On 15 May 2026, Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) successfully hosted a workshop named "Machine Intelligence Meets Neurotechnology: From Decoding to Applications (MINDA 2026)", bringing together students, researchers, clinicians, and industry participants to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and neurotechnology.

Co-organized by the School of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (SAIR), the XMUM Artificial Intelligence (AI) Club, and DANMEDIK Sdn. Bhd., the workshop aimed to foster interdisciplinary exchange and showcase recent advances in AI and neurotechnology, particularly in brain signal analysis and real-world applications of electroencephalography (EEG)-based systems. 

The programme began with an opening session by the Assistant President of XMUM, Prof. Wang Huiqiong, and a presentation by Asst. Prof. Dr. Goh Sim Kuan from SAIR, highlighting AI research and neurotechnology development at XMUM.

A series of invited talks formed the core of the programme, featuring Prof. Dr. Tan Hui Jan (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fong Silei (Universiti Malaya), Dr. Shiw Shin Yeen, and Dr. Wong Huey Ling from BrainScience Academy. The talks highlighted the potential of artificial intelligence in neurology and neurotherapy, covering topics such as neurodegenerative diseases in clinical settings, neural signal decoding, brain–computer interfaces, and neurotherapy applications. Active Q&A sessions encouraged meaningful dialogue between speakers and participants.

The event continued with a poster interaction session featuring ongoing research projects and live demonstrations, followed by a hands-on EEG processing session conducted by XMUM research students Puah Jia Hong, Wu Haocheng, Jiang Mingkai, Zhou Hongting, and Li Chenxuan. Participants gained practical experience in neural signal analysis through guided workflows, providing valuable exposure to real-world applications.

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