In October 2026, Hong Kong will host the Asia-Pacific Healthy Longevity International Summit. This major congress focuses on healthy longevity and brings together more than two thousand experts from various fields. Among them are specialists in the fields of ageing science, medicine, digital health and artificial intelligence. They will discuss how new scientific discoveries can be applied more rapidly in practice.
The congress wants to put Hong Kong on the map as a major centre for innovation in global ageing. The focus is on translating research into practical solutions that can improve everyone's health in later life. Special programmes are also being held on regulation, technological innovations and leadership in clinics focused on extending the healthy lifespan.
An important theme is the collaboration between knowledge institutions, healthcare providers and businesses. This must lead to new standards and investments that make it possible to treat people earlier and more personally using, for example, digital tools and smart systems. In this way, diseases can be detected and tackled at an early stage.
The summit is being organised by the Asia-Pacific Longevity Medicine Society and the Kitalys Institute, which are committed to promoting healthy ageing worldwide. They want to bridge the gap between science and everyday care so that people can remain in good health for longer. This congress will play an important role in the development of better care for ageing populations.
For everyone interested in a healthy and active life at a later age, this is a hopeful development. It shows that worldwide, there is a growing focus on extending healthspan.
Source: Press release
