HONG KONG, May 13, 2026 – (ACN Newswire) –The 6thAsia Summit on Global Health (ASGH)collectively arranged by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), and the 17thHong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair(Medical Fair)arranged by the HKTDC and co-organised by the Hong Kong MedTech Association, have actually concluded effectively. As one of the 2 flagship occasions ofInternational Healthcare Weekthe ASGH collected some 3,000 individuals from 43 nations and areas and organized over 400 oneâEUR’ onâEUR’ one deal-making conferences, while likewise helping with the finalizing of numerous cooperation contracts, with a strong concentrate on the application of expert system. The Medical Fair invited some 13,000 purchasers from 61 nations and areas for sourcing and networking. More than 670 organization matching conferences were organized throughout the reasonable, supporting purchasers and exhibitors in determining prospective partners and advancing concrete service conversations. Together, the 2 flagship occasions assisted in over 1,000 top quality cooperations and connections, totally showing the synergy in between medical innovation, financial investment and market applications.
Over 90 worldwide leaders share insight into health care innovation advancement and AI applications
The 6th ASGH, a two-day occasion collectively arranged by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the HKTDC, has actually concluded under the styleSustaining Healthcare Breakthroughsconcentrating on public health, frontier health care innovations, AI developments, health care financial investment and the silver health. The ASGH united over 90 global health care authorities, clinical leaders, Nobel laureate, financiers and business leaders to share insight and check out paths to speed up development throughout the international health care community.
AtPlenary Session I– Strengthening Pandemic Preparedness through Global Collaboration.Prof Ibrahim AbubakarViceâEUR’ Provost (Health) and Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, University College London, stated: “Research platforms require to be established long in advance of pandemics, and we should purchase contagious illness facilities, and beyond, whether it’s in AI innovation or in illness management.”
Plenary Session II– Fuelling Healthcare Breakthroughscentred on the commercialisation of medical research study, biomedical development and health care financial investment chances.Jonathan SymondsChair of GSK, stated: “All industrialized nations are now dealing with aging, low birth rates and an increasing effect of persistent illness. It’s no longer simply a health system issue, however it’s now a financial issue.”
Throughout theDiscussion with Global Pioneer in Healthsession,Prof Michael Levitt2013 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry and Robert W and Vivian K Cahill Professor of Cancer Research at the Stanford University School of Medicine, stated that Hong Kong’s health care system has distinct benefits and top quality analytical information, making it possibly better for research study than the United States and other nations or areas, in locations such as durability.
The ASGH included several thematic sessions highlighting the application of AI in health care. Sustaining the momentum of the“Intelligence at Scale: How AI is Powering Real-World Healthcare Revolution”session on the very first day, another thematic session on the 2nd day,“Transforming Healthcare through Digital Health & & AI Innovations”,checked out how digital innovations and expert system are improving health care systems.Natasha ChhatrapatiSenior Director, Business Transformation Lead for International, Pfizer Inc., stated: “AI is compressing timelines throughout the whole health care journey, from drug advancement and medical research study to how we engage with doctors and how clients take in care.”
The session“The Next Frontier in China’s Healthcare Industry”analyzed techniques to advance the Chinese Mainland health care sector.Dr James XueFounder, Chairman and CEO of CANbridge Pharmaceuticals Inc, stated: “China has an edge due to the fact that of the population. A larger population base will enable business to construct much better drug prospects.”
With silver health becoming a significant worldwide focus, theSilver Health Chapterconsisted of the session“Unlocking Growth in Silver Health: From Precision Medicine to Smart Ageing Innovations”which combined leading specialists to talk about difficulties and chances occurring from population aging.Dr Alex MihailidisAssociate ViceâEUR’ President, International Partnerships and Professor at the University of Toronto and Scientific Director at AGEâEUR’ WELL, offered inâEUR’ depth insight into developments in avoidance and treatment of ageâEUR’ associated illness, using assistance for the advancement of the silver health economy and wise aging services. He stated: “For an innovation to be effective with older individuals, it’s not simply the innovation, however likewise the service shipment design, along with the practice and policy.”
The freshly presented session“CSO Insights: Catalysing Scientific Breakthroughs and Investments for Future Health”included conversations on research study technique and the velocity of clinical discoveries into useful applications.Dr Li XiangSenior Vice President, Co-President and Chief Scientific Officer, Innovative Medicines Division, Fosun Pharma, stated: “In our service, it is really crucial to start with completion in mind. When you set out to do your discovery program, you need to currently understand what the unmet requirements are and how tough the scientific trials will be.”
