The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) announced that the fifth International Healthcare Week will be held from 11 to 31 May 2026, featuring two flagship events: the sixth Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH) and the 17th Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair. These events aim to solidify Hong Kong's position as Asia's leading biotech and investment hub, leveraging its role as a superconnector between the Chinese Mainland and the world.
The ASGH, themed "Fuelling Healthcare Breakthroughs," will take place on 11-12 May at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. It will feature plenary sessions on pandemic preparedness and healthcare breakthroughs, with speakers including Nobel laureate Prof Michael Levitt. The summit will also address market trends aligned with the National 15th Five-Year Plan, focusing on AI in healthcare, the silver economy, and traditional Chinese medicine modernization.
The concurrent Medical Fair, running from 11-13 May, will gather some 300 exhibitors from 10 countries and regions, showcasing innovations in MedTech, GeronTech, and preventive healthcare. Highlights include a smart health wearable integrating Chinese and Western medicine, an AR surgical platform for orthopedics, and a world-first smart knee brace for rehabilitation. The fair will adopt an "EXHIBITION+" hybrid model, with a physical event and the "Click2Match" online platform from 4-20 May.
Sophia Chong, Executive Director of the HKTDC, emphasized that the events support the "Healthy China" initiative and help accelerate commercialisation of research outcomes, facilitate business matching, and boost cross-border investment. The International Healthcare Week will cover 17 healthcare-related conferences and networking activities, aiming to promote innovation and investment exchange in the Asian healthcare industry.
For more information, visit the official websites: Asia Summit on Global Health and Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair.
