The World Bio Summit 2026 is an international health and biotech forum hosted by South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare and the World Health Organization (WHO). This year’s theme is “Expanding Biohealth Innovation through AI,” exploring how AI can transform healthcare while ensuring its benefits are shared equitably. The summit will feature three sessions on science, value, and finance, and will mark the announcement of the “AI Healthcare Seoul Declaration” on responsible AI adoption and international cooperation.
DNDi participation
Expanding Global Access to K-Diagnostic Devices: Exploring Pathways to International Procurement Markets
Date: 21 October 2026
Language: English
Room: 501 A+B
DNDi attendee: Daisuke Imoto, Japan and Business Development Director
| 13:30-13:35 | Opening & Introduction to Discussion Topics |
| 13:35-13:40 | Congratulatory Remarks |
| 13:40-13:50 | Group Photo Session |
| 13:50-14:05 | Keynote Presentation |
| 14:05-14:15 | WHO-PQ Video ① |
| 14:15-14:35 | International Procurement Perspective |
| 14:35-14:55 | Market Entry Support Perspective |
| 14:55-15:10 | Break |
| 15:10-15:30 | Development & Cooperation Support Perspective |
| 15:30-15:50 | Global Cooperation Perspective |
| 15:50-16:05 | Industry / Corporate Perspective |
| 16:05-16:25 | Partners’ Roundtable |
| 16:25-16:30 | Wrap-up & Closing Remarks / 1:1 Business Meetings |
