*The conference schedule may be subject to change depending on the circumstances 

📅 Day 1: Sunday, 20 July 2025

09:00 – 16:00

• Registration and check-in at Tao Garden Hotel

17:00 – 20:00

• Organizing Committee Meeting

📅 Day 2: Monday, 21 July 2025

09:00 – 09:10

• Opening Ceremony (Conference Room 1)
  MC: Prof. B. Kanoksilpatham

09:10 – 09:25

• Welcome Remarks by Prof. Dr. Shung Wen Kang 

09:25 – 09:40

• Welcome Remarks by the President of the Heat Pipe and Thermal System Association of Thailand 

09:40 – 09:50

• Ceremonial Presentation of Souvenirs

09:50 – 10:10

• Keynote Speaker: Prof. Shung Wen Kang

10:10 – 10:20

• Group Photo with Distinguished Guests

10:20 – 10:40

• Coffee Break

10:40 – 17:00

• Parallel Oral Presentations
  
  

  • Presentations run in two parallel rooms with rotating sessions in Conference Rooms 1 & 2
    
    

📅 Day 3: Tuesday, 22 July 2025

09:00 – 17:00

• Full-Day Parallel Presentations + Collaboration Session
  
  

  • Continued oral sessions in Conference Rooms 1 & 2
    
    

  • Highlight: High school student research showcase (Room 1, PM)
    
    

  • “Thailand–Taiwan Academic Cooperation Session (Part I)” begins in Room 2 in the afternoon
    
    

  • Featured topics include cross-institutional research networks and student mobility programs

📅 Day 4: Wednesday, 23 July 2025
09:00 – 13:00

• Thailand – Taiwan Academic Cooperation Session (Part II)

• Visit to Partner Institutions in Taiwan

13:00 – 18:00

• Cultural Exploration Program in Taipei

18:00 – 18:30

• Room Check-in at Midtown Richardson Taipei Hotel

Airport Shuttle Schedule (Draft)
Participants are required to select their preferred shuttle time during registration.

 Date                                 Transfer Type                Available Times (Local Time)

20 June 2025                   Arrival Shuttle               09:00 / 13:00 / 17:00 (local time)

24 June 2025                   Departure Shuttle         09:00 / 13:00 (local time)

** The exact period was announced after we had all the flight details of all participants. **

✅ Shuttle service is included in the registration fee
📩 Pickup instructions will be emailed before the event

Stay Local: Hotels, Eats, and Sights Around You

🏨 Accommodation: Tao Garden Hotel, Taoyuan

📅 Stay dates: 20–22 July 2025 (3 nights)

📍 No. 151, Fuxing Road, Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
🌐 www.taogarden.com.tw

Tao Garden is a peaceful hotel 30 minutes from Taoyuan International Airport. While not in the city center, the area offers several good options for evening relaxation, food, and light shopping within 10–15 minutes.

Nearby Places to Visit 

Recommended after meetings: quick food trips, shopping, or a casual drink near the hotel

☕ 1. Nearby Cafés & Bakeries (within walking distance)

• Louisa Coffee – Zhonghua Road branch
  
  

• 85°C Bakery Café – Famous for local pastries and bubble tea
  🕒 Open until ~21:00–22:00
  💡 Perfect for a quiet coffee or light dessert in the evening
  
  

🏨 2. Tao Garden Restaurant & Lobby Lounge (inside the hotel)

• Lounge/bar located near the hotel lobby

• 🍷 Offers basic alcoholic drinks: beer, wine, and local spirits

• 🍽 Serves snacks and light food options
  🕒 Open until ~22:00 (check with the front desk for confirmation)
  💡 Convenient for relaxing without leaving the hotel
  
  

🛍 3. Taoyuan Night Market (夜市)

📍 Approx. 2.5 km from hotel | 🚕 ~8 minutes
🕒 Open daily: 17:00–23:00
🍢 Street food favorites: fried chicken, oyster omelets, bubble tea
🛍 Fashion accessories, small souvenirs, casual shopping
💡 Popular spot for strolling and tasting local food after dinner

🛒 4. SOGO Department Store (Shin Kong Mitsukoshi – Taoyuan Station)

📍 Approx. 4.5 km from hotel | 🚕 ~12 minutes
🕒 Open: 11:00–21:30
🧥 Japanese brands, cosmetics, clothing
🍱 Food court and snacks on the upper floor
💡 Great for indoor shopping in a relaxed environment

✍️ Summary for participants:

 Guests staying at Tao Garden Hotel (20–22 July 2025) can explore several nearby spots in the evening — including local cafés, the hotel’s own lounge, the Taoyuan Night Market for street food, or the SOGO department store for shopping. All locations are easily accessible within 10–15 minutes by foot or taxi.

🏨 Accommodation: Midtown Richardson Hotel, Taipei

📅 Stay Date: 23 July 2025 (1 night)

📍 No. 4, Xiushan St, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100
🚇 Directly next to MRT Ximen Station (Exit 5)
🌐 www.midtownrichardson.com

🌆 Welcome to Taipei’s Most Iconic Nightlife & Youth District

Just step outside your hotel, and you’re already in Ximending (西門町) —
Taipei’s answer to Tokyo’s Shibuya or Seoul’s Hongdae.

 Here, neon lights meet sizzling street food, K-pop meets anime, and shoppers roam from pop-up stalls to global brands — all night long.

🔥 Highlights Around Midtown Richardson (All Walkable Within 5–7 Minutes):

🛍 Ximending Walking Street

📍 Right at your doorstep
🕒 Open: 11:00–23:00+

• Souvenirs, T-shirts, fan merch, handmade crafts
  
  

• Korean cosmetics (Innisfree, Etude, The Saem, etc.)
  
  

• Trendy fashion and streetwear
  💡 Shop, snack, and snap TikTok-worthy content in every alley
  
  

🎭 Red House Theater & Creative Market (紅樓劇場)

📍 3-minute walk

• Cultural landmark with indie boutiques & art pop-ups
  
  

• LGBTQ+-friendly cafés, bars & chill spots
  💡 Best for gifts, handmade jewelry, postcards, and creative photos
  
  

🍢 Street Food Galore

• Ay Chung Flour-Rice Noodles (阿宗麵線) – a Taipei must-try

• Taiwanese fried chicken, grilled squid, and shaved ice

• Dozens of dessert bars and drink stands
  💡 Dinner? Dessert? Second dinner? It’s all right here.
  
  

🎮 Late-night Fun

• Don Quijote Taiwan – quirky Japanese megastore open late

• Gachapon (capsule toys), arcades, KTVs, and game cafés
  💡 Unwind or go wild – your night’s yours to design
  
  

✍️ Summary for Participants:

On 23 July 2025, you'll stay at Midtown Richardson Hotel, located directly in the heart of Ximending — Taipei's most iconic nightlife and shopping zone.

Within just a few steps, you'll find night markets, creative shops, trendy food stalls, and entertainment until late. No transportation needed. Just go out and feel the city.