Host partner

Greetings from City University of Macau

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Digital Health Asia 2026, proudly hosted by the City University of Macau in collaboration with Times Higher Education. This prestigious event brings together global experts, innovators and thought leaders to explore the future of healthcare through digital transformation.

As a comprehensive university rooted in “Macao Characteristics, China Soul, and Global Vision”, the City University of Macau is deeply committed to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and driving impactful research to serve society regionally and globally. It explores the convergence of AI, data science and health innovation, presenting unprecedented opportunities to reshape healthcare systems, improve physical and mental health, enhance treatment outcomes and promote sustainable development.

In alignment with the visionary goals of the Macao SAR government, we are honoured to host this gathering in the city known for its healthy lifestyle and longevity, a fitting backdrop for discussions about wellness, innovation and sustainable healthcare solutions.

Digital Health Asia 2026 is more than a conference: it is a collaborative platform for sharing ideas, building networks and shaping the future of digital health. On behalf of the City University of Macau, I welcome all delegates to this grand event. Let us engage actively to make life better.

See you in Macao at the City University of Macau!

Professor Jun Liu

Rector

City University of Macau

19

research centres

250

partner universities

13,000

students

About City University of Macau

Founded in 1981 as the University of East Asia – the first higher education institution in Macao – and officially renamed in 2011, City University of Macau (CityU Macau) has evolved into a dynamic hub for interdisciplinary research and AI-enhanced education, with core focus on five discipline clusters: data science; language and culture; fintech; tourism and urban science; and health and wellness. Its research output has increased tenfold over the past five years, reflecting its growing academic influence regionally and globally.

Guided by its motto “Virtue, Knowledge, Practice”, CityU Macau nurtures future talent with global competitiveness. It offers close to 50 programmes across 11 faculties, catering to a diverse student body of close to 13,000. With three sites in the heart of the city, the university provides a vibrant, multi-campus learning experience for the whole CityU Macau community. It encourages students to stay in tune with the city’s dynamics and provides opportunities for them to engage in research projects that transform knowledge to positively impact people’s lives.

CityU Macau is reaching out boldly to expand its robust global network with universities and industry partners to promote student mobility, multicultural exchange and research development. It now houses 20 distinctive research institutions, many of which are pioneers in the region. In alignment with government initiatives and evolving societal needs, the university has broadened its healthcare research through its newly established Faculty of Health and Wellness. This institute is dedicated to developing cost-effective and sustainable solutions that integrate life and health technologies, data science and AI innovation, public health strategies, management practices and senior services.

With a steadfast commitment to its guiding principles, CityU Macau is poised to shape the future through academic excellence, innovation and global collaboration. By embracing new opportunities and advancing meaningful contributions to society, the university continues to inspire progress and work towards a brighter tomorrow.

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