Medical Korea 2026 To Spotlight Future Of AI-Powered Healthcare
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Medical Korea 2026, the 16th Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference, will take place from March 19 to 22 at COEX in Seoul under the theme “AI-Powered Global Healthcare: Bringing the Future and the World Closer”.
Hosted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and organised by the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI), the conference will bring together global healthcare leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss the future of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered healthcare and cross-border medical services.
Since its launch in 2010, Medical Korea has provided a platform for global dialogue on healthcare innovation and medical tourism, with this year’s event focusing on how AI is influencing healthcare delivery, digital transformation and international medical collaboration.
“Medical Korea 2026 will bring together global leaders and experts to address the latest trends and key issues in AI-driven healthcare. Through AI-powered innovation, the conference aims to strengthen global collaboration and bring the future of healthcare closer,” said KHIDI Director of the Department of Global Healthcare Business (Inbound), Andy Hong.
According to a statement, the programme includes an Opening Ceremony, eight Conference Sessions, Business Meetings, G2G Meetings, an Exhibition, FAM Tours, and the Medical Korea Gala Dinner.
At the Opening Ceremony, keynote speeches will be delivered by the Ministry of Health and Welfare Director General for Healthcare Industry Policy, Eun-Young Jung and Marx Advisory Chief Executive Officer, Edward Marx.
Meanwhile, the Conference Sessions will feature more than 40 domestic and international speakers discussing AI-driven healthcare innovation, medical tourism strategies, digital health trends and developments in AI-based medical technologies.
Business Meetings will provide structured networking opportunities for overseas patient attraction and international expansion, while G2G Meetings will facilitate discussions on healthcare and medical tourism cooperation between governments and related organisations.
The Exhibition will operate through three pavilions highlighting global healthcare collaboration, the competitiveness of Korea’s medical services industry and the Medical Korea platform, offering an overview of international medical capabilities and partnership opportunities.
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