Summary of Key Highlights
The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) Health and Wellness Services Special Event will be held in Beijing from September 9th to 13th. This year’s event has been significantly upgraded, featuring the introduction of a new “Future Medical Technology Industry Frontier Exhibition Area” for the first time, attracting over 60% of the world's top 500 companies and industry leaders (with an international participation rate of more than 50%). The exhibition covers areas such as AI in healthcare, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and elderly care services. The conference structure is “1+11+3”: one main forum, eleven thematic forums, and three supporting activities. Among them, the Capital International Medical Conference focuses on innovation and international cooperation, with four prominent highlights.
Detailed Explanation
1. Upgraded Exhibition Area: Industry Giants Gather, but Small and Medium-Sized Tech Companies Also Have a Platform
The health and wellness exhibition area boasts a high level of participation, with 61.5% of the exhibitors being world top 500 companies or industry leaders (such as GE Healthcare, Mindray, AstraZeneca), and 56.6% being foreign enterprises, indicating a strong international presence. Notably, a dedicated “Future Medical Technology Frontier Exhibition Area” has been established for eight small and medium-sized tech companies specializing in precision medicine and cell therapy. Although these companies may be smaller in scale, their technologies could be cutting-edge, providing them with a unique platform to showcase their achievements and seek cooperation opportunities. A variety of new medical technologies and products, including potentially innovative AI diagnostic devices and more advanced anti-cancer drugs, will be unveiled for the first time globally or in China.
2. Featured Exhibition Sections: AI, TCM, Elderly Care – Covering All Aspects of Healthcare
The exhibition includes several practical and distinctive sections:
- National Artificial Intelligence Application Pilot Base: This area aims to transform AI healthcare technologies from research labs into usable products, such as using AI to assist in new drug development or diagnose diseases more accurately and quickly than humans.
- TCM Exhibition Area: Established brands like Tongrentang will display innovative TCM products (e.g., herbal granules, skincare products) or the success of TCM in international markets.
- AI + Elderly Care Section: Technologies that address elderly care challenges, such as smart wearables for monitoring health, remote consultation systems, and AI-powered nursing robots, will be showcased.
There are also two public welfare areas dedicated to promoting medical innovation and support programs.
3. Conference Activities: One Main Forum + Eleven Thematic Forums to Discuss Hot Topics in Healthcare
The conference structure is as follows:
- One Main Forum: The Capital International Medical Conference, which is the centerpiece of the event.
- Eleven Thematic Forums: Covering a wide range of topics, including how AI can drive the development of the pharmaceutical industry, global health cooperation, the promotion of TCM abroad, and advancements in cutting-edge medical technologies (e.g., gene editing).
- Three Supporting Activities: These may include small seminars, project matchmaking sessions, or experiential activities to facilitate interaction between companies and attendees.
4. Capital International Medical Conference: Four Prominent Highlights – China’s Healthcare Seeking Global Impact
The theme of the main forum is “Innovation-driven Cooperation for Win-Win Results: Building a Shared Human Health Community.” It features four key highlights:
- Review of the Past Decade’s Achievements in Healthy China: An overview of China’s progress in public health over the past decade (e.g., expanding healthcare coverage, improving primary care hospitals) to share with the world.
- Implementation of International Medical Cooperation Projects: Beyond just meetings, concrete agreements on long-term collaborations, such as joint research and development of new drugs or sharing medical data.
- Turning Research Achievements into Marketable Products: A competition to support the transformation of medical innovations from research to market-ready products, involving doctors, universities, and companies.
- Enhancing International Influence: Inviting top global medical experts to raise China’s voice in international healthcare standards setting.
In summary, this year’s CIFTIS Health and Wellness Services Special Event is not just a showcase but also a platform for cooperation. It provides opportunities for both giants and small startups, promotes international collaboration, and aims to advance medical technologies in a way that benefits everyone.