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Join the International Symposium on Gynecology, Obstetrics and Women's Health from May 3-4, 2027, at AC Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, focusing on innovations in women's healthcare.
Dates
3–4 May 2027
City / country
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Venue
AC Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Event overview
The International Symposium on Gynecology, Obstetrics and Women's Health (ISGOWH 2027) is dedicated to advancing women's healthcare through innovative research and interdisciplinary collaboration.
This event will gather professionals from various fields to exchange knowledge and present cutting-edge research.
The symposium will cover a wide range of topics, including maternal and fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology, and women's mental health.
TL;DR
Attendees will gain insights from leading experts in women's health, network with professionals from around the globe, and explore the latest advancements in gynecology and obstetrics. The symposium offers a unique opportunity to engage in discussions that shape the future of women's healthcare. Programme highlight: Conference program and schedule. Programme highlight: Reproductive microbiome session. Programme highlight: Individual sessions and contact route.
Exhibitors will showcase innovative products and services, connect with key decision-makers in the healthcare sector, and enhance their visibility among industry leaders. This is an excellent platform for companies to demonstrate their commitment to advancing women's health. Meet qualified buyers and partners including Medical device manufacturers specializing in women's health, Pharmaceutical companies focused on gynecological treatments, Healthcare technology providers.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
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Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
9 Jalan Lumut, off, Jalan Ipoh, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
AC Hotel Kuala Lumpur in Kuala Lumpur 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: AC Hotel Kuala Lumpur in Kuala Lumpur 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 AC Hotel Kuala Lumpur for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Ticket info
Ticket notes
Early bird registration available until February 26, 2027.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
On 2027-05-03 to 2027-05-04, International Symposium on Gynecology, Obstetrics and Women's Health in Kuala Lumpur covering Innovative medical devices for gynecological procedures, Pharmaceuticals for reproductive health, Healthcare IT solution gives medical buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip

Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Kuala Lumpur International
to venue
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 95–125 / night
Two- to three-star properties with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and breakfast; the cheapest workable base for a two-night congress stay, roughly 10-20 min by ride-hailing to the venue district. Rates are approximate and exclude tourism tax where applicable.
USD 140–180 / night
Best base for delegates arriving on the KLIA Ekspres, which terminates at KL Sentral; also the easiest area for onward Grab rides to the venue. Free parking suits delegates driving in from other Malaysian states.
USD 160–200 / night
Walkable to shopping, dining and the MRT and monorail network; breakfast is sometimes chargeable and parking is limited, so check before booking. Useful if you want evening options beyond the hotel lobby.
USD 215–330 / night
Best for speakers, society delegations and exhibitor teams who need meeting rooms and reliable in-room work space; typically 10-20 min by ride-hailing to the venue district. Numbers are planning estimates, not quoted rates.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
airport rail (KLIA Ekspres)
The fastest fixed-time transfer from KUL to the city, running nonstop to KL Sentral in roughly 28-35 min; buy at the station or pre-book online, and keep the ticket for the return leg.
airport rail (KLIA Transit)
Same tracks as the Ekspres but stops en route, which helps if your hotel is nearer Bandar Tasik Selatan (KTM and LRT interchange) or Putrajaya. Journey time to KL Sentral is slightly longer.
LRT / MRT
Kelana Jaya Line, Ampang and Sri Petaling Lines and the MRT Kajang and Putrajaya Lines cover KL Sentral, KLCC, Bukit Bintang and Pudu. Use a Touch 'n Go card or contactless payment for gates; allow extra time at 8-9am and 5-7pm.
monorail
Short-hop option for hotels and dining around Bukit Bintang; carriages are small and fill quickly during evening peaks, so keep bags close.
KTM Komuter
Useful if you stay outside the centre or arrive via KLIA Transit to Bandar Tasik Selatan; services are less frequent than LRT and MRT, so check the timetable before relying on a late train.
taxi / ride-hailing (airport to city)
Road transfer takes roughly 45-60 min outside peak hours and noticeably longer in the 5-7pm rush; airport taxi coupons are a fixed-price alternative to app bookings. Tolls may be added.
ride-hailing (hotel to venue)
The most practical option for delegates carrying laptops and materials; request the pickup point inside the hotel driveway and expect surge pricing during the evening peak.
parking (hotel or venue car park)
Parking is typically charged per entry at city hotels and can be validated for guests; nearby shopping malls often offer cheaper hourly parking. Rates are approximate.
