HONG KONG, Oct 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Asia Health Innovation Summit 2024, hosted by global venture accelerator Brinc as part of StartmeupHK Festival 2024 and curated by InvestHK, attracted a packed attendance of more than 500 participants at AWS in Tower 535, Causeway an Bay as well yesterday a global livestream audience of over 800.
Jayne Chan, Head of Startups, InvestHK with Professor Dong Sun, JP, Minister for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and Guillermo Ginesta, Managing Director of Brinc.
The fourth annual Asia Health Innovation Summit cemented the event’s position as a premier gathering for industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and healthcare innovation professionals in the region. Aimed at driving bolder ideas and cross-industry collaboration, the event featured a full day of on-stage panel discussions with 35 speakers Hong Kong and abroad, networking sessions for all participants for direct exchange, private roundtable sessions and founder stands on the Startup Marketplace.
“Innovation is not just a goal,” he said Guillermo GinestaManaging director of Brinc, “it is a necessity,” he said Asia Health systems are under pressure due to rapid population growth, aging populations and urbanization. “The future of healthcare in the region depends on collaboration, innovation and, above all, action,” he added. “At Brinc, we are focused on empowering startups that can address these urgent needs.”
In his keynote speech professor Dong SunJP, Minister for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, said the city is on the path to becoming an international innovation and technology center as well as a health and medical innovation center – also known as one of the world’s leading fundraisers -Provider for biotechnology companies.
Invest HK’s Head of Innovation & Technology gave his opening speech Andy Wong emphasized Hong Kong thriving ecosystem of startups, research institutes and talent. He also pointed to the rise of AI as a game-changer in health technology, accelerating advances in drug development, surgical procedures and gene editing. Health services and more.
The transformative potential of AI for health innovation and healthcare was a key theme on the summit agenda. It was also a central theme that ran through lively speaker discussions throughout the day – including trending topics like “harness.” Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area startup ecosystem for global expansion, the importance of FemTech in transforming women’s health, and the role of smart aging technology in the longevity industry.
Founders of companies – such as AILSI, Blissmi, Greater Bay Biotech Ltd, Ironmind.ai, OM HealthHub, Sol, Well Being Digital (WBD101) and Zupe – highlighted the enormous opportunities it presents Hong Kong Startup ecosystem to build a healthier one Asia. They also reiterated the city’s solid research and development base, the advantages of its strategic location within the Greater Bay Area, a supportive regulatory environment and the rapid progress in local academic and research areas.
Many speakers emphasized that given the current market conditions, numerous investment opportunities remain, particularly for start-ups pursuing new, innovative approaches. Accelerator programs, government grants and strategic collaborations were highlighted as critical opportunities to attract funding and drive expansion success in the industry.
The event of the 4th Asia Health Innovation Summit concluded with closing remarks by Jayne ChanHead of Startups, InvestHK. She reinforced Hong Kong unique role in fostering collaborations and leading health technology development in the Greater Bay Area, exemplified by the founding of the Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong. “Its cultural and scientific synergy exists Hong Kong “A key advantage in driving innovation that ultimately benefits the health and well-being of all,” she said.
Brinc would like to thank all panelists at the Asia Healthcare Innovation Summit 2024 event:
Promoting collaborative innovation for a healthier Asia
Guillermo GinestaManaging Director, Brinc
Anita ChauDirector, Ecosystem Development, Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Ltd.
Usage Hong Kong and GBA/SEA’s startup ecosystem for global expansion
Colin NgFounder and CEO, Greater Bay Biotech Ltd.
Kow PingManaging Director and Co-Founder, Well Being Digital (WBD101)
Bong ChanHead of Technology, Media and Telecommunications Industry in the Southern Region/Lead Partner of the Hong Kong Science Park Office, Deloitte China Moderator: Dr. Donna BrownDeputy Director, Biomedical Technology Cluster, Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation
Breaking Barriers: The Role of FemTech in Transforming Women’s Health
Natasha KingCo-Founder, Blissmi
Anca GriffithsCEO and co-founder of OM HealthHub
Grace OhFounder and CEO, Sol Moderator:Maaike SteinbachFounder and CEO, FemTech Future Ltd.
Smart Aging: The Role of Technology in Promoting Longevity
Dr. Tony WuCo-founder and CEO, Ninenovo Technology (Ringconn)
Dr. Christine Yuan HuangCEO and Founder, Quantum Life Ltd.
Jacky LioChief Medical Officer, Bowtie Life Insurance Co. Moderator: Dr. Jason YinSenior Analyst, Health, Economist Impact
From strategy to impact: driving the future of healthcare with digital innovation
Dr. Neeladri Verma, Manager, Health, Economist Impact
Christopher GreenChief Business Officer, Endiatx
Dr. Khor Swee KhengCEO, Angsana Health Sdn Bhd Moderator:Manoj R. DaniFounder and Director, Odyssey Consultants
Digital Wellness: Revolutionizing wellness and mental health with technology
Jonathan WanCEO, Ironmind.ai
Dr. Jonathan SeahCo-Founder and Co-CEO, Zupe
Dustin BallPartner, Head of Financial Services Asia Pacific, EY-Parthenon Moderator: Dee CheungSales Manager Hong Kong, April International (Asia)
Market Update: Funding Strategies for Early-Stage Health Technology Startups Asia
Emmanuel HuiCEO, Tiger Jade Pebble Accelerator
Adrian LamManaging Partner, Bioworld Ventures
Philip SinBiotech executive and investor Moderator:Scarlett ChenManaging Partner, Verge Healthtech Fund
AI strengthens healthcare: Transformative technologies in Asia
Dr. Terence TanManagement, business development of healthcare/life sciences startups, Asia Pacific & JapanAWS
Dr. Serena YangFounder and CEO, AILSI
Dr. Frank punHead of Hong Kong Office, Insilico Moderator:Chris LloydCo-Founder, Healthcare Dialogues
Andy Wong, Head of Innovation & Technology at InvestHK.
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