VB100 Brain Science Industry Trends Forum: High Heat, High Tech – How to Find the 'Standard Answer' in Industrial Practice?
Brain health issues such as depression, insomnia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke have not only become societal “pain points” and “itch points,” but are also increasingly turning into societal “hot topics.” According to quantitative assessments by the World Health Organization, brain disorders account for 28% of the global disease burden, surpassing that of cardiovascular diseases or cancer. Before the etiologies of major brain disorders are fully elucidated, early diagnosis and early intervention will remain the most effective medical approaches for managing these conditions.
In 2022, the status of brain science within China’s healthcare sector was further elevated. In July, China officially launched the “Brain Health Initiative.” This initiative has clear objectives: by 2025, it aims to systematically advance brain health screening, examinations, and monitoring for key populations; vigorously promote the development of foundational knowledge in the discipline of brain health; and conduct research and validation on brain health screening methods, biomarkers, digital therapeutics, and preventive and therapeutic drugs. The year prior, the “China Brain Project” was formally initiated, accelerating brain science research oriented toward unraveling the secrets of the brain and conquering brain diseases, as well as brain-inspired research focused on establishing and developing artificial intelligence technologies.
Consequently, brain science and its related technologies—such as brain monitoring, neuromodulation, and brain-inspired artificial intelligence—have become prominent frontiers in global scientific and technological advancement. Driven by societal needs, industrial development, and advances in scientific research, China is likewise entering an era of rapid growth in brain science and brain health.
To delve deeply into the practical applications and future development of the brain science industry, and to share and exchange the latest frontier information and technologies, the 7th Future Healthcare 100 Conference, in collaboration with China Renaissance Holdings, is hostingForum on Development Trends in the Brain Science Industry, comprehensively discussing the development trends in the brain science industry, investment hotspots and directions, and industrialization pathways across multiple sub-sectors.
I.Forum Highlights:
(1)Brainstorming: With Hype and Technology, Where Is the Future of Production and Investment Headed?
Brain science has entered a period of explosive growth in investment and industrial output. Under this trend, an entirely new trillion-dollar industry based on brain science is rapidly taking shape. Amidst this significant opportunity, the key to ensuring the stable development of the future industrial chain lies in clarifying the logic of industrial development and exploring, at an early stage, a path for industrial transformation that extends from inception to completion. To this end, the forum has specially invited research experts and leading institutions in the field of brain science to engage in discussions and share insights on topics such as technological research and investment strategies.
(II)Brainstorming: The Organic Integration of Multidisciplinary Approaches and Disruptive Innovation in Brain Science Healthcare
Driven by the convergence of scientific advancement, technological innovation, demand-side pull, and international competition, the gateway to a “trillion-dollar market” centered on the brain and intelligence industry—characterized by brain science, brain technology, brain disorders, brain-inspired intelligence, brain health, and neurological rehabilitation—is gradually opening. How the industry can closely integrate with technology and interdisciplinary fields to maximize its potential is a fundamental challenge that innovators must address. The forum will also invite numerous stakeholders in brain science to share practical developments and disruptive technological innovations in areas such as brain-computer interfaces, neuromodulation, and cognitive disorders.
(3)Winning with Brainpower: Technological Innovation or Business Innovation? How Can Industrial Practice Find the “Standard Answer”?
As a key driver of industrial development, capital institutions have shown unprecedented enthusiasm for brain science in recent years, with the field gradually emerging as one of the most lucrative sectors within the specialized healthcare industry. Future industrial layouts will rely even more heavily on teams possessing capabilities for source innovation. Venture capital firms must also help enhance the potential application value of their target investment companies. The journey from source innovation to practical industrial development—a path without any “standard answer” yet serving as the de facto “standard answer”—is precisely the core issue this forum aims to address through dialogue.
II. ForumIntroduction
Forum Time:May 5–7, 2023
Forum Venue:Shanghai · Zhangjiang Science Hall
Forum Organizer:VB100, VCBeat, Eggshell Research Institute
Co-organizers of the Forum:China Renaissance
Corporate Representatives in Attendance: Bosteng, NeuroXess, Dome Medical, and UBrain Galaxy
※ Listed in alphabetical order by company name; rankings are not indicative of priority. Additional companies are currently being verified.
Forum Agenda Planning:
Development Trends in Brain Science and Brain-Inspired Intelligence
Amid the Hype: Where Are the Real Investment Opportunities in Brain Science?
Breakthroughs in Foundational Brain-Computer Interface Technologies: Building End-to-End Comprehensive Solutions
Disruptive Innovation in Precision Diagnosis and Treatment of Brain Cognition
Brain Science Ushers in Innovation in the Field of Neuromodulation
How Brain Science Is Disrupting Screening and Intervention for Cognitive Impairment
※Preliminary agenda items are for reference only; final agenda items are subject to on-site confirmation.
