QIRT Asia 2027
QIRT Asia 2027 Singapore · 07–10 March
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A four-day programme spanning the QIRT short course, two days of plenary and parallel technical sessions, and a post-conference tour of Singapore.

Note This is a provisional programme outline. The detailed session-by-session schedule and parallel-track allocations will be published once abstract review concludes.
08:30 – 09:00
Registration & welcome coffee
09:00 – 16:30
Short course
QIRT Short Course
A full day of instruction from six international experts, covering foundational and advanced infrared thermography topics. USD 300, separate registration required. See the full short course programme for the session-by-session agenda and instructors.
18:00 – 19:30
Welcome reception
08:00 – 09:00
Registration
09:00 – 09:30
Opening ceremony & welcome address
09:30 – 10:30
Keynote
Distinguished keynote lecture — Prof. Xavier Maldague
10:30 – 11:00
Coffee break & group photo
11:00 – 12:30
Parallel technical sessions I
12:30 – 13:30
Lunch
13:30 – 15:00
Parallel technical sessions II
15:00 – 15:30
Coffee break
15:30 – 17:00
Parallel technical sessions III
17:00 – 18:00
Meeting
QIRT & QIRT Asia Organising Committee Meeting
Joint meeting of the QIRT Council and QIRT Asia Steering & Organising Committees.
19:00 – 22:00
Banquet
Conference Banquet
Participants will be taken to the nearby Marina Bay Sands, Sands Expo & Convention Centre, where the Conference Banquet will be held. The Banquet is in the form of a multi-course sit-down dinner comprising local Singapore/Asian cuisine. The Banquet venue is next to the Waterfront Promenade, where one can take a walk to enjoy excellent night views of Marina Bay and the iconic surrounding buildings before/after the Banquet. Included in Regular and Student registration.
Marina Bay Sands and the Waterfront Promenade Marina Bay skyline at dusk
08:00 – 09:00
Keynote
Keynote lecture — Prof. Hai Zhang
09:00 – 10:30
Parallel technical sessions IV
10:30 – 11:00
Coffee break
11:00 – 12:30
Parallel technical sessions V
12:30 – 13:30
Lunch
13:30 – 14:30
Panel discussion & best paper awards
14:30 – 15:00
Coffee break
15:00 – 15:30
Closing ceremony
16:00 – 18:00
Technical visit
Technical Visit to A*STAR Research Entities
An exclusive technical visit to A*STAR research entities (including the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering — IMRE), showcasing advanced materials characterisation, failure analysis, and state-of-the-art infrared thermography and NDT laboratories. Chartered transport departs Sands Expo at 15:30.
Full day
Programme
Post-conference tour
Singapore Guided City Tour — Marina Bay, the Civic District and Chinatown. Complimentary for registered participants, subject to availability.

All timings are indicative and subject to change. The full technical programme, including parallel session allocations by topic, will be announced after abstract review.