Over 400 dealâEUR’ making sessions drive financial investment and company matching
Beyond believed management, the ASGH continued to act as an efficient platform for dealâEUR’ making and financial investment matching. Devoted deal-making at the ASGH helped with oneâEUR’ toâEUR’ one conferences to promote concrete partnership.
Throughout the ASGH,over 400 service and financial investment matching conferences were organized, drawing in financial investment organizations and health care business from Europe, the United States, Asia and the GuangdongâEUR’ Hong KongâEUR’ Macao Greater Bay Area to check out chances in financial investment, innovation implementation and market growth.
Colin TanDirector of Operations at TusPark Holdings, a financier from the UK, stated: “This year, I brought around 15 UK health care and life sciences business to display at the UK Pavilion. The ASGH has actually been an outstanding platform to create such connections. We are now helping with a substantial collaboration in cancer research study in between a leading UK organisation and a Hong Kong equivalent.”
ASGH likewise included theASGH Business Huband theInnoHealth Showcasecombining some 180 health care development business from 12 nations and areas to present cuttingâEUR’ edge options throughout biotechnology, digital health and medical innovations.
Strategic Partner of this year’s Summit, Shanghai Industrial Investment (Holdings) led several subsidiaries in showing at the ASGH.Gu FengChief Finance and Investment Officer, stated that the ASGH completely showcased Hong Kong’s global competitiveness: “Chinese business broadening overseas will concern Hong Kong, and foreign business looking for to obtain will do the very same. Here we can not just get resources, however likewise link and match resources, skill, capital, and other crucial elements.”
AQ Biotech from Finland, displaying at ASGH for the very first time, stated that their goal was to check out the Asian market. They see Hong Kong as an important center that includes globally identified reliability, connection and business acumen, assisting them take their work worldwide.
DrImanManavitehraniFounder and Director of SDIP Innovations, the Australian exhibitor returning for the 2nd year, stated: “Last year’s check out led straight to an IGNITE grant from HSITP, and we are now part of the very first Australian accomplice based here. With Hong Kong as our entrance to the GBA and Chinese Mainland, I am positive the connections made at the ASGH will result in additional cooperation and collaboration.”
Third-time exhibitor,Prof Leung Kam-tongFounder and CEO of regional health care start-up Homing Pharmaceuticals, stated: “We’ve currently reconnected with 3 financiers here for thorough conversations on our fundraising method, taking our navigated CAR-T treatment to first-in-human scientific trials. Sessions outside my field stimulated originalities around improving the treatment and checking out brand-new instructions. I likewise fulfilled teachers from Australia and Singapore, and anticipate checking out global R&D cooperations as we bring this treatment worldwide.”
Structure bridges for “go worldwide” and other crossâEUR’ border health care cooperations
Structure on its performance history of helping with cooperation, the ASGH made it possible for the finalizing of10 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs)such as those in between the HKSH Medical Group and Siemens Healthineers, in addition to Australian AI-powered medical documents platform start-up Heidi Health, which signed different arrangements with regional medical group EC Healthcare and Hong Kong Metropolitan University. These cooperations will drive much deeper cooperation, consisting of AIâEUR’ made it possible for health care applications and scientific research study, more enhanced the ASGH’s function as a bridge linking the Chinese Mainland and worldwide health care communities. Significantly, HKSH Medical Group and Siemens Healthineers signed an arrangement, officially developing HKSH as Siemens Healthineers’ very first Photon Counting Computed Tomography Simulation (PCCT-Sim) Reference Site in Asia.
On the 2nd day, theGoGlobal CONNECT series: Hong Kong as a Superconnector to Empower Global Expansion of Pharmaceutical Enterprisesworkshop united professionals in guideline, scientific trials, IP security and circulation to share useful insight on global growth.Prof Bernard CheungChief Executive Officer, Greater Bay Area International Clinical Trial Institute, stated: “Public medical facilities in Hong Kong have excellent electronic medical records that return 30 years. It’s a distinct possession that benefits not simply individuals in Hong Kong however the world, as it enables us to study the long-lasting development of illness.”
The ASGH likewise included the”GoGlobal Connect”and theOrganization of Healthcare Advisory Zonemaking it possible for health care business to get in touch with company and get useful assistance for establishing “go worldwide” techniques.Xiang JunChairman of 365 Intelligence (Beijing) Medical Technology Co., Ltd, stated that the ASGH assisted them acquire a much deeper understanding of Hong Kong’s expert services and of HKTDC’s “GoGlobal Connect” effort. The business is especially thinking about Hong Kong’s research study information and service resources, and prepares to develop research study operations in Hong Kong in the long term.Mark XuRegional Director of Sales and Marketing, Guangzhou Wondfo Biotech Co, Ltd, likewise effectively gotten in touch with company, consisting of DKSH and the Greater Bay Area International Clinical Trial Institute, through this workshop. They took part in extensive conversations on possible cooperation chances for “going worldwide”.
