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What to expect
ICATI 2027 – Sapporo, Japan, the 12th International Conference on Advanced Technology Innovation, organized by IMETI – International Multidisciplinary Engineering and Technology Innovation community, is a premier international platform dedicated to showcasing innovations across engineering, technology, and applied sciences. Hosted in Sapporo, Japan, this edition brings together researchers, academics, engineers, industry professionals, and innovators from around the world.
What to expect is a comprehensive, peer-reviewed conference covering advanced technology innovation in fields such as biomedical engineering, environmental and civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, computer science, materials engineering, and business management innovation. The conference emphasizes both regular and special sessions, fostering interdisciplinary exchange and collaboration.
The program features keynote speeches by internationally renowned experts, parallel oral presentations, poster sessions, and special sessions focused on emerging technologies. Participants can expect publication opportunities in conference proceedings and partner journals, networking with global peers, and exposure to cutting-edge research. The event is designed for in-person participation in Sapporo, with hybrid support for international attendees. The atmosphere is academic, collaborative, and innovation-driven, aimed at advancing sustainable technology solutions and engineering excellence.
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Event dates
Conference Name: 12th International Conference on Advanced Technology Innovation (ICATI 2027)
Organizer: IMETI – International Multidisciplinary Engineering and Technology Innovation
Venue City: Sapporo, Japan
Official Website: https://imeti.org/ICATI2027/
Contact Emails: icati2027@imeti.org and 2027icati@gmail.com
Contact Phones: +886-9-72321142 and +886-5-6321142
Conference Period: 1 to 5, July 2027
Program Structure:
July 1: Registration, sign-in, and materials collection – First day dedicated to participant registration and collection of conference kit, program booklet, and name tag.
July 2: Opening ceremony, keynote speeches, and group photo session – Morning opening by local organizer and conference chair, followed by keynote addresses.
July 3-4: Parallel oral sessions and poster sessions – Authors’ presentations across multiple tracks covering advanced technology innovation themes.
July 5: One day technical tour or cultural tour in Sapporo – Optional tour for networking and local exploration.
Key Deadlines:
Abstract Submission Deadline: Early May 2027 for review consideration
Full Paper Submission Deadline: Late May 2027 for proceedings inclusion
Early Bird Registration Deadline: Early June 2027
Notification of Acceptance: Within 2-3 weeks after submission via peer review
Camera-Ready Deadline: Late June 2027
All main academic activities are held within this five-day period in Sapporo.
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Venue & event site
City Venue: Sapporo, Japan, capital of Hokkaido, known for its natural beauty, technological innovation, and high quality of life. Sapporo is a leading center for engineering research, hosting Hokkaido University and numerous technology companies.
Event Site Profile: The conference site is a professional conference center or university auditorium in Sapporo, selected by IMETI for its modern facilities and accessibility. Previous ICATI editions were held in Hakodate, Kanazawa, Sendai, and other Japanese cities at university venues and convention centers.
Facilities: The venue provides keynote hall for opening ceremony and keynote speeches, multiple breakout rooms for parallel oral sessions, poster display areas, registration lobby, and catering for coffee breaks and meals.
Site Features: The site supports hybrid participation with AV equipment for virtual presentation, wireless microphones, high-resolution projection, and technical support for online sessions.
Accessibility of Site: Located in central Sapporo with easy access to public transport, hotels, and dining, ensuring convenience for international and domestic participants.
Exhibition Nature: While primarily academic, the site includes small exhibition tables for academic publishers, journal partners, and institutional collaborators.
Full technology programme
The full technology programme covers a wide spectrum of advanced technology innovation with both theoretical and applied focus.
Registration Programme: Initial day dedicated to sign-in and materials collection, allowing participants to collect conference bag, program, and name tag.
Opening Ceremony Programme: Opening ceremony hosted by conference chair and local organizer, including welcome addresses, introduction to IMETI community, and group photo session for all participants.
Keynote Programme: Keynote speeches by internationally renowned professors and industry leaders sharing cutting-edge research in advanced technology innovation.
Technical Presentation Programme: Parallel oral sessions covering topics such as biomedical engineering innovation, environmental and civil engineering innovation, mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, computer engineering, materials engineering, and management innovation.
Special Sessions Programme: Special sessions focused on emerging topics such as sustainable technology, smart cities, renewable energy, AI in engineering, and biomedical devices.
Publication Programme: Accepted papers after proper registration and presentation are published in ICATI Conference Proceedings and submitted for indexing, with extended versions recommended for partner journals.
Tour Programme: Optional one day technical or cultural tour in Sapporo for networking and local exploration.
Key speakers & industry leaders
Key speakers and industry leaders at ICATI 2027 are internationally recognized experts in advanced technology innovation.
