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Inaugural Asia Summit on Global Health held 24 November in hybrid format in Hong Kong
More than 70 speakers from around the world, including senior government officials, investors, influential business leaders, financial and professional service providers, as well as renowned academics from related sectors, will participate in the event online or in person. , Chief Executive of the HKSAR, , Chairman of the HKTDC, and , Chief Scientist, World Health Organization (WHO), will address the Opening Session. Speakers at the summit include , President, Asia Financial Holdings Limited; , Founding Dean, Vanke School of Public Health, Tsinghua University and Emeritus Director-General, World Health Organization; , Executive Director and Co-CEO, Fosun International Limited; , Vice Chairlady, Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited; , Director of the Institute of Health Equity, Department of Epidemiology & Public Health, University College London; , South Asia Regional Lead for Disruptive Technology Investments, International Finance Corporation (IFC) World Bank Group; Executive Vice President, International and China President , AstraZeneca; and , Dean of the Faculty, Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health.
The summit will cover a number of forward-looking topics, including the latest developments in healthtech, biotechnology and digital health, the prospects for the healthcare industry in China (particularly the Greater Bay Area), the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) bloc and other Asian nations, as well as Hong Kong's advantages as a biotech listing hub. This will help industry participants to explore business opportunities and options in sustainable development.
Other key features of the summit are for healthcare projects and investors, the , which will present cutting-edge technologies from about 100 start-ups and international projects, healthcare enterprises and related organisations, and various other activities, both online and onsite, to encourage business exchange and collaboration among the global participants.
Date: 24 November 2021 (Wednesday)
Live programme: 9am-9:45pm ( Hong Kong time)
ASGH website: https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/en/
Programme: https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/en/programme/programme
Speakers: https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/en/speaker/speakers
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