Medical Symposium
Healthcare is one of the most knowledge-intensive and high-tech sectors of the economy, serving as a key driver of innovation. The advancement of high-tech medical care is inseparable from the continuous development and integration of cutting-edge technologies and clinical methodologies, state-of-the-art medical equipment, instruments and consumables, as well as the digital transformation of healthcare and the growing application of artificial intelligence.
Innovative solutions developed by Russian manufacturers and partners from friendly countries not only enhance diagnostic and treatment capabilities but also improve the quality, safety and accessibility of healthcare services, while contributing to lower complication rates and reduced mortality.
For the first time, the healthcare sector will be featured as part of the 4th International Forum "SPROUTS: Russia–China Mutually Beneficial Cooperation" through the 1st Russia–China Scientific and Business Symposium "Russia–China: Technologies for Healthcare."
The Symposium aims to showcase the latest Russian and Chinese achievements in high-tech medical care, foster professional dialogue, and promote long-term technological and industrial cooperation between the two countries.
Symposium Highlights
Strategic priorities for healthcare development in the Russian Federation, with a particular focus on surgical specialties and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of Russian healthcare.
Comprehensive review of the domestic medical technology market, including medical equipment, surgical instruments and consumables, with the objective of identifying existing technological gaps and opportunities for further development.
Presentation of innovative medical products and technologies to the professional healthcare community for evaluation, clinical validation and potential implementation in routine medical practice.
Expansion of domestic manufacturing capacity through the promotion of innovative production capabilities and industrial partnerships.
Localization of manufacturing in the Russian Federation to address market gaps, strengthen technological sovereignty, and meet the growing demand for high-priority medical products and technologies.
Symposium Programme
The programme will include:
High-level roundtable discussions with government officials, industry leaders and leading medical experts;
Technology-focused sessions dedicated to breakthrough medical innovations and emerging healthcare solutions;
Showcases of innovative products alongside proven clinical technologies;
B2B and B2G meetings between manufacturers, healthcare providers, researchers and medical professionals;
Signing ceremonies for cooperation agreements and strategic partnership memoranda.
Innovative solutions developed by Russian manufacturers and partners from friendly countries not only enhance diagnostic and treatment capabilities but also improve the quality, safety and accessibility of healthcare services, while contributing to lower complication rates and reduced mortality.
For the first time, the healthcare sector will be featured as part of the 4th International Forum "SPROUTS: Russia–China Mutually Beneficial Cooperation" through the 1st Russia–China Scientific and Business Symposium "Russia–China: Technologies for Healthcare."
The Symposium aims to showcase the latest Russian and Chinese achievements in high-tech medical care, foster professional dialogue, and promote long-term technological and industrial cooperation between the two countries.
Symposium Highlights
Strategic priorities for healthcare development in the Russian Federation, with a particular focus on surgical specialties and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of Russian healthcare.
Comprehensive review of the domestic medical technology market, including medical equipment, surgical instruments and consumables, with the objective of identifying existing technological gaps and opportunities for further development.
Presentation of innovative medical products and technologies to the professional healthcare community for evaluation, clinical validation and potential implementation in routine medical practice.
Expansion of domestic manufacturing capacity through the promotion of innovative production capabilities and industrial partnerships.
Localization of manufacturing in the Russian Federation to address market gaps, strengthen technological sovereignty, and meet the growing demand for high-priority medical products and technologies.
Symposium Programme
The programme will include:
High-level roundtable discussions with government officials, industry leaders and leading medical experts;
Technology-focused sessions dedicated to breakthrough medical innovations and emerging healthcare solutions;
Showcases of innovative products alongside proven clinical technologies;
B2B and B2G meetings between manufacturers, healthcare providers, researchers and medical professionals;
Signing ceremonies for cooperation agreements and strategic partnership memoranda.
