
The TRANSCEND Expert Class: Translating Science to Empower Needs-Driven Care is a two-day regional educational meeting designed to advance clinical understanding and practical application of transdiagnostic approaches in psychiatry. Hosted in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia the programme brings together leading regional and international experts to explore evolving treatment paradigms for psychiatric disorders, with a strong emphasis on science-driven, patient-centred care.
The meeting convenes healthcare professionals specialising in psychiatry from Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia, fostering a rich, multidisciplinary exchange across Southeast Asia. Participants engage with evidence-based insights delivered by renowned speakers from both the region and Europe, creating a collaborative platform for shared learning and regional alignment in clinical practice.
The event is structured to balance didactic learning and interactive engagement. The first day focuses on lecture-based sessions and expert keynotes, setting the scientific foundation, followed by a Welcome Dinner to encourage informal networking. The second day shifts towards applied learning through expert-led breakout and exchange sessions, enabling in-depth discussion of real-world clinical challenges and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing.