2026 APAC Health and Life Sciences Summit
Innovations from Asia for the World
Connecting health systems, policy, science, industry and investment to turn regional collaboration into meaningful health impact.
30 November – 2 December 2026Singapore
About APACLIFE
Where ideas become partnerships, and partnerships become action
Launched in Singapore in 2023, the APAC Health and Life Sciences Summit (APACLIFE) is ASK Health Asia’s flagship regional platform connecting policymakers, healthcare leaders, researchers, innovators, investors and development partners.
Across Asia Pacific, it creates space for ideas to become partnerships—and partnerships to become action.
Now in its fourth edition, APACLIFE 2026 brings together regional and global perspectives across three days of dialogue, exchange and learning. With approximately 400–500 participants anticipated, the programme explores how Asia Pacific can build more resilient health systems, accelerate life sciences innovation and expand access to better care.
Summit highlights
Six themes shaping the agenda
Health as an Investment
Explore why better health outcomes matter for sustainable economic and social development.
Partnerships & Financing
Advance practical public–private–philanthropic partnerships and sustainable models of care.
AI for Health
Discover opportunities for responsible AI adoption and health system transformation.
R&D & Clinical Collaboration
Connect science, clinical research and innovation across markets.
Investment & Ecosystems
Bring together innovators, health systems and capital to help solutions scale.
Global Health Impact
Address women’s health equity, infectious diseases, climate-related health challenges and global health R&D.
Explore the programme
Three days, three formats
From an invitation-only global health day, to the flagship summit, to an expert-led HTA masterclass.
30 Nov 2026 · Day 1
Global Health Impact Day
Geneo, Singapore Science Park · 09:00–18:00
A day focused on Asia’s contribution to global health—connecting partners around shared challenges, innovative financing and opportunities for collective action.
- Building the APAC Agenda for Global Health through PPPP — invitation-only roundtable
- Closing the Gap: Equity in Women’s Health in APAC
- Networking Lunch
- Climate Change and Infectious Diseases in Asia and the Pacific
- Asia Innovation for Global Health: Launch of the Hub, including global health R&D discussion
- Networking Reception and HealthTech / Health System Innovation Discussion
1 Dec 2026 · Day 2
APACLIFE Main Summit
The Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, Academia, SGH Campus · 08:00–18:00
The flagship summit day brings together leaders across policy, healthcare, life sciences, technology and investment to explore the partnerships shaping the region’s future.
- Registration & Networking
- Welcome & Opening Remarks
- Opening Plenary: Health as an Investment
- Health Partnerships & Financing — PPPP for Regional and Global Health Impact
- Value in Health & Future Care — Sustainable Financing and Future Models of Care
- Networking Lunch
- AI for Health — Building Resilient Health Systems Across APAC
- Life Sciences R&D & Clinical Collaboration
- Strategic Investment — Investing in the Future of Life Sciences in Asia
- Closing Remarks: From Dialogue to Action
- VIP Networking Dinner
2 Dec 2026 · Day 3
HTA Masterclass
Geneo, Singapore Science Park · 09:00–12:00
Co-organised by ASK Health Asia, HTA Analysts and The George Institute for Global Health, this masterclass will explore Health Technology Assessment (HTA), health economics and evidence-informed decision-making, with a focus on how value assessment can support healthcare innovation and more sustainable health systems. The session is designed for professionals across healthcare, life sciences and market access.
Why attend
Value for participants
Insights & Perspectives
Gain fresh perspectives on regional health priorities, innovation and investment opportunities.
Regional Connections
Engage with policymakers, healthcare leaders, researchers, innovators and investors across Asia Pacific.
Partnership Opportunities
Identify potential collaborators and build relationships that can turn ideas into practical action.
Speakers
Voices from across health and life sciences
Hear from influential voices in health policy, global health, healthcare delivery, science, technology, life sciences and investment.
Speakers to be announced
Confirmed speakers will be published here as they are announced. Register to receive updates on the programme.
Partners
Made possible through collaboration
APACLIFE is made possible through collaboration with organisations committed to advancing health and life sciences across the region.
Organiser
- ASK Health Asia
Strategic Partner
- Singapore General Hospital (SGH)
Knowledge Partner
- CoRE
Partners
- Ant Health 蚂蚁健康
- LinkDoc 零氪科技
- Argo Biopharma 舶望制药
- Pharmaron 康龙化成
- Global Law Office 环球律师事务所
- Shengsheng International 生生国际
- Singapore Science Park 新加坡科学园
- Geneo 生命科学园区
- 中欧校友会医疗健康产业分会
Session Partners
- Women in Global Health Singapore
- Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB)
- Global Centre for Asian Women’s Health (GloW), National University of Singapore (NUS)
- SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute (SDGHI)
- HTA Analysts
- The George Institute for Global Health
Experience APACLIFE
The people, ideas and partnerships behind the summit
Discover highlights from previous editions.
Event resources
Access the summit programme and relive the moments that bring the APACLIFE community together.
Download Programme Book
Explore the summit programme, session themes and event information in one convenient guide.
Event Photo Gallery
Discover highlights from APACLIFE 2026, including keynote discussions, panels, networking and collaborative moments.
30 November – 2 December 2026 · Singapore
Register for APACLIFE 2026
Join us in Singapore to exchange ideas, build meaningful connections and help shape the next chapter of health and life sciences collaboration across Asia Pacific.
Standard registration is complimentary. Selected sessions and networking activities are by invitation only; registration is subject to organiser approval. Separate access arrangements may apply to the HTA Masterclass.
About ASK Health Asia
The organiser
The Summit is organised by ASK Health Asia, an international think tank and consulting firm dedicated to health systems transformation in Asia. Over the last seven years, ASK Health Asia has published over 50 reports covering wide ranging topics from health financing, successful ageing, digital health, and climate change and human health and organised over 20 convening events and platforms annually in Asia. These reports and events reached many policy makers and industry leaders, catalysing changes in the health systems and giving people greater access to quality care.
Contact
Programme, partnership and participation enquiries
- Jessica Li
Director of Partnership Programmes, ASK Health Asia
jessica.li@askhealthasia.com
www.askhealthasia.com