HONG KONG, Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hosted by global venture accelerator Brinc as part of StartmeupHK Festival 2024 and curated by InvestHK, the Asia Health Innovation Summit 2024 will host a sold-out and direct audience of over 2,024 people. Participants gathered. 500 people tuned in yesterday at AWS at Tower 535 in Causeway Bay, with an additional 800+ worldwide livestream viewers yesterday.
A conversation with Jane Chan, Head of Startups at InvestHK, Professor Dong Sun, Secretary for Innovation and Technology Industry of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and Guillermo Ginesta, Managing Director of Brinc.
The 4th Asia Health Innovation Summit solidified the event’s status as the premier gathering of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and experts in the region’s health innovation space. Aimed at promoting bolder ideas and cross-disciplinary collaboration, the event will feature on-stage panel sessions with 35 speakers from Hong Kong and overseas, networking sessions that connect all attendees directly, and private Roundtable sessions and founder booths were held throughout the day. At Startup Marketplace.
“Innovation is not just a goal, it is a necessity,” said Guillermo Ginesta, managing director of Blink. He said Asia’s health systems are under pressure from rapid population growth, aging and urbanization. “The future of health care in the region depends on collaboration, innovation and, most importantly, action,” he added. “At Brinc, we are focused on supporting startups that can address these urgent needs.”
Professor Dong Soon, Secretary of Innovation, Technology and Industry of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, said in his keynote speech that the city is accelerating to become an international center of innovation and technology, as well as a center for health and medical care. said. Medical Innovation Hub — also known as one of the world’s funding leaders for biotech companies.
As part of his opening speech, Andy Wong, Head of Innovation and Technology at Invest HK, highlighted Hong Kong’s thriving startup, research and talent ecosystem. He also pointed out that AI is emerging as a game changer in health tech, accelerating advances in drug discovery, surgery, gene editing, medical services, and more.
Health innovation and the transformative potential of AI in healthcare was a highlight panel on the summit’s agenda. This was also a key theme woven throughout the entire day of lively speaker discussions. These include trending topics such as leveraging Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area’s startup ecosystem for global expansion, the importance of femtech in transforming women’s health, and the role of smart devices. Ta. – Aging technology in the longevity industry.
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Founders of companies such as AILSI, Blissmi, Greater Bay Biotech Ltd, Ironmind.ai, OM HealthHub, Sol, Well Being Digital (WBD101) and Zupe are working within Hong Kong’s startup ecosystem to build a healthier Asia. It highlighted the vast opportunities available. They also reiterated the city’s strong research and development base, the benefits of its strategic location within the Greater Bay Area, the supportive regulatory environment, and the rapid advancement of the local academic research field.
Amid the current market situation, many speakers emphasized that investment opportunities remain plentiful, especially for start-ups exploring new and innovative approaches. Accelerator programs, government grants and strategic collaborations were highlighted as important tools to attract funding and successfully expand the sector.
The 4th Asia Health Innovation Summit event concluded with closing remarks from Ms. Jane Chan, Head of Startups at InvestHK. She fostered collaboration in the Greater Bay Area and strengthened Hong Kong’s unique role in leading medical technology development, as exemplified by the establishment of the Hong Kong Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital. “The synergy between culture and science gives Hong Kong a distinct advantage in fostering innovation that ultimately benefits the health and well-being of all people,” she said.
Blink would like to thank all panel participants at the Asia Healthcare Innovation Summit 2024 event.
Fostering collaborative innovation for a healthier Asia
Guillermo Ginesta, Brinc Managing Director
Anita Chow, Director of Ecosystem Development, Hong Kong Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park
Global expansion leveraging the startup ecosystem of Hong Kong and GBA/SEA
Colin Ng, Founder and CEO, Greater Bay Biotech Ltd.
Kow Ping, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Well Being Digital (WBD101)
Bong Chan, Deloitte China, Southern Region Technology, Media and Telecommunications Industry Leader/Lead Partner, Hong Kong Science Park Office
Moderator: Dr. Donna Brown, Associate Director, Biomedical Technology Cluster, Hong Kong Science and Technology Park
Breaking down barriers: Femtech’s role in transforming women’s health
Natasha King, Blissmi Co-Founder
Anka Griffiths, OM HealthHub CEO and Co-Founder
Grace Oh, Sol Founder and CEO
Moderator: Maaike Steinebach, Founder and CEO, FemTech Future Ltd.
Smart aging: The role of technology in promoting longevity
Dr. Tony Wu, Co-founder and CEO of Ninenovo Technology (Ringconn)
Dr. Christine Yuan Huang, CEO and Founder, Quantum Life Ltd.
Jackie Lio, Chief Medical Officer, Bowtie Life Insurance Company
Moderator: Dr. Jason Yin, Senior Analyst, Health, Economist Impact
From strategy to impact: Driving the future of healthcare with digital innovation
Dr. Neeladri Verma, Health Manager, Economist Impact
Christopher Green, Endiatx Chief Business Officer
Dr. Khor Swee Kheng, Angsana Health Sdn Bhd CEO
Moderator: Manoj R. Dani, Founder and Director, Odyssey Consultants
Digital Wellness: Revolutionizing wellbeing and mental health through technology
Jonathan Wang, Ironmind.ai CEO
Dr. Jonathan Seah, Zupe Co-Founder and Co-CEO
Dustin Ball, Partner, Asia Pacific Financial Services Leader, EY-Parthenon
Moderator: Dee Cheung, Hong Kong Sales Manager, April International (Asia)
Market Update: Funding Strategies for Early Stage Health Tech Startups in Asia
Emmanuel Hui, Tiger Jade Pebble Accelerator CEO
Adrian Lam, Managing Partner, Bioworld Ventures
Philip Singh, biotech executive and investor
Moderator: Scarlett Chen, Managing Partner, Verge Healthtech Fund
AI powers healthcare: Innovative technology in Asia
Dr. Terence Tan, Asia Pacific and Japan, Healthcare/Life Sciences Startup Business Development Lead, AWS
Dr. Selina Yang, AILSI Founder and CEO
Dr. Frank Pan, Head of Insilico Hong Kong Office
Moderator: Chris Lloyd, Healthcare Dialogues Co-Founder
roundtable host
Castor Hui, Brinc Corporate Innovation Director
Angela Fenn, NESS Wellness Co-Founder
Contact: Merie Browne, merie.browne@brinc.io
Andy Wong, Head of Innovation & Technology at InvestHK, said: Sision
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