HPEd-CON 2026
National Conference of Health Professions Education
Leadership in Health Professions Education: Innovation, Inclusion & Impact.
A decade of shaping how healthcare is taught
HPEd-CON 2026 is the National Conference on Health Professions Education, organized by the Department of Health Professions Education (HPEd) at Birat Medical College Teaching Hospital (BMCTH), Biratnagar, Nepal.
The conference commemorates ten years of HPEd at BMCTH (2016–2026) and serves as a landmark academic platform bringing together educators, clinicians, researchers, healthcare leaders, policymakers, residents, and students. Centred on the themes of Innovation, Inclusion, and Impact, it aims to foster meaningful dialogue on the future of health professions education.
The conference will feature
- Pre-conference hands-on workshops
- National & international keynote sessions
- Scientific oral & poster presentations
- Educational innovation showcases
- Panel discussions & academic networking
- Student research platform & awards
Innovation · Inclusion · Impact
Innovation
Modern teaching-learning strategies, competency-based medical education (CBME), and technology-enhanced learning approaches.
Inclusion
Interprofessional collaboration and equitable participation across the health professions.
Impact
Educational scholarship, leadership development, outcomes-based education, and strengthening healthcare systems through quality education.
Scientific Tracks
Built for a national & international audience
Expected Participation
- National & international representation
- Medical, nursing & allied health institutions
- Academic leaders & policymakers
- Researchers & healthcare professionals
- Undergraduate & postgraduate students
Audience Profile
- Medical educators & faculty members
- Clinicians & consultants
- Nursing & allied health professionals
- Residents & PG trainees
- Academic administrators, researchers & scholars
Mark your calendar
Key deadlines for abstracts, registration, and the conference programme. Spaces in the pre-conference workshops are limited.
Registration fees
All fees are in Nepalese Rupees (NPR). Early-bird rates close 31 July 2026.
| Category | Dates (2026) | Faculty | PG / UG Students | Admin / Non-teaching |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Bird | 1 Jul – 31 Jul | NPR 3,000 | NPR 2,000 | NPR 2,500 |
| Regular | 1 Aug – 7 Sep | NPR 4,000 | NPR 2,500 | NPR 3,500 |
| Spot | On-site | NPR 6,000 | NPR 4,000 | NPR 5,000 |
Pre-conference workshops are charged separately at NPR 1,000 per workshop and are limited to 30 delegates each, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Hands-on workshops
A distinguished panel of national and international faculty for one day of focused learning at BMCTH — interactive sessions blended with hands-on skill stations.
Workshop 1
Workshop 2
Learn from leaders in the field
Dr. Dinesh Kumar Badyal
MHPE (UK) · FAIMER Fellow (Philadelphia) · Fellow NAMS · Dip. Clinical Research · International Dip. Bioethics & Health Laws.
India
Dr. Purnima Barua
FAIMER Fellow · Pragjyotishpur Medical College and Hospital, Guwahati, Assam.
IndiaThe people behind HPEd-CON 2026
Patrons & Office Bearers
Scientific Committee
Registration Committee
Logistics & Hospitality
Pre-Conference Workshop Coordinators
Partner with HPEd-CON 2026
Engage a highly targeted academic and professional audience and demonstrate your commitment to healthcare education.
- Direct visibility among healthcare educators and institutional leaders
- Enhanced brand recognition in the academic healthcare sector
- Professional and institutional collaborations
- Showcase products, services, technologies, or innovations
- Connect with clinicians, researchers, faculty, and students
- Promotional visibility during activities and publications
- Prime logo placement on all materials
- “Title Sponsor” recognition
- Premium exhibition space
- Backdrop, website, banners & delegate kit
- Full-page souvenir advertisement
- Complimentary registrations
- Certificate of Appreciation
- Premium exhibition stall
- Logo on website & select materials
- Full-page souvenir advertisement
- Complimentary registrations
- Social-media acknowledgment
- Certificate of Appreciation
- Exhibition stall space
- Half-page souvenir advertisement
- Complimentary registrations
- Logo in souvenir & materials
- Certificate of Appreciation
- Exhibition booth on conference days
- Display products & materials
- Logo in conference souvenir
- Certificate of Appreciation
Payment & Confirmation
Custom sponsorship is also available for delegate kits, the souvenir, awards & certificates, and tea / lunch / dinner sessions. When paying, write “HPEdcon – Your Name” in the remarks, then send the receipt to hpedcon2026@gmail.com and WhatsApp +977 9813052816 for confirmation.
Biratnagar, eastern Nepal
HPEd-CON 2026 is hosted at Birat Medical College Teaching Hospital (BMCTH), Biratnagar — a modern academic and healthcare environment built for learning, collaboration, and professional networking.
Biratnagar is Nepal’s second-largest metropolitan city and a major educational, industrial, and healthcare hub, offering a welcoming blend of urban convenience and local culture.
Weather: Biratnagar is generally warm year-round. Pack light, comfortable clothing suitable for subtropical conditions. Updated weather details will be shared closer to the dates.
Accommodation: Budget, standard, and premium options are available near the venue and city centre, with convenient transport to BMCTH. Recommended hotels and special conference rates will be published soon.
- ✈️By AirBiratnagar Airport — regular domestic flights to/from Kathmandu.
- 🛣️By RoadWell connected via the East–West Highway and regional networks.
- 🌏International AccessConnect through Kathmandu, then a short domestic flight to Biratnagar.
- 🛂From India (Road)Jogbani border crossing (Bihar) is ~12–15 km from the college.
- 🛫Bagdogra AirportWest Bengal, India — ~130–155 km, about 2.5–3 hrs by road.