Collaborating across sectors to shape the future of healthcare
Digital health represents a powerful intersection of medicine and emerging technologies. But its future hinges on cross-sector collaboration among government, industry, higher education and research
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Fuelled by advances in technology and the broader climate of digital transformation, digital health has the potential to reshape the global health sector. As a dynamic hub of innovation and knowledge, Asia is emerging as a frontrunner in redefining healthcare. This evolution relies on the efficient and ethical use of medical data, AI and digital tools. Close regional and international collaboration will be crucial to unlocking its benefits.
Hosted by City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and the university’s Institute of Digital Medicine, the 2025 THE Digital Health Asia event will bring together prominent voices in medicine, government, industry, academia and research to map the journey ahead for healthcare.
Taking place in September 2025, the event will focus on the theme of collaborating on new technologies for better healthcare. Sessions during the event will cover three key areas: AI and health data, collaboration and commercialisation, and biotechnology and digital health. It will be the first event in THE’s Digital Health series to be held in Asia.
Sunny Lee, board chair of the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), is one of the expert speakers participating in the event. Lee is a pioneer in innovation and technology, bringing insights from his extensive industry experience.
Lee points out the mounting pressures on global healthcare systems: the growing needs of ageing populations and the prevalence of chronic diseases, which both require continuous and advanced medical care. Meanwhile, a critical shortage of doctors, nurses and other medical professionals worldwide has made digital transformation of healthcare a priority, he emphasises.
“Innovation and technology have the potential to bridge these gaps and meet rising patient expectations,” says Lee. ASTRI focuses on solutions such as AI-driven diagnostics, remote patient monitoring systems and personalised care plans to enhance efficiency and improve outcomes.
“Collaboration is the cornerstone of progress. When sectors unite, innovation thrives and lives improve,” says Lee. His bold vision for the future of healthcare places real-time insights, predictive analytics and personalised care at the heart of every health decision. “This vision can become a reality by leveraging robotics, the Internet of Things and AI, among other technologies, to provide seamless patient experiences and achieve operational excellence.”
A recent project by ASTRI illustrates this vision. A research team at the institute developed an advanced sensing fusion platform that optimises medication dispensing in public hospitals. This innovative system precisely monitors the type and quantity of medications during the dispensing process, which minimises the risk of human error, enhances patient safety and enables smarter and more efficient pharmacy operations.
At Digital Health Asia 2025, Lee will join leading global scholars, thought leaders, industry innovators and policymakers to explore cutting-edge digital health solutions and trends.
Find out more about Digital Health Asia 2025.