Keynote Speakers Profile: Previous ICATI editions featured professors from leading universities in Japan, Taiwan, USA, Europe, and Asia, specializing in biomedical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer technology. Speakers include IEEE Fellows, researchers with extensive publication records, and recipients of best paper awards.
Academic Leaders: Professors from Hokkaido University, Tohoku University, and partner institutions provide insights into sustainable engineering and technology innovation.
Industry Leaders: Leaders from technology companies, engineering consulting firms, and biomedical device manufacturers share perspectives on real-world deployment and commercialization.
Engagement Format: Keynote speeches followed by Q&A sessions, allowing direct interaction. Speakers participate in panel discussions and closing sessions.
Selection Criteria: Speakers chosen based on research impact, innovation contributions, and relevance to advanced technology innovation theme.
Technology sectors & themes
ICATI 2027 covers comprehensive technology sectors and themes relevant to modern engineering and technology innovation.
Biomedical Engineering Innovation: Medical devices, biomedical signal processing, rehabilitation engineering, and healthcare technology.
Environmental and Civil Engineering Innovation: Sustainable construction, environmental monitoring, water resources engineering, and disaster prevention technologies.
Mechanical and Materials Engineering: Advanced manufacturing, robotics, mechatronics, composite materials, and surface engineering.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering: Power systems, electronic devices, control systems, and communication technologies.
Computer Science and Information Technology: AI, machine learning, IoT, big data, cybersecurity, and computer engineering.
Management and Business Innovation: Engineering management, technology management, innovation management, and business analytics for technology companies.
Emerging Themes: Green technology, smart cities, renewable energy, biomedical engineering, and interdisciplinary technology innovation.
Sessions, talks & presentations
Sessions, talks, and presentations are structured to maximize knowledge dissemination and discussion.
Opening Talks: Welcome addresses by local organizer and conference chair, setting stage for advanced technology innovation theme.
Keynote Talks: Morning sessions dedicated to keynote speeches, including group photo session for all participants.
Parallel Oral Sessions: Afternoon and full-day parallel sessions where authors present peer-reviewed papers. Each presentation includes technical content depth and contributions discussion.
Poster Sessions: Visual presentations allowing one-to-one interaction between authors and attendees, ideal for work-in-progress and applied research.
Special Session Talks: Focused sessions on emerging topics with invited speakers and panel discussions.
Virtual Presentation Support: Pre-test for online sessions ensures remote presenters can deliver talks smoothly, with technical support for virtual participation.
Workshops & demonstrations
Workshops and demonstrations focus on practical skills and live technology showcases.
Tutorial Workshops: Tutorial sessions introduce participants to latest tools in biomedical engineering, environmental monitoring, and advanced manufacturing.
Tool Demonstrations: Live demos of engineering software, biomedical devices, environmental sensors, and AI platforms.
Hands-on Labs: Workshops on implementing IoT systems, analyzing biomedical signals, and deploying sustainable engineering solutions.
Technical Tour Demonstrations: One day tour includes visits to industrial facilities, research labs, and technology parks in Sapporo region showcasing Hokkaido’s innovation ecosystem.
Poster Demonstrations: Authors demonstrate working prototypes and software systems alongside posters.
Ticket types & registration
Ticket types and registration are categorized for authors, presenters, and delegates, with fees based on previous ICATI editions converted to USD.
Author Registration:
Author Regular: 550 USD Early Bird, 600 USD Regular Registration – For regular authors presenting paper which will be published by proceedings. Includes publication within 8 pages, conference materials, and participation.
Author Students or Committees: 520 USD Early Bird, 570 USD Regular – For student first authors or committee members. Includes same benefits as regular author.
Presenter Registration:
Presenter Without Publication: 400 USD Early Bird, 450 USD Regular – For participants making presentation without paper publication, suitable for abstract-only submissions.
Delegate Registration:
Delegate Regular: 350 USD Early Bird, 380 USD Regular – For attendees participating without presentation or publication.
Delegate Student: 320 USD Early Bird, 350 USD Regular – Reduced rate for full-time students.
Additional Items:
Additional Paper: 350 USD per additional paper from same author. One regular registration covers one paper within 8 pages.
Additional Page: 50 USD per page over 8 pages limit.
Extra Proceedings: 80 USD per proceedings.
One Day Tour: 150 USD – Optional guided tour in Sapporo.
Onsite Registration: Acceptable but extra 50 USD charged based on regular fee. Late registration may result in paper not being published on time.
Full registration includes keynotes, parallel sessions, coffee breaks, lunch, dinner, and conference bag.
Startup & investor opportunities
ICATI provides valuable opportunities for startups and investors in advanced technology sectors.
Startup Showcase: Startups in biomedical engineering, environmental technology, and advanced manufacturing can present as presenters or delegates, showcasing prototypes during poster sessions.
