Dr. Fan Xiaohu, Founder of Wondercel Therapeutics and Former CSO of Legend Biotech, to Speak at 2023 Future Healthcare Tech Conference

The latest 2023 Nature Index rankings, released recently, show that China has surpassed the United States for the first time, underscoring the rapid advancement of China’s scientific research capabilities and foundational research strengths. Perhaps now, and in the near future, we should venture further into the unknown, vast, and mysterious “uncharted territories,” positioning ourselves as explorers, questioners, and leaders.

The 2023 Future Healthcare Technology Conference will be held in Hefei from November 30 to December 1, 2023.The conference will systematically review the 30 most noteworthy frontier technologies in the life and health sector, inviting research scholars aligned with these technological trends to share insights on emerging technical directions. It aims to create a technological feast featuring the release of cutting-edge technologies, the exhibition of innovative tech products, and ecosystem collaboration among medical technology enterprises. Having been successfully held for three consecutive editions, this year’s conference is expected to attract over 100 influential figures in technology, 100 tech companies, and 800 professional attendees.

Fan Xiaohu, Dean of the Institute of Gene and Cell Therapy at Xi’an Jiaotong University, former Chief Scientific Officer of Legend Biotech, and Founder of Wandao Cell, Confirmed to Attend the 2023 Future Medical Technology Conference, and will address"Opportunities and Challenges for China's Original Innovative Drugs in the Era of Cell and Gene Therapy"》Share insights on the topic.

Main Forum – Healthcare Technology Trends Conference

Time: Nov 30–Dec 1 (2 days) 09:00–17:00

As the main forum of the 2023 Future Medical Technology Conference, the 2023 Future Medical Technology Trends Summit will be divided into four sessions: the Opening Ceremony, Digital Technology, Biotechnology, and Intelligent Manufacturing. Focusing on 30 major frontier technology trends, the event will invite government officials, academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, leading scholars in frontier technologies, corporate representatives, and renowned investors to participate.

Thematic Forum – Smart Medical Device Innovation Forum

Time: November 30, 13:30-17:00

Following the release of the 2019 Catalogue for Guiding Industrial Structure Adjustment, the development and application of high-end medical devices, such as AI-assisted medical equipment, have once again been included in the 2023 Encouraged Category. This signifies that the integrated innovation of digital technologies and medical devices has become a significant development trend in the healthcare industry. This forum specially invites research experts, entrepreneurs in the intelligent medical device sector, and investors to comprehensively interpret the development progress of intelligent medical devices from the perspectives of policy, upstream and downstream industrial chains, and capital markets, and to jointly explore future trends and innovative pathways for intelligent medical devices.

Thematic Forum: Frontier Technology Innovation in Gene Sequencing

Time: November 30, 13:30-17:00

Gene sequencing is one of the most prominent innovative technologies in cutting-edge science and clinical applications, representing a highly lucrative sector. In a remarkably short period, gene sequencing technology has fostered a vast industrial chain, with upstream segments comprising sequencers and consumables, midstream segments focused on sequencing and data services, and downstream segments dedicated to research and clinical applications. This forum will focus on discussing the development of frontier gene sequencing technologies and innovations in their applications.

Thematic Forum — Generative AI Scenario Innovation Application Forum

Time: December 1, 09:00-12:00

With the explosive growth and increasing diversification of medical data, artificial intelligence (AI) applications in healthcare have become increasingly prevalent. Over the past year, generative AI, as the most creative and imaginative branch of AI technology, has firmly captured the attention of healthcare professionals. This forum will invite leading research experts, top AI companies, and prominent investors to provide in-depth insights into the latest developments and applications of generative AI, as well as its future opportunities.

2023 FTC 5th Frontier Technologies Forum in Cardiac Surgery

Time: December 1, 09:00-17:00

Co-hosted by the Cardiac Surgery Technology and Engineering Committee of the China Medical Biotechnology Association and Peking Union Medical College Hospital, and co-organized by VCBeat, the “2023 FTC 5th Frontier Technologies Forum in Cardiac Surgery” aims to bring together experts, scholars, corporate representatives, and industry professionals from China and abroad to jointly discuss technological advancements and development trends in cardiac surgery, as well as industrial innovation and collaboration opportunities.

The 3rd Conference of the Branch of Innovation and Translation in Neurosurgery, Chinese Association of Geriatric Health Care

Time: December 1, 09:00-17:00

Centered on the ITMNS Association’s clinical resources, the forum will synergize with regulatory review agencies, innovative enterprises, financial capital, and other resources for innovation translation. Through white paper releases, awards for outstanding projects, and sharing of innovative practices, it will establish a platform for in-depth exchange and win-win cooperation among neurosurgery experts, scholars, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders. Participants will jointly discuss frontier trends in translational research and industrial innovation within China’s neurosurgery field, as well as opportunities for application-oriented collaboration.

For more details on conference speakers, seeFull Agenda Released | Complete Guest Agenda for the 2023 Future Healthcare Technology Conference Announced!