I Scientific and Business Symposium “Russia-China: Technologies for Healthcare”
within the framework of the IV International Forum “SPROUTS: Russia and China - Mutually Beneficial Cooperation”
August 16-18, 2026, IEC “Kazan Expo”
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
Exhibitors’ arrival
16.00-18.00
Meeting with the Head of the Department for Organization of High-Tech Medical Care of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Tatarstan N.E. Ilyukhin, tour of the exposition
Meeting with the Head of the Department for Organization of High-Tech Medical Care of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Tatarstan N.E. Ilyukhin, tour of the exposition
Pavilion № 2
09.00-09.30
Grand Opening of the IV International Forum “Russia-China” (SPROUTS) and the exhibition exposition
09.00-09.30
Grand Opening of the IV International Forum “Russia-China” (SPROUTS) and the exhibition exposition
Pavilion № 2
09.30-10.00
Tour of the exhibition exposition
09.30-10.00
Tour of the exhibition exposition
Conference Hall 4
Technological Sessions
10.00-14.30
Session 1 “Technological Opportunities in Cardiac Surgery”
Presidium: A.R. Abashev, E.Z. Golukhova, Zengzhan Ma, R.N. Komarov, Prof. Dong Nianguo
Moderator: I.V. Abdulyanov, Head of the Department of Cardiology, X-ray Endovascular and Cardiovascular Surgery, KSMU – branch of FSBEI DPO RMAPO of the Ministry of Health of Russia, PhD, Associate Professor
Target audience: chief freelance cardiovascular surgeons, heads of cardiac surgery departments, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, deputy chief physicians, chief physicians, business representatives
Technological Sessions
10.00-14.30
Session 1 “Technological Opportunities in Cardiac Surgery”
Presidium: A.R. Abashev, E.Z. Golukhova, Zengzhan Ma, R.N. Komarov, Prof. Dong Nianguo
Moderator: I.V. Abdulyanov, Head of the Department of Cardiology, X-ray Endovascular and Cardiovascular Surgery, KSMU – branch of FSBEI DPO RMAPO of the Ministry of Health of Russia, PhD, Associate Professor
Target audience: chief freelance cardiovascular surgeons, heads of cardiac surgery departments, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, deputy chief physicians, chief physicians, business representatives
10.00-10.30
Strategic Report “Artificial Intelligence in Cardiac Surgery”
Strategic Report “Artificial Intelligence in Cardiac Surgery”
- Elena Golukhova, Director of FSBI “NMIC SSH named after A.N. Bakulev” of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Chief Freelance Arrhythmologist of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, MD, Professor, Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation (Moscow)
10.30-11.00
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
- Zengshan Ma, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
- Ikromjon Mukhamedov, Deputy Director for Scientific and Educational Activities, Head of Cardiac Surgery Department No. 1 of the Scientific and Clinical Center for Cardiac Surgery and Transplantation, Chief Freelance Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon of Zhambyl Region, PhD (Taraz, Republic of Kazakhstan)
11.00-11.30
Minimally Invasive and Robotic Cardiac Surgery
Minimally Invasive and Robotic Cardiac Surgery
- Roman Komarov, Director of the Clinic of Aortic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Head of the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, FSAEI HE First MGMU named after I.M. Sechenov of the Ministry of Health of Russia (Sechenov University), MD, Professor (Moscow)
11.30-12.00
Robotic Cardiac Surgery
Robotic Cardiac Surgery
- Prof. Dong Nianguo, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery of Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Wuhan Union Hospital)
12.00-13.00
Lunch break
Lunch break
13.00-13.20
Minimally Invasive Coronary Surgery
Minimally Invasive Coronary Surgery
- Irakli Kiladze, Leading Researcher, Cardiovascular Surgeon of the Department of Surgery for Ischemic Heart Disease (IV CS) of the NMIC 1 of the Russian Scientific Center for Surgery named after Academician B.V. Petrovsky of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia, PhD (Moscow)
13.20-13.35
First Experience of Implanting a Device for Long-Term Mechanical Circulatory Support
First Experience of Implanting a Device for Long-Term Mechanical Circulatory Support
- Dmitry Doronin, Cardiologist at FSBI “NMIC named after Academician E.N. Meshalkin” of the Ministry of Health of Russia, PhD (Novosibirsk)
13.35-13.50
Rethinking the Paradigm of Ischemic Heart Disease Treatment Using Artificial
Rethinking the Paradigm of Ischemic Heart Disease Treatment Using Artificial
- Adam Wang, Overseas Business Director of Vivolight Medical, Vivolight Medical (Shenzhen, Сhina)