Investor Networking: Investors focused on deep tech, green technology, and engineering innovation can connect with researchers presenting commercially promising technologies.
Commercialization Path: Publication in indexed proceedings provides credibility for startup technology, while keynote speakers often include industry leaders open to collaboration.
Funding Discussion: The conference serves as informal venue for discussing research funding, joint development, and technology transfer between academia and industry.
Sapporo Ecosystem: Hokkaido’s ecosystem offers potential for startup incubation, pilot projects with local industries requiring advanced technology solutions.
Exhibitors & technology companies
Exhibitors and technology companies at ICATI include academic publishers, research labs, and technology providers.
Publisher Exhibitor: Conference proceedings publisher with focus on indexing, continuing successful indexing history.
University Exhibitors: Universities such as Hokkaido University and partner institutions showcase research labs and graduate programs.
Technology Companies: Companies specializing in biomedical devices, environmental monitoring equipment, and advanced manufacturing tools provide informational displays and live demos.
Research Centers: Labs focused on biomedical engineering, civil engineering, and computer technology present research outputs.
Service Providers: Conference management platforms supporting submission, registration, and publication.
Networking & business meetings
Networking and business meetings are integral to ICATI experience.
Registration Networking: Sign-in and materials collection day provides first opportunity to meet fellow participants.
Photo Session Networking: Group photo session after opening ceremony creates shared memory and informal interaction.
Meal Networking: Conference lunch and dinner included in registration provide structured networking time.
Session Networking: Q&A after each author presentation allows direct engagement, leading to follow-up meetings.
Tour Networking: One day tour in Sapporo offers relaxed environment for building relationships beyond academic setting.
Virtual Networking: Online session support includes chat and Q&A features for remote participants.
Event rules & visitor information
Badge Policy: Access to all ICATI activities allowed only to people wearing ICATI 2027 badges. Policy not to reprint badges or replace lost badges. If badge lost, new registration at current on-site rates required. Do not lend badge to others.
Registration Rules: Author registration requires presentation of paper which will be published. Presenter registration for presentation without publication. Delegate for participation only. One regular registration covers paper within 8 pages.
Payment Rules: Payment made on or after early bird deadline not considered early bird. Accommodation not included in registration fee, delegates need to reserve rooms themselves.
Safety Rules: Wear delegate badge for all activities, lending card not allowed. Take care of valuables. Organizer does not assume responsibility for loss.
Refund and Force Majeure: Organizing committees reserve right to change dates and place due to force majeure. Losses from force majeure not liable and refund policy may not apply. Refund policy typically 70% sixty days ahead, 50% thirty to sixty days ahead, no refund within thirty days, with formal email request required.
How to get there
By Air: Fly to New Chitose Airport, main international gateway for Hokkaido. From airport, take JR Rapid Airport Express to Sapporo Station, travel time approximately 40 minutes, cost around 10 USD to 15 USD. Taxi from airport to central Sapporo costs around 80 USD to 110 USD.
By Subway: Sapporo Municipal Subway includes Namboku, Tozai, and Toho lines serving Sapporo Station and central areas. Subway fares typically 2 USD to 4 USD per ride.
By JR: JR Hakodate Main Line connects airport to Sapporo Station.
By Taxi: From Sapporo Station to venue takes 10 to 20 minutes, costing around 10 USD to 20 USD depending on traffic.
Walking: Central Sapporo is walkable with underground walkways connecting station to shopping and business districts, making walking feasible in winter.
Public transport & parking
Subway System: Sapporo Municipal Subway provides frequent service to major areas, with English signage and barrier-free access.
JR and Bus: JR Hokkaido and city buses connect airport, station, and surrounding areas.
IC Cards: Kitaca, Suica, and other IC cards accepted on subway, JR, and buses.
Parking: Central Sapporo has commercial parking lots charging hourly rates typically 3 USD to 6 USD per hour. Limited on-site parking at conference venues. Public transport strongly recommended, especially in winter.
Airport Connection: Direct JR Rapid service from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo Station.
Accessibility: Subway stations have elevators and escalators, venue barrier-free.
Accommodation areas
Sapporo Station Area: Most convenient, hotels ranging from 70 USD to 200 USD per night, including JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo, Hotel Gracery Sapporo, and Mitsui Garden Hotel Sapporo. Direct access to transport.
Odori and Susukino Area: Central entertainment and business district, hotels from 60 USD to 180 USD, including Sapporo Grand Hotel and APA Hotel, with vibrant dining.
Nakajima Park Area: Near university and research institutions, hotels from 50 USD to 130 USD, suitable for budget attendees.
Airport Area: Hotels near New Chitose Airport from 70 USD to 130 USD for early flights.
