SINGAPORE : Singapore and Thailand will launch the first International Convention for Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology (i-Create).

The three-day exhibition and conference is the first joint effort by both countries to promote technology for people with disabilities and the elderly in Southeast Asia.

It will showcase the latest state-of-the-art equipment in the field of Assistive and Rehabilitative Technology.

10 workshops will also be held by well-known experts on the technology.

i-Create will be held at the National Library from April 24-26.

Guests of honour include Singapore's Community Development, Youth and Sports Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan and Thailand's Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. - CNA /ls