On behalf of the Organizing Committee, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 2026 Hong Kong Primary Care Conference, organized by the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians. Over the past decade, this flagship annual event has grown steadily, bringing together an ever-expanding community of local and international delegates, and fostering meaningful academic exchange and professional connection.

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This year’s theme, “Overcoming Challenges for Sustainable Primary Care: Innovation, Collaboration and Leadership” is both timely and pertinent. Like many healthcare systems worldwide, Hong Kong faces mounting pressures, including an aging population, a rising burden of chronic diseases, workforce shortages among healthcare professionals, and an overstretched public sector. These challenges highlight the urgent need for systemic reform, optimal resource allocation and a more integrated, patient-centred approach to care. Family doctors remain at the heart of primary healthcare, delivering continuous community-based care that evolves with patients’ needs. Through innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and effective leadership, they play a pivotal role in advancing sustainable, high quality primary care capable of meeting increasingly complex demands.

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We have curated an engaging scientific programme featuring plenary sessions, seminars, interactive workshops, and forums designed to stimulate discussion and exchange. We are honoured to welcome distinguished speakers from Hong Kong, the region, and beyond, who will share their expertise across a wide range of topics. The strong response to our free paper and clinical case competitions, from both local and international participants, reflects the continued growth and vitality of our conference. This year, we are also introducing speed poster presentations for selected high-quality abstracts to highlight the importance of research excellence in primary care.

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I hope that you will find the conference both inspiring and enjoyable, and that it provides valuable opportunities to learn, connect and exchange ideas with colleagues and friends. 

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I wish you all a rewarding and memorable experience!