2023 China Medical Device Global Expansion Summit: Agenda and Participation Guide

The medical device industry is a high-tech, high-value-added, and high-growth sector that plays a significant role in enhancing national healthcare standards and improving public health and well-being. With the continuous development and innovation of China’s medical device industry, an increasing number of companies are turning their attention to overseas markets in search of broader growth opportunities and greater business potential. Expanding globally not only strengthens the international competitiveness and influence of China’s medical device industry but also provides robust support for the Belt and Road Initiative and the Healthy China strategy. By driving domestic industry development through global expansion, facilitating industrial upgrading and internationalization, Chinese enterprises can better integrate into global industrial trends, enhance their international influence and reputation, and boost the competitiveness of Chinese brands and “Intelligent Manufacturing in China” in the global marketplace.

Based on this, byTianjin Municipal Bureau of CommerceGuidance,VB100, VCBeatHosted by, Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area Administrative CommitteeSupported2023 China Medical Device Global Expansion Conferencewill be held onHeld in Tianjin from June 30 to July 1.This conference focuses on the export of medical devices, with “empowering overseas trade” as its core theme, creating a platform under the Belt and Road Initiative framework targeted at Chinese enterprises.“International Trade Cooperation + Medical Device Industry Exchange + Institutional Technology Exchange + Corporate Product Showcase”a globally influential brand conference that integrates multiple functions.

2-Day Main Forum on Medical Device Global Expansion + Call for 2 Innovative Case Studies on Medical Device Global Expansion + 1 Overseas Project Promotion Session + 1 Medical Device Global Expansion Exhibition Zone + 1 Closed-Door Government-Enterprise Meeting

2-Day Medical Device Global Expansion Conference – Main Forum

Adopting a global perspective, the conference will delve into topics such as innovation and upgrading of medical devices, brand internationalization, cross-border trade, global strategic layout, and team building and management. Centered on the themes of “policy coordination, unimpeded trade, financial integration, and people-to-people bonds,” the two-day forum will bring together distinguished guests, including leading domestic and international policy experts, executives from top-tier enterprises and institutions, and forward-looking investors.

Note: The conference agenda is for reference only; the final list of speakers and topics will be confirmed on-site.

Call for Innovative Case Studies of Class II Medical Devices Going Global

VB100 and VCBeat will launch the 2nd “Call for Innovative Case Studies in Medical Device Global Expansion,” inviting applications from Chinese innovative medical device companies with overseas market presence and service providers facilitating medical device global expansion. The evaluation is grounded in the ecosystem of medical device global expansion, focusing on two dimensions: global strategic layout and empowerment services for internationalization. It will primarily assess the innovation highlights, distinctive advantages, achievements, roles and contributions of various stakeholders, and the significance of each submitted case to the global expansion of medical devices within the review year.

Concurrently with the call for case studies, the Organizing Committee will also launch the “Survey on Popular Target Markets for Chinese Medical Device Companies Going Global in 2023.” From a practical perspective on international expansion, this survey will supplement research on the preferred destinations for international trade among medical device companies, comprehensively exploring the blue-ocean opportunities and future trends in the global outreach of China’s medical device industry.Ultimately,Best Strategic Layout Cases for Medical Device Companies Going Global in 2023andBest Empowerment Service Case for Medical Device Global Expansion in 2023It will be announced at the main forum of the conference on July 1.

“Two Zones”: Medical Device Cross-Border Exhibition Zone + Exclusive Negotiation Zone for Overseas Embassies and Consulates

Medical Device Cross-Border Exhibition ZoneSettings"Innovation Going Global Showcase"and ""Excellence in Empowerment Services Showcase"Two Major Zones provide a centralized platform for branding, product, and technology promotion for Chinese medical device companies with innovative products poised for global expansion and high-growth potential. These zones showcase the latest product achievements to support corporate brand building. Exhibited categories include in vitro diagnostic (IVD) reagents, high-value consumables, home medical devices, dental equipment, lenses, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems, microscope-related components, and other products. The zones also feature industrial parks and third-party enabling service providers—such as CROs/CDMOs—that offer end-to-end solutions for domestic enterprises currently expanding overseas or preparing to do so.Currently, the exhibition area has been occupied byIQVIA, Haihe Biopharma, Jilian Group, Meideyin, PureCert, Yaxincheng, Yita Translation(listed in no particular order), sorted alphabetically) and other entities that empower enterprises.

Meanwhile, to deepen and substantiate the “going global” initiative, sound the charge for in-depth domestic-international collaboration, and achieve mutually beneficial development, this event specially caters to, includingNorth Rhine-Westphalia International Business Agency, Germany,Business Finland,Canadian Embassy, Quebec Investment Agency,Embassy of Israel in China, Italian Trade CommissionEstablishment of Consulates and EmbassiesExclusive Negotiation Area for Overseas Embassies and Consulates,Aims to create a precise, efficient, and diversified matchmaking platform for attendees, helping enterprises find the most suitable resources in the shortest time and delivering a brand-new matchmaking experience.

