speeds up transfers between Taipei Main Station and Xinyi.
Dress code and hall etiquette
Business or business-casual attire is standard at TICC, with doctors often in smart casual and industry staff in suits. Keep phone calls out of session rooms, and ask before photographing slides or patient imagery in the exhibition.
Evening hospitality
Supplier dinners and KOL meetings frequently move to Xinyi and Da'an restaurants after sessions. Confirm whether your host expects a return invitation, and allow extra travel time on Friday and Saturday nights when the Xinyi restaurant district fills up.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: TPE
Book for a 29 or 30 April 2027 arrival to protect against delays before the congress opens. Google Flights captures for the 2027 dates show nonstop Taipei service from Tokyo (Jetstar from about NT$13,237; STARLUX about NT$14,198), Sydney (China Airlines nonstop, 9 hr 30 min, about NT$32,139), New York JFK (China Airlines 16 hr 35 min and EVA Air 15 hr 55 min nonstop, about NT$36,500-36,898) and London Heathrow (China Airlines nonstop 13 hr 40 min, about NT$36,087, with Turkish via Istanbul around NT$34,144). Fares are per adult including taxes and fees; baggage and seat selection often cost extra. The Tokyo capture flagged mid-December to mid-March as the usual cheapest booking window, so set fare alerts early in 2027 and compare TPE against TSA for regional connections. All fares are indicative - confirm live pricing before purchase.
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Taiwan Taoyuan International (TPE). Allow road or rail time to Taipei International Convention Center; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Taipei International Convention Center: Taipei City: GRAND HILAI TAIPEI; Taipei City (Fuxing South Road): Taipei Fullerton Hotel Fuxing South; Taipei City: New Riverview Suites Taipei.
Ride-hail: Uber operates in Taipei alongside local apps including LINE Taxi and the Taiwan Taxi (55688) app, and street-hailed yellow taxis are metered and plentiful around Xinyi. Short cross-district trips from an Xinyi hotel to TICC run roughly NT$150-250, while the airport run from TPE is about NT$1,100-1,400 plus tolls. Ride-hail is the practical choice in a downpour or with device samples; at congress opening times, walk one block away from the TICC frontage for faster pickup. Fares are approximate - confirm in-app before booking.
Public transit: Taipei's MRT is the backbone for AMWC Asia attendees. The Tamsui-Xinyi (Red) line links Taipei Main Station to Taipei 101/World Trade Center in about 12-15 min for roughly NT$25-35, and TICC is a short signed walk from that station through the Xinyi retail block. From TPE, the Taoyuan Airport MRT express reaches Taipei Main Station in about 35-40 min for around NT$160, where you change to the Red line. City buses along Xinyi Road and Keelung Road cost about NT$15 per segment and are useful for short hops, though slower in peak hours. Load an EasyCard at any station for metro, bus and convenience-store payments. Fares are approximate - confirm live fares on arrival.
Parking: TICC has an underground car park with hourly charging in the region of NT$60-80, but capacity tightens sharply during large congresses and exhibitor build-up. Adjacent Xinyi shopping-centre car parks are the practical overflow, with different hourly caps and validation rules. If you are driving in from outside Taipei, budget extra time for morning congestion on Xinyi Road and Keelung Road, and confirm current rates, height restrictions and electric-vehicle charging availability with the venue or your hotel before relying on on-site parking.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: April 2027 (late spring in Taipei)
Temperature: Approx. 26-30 C daytime highs and 20-22 C overnight, with humidity often above 70%. Estimate only - check a Taipei forecast in the week before departure, since late-April fronts can swing temperatures by several degrees.
Seasonality: Late April sits at the front edge of Taipei's plum rain season, so short heavy showers are common and can arrive with little warning. Rain rarely cancels plans but does slow traffic and taxi availability around Xinyi - build 15-20 min of buffer into airport and evening transfers.
Packing: Pack light, breathable business wear for warm humid days plus a light jacket or wrap for heavily air-conditioned congress halls. Bring a compact umbrella or packable rain shell, comfortable walking shoes for the TICC exhibition floors, a universal power adapter for Taiwan's 110 V type A/B sockets, and a small bag for samples and printed catalogues collected on the show floor.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at AMWC Asia usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Confirm your registration category - Conference Pass versus exhibition-only - and pay before any early-bird deadline published on amwc-asia.com.
Check passport validity for six months beyond travel and confirm whether you need a Taiwan visa or Travel Authorization Certificate.
Book flights into TPE or TSA and reserve a hotel in Xinyi District or along the Tamsui-Xinyi metro line.
Download the congress programme and shortlist sessions on injectables, energy-based devices and regenerative aesthetics that match your patient mix.
Email the two or three suppliers whose devices or products you actually want to trial, and request a demo or hands-on slot.
Arrange travel insurance and check whether your professional indemnity cover extends to workshop participation on models or devices.
Load an EasyCard for metro, bus and convenience-store payments, and carry a credit card for hotel incidentals.
Pack business cards, clinic credentials and a copy of your medical licence for badge collection and distributor conversations.
Check the late-April Taipei forecast - warm, humid and showery - and pack a compact umbrella plus a light layer for air-conditioned halls.
Install Uber, LINE Taxi or the Taiwan Taxi app and save the TICC address in Chinese for drivers who do not read English.
Pre-book any workshop that requires a device, injectable model or small-group allocation and note the meeting point inside TICC.
Screenshot your registration QR code and hotel confirmation, and plan the airport MRT plus metro route to Xinyi in advance.
Land at TPE, allow 60-90 min for immigration and baggage, then take the airport MRT or a taxi to your Xinyi hotel.
Collect your badge early, walk the hall floor plan once, and lock your highest-value supplier meetings before the aisles fill.
Registration and hall orientation at Taipei International Convention Center
Supplier meetings and product demos
Final negotiations and follow-up
AMWC Asia registration concourse
Taipei International Convention Center
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Taipei International Convention Center
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget

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This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
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visitor · General admission
USD 680 / per person
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
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| visitor_ticket | visitor | General admission | USD 680 / per person | organiser_published |
Decision
Use this quick check to decide whether AMWC Asia fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus aligns with the official product themes.
Best for
Buyers, researchers, and delegates evaluating the programme and networking value.
Min. budget
$400.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration and travel.
Risks
Limited session times published - confirm agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a clear lead-generation or launch goal for this market.
Best for
Suppliers and brands seeking qualified meetings with the event audience.
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, and marketing prep.
Risks
Booth pricing not published in captured sources - confirm with organiser.
skip
Programme, audience, or commercial goals do not match your plan.
Best for
Teams whose category or region fit is weak this edition.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
No major risks listed.
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