Arterial Network Launches 'Imagine Infinity: Excellence in Digital Health Collaboration Awards' and Opens Call for Submissions
Digital technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence, robotics, 3D printing, and the Internet of Things are impacting various industries, ranging from education and transportation to financial services and retail. According to authoritative statistics, by 2020, the value added by global digital transformation-related industries will reach $10 trillion, with 67% of the Global 1000 companies and 50% of China’s Top 1000 enterprises making digital transformation the core of their corporate strategies.
Although the digitalization process in the healthcare industry has been relatively slow compared to other sectors, it is now catching up. According to a report released by Rock Health, total venture capital investment in the digital health sector approached $6 billion in 2017. Driven by technological advancements and societal needs, the digital revolution in China’s healthcare sector has also quietly begun.Vigorously developing digital healthcare has become a key strategic priority in China.。
During this year’s Two Sessions, Premier Li Keqiang repeatedly mentioned “digital healthcare.” At the national Two Sessions, Ma Huateng, Chairman of Tencent’s Board—which has invested billions of dollars in related companies—pointed out that digital technologies hold great promise for promoting balanced development, inclusive healthcare, and precision medicine.
As a country with a large population, China has a huge market for digital healthcare. According to a report by Boston Consulting Group, the Chinese digital healthcare market received approximately RMB 4.5 billion in venture capital investment in 2014. In the future, the Chinese digital healthcare market is expected to continue growing exponentially.By 2020, the market size of China's digital healthcare industry is expected to reach nearly RMB 700 billion.。
The clarion call of the digital age has already sounded.
VCBeat has long focused on the transformation of the healthcare industry driven by the dual engines of “new technologies” and “new healthcare reforms,” particularly the new business opportunities and industrial ecosystems emerging from this transformation, the innovative enterprises that have risen to prominence, and the repositioning of industry professionals in this era of change. Today, we are issuing an open call for outstanding case studies of industrial collaboration in digital health, targeting healthcare and medical innovation enterprises across the board.
For this case collection initiative, we willBig Data + AI Empowering Hospitals, Pharmaceutical Companies, and Health Management; Robotics, IoT, 3D Printing, and Genetic Testing...and other fields, while also serving as the long-anticipated new summit on digital and intelligent future healthcare organized by VCBeat—“2018 World Forum on Medical Technology”an important component.
These cases, solicited from enterprises, will have the opportunity to be recognized as the best projects in China’s digital healthcare industry and included in the industry white paper. Furthermore, companies that provide outstanding cases will be granted free access to the “2018 World Forum on Medical Technology,” where they can engage with top industry leaders, foster effective communication, facilitate industrial collaboration, and jointly drive breakthroughs in addressing the sector’s critical pain points and challenges.
Participation Returns:
1. Inclusion“Excellent Case Studies of Digital Health Partnerships” Series Report, promoted comprehensively across VCBeat’s official website, official social media accounts, event websites, and media matrix, reaching an audience of 100,000+ VCBeat industry professionals, 1,000+ investors, and 2,000+ industry participants.
2. Selected companies providing outstanding case studies will receive complimentary gifts“2018 World Medical Technology Forum” Two Tickets, free admission to network with industry peers and potential partners, plus the opportunity to attend the forum's exclusive closed-door cocktail reception.
3、Participate in the Forum's Highlights—— Selection of the Most Representative Excellent Collaboration Cases in Digital Healthcare in China, reviewed and awarded by industry experts.
4. Potential for InclusionChina Digital Healthcare Industry Report, creating powerful brand promotion and facilitating multi-dimensional collaboration opportunities.
Selection Process:
1. Registration Period: August 15, 2018 – September 15, 2018
Register via the official registration portal of the 2018 World Forum on Medical Technology to submit relevant information about your company’s medical technology projects.
2. Reporting Period: August 20, 2018–September 20, 2018
Select outstanding projects from the registered companies and roll out thematic reports in succession.
3. Forum Participation: September 26–27, 2018
Representatives from companies with outstanding case studies will attend the “2018 World Forum on Medical Technology” to receive awards.
Selection Criteria:
Industry experts evaluated the shortlisted high-quality medical technology projects across five dimensions—product/service overview, market analysis and positioning, business model, team profile, and collaborative case studies—and selected the award-winning projects in the following fields:
AI-powered triage services, AI-assisted diagnosis, NLP-based intelligent semantic recognition, AI-driven precision health management, AI-enabled drug discovery, new channels for pharmaceutical retail, IoT-enabled remote monitoring, refined digital innovation in hospital management, digital pharmaceutical marketing, 3D printing, medical robotics, digital life and health management, genetic testing and oncology, smart hospital wards powered by the Internet of Things, data-driven insurance, and digital innovations centered on electronic medical records.
Registration Channel:
Click the link below or scan the QR code to register immediately.
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Registration Link:http://vcbeat2018.mikecrm.com/klpNg2B
2018 World Forum on Medical Technology:
This forum will bring together domestic and international medical service providers, listed companies, financial institutions, and healthcare innovation enterprises that prioritize technological innovation. Discussions will center on five key dimensions: policy, capital, data, technology, and commercialization pathways. The event will explore the commercial applications of six major technologies—artificial intelligence, big data, robotics, 3D printing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and genetic testing—within hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and third-party medical service providers. The agenda features eight core forums covering over 80 hot topics. We have invited more than 50 government officials and experts, 80+ industry leaders, 100+ investors, 300+ entrepreneurs, and 50+ media representatives to gather in Shanghai for an exchange of ideas and insights. For more details, please scan the QR code below:
