GW-ICC Great Wall International Congress of Cardiology 2027

The Great Wall International Congress of Cardiology (GW-ICC) brings cardiologists, researchers and healthcare professionals from around the world to Beijing for four days of multidisciplinary scientific sessions, live case broadcasts and international collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Distinguished colleagues, friends from all walks of life, ladies and gentlemen:

In the golden autumn of October, distinguished guests will gather in Beijing. The 38th Great Wall International Congress of Cardiology (GW-ICC 2027) and the Asian Heart Congress (AHS 2027) will be held from October 14th to 17th, 2027. On behalf of the organizing committee, I would like to extend a sincere welcome to the experts and scholars from home and abroad who have taken time out of their busy schedules to attend, and pay my highest respects to all colleagues from all walks of life who have long been concerned about and supported the development of cardiovascular medicine in China!

For 38 years, the torch has been passed down, and for 38 years, we have forged ahead with determination. Since its inception in 1990, the Great Wall International Congress of Cardiology and Gynecology (UCCGC) has always resonated with national development and the health of the people, witnessing and promoting the glorious journey of cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment in China from its humble beginnings to its current flourishing state. It has become an important bridge connecting China with the world, clinical practice with scientific research, and inheritance with innovation. In today's world, the world is undergoing rapid changes, with population aging and disease patterns shifting, and the medical and technological revolution intensifying. The health of the people is a crucial indicator of national prosperity and strength. Standing at a new historical starting point, this conference, themed "People-Centered, Creating the Future Together," is both a heartfelt return to the essence of medicine and a solemn answer to the questions of our time.

Putting people first is the unchanging original aspiration of medicine and the contemporary responsibility of physicians in a great nation. The greatness of medicine lies not in the sophistication of its technology, but in the depth of its compassion. No matter how treatment methods evolve, the belief in the utmost importance of life must not waver, and the warmth of humanistic care must not cool. Technological advancements must ultimately aim at human well-being; the benefits of innovation must ultimately benefit all people. Returning medicine to its humanistic roots and ensuring that technology retains its warmth is a mission that every physician must never forget.

Creating a shared future is a shared responsibility bestowed upon us by our times. Faced with the global health challenge of cardiovascular disease, no single country or region can remain unaffected. Only by being guided by the concept of a global community of health for all, deepening international cooperation, promoting multidisciplinary integration, and fostering collaboration between clinical and basic research, as well as mutual learning between medicine and engineering, can we forge a new path in overcoming difficulties and share a future through openness and win-win cooperation. The Great Wall International Congress of Cardiology is willing to gather wisdom from all corners of the world and pool resources from all directions to work with global partners to jointly explore prevention and treatment strategies and build a Great Wall of Health.

This conference brought together renowned experts and covered a wide range of topics: it featured discussions by masters elucidating the intricacies of diagnosis and treatment; it showcased the talents of young scholars, continuing the torch of academic research; and it fostered international dialogue, drawing upon diverse wisdom. Great medical ethics and integrity benefit the people. Let us be guided by compassion and propelled by innovation, steadfastly pursuing a people-centered approach and striving for excellence in the journey of "creating a shared future," jointly writing a more brilliant chapter in the history of human cardiovascular health!

I wish this conference a complete success! And I wish all my colleagues good health and continued academic success!