Dr. Guangyu Wang, the First Post-90s Recipient of the Scientific Exploration Prize, to Speak at 2023 Future Healthcare Technology 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 its scientific research and fundamental research capabilities. Perhaps now, and in the near future, we should venture further into the unknown, vast, and mysterious “uncharted territories,” acting as explorers, questioners, and pioneers.

From November 30 to December 1, 2023, the 2023 Future Medical Technology Conference will be held in Hefei.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.

Wang Guangyu, a researcher at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, a visiting professor at the Party School of the National Health Commission, and the first post-90s recipient of the “Science Exploration Prize,” has confirmed his attendance at the 2023 Future Healthcare Technology Conference., and will address“Foundation Large Models and Applications for Healthcare”》Share insights on the topic.

Professor Wang Guangyu is a researcher at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications and a visiting professor at the Party School of the National Health Commission. He specializes in research on intelligent biomedical computing and multimodal information processing. He has presided over multiple national-level projects, including the National Key R&D Program and the National Natural Science Foundation of China. He has published numerous academic papers in prestigious international journals and top-tier conferences, such as Cell, Nature series journals, and Lancet specialty journals. His accolades include the Beijing May Fourth Youth Medal, the 4th “Science Exploration Prize,” recognition as one of MIT Technology Review’s “35 Innovators Under 35,” selection for the China Association for Science and Technology’s Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program, and the “2021 World Internet Leading Scientific and Technological Achievements” award.

Main Forum — Medical Technology Trendsetter 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 Trendsetter Summit will be divided into four segments: the Opening Ceremony, Digital Technology, Biotechnology, and Intelligent Manufacturing. The event will focus on 30 major frontier technology trends and 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 encouraged category of the 2023 catalogue. This signifies that the integrated innovation of digital technologies and medical devices has become a major trend in the healthcare industry. This forum specially invites research experts, entrepreneurs from intelligent medical device companies, and investors to comprehensively interpret the development progress of intelligent medical devices from the perspectives of policy, upstream and downstream industry 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 Forum

Time: November 30, 13:30–17:00

Gene sequencing stands out as 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 focusing on sequencing and data services, and downstream segments encompassing research and clinical applications. This forum will primarily explore advancements in 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 diversification of medical data, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prevalent in the healthcare sector. 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 research experts, leading AI companies, and top-tier investors to provide an in-depth analysis of 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 innovation and translation resources—including regulatory review agencies, innovative enterprises, and financial capital—to create a platform for in-depth exchange and win-win collaboration among neurosurgery experts, scholars, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders. Through activities such as white paper releases, awards for outstanding projects, and sharing of innovative practices, participants will jointly discuss frontier trends in translational research and industrial innovation in China’s neurosurgery field, as well as opportunities for application-oriented cooperation.

For more details on conference speakers, seeCountdown to the Conference | First Batch of Speakers Announced for the 2023 Future Healthcare Technology Conference。