13.50-14.05
Assessment of the Economic and Clinical Effectiveness of Artificial Intelligence Technology in the First Domestic aFR Program – Non-Contact Assessment of Angiographic Coronary Artery Lesions in Comparison with the Hardware Method Cornaris
Assessment of the Economic and Clinical Effectiveness of Artificial Intelligence Technology in the First Domestic aFR Program – Non-Contact Assessment of Angiographic Coronary Artery Lesions in Comparison with the Hardware Method Cornaris
- Alexey Sozykin, Member of the Committee on Entrepreneurship in Healthcare and Medical Industry of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, Professor of the Department of Cardiology at FSAEI HE RNRMU named after N.I. Pirogov of the Ministry of Health of Russia (Pirogov University), Head of the Department of X-ray Surgical Methods of Diagnosis and Treatment of NMIC No. 2 of FSBI “RSCS named after Academician B.V. Petrovsky”, MD (Moscow)
14.05-14.20
Left Ventricular Mechanical Support System. Development Prospects
Left Ventricular Mechanical Support System. Development Prospects
- Mr. Kong Fanwu, Product Director, Shenzhen Core Medical Technology Co. LTD (Shenzhen, China)
14.20-14.30
Discussion
Discussion
14.30
Closing remarks
Closing remarks
14.30-15.00
Break
Break
15.00-17.00
Session 2 “Technological Opportunities in Endovascular Surgery”
Presidium: A.R. Abashev, B.G. Alekyan, Prof. Chuansheng Zheng, D.V. Skrypnik
Moderator: B.M. Sharafutdinov, Chief Freelance Specialist in X-ray Endovascular Diagnostics and Treatment of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Tatarstan, Head of the Department of X-ray Surgical Methods of Diagnosis and Treatment at GAUZ “RKOD MZ RT named after Prof. M.Z. Sigal”, Associate Professor of the Department of KSMU – branch of FSBEI DPO RMAPO of the Ministry of Health of Russia, PhD
Target audience: chief freelance specialists in X-ray endovascular diagnostics and treatment (RHDM), heads of RHDM and vascular surgery departments, cardiologists, deputy chief physicians, chief physicians, business representatives
Session 2 “Technological Opportunities in Endovascular Surgery”
Presidium: A.R. Abashev, B.G. Alekyan, Prof. Chuansheng Zheng, D.V. Skrypnik
Moderator: B.M. Sharafutdinov, Chief Freelance Specialist in X-ray Endovascular Diagnostics and Treatment of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Tatarstan, Head of the Department of X-ray Surgical Methods of Diagnosis and Treatment at GAUZ “RKOD MZ RT named after Prof. M.Z. Sigal”, Associate Professor of the Department of KSMU – branch of FSBEI DPO RMAPO of the Ministry of Health of Russia, PhD
Target audience: chief freelance specialists in X-ray endovascular diagnostics and treatment (RHDM), heads of RHDM and vascular surgery departments, cardiologists, deputy chief physicians, chief physicians, business representatives
15.00-15.30
Strategic Report “The Present and Future of Endovascular Surgery”
Strategic Report “The Present and Future of Endovascular Surgery”
- Bagrat Alekyan, Chairman of the Russian Scientific Society of Specialists in X-ray Endovascular Diagnostics and Treatment, Deputy Director General for Science at FSBI “NMIC of Surgery named after A.V. Vishnevsky” of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Chief Freelance Specialist of the Ministry of Health of Russia in X-ray Endovascular Diagnostics and Treatment, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, MD, Professor (Moscow)
15.30-15.50
Topic to be specified
Dmitry Skrypnik, Chief Freelance Specialist in X-ray Endovascular Diagnostics and Treatment of the Moscow Department of Healthcare, Head of the Department of X-ray Endovascular Methods of Diagnosis and Treatment at GBUZ “GKB named after I.V. Davydovsky DZM”, Head of the Department of Cardiology at FSBEI HE “Russian University of Medicine” of the Ministry of Health of Russia, MD (Moscow)
Topic to be specified
Dmitry Skrypnik, Chief Freelance Specialist in X-ray Endovascular Diagnostics and Treatment of the Moscow Department of Healthcare, Head of the Department of X-ray Endovascular Methods of Diagnosis and Treatment at GBUZ “GKB named after I.V. Davydovsky DZM”, Head of the Department of Cardiology at FSBEI HE “Russian University of Medicine” of the Ministry of Health of Russia, MD (Moscow)
15.50-16.10
Current State and Prospects of Interventional Oncology in China
Current State and Prospects of Interventional Oncology in China
- Prof. Chuansheng Zheng, Director of the Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Wuhan, China)
16.10-16.25
Experience in Using Consumables Produced in the PRC in Clinical Practice on the Example of Regional Healthcare
Experience in Using Consumables Produced in the PRC in Clinical Practice on the Example of Regional Healthcare
