AI Meets Medicine: HKUST Industry Engagement Day+ Concludes Successfully, Charting the Future of Intelligent Healthcare
The “HKUST Industry Engagement Day+ – AI + Medicine: The Future of Intelligent Healthcare” successfully concluded on 28 April, bringing together over 150 pioneers from academia, industry, and government to explore the transformative power of artificial intelligence in medicine.
The event, held at the HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study (IAS), served as a dynamic platform for global insights, startup innovation, and cross-sector dialogue—highlighting how cutting-edge AI technologies are reshaping diagnostics, treatment, and patient care.
The event opened with a compelling address by Prof. Tim CHENG, Vice President for Research and Development at HKUST, who highlighted the University’s pivotal role in bridging lab-bench research with clinical application. Ms. Lillian CHEONG, JP, Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, further reinforced the government’s commitment to positioning AI-driven medical innovation as a cornerstone of Hong Kong’s I&T ecosystem.
The symposium featured five distinguished experts who provided a 360-degree view of the field:
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Dr Kenneth TSANG (CEO, Gleneagles Hospital HK & Regional CEO, IHH Healthcare North Asia) discussed AI integration in private hospital operations.
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Mr Tiantian LI (Founder & Chairman, DXY) presented digital health communities as engines for clinical decision support.
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Mr HAO Shibo (Senior Industry Solution Architect, Huawei Healthcare BU – Western) demonstrated scalable AI solutions for medical imaging and hospital management.
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Dr LIU Shujie (Principal Researcher, Microsoft Research Asia) unveiled advances in foundation models for healthcare applications.
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Prof CHEN Hao (Assistant Professor, CSE & Director of Collaborative Center for Medical and Engineering Innovation, HKUST) showcased cross-disciplinary engineering-medicine breakthroughs.
Beyond the stage, the event pulsed with energy as attendees connected with high-growth startups and explored cross-sector partnerships. The showcase proved that intelligent healthcare—ranging from AI-assisted diagnostics to precision treatment—has moved from a future concept to an immediate reality.
HKUST extends its deepest gratitude to all speakers and partners. The overwhelming response underscores a shared momentum toward an AI-integrated medical future. We look forward to continuing these vital collaborations to drive a smarter, healthier world.
