6th Huanhuaxi International Smart Medical Valley Industry Development Conference: Harnessing Digital Momentum to Build an Innovation Epicenter

As the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation deepens, the innovative integration of next-generation information technology with healthcare is becoming a critical support for building new quality productive forces in the healthcare industry, while also providing new momentum for the in-depth innovative development of healthcare.

As one of the central urban districts of Chengdu, Wuhou District is home to 14 renowned universities and research institutes, including Sichuan University and the Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences. It hosts the West China “One University, Four Hospitals” complex, a national-level source for medical scientific research and technological innovation, boasting substantial resource advantages and a solid foundation for development. To promote industrial transformation and upgrading, Wuhou District has strategically planned its layout around digital health in recent years. It has introduced policy measures such as the Ten Policy Measures of Wuhou District, Chengdu, on Focusing on Industrial Chain Building and Strengthening to Support the High-Quality Development of the Real Economy, and the Support Policies of Wuhou District for Promoting the Building and Strengthening of the Big Health Industry Chain. Leveraging the top-tier medical and health resources of West China Hospital and Huawei’s globally leading advantages in information and communications technology (ICT) and digital technologies, the district has established the Shuanghua Digital Health Industrial Park. This initiative has attracted and nurtured a cohort of leading enterprises in the digital health sector, including Yuanxin Technology, Guoxin Medical Control, and Yishu Technology.

To promote integrated innovation among government, universities, hospitals, and enterprises, Wuhou District, in collaboration with Sichuan University and the West China “One University, Four Hospitals” system, jointly hosted the 6th Huanhuaxi International Smart Medical Valley Industrial Development Conference on December 28, 2023. Themed “Aggregating Digital Momentum, Building an Innovation Core,” the conference focused on digital health innovation. Leveraging the high-quality innovative resources of the West China “One University, Four Hospitals,” it coordinated multi-party efforts from government, industrial parks, enterprises, and capital to amplify innovation momentum and expand the industrial ecosystem, thereby supporting Wuhou District in establishing itself as a leading pilot demonstration zone for digital health in western China and nationwide.

Highlight 1: The “2023 White Paper on the Digital Therapeutics Industry” is Released, Interpreting the Latest Developments and Future Trends in the Industry

As a pioneer in reporting on and researching digital therapeutics in China since 2016, VCBeat and VBInsight have published five reports on digital therapeutics and over 300 articles. After conducting statistical analysis of data from various aspects of the digital therapeutics sector over the past year, they authored the “2023 White Paper on the Digital Therapeutics Industry.” This white paper comprehensively documents the industry’s progress over the past year through four core sections: “Industry Overview,” “Core Mechanisms,” “Regional Practices,” and “Corporate Explorations.” Furthermore, by conducting field visits to clinical and application frontlines of digital therapeutics, it summarizes development trends, offers strategic recommendations for industry breakthroughs, and provides supportive insights.

Highlight 2: Roadshows of Seven High-End, Precision, and Advanced Projects to Boost Integrated Innovation Among Government, Universities, Hospitals, and Enterprises

High-quality, innovative development in the industry relies on the collaboration and integration of resources from all stakeholders. To promote integrated innovation among government, universities, hospitals, and enterprises, deeply connect academic and industrial innovation chains, and advance innovations in medical-engineering convergence, digital health, and the translation of scientific achievements, this conference specially features the “Wuhou Momentum” Digital Health Innovation Project Roadshow. Seven cutting-edge, high-quality projects—including Shukang and Xiao Wu Health—have been selected, covering frontier fields such as chronic disease management, organoids, brain science, and AI-driven big data. The roadshow also invites experts from the “One University, Four Hospitals” consortium and seasoned investors to provide on-site commentary and engage in discussions, injecting fresh vitality into the digital health ecosystem through resource exchange and interaction, while expanding opportunities for future collaboration.

Highlight 3: The “5+3+3” Framework – An In-Depth Analysis of the Present and Future of Digital Health

The event features five major segments—Wuhou Opportunities, Wuhou Strength, Wuhou Innovation, Wuhou Momentum, and Wuhou Landscape—to present the development paradigm of the digital health industry in Wuhou District from multiple perspectives and highlight its future growth opportunities. Structurally, the event adopts three formats: a main conference, symposiums, and project roadshows, providing an in-depth analysis of the comprehensive development of digital health, local explorations, and corporate practices. Furthermore, the conference will invite policy experts, technology specialists, and industry researchers to analyze the integrated development of frontier technologies and digital health innovation from three key perspectives: global breadth, technological depth, and industrial strength.

Welcome to all peers in China’s digital health industry: Join us at the 6th Huan Huaxi International Smart Medical Valley Industry Development Conference to jointly witness the creation of a new growth pole for the digital health sector!