Weather
Early May is hot, humid and often thundery in Kuala Lumpur: expect daytime highs around 32-34 C, nights near 24-26 C and humidity above 75%. May sits in the inter-monsoon transition, so heavy afternoon or early evening showers are common and usually pass within an hour; monthly rainfall is roughly 200-250 mm across many rain days. Haze episodes are also possible in this season - a public air-quality capture for the city read US AQI around 112 and PM2.5 near 33.5 micrograms per cubic metre, so sensitive delegates should check the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index and local advisories before travelling and again on arrival. Tentative, climatological figures: confirm the forecast in the week before the congress.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Prepaid Malaysian SIMs from Maxis/Hotlink, CelcomDigi and U Mobile are sold at KLIA arrival halls and in city convenience stores; short-stay tourist data bundles are inexpensive, keep your passport handy for registration, and compare eSIM plans if your handset supports them. Venue Wi-Fi availability and guest access codes should be confirmed with the organiser on arrival. Malaysia runs on 240 V, 50 Hz with UK-style three-pin (Type G) sockets, so most continental European and North American delegates need a plug adaptor; roaming inside the Klang Valley is generally good, including on the LRT and MRT.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Greetings and business dress
Malaysian clinical and industry meetings are formal but warm: a handshake with the right hand is standard, business dress or smart casual is expected on the congress floor, and a light jacket is useful in heavily air-conditioned lecture halls.
Halal dining and alcohol
Most hotels and restaurants serve halal food and many are certified halal; alcohol is available in licensed hotel venues and non-halal outlets but is not served everywhere. If you have dietary requirements, note them when registering and when booking group dinners.
Prayer facilities and timings
Shopping malls, airports and most hotels provide prayer rooms (surau), and sessions may be scheduled around prayer times. Build a few minutes of flexibility into your meeting plans around late afternoon.
Money, cards and tipping
The ringgit (MYR) is the local currency; cards and e-wallets are widely accepted in the city, but keep small notes for taxis, street food and mosque or temple entries. Tipping is not customary, although rounding up or a service charge on the bill is normal.
Public behaviour and transport etiquette
Queue for trains and use the designated waiting areas on platforms; smoking is restricted in enclosed public spaces and near many building entrances. Public displays of affection are moderated in this largely Muslim-majority city, and modest dress is respectful when visiting religious sites.
Clinical etiquette in a Malaysian setting
Patient case discussions should avoid identifying details, and photographs of slides or clinical images need presenter permission. Referral and procurement decisions often run through hospital departments and Ministry of Health channels, so introductions matter as much as product detail.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: KUL
Route into Kuala Lumpur International (KUL), which handles the long-haul and most regional services; Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) only helps if your itinerary already lands there. Plan to arrive on 2 May for a 3 May start, since a same-day long-haul arrival leaves no margin for delays. Captured one-way economy quotes for a 3 May 2027 departure give a planning sense of the market: Singapore-KUL from about MYR 407, Dubai-KUL MYR 2,414-3,671 depending on carrier and routing, Tokyo-KUL from about MYR 2,296, London-KUL from about MYR 3,100 with stops and about MYR 4,956 nonstop, New York-KUL from about MYR 3,723 and Sydney-KUL from about MYR 2,305. These are live fare captures, not quotes for your dates - recheck before booking, and factor the KLIA Ekspres or a ride-hailing transfer into your arrival plan.
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Kuala Lumpur International (KUL). Allow road or rail time to AC Hotel Kuala Lumpur; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near AC Hotel Kuala Lumpur: Pudu, Chinatown and city fringe: H, o, t; KL Sentral: E, a, s; City centre (KLCC and Bukit Bintang fringe): C, i, t.
Ride-hail: Grab is the dominant ride-hailing app in the Klang Valley, with inDrive, Maxim and Bolt-style alternatives available in parts of the city; check which apps cover your exact pickup point before relying on one. At KLIA, follow signs to the designated e-hailing pickup zone rather than hailing at the kerbside taxi rank. Approximate fares: KUL to the city centre MYR 75-120, short hops such as KL Sentral to the venue MYR 8-18. Expect surge pricing during the 5-7pm peak and in heavy rain, and confirm the car plate and driver name before getting in. Fares are approximate; check the app quote at the time.
