Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland will host the 30th Annual Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention Conference (MICCAI 2027) in 2027 at the New Zealand International Convention Centre.
The conference is expected to bring nearly 3,000 top AI researchers, clinicians, and biomedical engineers to Auckland from September 26 to October 1, 2027, projecting an economic impact of NZ$5.7 million (US$3.2 million) and roughly 15,500 visitor nights.
Attendees from over 60 countries will participate in scientific sessions, workshops, and dedicated visits to local research centers like the Auckland Bioengineering Institute.
The successful bid was spearheaded by associate professor Jichao Zhao from the University of Auckland’s Bioengineering Institute, in partnership with professor Terry Peters from Western University in Canada, supported by the Auckland Convention Bureau and Tourism New Zealand Business Events.
Zhao, who will serve as General Chair for MICCAI 2027, stressed the real-world relevance of the technology. “AI-powered medical imaging and robotics are transforming healthcare in settings such as rural areas of New Zealand by enabling faster, automated diagnoses.” He added that the conference will address health equity challenges in the Pacific region.
Aotearoa New Zealand researchers are actively developing the programme, which will emphasise unmet needs, traditional care practices, and serving underserved and Indigenous communities, including specific focus on improving outcomes for Māori and Pacific peoples.