- Mikhail Volodyukhin, Head of the X-ray Surgical Department at GAUZ MKDC, Professor of the Department of Cardiology, X-ray Endovascular and Cardiovascular Surgery at KSMU – branch of FSBEI DPO of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Associate Professor of the Department of Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery at FSBEI HE Kazan SMU of the Ministry of Health of Russia, MD, Honored Doctor of the Russian Federation
16.25-16.45
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Intravascular Imaging Methods
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Intravascular Imaging Methods
- Alexey Sozykin, Member of the Committee on Entrepreneurship in Healthcare and Medical Industry of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, Professor of the Department of Cardiology at FSAEI HE RNRMU named after N.I. Pirogov of the Ministry of Health of Russia (Pirogov University), Head of the Department of X-ray Surgical Methods of Diagnosis and Treatment of NMIC No. 2 of FSBI “RSCS named after Academician B.V. Petrovsky” (Moscow)
16.45-17.00
Discussion
Discussion
17.00
Closing remarks
Closing remarks
10.00-17.00
Business meetings with heads of institutions and organizations in the field of Russian healthcare on the development of technological equipment (according to a separate schedule)
Business meetings with heads of institutions and organizations in the field of Russian healthcare on the development of technological equipment (according to a separate schedule)
18.30-20.00
Reception on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Tatarstan on the occasion of the IV International Forum “SPROUTS: Russia and China - Mutually Beneficial Cooperation” (admission strictly by invitation)
Reception on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Tatarstan on the occasion of the IV International Forum “SPROUTS: Russia and China - Mutually Beneficial Cooperation” (admission strictly by invitation)
Conference Hall (to be specified)
09.00-10.00
Start of the exhibition exposition
09.00-10.00
Start of the exhibition exposition
10.00-12.00
High-Level Round Table “Technological Equipment of Russian Healthcare: Challenges and Prospects”
Moderators:
Invited experts:
High-Level Round Table “Technological Equipment of Russian Healthcare: Challenges and Prospects”
Moderators:
- Airat Farrakhov, Acting Rector of FSBEI HE Kazan SMU of the Ministry of Health of Russia;
- Rustem Khasanov, Chief Freelance Oncologist of the Ministry of Health of Russia in the Volga Federal District, Director of KSMU – branch of FSBEI DPO RMAPO of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Head of the Department of Oncology, Radiology and Palliative Medicine, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, MD, Professor;
- Marina Girina, President of the Supervisory Board of “NP “Cluster of Medical, Environmental Instrumentation and Biotechnologies” (St. Petersburg)
Invited experts:
- Mikhail Murashko, Minister of Health of the Russian Federation (to be confirmed);
- Alla Samoilova, Head of the Federal Service for Surveillance in Healthcare (Roszdravnadzor), MD;
- Ekaterina Priezzheva, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation;
- Sergey Katyrin, President, Chairman of the Board of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation;
- Dmitry Galkin, Director of the Department for the Development of the Pharmaceutical and Medical Industry of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation;
- Elena Astapenko, Director of the Department for the Regulation of Medicinal Products and Medical Devices of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation;
- Bagrat Alekyan, Chairman of the Russian Scientific Society of Specialists in X-ray Endovascular Diagnostics and Treatment, Deputy Director General for Science of the Vishnevsky National Research Medical Center of Surgery of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Chief freelance Specialist of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation for X-ray Endovascular Diagnostics and Treatment, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, MD, Professor;
- Elena Golukhova, Director of the Federal State Budgetary Institution "NMITS SSH named after A.N. Bakulev" of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, chief freelance specialist arrhythmologist of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, MD, Professor, Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation;
- Almir Abashev, Minister of Health of the Republic of Tatarstan
- Alexandra Shcheblykina, Deputy Head of the Center for Scientific Research and Advanced Developments of FSBI “VNIIIMT” of Roszdravnadzor.
