Professor Datin Dr. Lydia Abdul Latif is a distinguished leader in rehabilitation medicine and a pioneer in Malaysia’s medical business events landscape. An Honorary Professor at the University of Malaya, she previously served as Chief Medical Officer of ReGen Rehab Hospital and brings world-class expertise shaped by advanced training at Harvard University and in Australia. She currently holds several senior leadership roles, including Board Director of the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), President of the Malaysian Society of Association Executives (MSAE), and Executive Committee Member of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM). A recognised authority in international medical congresses, she successfully led and chaired the 10th ISPRM World Congress in Kuala Lumpur and most recently spearheaded AOCPRM 2025 in Penang, achieving record participation. She continues to play a key role in advancing global medical governance and association leadership.