Throughout the top, the HKTDC signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hong Kong Singapore Business Association (HSBA), supporting Mainland business’ “going worldwide” through Hong Kong to target the Singapore and ASEAN markets. Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of SingaporeLawrence Wong checked out Hong Kong in March this year, throughout which both federal governments consented to deepen cooperation. The HSBA and the HKTDC, together with expert company, strategy to enhance trade and financial ties in between the 2 cities. By leveraging their particular strengths and promoting complementary cooperation, they intend to drive organization advancement, help Chinese Mainland business in broadening regionally and worldwide, and improve tripartite partnership amongst Singapore, Hong Kong, and the Chinese Mainland.
The Medical Fair combines international market gamers to cultivate varied partnershipsreinforcing Hong Kong’s status as a worldwide health care center
The Medical Fair was being held simultaneously. Arranged by the HKTDC and co-organised by the Hong Kong MedTech Association, the Medical Fair embraced the styleDevelopments Boosting Smart Health ExperienceConcentrating on 3 crucial locations: MedTech, GeronTech, and Preventive Healthcare, the occasion offered a high-efficiency trade and matchmaking platform for international R&D organizations, makers, and doctor to display the most recent market patterns. The variety of exhibitors including wise aging items and green services doubled this year, with numerous showcasing ingenious services incorporating AI and robotics to fulfill progressing market needs.
The Medical Fair included some 300 exhibitors from 10 nations and areas, consisting of Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, Macao, Taiwan, Australia, Canada, Korea, New Zealand, United States and Vietnam. The Fair included 7 significant zones, consisting of Startup Zone, Hospital Equipment and Digital Health, Biotech and Lab Diagnostics, Laboratory Technologies and Healthcare Services, Medical Supplies, and the World of Health and Wellness, showcasing the current medical innovations and ingenious options. Pavilions from leading regional universities, the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks, and the Hong Kong MedTech Association highlighted a multi-sector dedication to promoting collective development throughout federal government, market, academic community, research study, and financial investment sectors.
Exhibitors acknowledged that AI has actually ended up being a core chauffeur of health care services, while the Medical Fair works as a one-stop platform that combines a total health care environment, effectively incorporating AI, robotics innovation and a large range of clever medical gadgets.Wong Cheung Hang,Sales and Marketing Manager ofHealthcare & & Coa medical and rehab devices business in Hong Kong, stated, “Buyers revealed specific interest in our AI management systems, AI-assisted robotics and numerous wise health care applications. With doctor progressively embracing clever health services, the marketplace outlook is appealing. We anticipate this reasonable to drive at least 20% organization development compared to last edition and allow us to promote clever rehab innovations.” Lots of abroad exhibitors prospered in protecting organization matching chances at the reasonable.Peter Li,President of novice exhibitorGenomeMe LabInc from Canada, stated, “We gotten in touch with purchasers from Hong Kong, Thailand and India, and determined possible regional partners in the health care and healthcare facility sectors. This will assist us check out entry into health center channels, develop circulation networks, and prepared for future growth into Southeast Asia, Australia and Korea.”
The Medical Fair has actually assisted in many cross-regional partnerships, acting as an essential platform for market exchange and service matching.Dresio Limited,taking part in the Fair for the 3rd time under the banner of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks, showcased its contactless physiotherapy evaluation system Accudex, drawing strong interest from purchasers throughout Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, Singapore and the Philippines.Curtis WongChief Operating Officer and Head of Research and Development of the business, stated, “This year’s reasonable exceeded previous editions in tramp, organization exchanges and collaboration conversations. We have actually engaged with a great deal of premium purchasers from healthcare facilities, rehab centres and the insurance coverage sector.” The business consulted with a Filipino purchaser on the very first day of the exhibit and consequently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the 3rd day, broadening its software application into Southeast Asia, with the agreement worth anticipated to surpass HK$ 1 million.
The Medical Fair was held simultaneously with the ASGH and the Hospital Authority (HA) Convention, uniting crucial market stakeholders and creating strong synergy. Exhibitors had the ability to take the chance to consult with many agents from the Hospital Authority and significant health care organizations, promoting significant exchanges and cooperation. Amongst them, newbie exhibitorPalmX Technology Limitedshowcased its palm vein biometric innovation at the Startup Zone.Jeffrey LoVice President of the business, was impressed by the Fair’s action, which surpassed his expectations. He included that within the very first 2 days, they got over 20 queries from medical facilities and health care organizations, consisting of agents from the Hospital Authority, and drew in interest from abroad purchasers in Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and India, with possible orders varying from US$ 10,000 to numerous hundred thousand dollars.
