Medical Korea 2026: AI-Powered Global Healthcare Comes Into Focus at COEX, Seoul
Medical Korea 2026-the 16th Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference-will run March 19-22, 2026, at COEX in Seoul, South Korea. Hosted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and organized by the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI), the event gathers health leaders, policymakers, and operators to move AI-enabled care and cross-border services from ideas to implementation.
This year's theme, "AI-Powered Global Healthcare: Bringing the Future and the World Closer," centers on how AI is changing care delivery, digital operations, and international collaboration. Expect practical sessions, structured matchmaking, and policy dialogue aimed at real-world outcomes for hospitals, payers, medtech, and governments.
What to expect at a glance
- Opening Ceremony and keynotes: Eun-Young Jung, Director General for Healthcare Industry Policy (Ministry of Health and Welfare), and Edward Marx, CEO of Marx Advisory. Marx will deliver "The Healthcare World is Flat: How New Technologies Impact Global Health."
- Eight Conference Sessions: 40+ domestic and international speakers on AI-driven healthcare innovation, medical tourism strategies, digital health trends, and AI-based medical technologies.
- Business Meetings: Structured 1:1 networking for overseas patient attraction and international expansion.
- G2G Meetings: Government-to-government discussions on healthcare and medical tourism cooperation.
- Exhibition: Three pavilions covering global healthcare collaboration, the competitiveness of Korea's medical services industry, and the Medical Korea platform.
- FAM Tours: On-site exposure to Korea's medical capabilities and partner institutions.
- Medical Korea Gala Dinner (Mar 19): Networking with global leaders, the 1st Global Medical Advertising Awards Ceremony, and a Celebration Event for the Medical Charity Program.
Why it matters for healthcare leaders
AI is moving from pilots to system-wide adoption, and cross-border care is no longer a side project. This conference brings policy, strategy, and implementation into one room-so you can align clinical quality, operations, and international growth.
- Benchmark AI deployment strategies in hospitals, payers, and public health.
- Explore cross-border care models, patient pathways, and referral partnerships.
- Assess digital health trends, vendor options, and integration approaches.
- Engage with policymakers on data governance, patient safety, and equity.
Who should attend
- Hospital and health system executives, clinical leaders, and digital health teams
- Medical tourism operators, international patient services, and care coordinators
- Payers, regulators, and public health officials
- Medtech, AI, and digital health startups; health IT and platform providers
Plan your participation
- Define 1-2 priorities (e.g., AI triage, imaging, patient access, operational automation) and map target sessions and exhibitors.
- Bring your must-have criteria: data quality, workflow fit, EHR integration, security, and validation evidence.
- Prepare questions on regulation, international reimbursement, and clinical governance for G2G and policy tracks.
- Schedule Business Meetings early-focus on referral pathways, service lines, and measurable outcomes.
Event details and contacts
- Dates: March 19-22, 2026
- Venue: COEX, Seoul, South Korea
- Host: Ministry of Health and Welfare
- Organizer: Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI)
- Info: www.mkconf.org
- Contacts: Medical Korea Secretariat | +82-2-6215-0261 | mkconf2026@gmail.com
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