On 14 -15 February2026, the School of Applied Digital Technology at Mae Fah Luang University (MFU), in collaboration with the Mae Fah Luang University Medical Center Hospital, organised “ADT MediHack – Exploring AI for Healthcare Solution 2026”. The programme brought together students from diverse disciplines to develop innovative solutions addressing real-world healthcare challenges identified by MFU Medical Center, using artificial intelligence (AI), digital technologies, and UX/UI design as core tools.
The event attracted strong interest, with more than 100 students applying to participate. Following a competitive selection process,75 students were selected to join the hackathon. The strong response reflects the growing enthusiasm among young innovators to apply artificial intelligence (AI), digital technologies and design thinking to pressing healthcare challenges.
The core concept of MediHack 2026 centered on real-world problems drawn directly from the operational context of the Mae Fah Luang University Medical Center Hospital. Participants worked on issues encountered by healthcare professionals and patients in everyday practice. Key focus areas included workflow optimization, patient safety, health information communication, service design, workload reduction for medical staff and the enhancement of patient care efficiency. By grounding the competition in authentic hospital scenarios, students were encouraged to think beyond prototypes and consider practical feasibility and real-world implementation.
Organisers emphasised that while AI and digital technologies play a transformative role in healthcare, technology alone is not sufficient to deliver meaningful impact. Effective solutions must be shaped through Human-Centered Design to ensure usability, clarity, safety and suitability for clinical environments.
Prior to the competition, participants attended expert-led sessions and hands-on workshops designed to build essential competencies. These sessions covered health technology and Artificial Intelligence, principles of UX/UI design for healthcare systems, and effective project presentation and pitching techniques.
ADT MediHack 2026 amplifies MFU’s commitment to experiential learning that connects academic expertise with institutional and societal needs. The initiative contricutes to the development of future-ready talent equipped with integrated AI, digital and design competencies to drive tangible progress in Thailand’s digital health landscape.