This year’s Medical Fair drew in a substantial variety of purchasers from emerging markets looking for sourcing chances. Dr Keo Sovann, an otorhinolaryngologist from Orchid Hospital in Cambodia who went to the reasonable particularly for brand-new medical devices, stated, “I fulfilled more than 10 exhibitors from Chinese Mainland, Australia and Malaysia, which has actually assisted broadening our medical facility’s procurement network and advanced our internationalization efforts. I am especially thinking about a Hong Kong business’s AI-powered medical imaging services and X-ray devices; we are thinking about an order of 20 systems.” A purchaser from Morocco likewise participated in the reasonable for the very first time to source lab devices.Rachid ZemmouriBusiness Development Manager ofPromamecstated he consulted with a minimum of 15 exhibitors from Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, Taiwan and Indonesia. Conversations are underway on thermodynamics-related options with the goal of application to eye-disease treatment. Topic to satisfying development, he prepares to welcome partners to Morocco for website sees. He included that the business has a yearly procurement budget plan of roughly US$ 70 million and plans to return for future sourcing.
The Fair hosted over 50 themed online forums and workshops, with leading innovation business, market professionals and academics sharing the current market patterns, technological developments and useful insights to promote extensive exchange, partnership and motivate trade purchasers. Highlight sessions consisted of”Speeding Up Mental Health Innovation through AI Research and AdoptionHKMTA Medical Fair Forum 2026: The Medtech Solutions – Greater Bay Area & & OverseasThe ASEAN Gateway: Navigating Regulations, Capital and Distributions from Hong Kongand”Deciphering the Demand for Gerontechnology to name a few, all of which brought in strong audience engagement. Chosen sessions are readily available for replay on the Fair’s site for prolonged engagement.
The exhibit continued to embrace the EXHIBITION+ hybrid design. Worldwide exhibitors, market experts, and purchasers might utilize the Click2Match and check out sourcing chances by means of HKTDC Sourcing. Click2Match will stay readily available up until 20 May.
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The 6thAsia Summit on Global Healthwas participated in by some 3,000 individuals from 43 nations and areas.
Dr Alex MihailidisAssociate Vice President, International Partnerships and Professor at the University of Toronto and Scientific Director at AGE WELL, went to and shared his insight.
In the sessionChanging Healthcare through Digital Health & & AI Innovations, Natasha ChhatrapatiSenior Director, Business Transformation Lead for International at Pfizer Inc, engaged with fellow panellists to take a look at the useful application and the most recent advancements in AI within the health care sector.
On the 2nd day, theGoGlobal CONNECT series: Hong Kong as a Superconnector to Empower Global Expansion of Pharmaceutical Enterprisesunited specialists in guideline, scientific trials, IP defense and circulation to share useful insights on global growth.
Throughout the ASGH,over 400 service and financial investment matching conferenceswere set up, bring in financial investment organizations and health care business from Europe, Asia and the GuangdongâEUR’Hong KongâEUR’Macao Greater Bay Area to check out chances in financial investment, innovation release and market growth.
The ASGH likewise included theASGH Business Huband theInnoHealth Showcasecombining around180 health care development business from 12 nations and areasto present cuttingâEUR’edge options throughout biotechnology, digital health and medical innovations.
The ASGH likewise included the”GoGlobal Connect”and theOrganization of Healthcare Advisory Zonemaking it possible for health care business to get in touch with company and get useful assistance for establishing “go worldwide” methods.
HKTDC signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hong Kong Singapore Business Association (HSBA), supporting Mainland business to “go worldwide” through Hong Kong and target the Singapore and ASEAN markets.
The 17th Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair brought in purchasers from 61 nations and areas, with some 13,000 purchasers going to the reasonable for sourcing and procurement.
The Hong Kong MedTech Association led some 20 business to display at the reasonable, drawing strong purchaser interest and motivating inâEUR’depth company conversations.
The Canada Pavilion combined a variety of business to promote their medical devices, innovation application options and associated services, bring in purchasers to check out chances and take part in company conversations.
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation led over 30 development and innovation business to display at the Fair, showcasing the strength of Hong Kong’s regional medical development and R&D abilities.
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Market specialists at the themed session“ASEAN Gateway: Navigating Regulations, Capital and Distributions from Hong Kong”shared the current market patterns, cultivating active exchanges amongst market stakeholders.
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International Healthcare Week: https://internationalhealthcareweek.hktdc.com/en
Asia Summit On Global Health: https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/conference/asgh/en
Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair:
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