12.00-13.00
Lunch break
Lunch break
13.00-14.30
Session 3 “Technological Opportunities in Surgery”
Presidium: to be specified
Moderator: to be specified
Target audience: chief freelance surgeons, chief freelance thoracic surgeons, heads of departments, oncologists, deputy chief physicians, chief physicians, business representatives
Session 3 “Technological Opportunities in Surgery”
Presidium: to be specified
Moderator: to be specified
Target audience: chief freelance surgeons, chief freelance thoracic surgeons, heads of departments, oncologists, deputy chief physicians, chief physicians, business representatives
Technologies of Vacuum and Vacuum-Instillation Closure of the Abdominal Cavity in the Treatment of Patients with Diffuse Peritonitis
- Andrey Kolotilshchikov, Head of Emergency Surgery Department No. 76, Researcher at GBUZ MMNC named after S.P. Botkin DZM, PhD (Moscow)
Technological Opportunities for Using a Generator in Open and Minimally Invasive Surgery. World and Chinese Experience
- Frank Fang, Global Sales Director, MIS, Surgnova China (Beijing, China)
Minimally Invasive Surgery of the Thoracic and Abdominal Organs, Experience in Using the Ultrasonic and Electrosurgical System VariCure
- Tom Sharapov, Head of Oncological Department No. 2 (2nd Thoracic) at GAUZ “Republican Clinical Oncological Dispensary of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Tatarstan named after Professor M.Z. Sigal”, PhD
Technological Opportunities for Using a Generator in Minimally Invasive (Onco) Surgery. World and Chinese Experience
- Frank Fang, Global Sales Director, MIS, Surgnova China (Beijing, China)
13.00-14.30
Session 4 “Technological Opportunities in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care”
Presidium: to be specified
Moderator: to be specified
Target audience: chief freelance specialists in anesthesiology and intensive care, heads of departments, deputy chief physicians, chief physicians, business representatives
Session 4 “Technological Opportunities in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care”
Presidium: to be specified
Moderator: to be specified
Target audience: chief freelance specialists in anesthesiology and intensive care, heads of departments, deputy chief physicians, chief physicians, business representatives
Topic to be specified
- Sergey Petrikov, Director of GBUZ “NII SP named after N.V. Sklifosovsky DZM”, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, MD, Professor
Topic to be specified
Speaker to be specified (CNS)
Speaker to be specified (CNS)
Topic to be specified
- Roman Shpaner, Head of the Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Department at GAUZ “Republican Clinical Hospital MZ RT”, Head of the Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Transfusiology at KSMU – branch of FSBEI DPO RMAPO of the Ministry of Health of Russia, PhD
Topic to be specified
- Vsevolod Kuzkov, Professor of the Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care at FSBEI HE SSMU (Arkhangelsk) of the Ministry of Health of Russia
15.00-17.00
Plenary Session “PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN RUSSIAN REGIONS AND CHINESE PROVINCES AS A BASIS FOR ACHIEVING THE TWO LEADERS' SHARED GOALS”
Plenary Session “PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN RUSSIAN REGIONS AND CHINESE PROVINCES AS A BASIS FOR ACHIEVING THE TWO LEADERS' SHARED GOALS”