The event is expected to attract over 500 attendees, including innovative enterprises in the healthcare sector, cross-industry giants, supply chain partners, and investment institutions. It will precisely target the healthcare venture capital community, fostering comprehensive open dialogue and connecting all essential resources.

“Two Sessions”: Medical Device Overseas Expansion Project Promotion Conference + Closed-Door Government-Enterprise Meeting on Medical Devices

Medical Device Overseas Expansion Project Promotion ConferenceDesigned to provide a public platform for high-quality Chinese enterprises planning to expand overseas, showcasing their core competitiveness through high-caliber presentations. The promotion conference will invite embassy representatives primarily from Belt and Road Initiative countries, as well as from Europe, the Americas, and other regions, along with participants from overseas industrial parks, distributors, medical device export-enablement platforms, and investment institutions. The event will facilitate in-depth exchanges with projects targeting international expansion, focusing on the latest medical device technologies and achievements, addressing clinical and corporate needs, and promoting industry-academia-research-clinical collaboration and cross-border partnerships in the medical device sector.

As the area with the largest scale of export-oriented economic industries in the Binhai New Area, the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area (TEDA) has seen booming development in its biopharmaceutical industry, benefiting from the convergence of policies such as the Belt and Road Initiative, coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, the establishment of pilot free trade zones, and the construction of national independent innovation demonstration zones, thereby demonstrating significant regional advantages. To promote the transformation and upgrading of medical device trade, facilitate innovative development in foreign trade, and create an attractive environment for high-quality investment, a conference will be heldClosed-Door Meeting on Government-Enterprise Cooperation in Medical DevicesCentered on “empowering overseas trade,” we will conduct authoritative and forward-looking pioneer dialogues. We will accelerate the implementation of existing innovation policies in the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, empower enterprise development in areas such as the commercialization of scientific and technological achievements, talent aggregation, industrial promotion, and support for the growth of private enterprises, bridge domestic and international markets, and promote the high-quality development of national foreign trade transformation and upgrading bases.

Scan the QR Code to Register for Free: Overseas Project Promotion Seminar

Note: The Overseas Project Promotion Session is an independent concurrent session of the [2023 China Medical Device Global Expansion Conference] and requires staff review.

Time:June 30–July 1, 09:00–17:00

Location:Jin Hong Banquet Halls 1 & 2, InterContinental Tianjin Yujiapu Hotel (No. 3360 Xinhua Road, Binhai New Area, Tianjin)

Transportation Information:

48 km from Tianjin Binhai International Airport, 51 km from Tianjin Railway Station, and 14 km from Tianjin Binhai West Railway Station

Recommended Route:

【Air Travel】

Tianjin Binhai International Airport – InterContinental Tianjin Yujiapu Hotel: approximately 48 km by taxi, with a travel time of about 50 minutes.

[Traveling by High-Speed Rail]

Tianjin Railway Station – InterContinental Tianjin Yujiapu Hotel: Take the intercity high-speed rail to Binhai Station (51 km, approx. 30 minutes, fare CNY 12), then walk to the InterContinental Tianjin Yujiapu Hotel (approx. 10 minutes).

Binhai Station - InterContinental Tianjin Yujiapu Hotel, 800 meters on foot, approximately 13 minutes

Parking Information:

Parking spaces in the venue's underground garage are available on a first-come, first-served basis. A QR code for parking will be posted at the venue entrance; guests can scan the code to enjoy free parking upon departure.

Conference Check-in:

1. Check-in Time: 08:00-09:00

2. Check-in Method: After successfully purchasing a ticket, attendees can scan the QR code with WeChat at the registration desk to check in and enter the venue.

3. Kind Reminder: Due to the large number of attendees, please check in 30 minutes in advance.Daily Mystery Gifts for Early Arrivals – Limited Quantity, First Come, First Served.

Accommodation Recommendations:

1. InterContinental Tianjin Yujiapu Hotel (Conference Hotel)

Address: No. 3360, Xinhua Road, Binhai New Area, Tianjin

Reservation Hotline: Reservation Department 022-5986 8888

(Quote “Medical Global Expansion” to enjoy exclusive conference rates: RMB 650/night including single breakfast, RMB 700/night including double breakfast; same rate for king-size and twin rooms)

2. Atour Hotel, Tianjin Binhai High-Speed Railway Station

Address: Tower A, MIG Financial Building, No. 2599 Qingsheng Road, Binhai New Area, Tianjin

(Average rate: 350/night; non-conference hotel; self-booking required)

Conference Time:June 30–July 1, 2023

Conference Venue:Tianjin · InterContinental Hotel Yujiapu (No. 3360 Xinhua Road, Binhai New Area, Tianjin)

Organizational Structure:

Guided by: Tianjin Municipal Bureau of Commerce

Organizers: VB100, VCBeat

Supporting Organization: Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area Administrative Committee

Conference Scale:500+ visits

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