21/08/2026
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ข๐๐ง๐ก๐๐ข, ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ณ๐ก๐๐ง
Organized by InnoHK Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation Centre (ABIC), HKU Techno-Entrepreneurship Academy (TEA), HKU Techno-Entrepreneurship Core (TEC), and HKU Shenzhen Institute of Research and Innovation (SIRI), the โInternational BCI Strategies Conference 2026โ was successfully held on 15 Aug 2026 in Qianhai, Shenzhen. The Conference assembled global visionaries, clinicians, scientists, investors, and industry leaders to explore the next chapter of Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) development.
๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ:
โข ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ: Prof. Alice Sze Tsai Wong (HKU) and Prof. Paddy Chan (Conference Chair, HKU) welcomed participants, advocating BCI advancement through synergistic collaboration across disciplines, regions, and industries.
โข ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐๐๐ฅ & ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฌ: Prof. Danny Tat Ming Chan (CUHK) discussed clinical needs in motor restoration and neuromodulation. Prof. Yan Tat Wong (Monash University) presented advanced developments in cortical prostheses, neural implants, and visual functions. Dr. Hu Feng (Tongji Hospital) addressed emerging BCI applications in diagnosis and neurological treatment.
โข ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ & ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ: Mr. Tony Yung (Moderator, ABIC), Prof. Yan Tat Wong, Dr. Behzad Mansouri (Neuroptek), and Mr. Frank Yang (Blue Ocean Capital) explored end-to-end collaboration chains to accelerate global BCI deployment. Mr. Yang highlighted capital investment and incubation opportunities. Dr. Mansouri showcased the value of public access to virtual eye examinations.
โข ๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ & ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ก๐ฐ๐๐ฒ๐ฌ: Ms. Cao Ping (Medical Device Regulatory Expert) navigated regulatory pathways for innovative BCI medical devices, while Mr. Arnout Jacobs (Springer Nature Greater China) analyzed the role of scientific publishing in strengthening global research connectivity.
Leveraging Qianhai's strategic GBA location, the event strengthened the HK-SZ innovation corridor and unlocked new avenues for global neurotechnology collaboration. Sincerest appreciation to all distinguished speakers and participants for the inspiring dialogues, marking a major step toward restoring patient functions and advancing possibilities for human health.