Domestic Substitution and Global Expansion: Laboratory Instruments and Equipment Forum at the 8th Future Healthcare Ecological Fair

In recent years, China’s pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries have experienced rapid growth, creating significant opportunities for the development of life science laboratory instruments and equipment. Driven by the swift expansion of downstream sectors such as biopharmaceuticals and contract research organizations (CROs), investment in biological laboratories at universities and research institutions has continued to increase. As a critical component of the industry chain, laboratory instruments and equipment are undergoing continuous updates and upgrades, leading to a rapid release of market demand and a corresponding expansion in the market size of related products.

From May 7 to 10, 2024, the 8th Future Healthcare Ecosystem Expo will be held at the Beijing·Beiren Yichuang International Convention and Exhibition Center. The event is organized by VB100, VCBeat, Eggshell Research Institute, and Dongmai Cheng, co-organized by the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area (TEDA), and conducted in strategic cooperation with the Management Committee of Tianjin Binhai Zhongguancun Science Park and the Beitang Bay Digital Economy Industrial Park. During the expo, the [Laboratory Instruments and Equipment] sub-forum will officially convene on the morning of May 10.

At that time, the sub-forum will invite experts in the field of life sciences and enterprises across the industrial chain in China to participate jointly. Adopting a format of “keynote speeches + roundtable discussions,” it will comprehensively explore the current ecological development trends of China’s laboratory instrument and equipment industry from multiple perspectives encompassing government, industry, academia, research, and investment. The forum aims to identify pathways for domestic substitution and global expansion of laboratory instruments and equipment, deepen academic exchange and industrial synergy in the life sciences sector, and promote cooperation and development among upstream and downstream players in the industry.

In recent years, supported and encouraged by national policies, domestic manufacturers of laboratory instruments and equipment are seizing unprecedented development opportunities. With continuous technological innovations in disciplines such as physics, chemistry, and optics in China, coupled with growing market demand from the life sciences research sector and downstream segments of the industrial chain, the process of import substitution for domestic laboratory instruments and equipment is accelerating. Some domestic manufacturers have incorporated overseas market expansion, particularly in emerging countries, into their strategic plans, driving rapid growth in the industry.

Themed “Localization and Internationalization of Laboratory Instruments and Equipment,” the sub-forum invited distinguished experts—including a Distinguished Researcher of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), researchers from the Suzhou Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, CAS, and chief scientists of the National Key R&D Program—to lend their expertise. It brought together leading domestic manufacturers of laboratory instruments and equipment, as well as key participants across the life sciences industry chain, to jointly discuss technological innovation, industrial upgrading, and the challenges and opportunities associated with the global development of laboratory instruments and equipment.

Currently, the sub-forum has invited the following renowned experts and leading enterprises to participate:

1. Gong Yan, Distinguished Research Fellow of the Chinese Academy of Sciences;

2. Song Yizhi, Researcher at the Suzhou Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Chief Scientist of the National Key R&D Program;

3. Liang Zhihong, Founder and CEO of Pinzhi Intelligent Manufacturing;

4. Yang Caohua, CTO of Tianrui Diagnostics;

5. Yang Wenjun, Vice President of New Ebiologics;

6. Wang Jingjing, Director of the Product Marketing Center at MGI Tech;

7. Dai Chen, Managing Director of Hetang Venture Capital;

8. Liu Tiefu, Founder and CEO of Cenglang Bio;

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Laboratory instruments and equipment form the foundation of scientific research and serve as a driving force for technological innovation. They play a crucial role in promoting the translation of scientific achievements in the life sciences, the research and development of innovative drugs and therapies, and the exploration of clinical applications. To further advance technological innovation and industrial upgrading in the laboratory instrumentation sector, and to help industry professionals gain a deeper understanding of the current landscape and trends from the perspectives of policy, industry, technology, and market—thereby accelerating the process of domestic substitution and globalization in this field—the 8th Future Healthcare Ecosystem Expo will be held in Beijing, the forefront of China’s medical development. Bringing together leading enterprises, innovative products, and services within the industry, we look forward to your participation!

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