Public transit: Kuala Lumpur's urban rail network covers most delegate needs: the Kelana Jaya LRT line, the Ampang and Sri Petaling LRT lines, the MRT Kajang Line and the newer MRT Putrajaya Line, plus the KL Monorail and KTM Komuter suburban services. KL Sentral is the main interchange for the KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit airport trains, and the monorail links it toward Bukit Bintang. Fares are distance-based, roughly MYR 1.20-6.00 per journey, paid with a Touch 'n Go card, contactless bank card or single-journey token. Trains run from early morning to around midnight, with the busiest periods at 8-9am and 5-7pm; allow extra time when travelling with luggage. Confirm current lines, fares and operating hours locally before you travel.
Parking: The congress hotel offers on-site parking, typically charged per entry or per day at approximately MYR 5-15 with guest validation possible; confirm the current rate and whether the congress has negotiated delegate parking when you check in. Nearby shopping malls and office towers usually offer cheaper hourly parking within a short walk. If you are driving in from another Malaysian state, budget extra time for the Federal Highway and Jalan Sultan Ismail approach during the morning peak.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: May 2027 (early May, inter-monsoon transition in Kuala Lumpur)
Temperature: Approx. 24-34 C: nights around 24-26 C, afternoons peaking near 32-34 C, with relative humidity typically 75-90%
Seasonality: May falls in Malaysia's inter-monsoon transition, so expect short intense afternoon or early evening thunderstorms rather than prolonged all-day rain, with roughly 200-250 mm across the month. Storms usually clear within an hour but can flood low-lying roads and slow taxis. Haze is also possible in this season: a public air-quality capture for Kuala Lumpur read US AQI around 112 and PM2.5 near 33.5 micrograms per cubic metre, so check the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index if you have respiratory sensitivity.
Packing: Pack lightweight, breathable business attire for the congress floor plus a light jacket or wrap for cold air-conditioned lecture halls. Bring a compact umbrella or packable rain shell for afternoon storms, a spare shirt or blouse for humid days, comfortable walking shoes for the venue and transit interchanges, a UK-style three-pin (Type G) adaptor, refillable water bottle, high-factor sunscreen and mosquito repellent for evening outings. A small electrolyte sachet and a foldable fan are genuinely useful in May heat.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at International Symposium on Gynecology, Obstetrics and Women's Health usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
D-13: Book flights into Kuala Lumpur International (KUL) arriving 2 May so you have a buffer before the 3 May opening day.
D-12: Reserve a hotel in KL Sentral for direct KLIA Ekspres access, and check cancellation terms for a two-night stay.
D-11: Check passport validity of at least six months beyond travel and submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card within three days of arrival.
D-10: Request an invitation letter from the organiser if your nationality requires one to apply for a delegate visa.
D-9: Pre-book KLIA Ekspres tickets and load a Touch 'n Go card or e-wallet for metro, monorail and bus fares.
D-8: Build your session list: the reproductive microbiome session, workshop tracks and the abstract presentations closest to your practice.; D-7: Save the schedule offline and note that rooms and timings can shift in the final week.
D-6: Arrange travel insurance that covers medical care in Malaysia and trip cancellation.
D-5: Pack light business attire plus a compact umbrella; Kuala Lumpur afternoons are humid with passing thunderstorms.
D-4: Confirm with your licensing body whether attendance earns CME credits and how attendance is recorded.
D-3: Load some Malaysian ringgit for taxis, food and incidentals; cards are widely accepted in the city.
D-2: Confirm your hotel shuttle or KLIA Ekspres timing and share arrival details with the hotel.
D-14: Confirm your registration category and any abstract or workshop proposal status on gynecology.symposera.com, and download the provisional programme.; D-1: Recheck the programme, save your registration QR code, and allow a 30-minute buffer for Kuala Lumpur traffic on the way in.
Registration and hall orientation at AC Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Supplier meetings and product demos
Final negotiations and follow-up
International Symposium on Gynecology, Obstetrics and Women's Health registration concourse
AC Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
AC Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget

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Decision
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For International Symposium on Gynecology, Obstetrics and Women's Health, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Innovative medical devices for gynecological procedures solutions and benchmarking suppliers at International Symposium on Gynecology, Obstetrics and Women's Health in Kuala Lumpur.
Min. budget
$810.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Innovative medical devices for gynecological procedures products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$3,645.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Kuala Lumpur show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
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