Hong Kong - Where Medical Conventions Get the DNA for Growth
Hong Kong boasts one of the region’s most advanced medical ecosystems. World-class healthcare services and substantial investments in research and clinical studies consolidate its leading position in Asia’s medical community.
At the forefront of medical development, Hong Kong maintains top-tier research capabilities backed by strong government subsidies. With high professional standing globally, thanks to high-ranking universities, a deep talent pool and a strong local medical community, Hong Kong serves as a leading hub for life and health sciences innovation exchanges.
Pinnacle of Medical and Healthcare Excellence
Long life expectancy of 82.5 years for males and 88.1 for females, and low infant mortality rate of just 1.4 per 1,000 are tangible benefits resulting from the city’s globally renowned efficient healthcare system and a world-class ecosystem fostering research, education, health-tech innovation and investment.
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Home to Two Top 50 Global Medical Schools
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Asia’s Largest and World’s 2nd Largest Fundraising Hub for Biotechnology
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Preeminent Hub for Local, National and International Leading R&D Initiatives
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Home to 300+ Life and Health-tech Companies World-class healthcare infrastructure for life and health-tech companies at Hong Kong Science Park, supporting startups with facilities like Biomedical Technology Support Centre, Healthcare Devices Innovation Hub, Chemical Co-Working Centre, and Biobank with GMP facilities for cell processing |
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Strong Government Funding Support for Health Innovation Funding via Health Bureau’s Health and Medical Research Fund, Chinese Medicine Development Fund’s Applied Studies and Research Funding Scheme, Innovation and Technology Commission’s Partnership Research Programme, and Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s Global STEM Professorship Scheme |
A Vibrant Ecosystem of Global Healthcare Networks
Empowered with interconnected professional networks, Hong Kong’s vibrant medical community drives global healthcare innovation, making the city an ideal hub for hosting world-class medical congresses that foster international collaboration and advancement.
Unleashing Greater Healthcare Opportunities in the Greater Bay Area (GBA)
With a high professional standing in medicine and unique connections with Chinese experts, Hong Kong is a super-connector that helps to unleash vast medical potential in the GBA and Mainland – projected to have a RMB 16 trillion national healthcare market by 2030 and a one-trillion-yuan biopharmaceutical and healthcare cluster in Guangdong by 2027.
As part of the GBA, Hong Kong enjoys easy access to a complete industry chain – from R&D to clinical trial, production and innovation of device, Traditional Chinese Medicine and pharmaceuticals, making it an premier hub to drive global innovation and enrich business opportunities.
The GBA and Hong Kong maintain close healthcare connections through integrated healthcare services, talent exchange and cross-boundary medical cooperation. Key aspects include Cross-boundary Healthcare Access, Talent Exchange Programmes, Integrated Care Models, Healthcare Infrastructure and Services, and Cross-boundary Emergency and Diagnostic Services. These efforts collectively enhance accessibility, quality and innovation in medical care across the region.
Hong Kong: The Global Stage for Medical Congresses
Hong Kong, as an established medical hub, has hosted 130+ international medical congresses from 2019 – 2024, with 35+ projected by 2027. From Mainland, regional, to global medical congresses of European and North American medical association, Hong Kong has demonstrated as an ideal place for collaboration and innovation.
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North America
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Europe
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Asia Pacific
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As a vibrant research hub at the crossroads of Asia and the world, Hong Kong offers an ideal setting to connect diverse scientific communities, spark new collaborations, and accelerate innovation. We are proud to return to Asia for the first time in more than a decade at a time when our collective progress in stem cell research and regenerative medicine and to advancing therapies that have life altering impact on patients depends on the exchange of bold ideas across borders.
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Hong Kong’s preeminence in medical radiation technology and therapy, with world-class healthcare facilities and a collaborative team of experts, makes it the ideal host for global medical congresses like ISRRT 2024.
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World Congress 2024 Organising Committee
Hong Kong’s dynamic medical industry, with strong research institutions and a diverse talent pool, creates unparallelled opportunities for international networking and collaboration at events like the APSR Congress.
Hong Kong’s high professional standing in the medical field, combined with its exceptional event industry staff, ensures the success of large-scale congresses like APHRS, fostering global medical advancements.
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Data source: Top Universities (2025), HKU (2025), CUHK (2025), OASES, Fortune, HKEX, KPMG, EY, HKTDC (2024), Health Bureau, chp.gov.hk,FMSHK, Chinese Medical Association, International Trade Administration, Global Innovation Index (2024), newsgov.hk (2024), Merck Group (2020), China Daily HK, HKPC (2023), HKTDC (2024), 2025-26 Budget, pwc (2024), Legco (2025)