HKTDC kicks off third International Healthcare Week
2024年5月16日 - 7:00PM
JCN Newswire
The third International Healthcare Week (IHW), organised by the
Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened yesterday,
featuring two flagship events.
Themed Innovation. Inclusion. Impact, the fourth Asia Summit on
Global Health (ASGH) takes place today and tomorrow, facilitating
exchange and collaboration among industry players from around the
world.
The 15th edition of the Hong Kong International Medical and
Healthcare Fair (Medical Fair) runs from today to 18 May. Featuring
some 300 exhibitors, the Fair showcases a wide range of innovative
medical products and solutions and promotes global industry
collaboration to position Hong Kong as a hub for medical
innovation.
Opening the Summit, HKTDC Chairman Dr Peter K N Lam said: "Asia is
growing in importance in the global health ecosystem. With Hong
Kong being an international finance and business centre and on its
way to becoming a health and medical innovation hub, it is fitting
for the HKTDC to organise International Healthcare Week, with the
Asia Summit on Global Health and Hong Kong International Medical
and Healthcare Fair as flagship events, to bring together major
industry players from Asia and beyond in our city to foster
collaboration and accelerate the development of Asia's medical and
healthcare industry."
In his opening speech, Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive John Lee said,
"Technology is a policy priority of the Hong Kong SAR Government.
Thanks to the strong support of the National 14th Five-Year Plan
and other national strategies, Hong Kong is rapidly emerging as an
international innovation and technology hub," Mr Lee said.
"Collaboration and partnerships fast-track innovation. And that,
I'm confident, can begin right here, over these two days of forums,
plenaries, dialogues and networking sessions. A wealth of medical
research and development intelligence and insights, together with
the latest I&T, and the experts driving them: all here for you,
at this year's Asia Summit on Global Health."
During his special remarks, Prof Cao Xuetao, Vice-Minister of the
National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China,
pointed out: "Hong Kong as an international financial, maritime
trade and innovation hub is leveraging its unique position to
connect Mainland China with the world. In recent years, Hong Kong
has made significant advancements in the medical and healthcare
sectors. These developments, amid the complex and evolving
international landscape, have profound implications on global
health security, socioeconomic progress and well-being. This
underscores the importance of strengthening collaboration to seize
new opportunities and address emerging challenges in
healthcare.
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health
Organisation (WHO), also delivered remarks at the opening session
via video link.
Industry elites discuss forward-looking issues at ASGH
In the first plenary session today, Prof Lo Chung-mau, Secretary
for Health of the HKSAR, highlighted the preparatory work for the
establishment of the Hong Kong Centre for Medical Products
Regulation and the progress made in promoting Hong Kong as a health
innovation hub. He Yaqiong, Director General of the Consumer Goods
Industry Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information
Technology of the People's Republic of China, shared the country's
experience in advancing high-quality development of the healthcare
industry. He also discussed how Chinese pharmaceutical companies
can effectively use the Hong Kong platform to tap into
international markets.
At the second plenary, Prof Roger Kornberg, Nobel Laureate in
Chemistry in 2006 and Professor of Structural Biology at the
Stanford University School of Medicine, spoke about the latest
developments in biotechnology.
ASGH gathers more than 80 global leaders in healthcare, including
business executives, investors, international research and medical
experts and health officials, to discuss diverse industry issues,
such as medical and healthcare innovations, healthcare development
in China and healthcare investment prospects.
These include Andy Ho, Chief Region Leader of Philips Greater
China, Antony Leung, Group Chairman of Nan Fung Group, Prof Tony
Mok Shu Kam, Chairman of Department of Clinical Oncology of The
Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Prof Christopher Chao, Vice
President (Research and Innovation) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University.
Given the rise of AI in healthcare, the summit held a dedicated
session with representatives from Medtronic plc, HeartFlow, Inc.
and other organisations discussing AI opportunities and practical
applications in the healthcare sector, such as diagnosing
cardiovascular diseases.
