The Pacific Health Summit examines the issues surrounding global health through discussions led by world-renowned leaders in research, medical practice, economics and policy. The Summit has also launched an international collaboration with a new focus on early detection as the most critical, economically viable and successful approach to treating global disease.

The Summit has been recognized by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the premier forum for facilitating economic growth, cooperation, trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region. APEC leaders have welcomed Summit initiatives such as the International Cancer Biomarker Consortium (ICBC) and the Early Health Initiative as opportunities to transform global healthcare while engendering cooperation in life sciences innovation..

The world will benefit from the views and sharing of best practices by the 250 leaders attending the Summit. Participants hail from many corners of the globe, including: