The Institute for Medical Advancement and Clinical Excellence (IMACE), an independent and professional-led platform initiated by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, successfully convened its inaugural “IMACE Conference 2026” at the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building today. Under the theme “Health Economics, Health Technology Assessment and Clinical Guideline Development: A Belated Dialogue in Hong Kong”, the Conference brought together distinguished experts from the United Kingdom, and healthcare professionals, academics, policymakers and industry leaders from Hong Kong’s public and private healthcare sectors to explore the challenges and opportunities in Hong Kong’s healthcare system, thereby opening a new chapter in advancing evidence-based healthcare decision-making. The Conference also examined the latest trends in health economics and technology assessment, their interactions and how clinical guideline development could help unlock their full potential in Hong Kong.

16 May 2026