Day two of ASGH features diverse thematic sessions. With Chinese
medicine gaining more attention, the complementary use of Chinese
and Western medicine has become a rising trend. Representatives
from the Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Hospital explore Chinese
medicine in modern healthcare, while a session organised with The
Hong Kong Polytechnic University discusses the development of
innovative drugs with specialists from Shanghai Pharmaceuticals
Holding Co., Ltd, AstraZeneca, and Simcere Pharmaceutical Group
Limited.
Facilitating connections and opportunities
The exhibition area and InnoHealth Showcase feature projects and
services from around the world, including pharmaceutical and
therapeutics, AI and digital health, medical device and
diagnostics, community health and wellness, from more than 150
innovative technology companies related to healthcare.
Among them, more than 70 start-ups and projects are being showcased
with the support of Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited
and six local universities. Many of these exhibitors were
recognised at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions
earlier this year.
Aside from the continued participation of The Hong Kong Science and
Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and HKSAR Innovation and
Technology Commission , Australia's Investment NSW and the Sichuan
Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine bring
innovative healthcare start-ups and institutions to Hong Kong for
the first time to help them connect with potential partners and
investors.
A core element of the Summit, ASGH deal-making connects project
owners and investors from across the globe to discuss collaboration
opportunities. Participating investors represent a diverse range of
backgrounds, including angel investors, venture capitalists and
corporate venture capital, private equity firms, family offices and
more.
At the new Investor Workshop, guest speakers, including Dr Charles
Hu, Founder and CEO of Ryoden Medical Holdings Ltd., explore
investments in healthcare companies and start-ups and share
insights into the investment landscape.
AI and robotics - Innovations Boosting Smart Health Experience
The Medical Fair, organised by the HKTDC and co-organised by the
Hong Kong Medical and Healthcare Device Industries Association
(HKMHDIA), showcases cutting-edge medical and healthcare equipment
and solutions, including robotics and medical and healthcare
products. Themed Innovations Boosting Smart Health Experience, the
Fair also features products catered to the silver market.
Covering biotechnology, hospital equipment, rehabilitation,
laboratory equipment and more, the Fair's various zones feature
some 300 exhibitors comprising leading research and academic
institutions, including six local universities, HKSTP and
enterprises led by HKMHDIA. Highlights of exhibits include notable
AI and robotics medical technologies as well as cold chain
logistics solutions.
Exhibitor Yuanhua Robotics, Perception & AI Technologies (HK)
Limited presents the first orthopaedic surgical robot made in Hong
Kong, with a robotic arm that can expertly assist with hip and knee
replacement operations.
Another Hong Kong exhibitor Sramek Insight Limited presents a
wearable smart cardiovascular analyser, which delivers continuous
hemodynamic data through remote monitoring, and provides customised
medical advice based on real-time data.
Hungary exhibitor Uscom Ltd. showcases an ultrasonic spirometer to
assess pulmonary function, which can be used to screen chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease and monitor asthma and other chronic
pulmonary diseases.
One of the many Medical Fair events, the HKMHDIA Medical Fair Forum
this morning featured specialists in innovative medical equipment
discussing market trends and future strategies. Tomorrow's seminar,
co-organised with HKSTP, discusses the application of mixed reality
and AI in medical technology and explores trends in medical
technology worldwide, including the market potential of medical
equipment in Mainland China.
Leveraging the HKTDC EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, the physical Medical
Fair is complemented by Click2Match smart business matching to
extend the sourcing journey from 9 to 25 May.
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Websites
International Healthcare Week:
https://internationalhealthcareweek.hktdc.com/en
Asia Summit On Global Health:
https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/conference/asgh/en
Programme:
https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/conference/asgh/en/programme
Speakers:
https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/conference/asgh/en/speaker
Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair:
https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkmedicalfair/en
List of products:
https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkmedicalfair/en/product
Activity schedule:
https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkmedicalfair/en/intelligence-hub
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About HKTDC
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established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's
trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China,
the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and
business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions,
conferences and business missions to create business opportunities
for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises
(SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also
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