Countdown to the 2022 World Healthcare Technology Summit – Attendee Guide and Product Highlights

byVCBeat VB100, VCBeatHosted by2022 World Summit on Medical Technologyto be held onDecember 14–15AtSuzhouGrandly convened. The event will bring together scholars from top research institutions, leaders from large multinational medical companies, and pioneers from cutting-edge technology innovation enterprises. Centered on the theme of empowering healthcare with technology, the conference will focus on frontier medical technologies and their translation into practical applications,Biotechnology, Digital Information Technology, New Materials, and Intelligent ManufacturingInnovative Applications of Three Core Hard Technologies in Healthcare Scenarios: Summit Forums, Medical Technology Ecosystem Exhibition, Closed-Door Government-Enterprise Meetings, and the 2022 Most Innovative Medical Technology Products(Solution) The TP100 Awards and a series of related activities cover fields such as new drug R&D, global expansion of innovative drugs, IVD, digital medical devices, robotics, and cell and gene therapy. This will be a gathering of“Frontier Technology Sharing Platform, Industrial Innovation Exchange Platform, Application Achievement Showcase Platform”an integrated international academic and product expo, as well as an ideal platform for the convergence of capital and projects.

Forward-Looking Vision: Led by Academician Zhuang Songlin, with Strong Support from Distinguished Guests

In an era of increasingly frequent cross-disciplinary technological development, the integration of technologies across various fields is driving a growing number of innovative breakthroughs. Propelled by three core hard technologies—biotechnology, digital information technology, and new materials combined with intelligent manufacturing—the traditional healthcare sector is reaching a new inflection point. China’s medical industry is ushering in an innovative growth paradigm of “Healthcare + X.”Looking ahead to the current state and future of industry development in the new era, the conference will invite distinguished guests including Academician Zhuang Songlin, Academician Jiang Tianzi, and Academician Li Jian’an, as well asGuests including Wang Baoting, former Director of the Medical Device Supervision Department of the State Food and Drug Administration, deliveredShare.

Tech Empowerment: Medical Tech Giants Mingde Biology and Microsoft China Share Their Insights

Under the umbrella of three major hard-tech domains, cell and gene therapy, IVD innovation, AI-driven drug discovery, digital therapeutics and digital health services, medical robotics, and novel implantable and interventional biomaterials have emerged as particularly prominent sub-sectors. In response to challenges across these fields, domestic innovative companies are showcasing their strengths while technology continues to empower the industry. What innovations are enterprises introducing in their business models? How can they advance under pressure in the post-pandemic era? What opportunities and challenges arise during the market penetration of innovative products? The conference will explore pain points within each sub-sector and invite representatives from relevant companies to share their practical experiences. Meanwhile,The “VB-Find Awards: Top 100 Most Innovative Healthcare Technology Products (Solutions) of 2022” will also be announced at the main forum.

Industrial Ecosystem: Tsinghua University, Anzhen Hospital, and Other Research Projects Discuss New Developments

The development of the industry hinges on multi-party exchange and collaboration. By linking core resources across industry, academia, clinical practice, and investment within the medical technology sector, we aim to build a “tri-sector integration” platform for scientists, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs, identify high-quality projects, and jointly chart the future blueprint of medical technology. The conference invites industry experts, investors, and corporate representatives to jointly explore the value pathways of future healthcare in the era of deep tech, optimal models for technology transfer and industry-academia-research collaboration, as well asOn-site Release of the Ranking for Transformation of Medical Scientific and Technological Achievements (Medical Institutions Category).

(The final agenda is subject to on-site confirmation)

To facilitate travel arrangements and ensure that all attendees can participate in the conference smoothly and safely, we have prepared the following attendance guide and summarized several key pieces of information.

I. Epidemic Prevention Reminders

1. The hotel will not accommodate any attendees from high-risk communities within the city (high-risk areas are determined in accordance with the announcements released via the State Council’s mini-program).；

2. Please register in advance"Su Kang Code", maintain green code for passage;

3. Temperature screening is required for entry into the venue; attendees must have a normal temperature reading and wear masks throughout the event.

4. Please fulfill your personal responsibility for epidemic prevention by maintaining good habits such as wearing masks, washing hands frequently, ensuring regular ventilation, using serving chopsticks, disinfecting regularly, and maintaining social distancing, and cooperate with the implementation of all epidemic prevention and control measures.

II. Conference Registration

1. On the day of the conference, attendees are requested to proceed to the registration desk and scan the QR code via WeChat to complete check-in; upon successful registration, they may collect their attendee badges to enter the venue;

2. Due to the large number of attendees, it is recommended that you arrange your travel in advance and arrive at the venue early to avoid overcrowding and traffic congestion.

III. Lunch and Accommodation Arrangements

Since this ticket does not include meal benefits, attendees who wish to have lunch may dine at their own expense outside the Hotel Nikko Suzhou.

Golden Eagle Plaza (535m from the venue): Home Original Chicken, KFC, Haidilao Hot Pot

Longhu Shishan Tianjie (602m from the venue): Burger King, Xinglun Duo Seafood Buffet, Loulan Xinjiang-themed Restaurant, Lao Wang Hot Pot Cuisine

Green Treasure Plaza (541m from the venue): Qingu You Unlimited Buffet BBQ, Daniang Dumplings

Recommended Accommodation: Hotel Nikko Suzhou. Please make your reservation online independently.

(Scan the QR code to purchase meal vouchers)

IV. Recommended Routes

Venue: Suzhou Shishan International Convention Center (No. 78, Jinshan East Road, Suzhou New District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China)

Conference Hall: Taihu Hall

★ Airport Arrival

Wuxi Shuofang Airport

35 km drive, approximately 30 minutes

★ Arrival by High-Speed Rail

Shanghai-Nanjing Intercity Railway: Suzhou Station, Suzhou New District Station; Shanghai to Suzhou, approximately 30 minutes

Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway: Suzhou North Station, Beijing → Suzhou, approx. 4 hours

★ Subway Access:

Subway Access: Exit 6, Shizishan Station (Interchange for Lines 1 and 3)

Suzhou North Railway Station, Suzhou Railway Station, and Suzhou New District Railway Station all offer direct metro access to the venue.

Tram Arrival: Tram Line 1 Shizishan Station

★By Bus

South of the West Railway Station (Passenger Transport): Routes 51, 64, 67, 89, 93, 313, 353, and 388

West Railway Station (Passenger): 302, 303, 304, 322, 327, 333, 353, 816, 937, 3005