Alex Ng
President of Tencent Healthcare
Tencent
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Connectivity, Cloud & Infrastructure
Healthcare & Wellness
About Me
Alex is committed to leveraging technological innovations to improve global health equity and accessibility for underserved communities. As the head of Tencent Healthcare, he leads AI-driven digital transformation initiatives, integrating online and offline medical services, AI-powered self-service tools, and strategic collaborations to enhance patient care. He also spearheads Tencent’s AI for Life Sciences Lab, advancing AI models for drug discovery and genomic analysis to bridge research and clinical applications.
Beyond his corporate roles, Alex contributes to global health policy as a member of the WHO’s Digital Health Technical Advisory Group and teaches health innovation at the University of Hong Kong. Previously, he led health innovation efforts at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and advised Fortune 500 companies and governments at McKinsey & Company. A trained medical doctor, he holds degrees from the University of Auckland, University of Otago, and an MPH from Harvard.
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The Intelligent Ally: How is AI Reshaping Medical Practice?
The healthcare landscape is undergoing a paradigm shift, as artificial intelligence moves from theoretical potential to practical application. AI-powered tools are now enhancing diagnostic imaging, predicting patient risk, and even personalizing treatment protocols, promising to revolutionize patient outcomes. This session explores the tangible ways AI is reshaping medical practice, from precision diagnostics to optimized patient care and targeted interventions. How can AI-driven insights improve the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare? We hear from the innovators pioneering these advancements.