Booking Advice: Sapporo is popular in summer, early booking at least two months in advance recommended. Accommodation not included in registration fee.
Accessibility
Venue Accessibility: Sapporo conference venues are modern barrier-free facilities with elevators, accessible restrooms, wide corridors, and accessible seating.
Transport Accessibility: Sapporo Station and subway stations have elevators, escalators, and tactile guidance. Low-floor buses available.
Presentation Accessibility: Halls equipped with microphones, projection, and virtual participation support.
Visual Support: High-resolution projection and printed materials support visual needs.
Support Desk: Registration desk provides assistance for accessibility requirements.
Previous year’s highlights
Previous editions of ICATI have established strong reputation for quality and international participation.
The 11th edition held in Sendai and 10th edition in Hakodate attracted researchers from over 20 countries, with topics covering biomedical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer technology. Accepted papers after proper registration and presentation were published in ICATI Conference Proceedings and submitted for indexing.
Highlights included keynote speeches by leading professors in advanced technology, parallel sessions with high-quality oral presentations, and networking events fostering international collaborations. Photo sessions and group activities created strong community feeling.
The conference maintained high peer review standards. Participants praised venue accessibility, organization, and opportunities for publication, leading to ongoing research collaborations and journal extensions.
Official registration & tickets
Official Website: https://imeti.org/ICATI2027/
Contact Emails: icati2027@imeti.org and 2027icati@gmail.com
Contact Phones: +886-9-72321142 and +886-5-6321142
Organizer: IMETI – International Multidisciplinary Engineering and Technology Innovation
Registration Procedure: Submit abstract or full paper via submission system before submission deadline, receive acceptance notification via peer review, complete payment via bank transfer or online link, send payment proof and registration form to organizer via email.
Payment: Early bird payment before early June 2027, regular after. Onsite registration acceptable with extra 50 USD based on regular fee.
Inclusions: Full registration includes keynotes, parallel sessions, coffee breaks, lunch, dinner, conference bag, and electronic proceedings. Accommodation not included.
Optional Tour: One day tour requires registration by email, fee 150 USD.
All official information should be obtained from official website to ensure accuracy.
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FAQ
What is ICATI and who should attend this conference?
ICATI is the International Conference on Advanced Technology Innovation, organized by IMETI, focusing on advanced technology innovations across engineering and applied sciences including biomedical, environmental, mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering. It is designed for researchers, academics, engineers, industry professionals, and graduate students working in engineering innovation and technology management. Attendees benefit from presenting peer-reviewed research, publishing in indexed proceedings, and networking with global experts and industry leaders in a multidisciplinary environment.
Where is the venue and how accessible is it for international participants?
The venue is in Sapporo, Japan, at a professional conference center or university auditorium in central Sapporo near Sapporo Station, selected for modern facilities and accessibility. It is reachable via New Chitose Airport with JR Rapid Airport Express to Sapporo Station, via Sapporo Municipal Subway to central areas, and via taxi from station to venue. The venue offers keynote hall, parallel session rooms, poster areas, registration lobby, and barrier-free facilities, making it highly convenient for domestic and international participants arriving by air, train, or subway.
What registration categories and fees are available for participants?
Registration categories include Author Regular at 550 USD early bird and 600 USD regular, Author Students or Committees at 520 USD early bird and 570 USD regular, Presenter Without Publication at 400 USD early bird and 450 USD regular, Delegate Regular at 350 USD early bird and 380 USD regular, and Delegate Student at 320 USD early bird and 350 USD regular. Additional fees include Additional Paper at 350 USD, Additional Page at 50 USD per page over eight pages, Extra Proceedings at 80 USD, and One Day Tour at 150 USD, with onsite registration incurring extra 50 USD over regular fee.
What publication benefits does ICATI offer for accepted papers?
After careful reviewing, all accepted papers after proper registration and presentation are published in ICATI Conference Proceedings and submitted for indexing, continuing the indexing success of previous editions. One regular registration can cover a paper within eight pages including all figures, tables, and references, with additional pages incurring extra fee. Presenters without publication can still present research and benefit from feedback and networking, while delegates can attend without presentation, making the conference suitable for both publication-focused and learning-focused participants seeking academic advancement.
What should I know about badge policy, safety, and refund rules?
Access to all ICATI activities is allowed only to people wearing ICATI 2027 badges, with policy not to reprint or replace lost badges, requiring new registration at current on-site rates if lost. Participants must wear delegate badges for all activities, not lend cards to others, and take care of valuables as organizer does not assume responsibility for loss. If cancellation is requested due to personal reasons, refund policy allows seventy percent refund sixty days ahead, fifty percent thirty to sixty days ahead, and no refund within thirty days, with formal email request required, and organizing committee reserves right to change dates and place due to force majeure.
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