[다경뉴스=박극한 기자] The 2024 7th Asia Pacific Anti-Aging Conference (hereinafter abbreviated as ‘APAAC 2024’), hosted by Daegu Metropolitan City and co-hosted by the Asia-Pacific Anti-Aging Society and Exco Co., Ltd., was attended by over 800 people from 15 countries. With the participation of domestic and foreign experts and businessmen, the event will be held for three days from November 29th (Friday) to December 1st (Sunday). It will be held at Daegu EXCO, Cheombok Foundation, and local hospitals.
“APAAC 2024,” which was first held in 2018 and is now in its 7th year, has expanded to include the medical skin care field, focusing on the medical and dental fields, such as dermatology, plastic surgery, and hair transplantation, where Daegu has strengths in the medical industry. . In particular, this year’s event included the stem cell field, which could become the mainstay of the new anti-aging industry.
During ‘APAAC 2024’, about 90 speakers, including 9 renowned overseas instructors, will conduct various training programs such as practical lectures in the medical and oral medicine fields such as dermatology, plastic surgery, and hair transplant, as well as live surgery and hands-on practice. Medical staff participating in Korea can receive a training score of 6 credits from the Korean Medical Association and 4 credits from the Korean Dental Association.
On the first day, Friday, November 29, at 9 a.m., the Cheombok Foundation’s New Drug Development Support Center will hold the “APAAC International Stem Cell Workshop” for the first time in the society, co-hosted by the Anti-Aging Society and the Cheombok Foundation.
Director Jae-ho Jeong of Oblige Plastic Surgery, who served as president of the World Stem Cell Society, and Professor Jae-young Kim of Kyungpook National University College of Dentistry will participate in the sit-in. Participant interest is particularly high as it includes a process of understanding the fundamental principles of stem cell extraction and stem cell culture using the cutting-edge facilities of the Cheombok Foundation.
The opening ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, November 30th at the Grand Ballroom on the 3rd floor of EXCO. At this event, Park In-chul, director of Upstream Dental Clinic, who graduated from Seoul National University College of Dentistry, holds a doctorate in anatomy, and served as an adjunct professor of plastic surgery at Seoul National University, served as a keynote speaker on the topic of ‘New Trends in Anti-aging Medicine’. We plan to present a future vision for anti-aging medicine.
‘APAAC 2024’ goes beyond a typical academic event and holds sponsor sessions, luncheon seminars, exhibitions, and buyer consultations during the competition period, allowing participating companies to showcase new technologies and products, and promote medical equipment and products used in training courses to help consumers. Utilize it as a targeted, customized business opportunity. At the corporate exhibition, 44 companies and organizations, including those in the medical, skin care, and dental fields, will participate with about 65 booths.
Doum Co., Ltd., a local bio venture company, participated in APAAC last year and signed an export contract with Indonesia for wound dressing and hair care products made from self-developed low-molecular-weight water-soluble chitosan. The results of the clinical research project will be announced for the first time at ‘APAAC 2024’ this year.
Daegu Metropolitan City Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs Jeong Jang-soo said, “Through this conference, we expect various synergies to emerge, such as cooperation in medical technology, overseas expansion of medical companies, and attraction of medical tourists in the anti-aging field, where Daegu has strengths.”
* How can the conference foster collaboration between researchers working on different aspects of anti-aging, such as stem cell research, regenerative medicine, and nutritional interventions, to drive more impactful advancements in the field?
## Open-Ended Questions for Discussion on the 2024 Asia-Pacific Anti-Aging Conference:
Here are some open-ended questions organized thematically to encourage discussion and diverse viewpoints based on the provided article:
**Theme 1: Significance and Scope of the Conference:**
* **Beyond anti-aging:** How does this conference contribute to broader advancements in medical and dental fields, particularly in areas like dermatology, plastic surgery, and hair transplantation?
* **Global Collaboration:** What are the potential benefits and challenges of bringing together experts and businessmen from 15 countries for this event?
* **Impact on Daegu:** How can hosting this conference enhance Daegu’s reputation as a center for medical innovation and attract future investment in the anti-aging industry?
**Theme 2: Focus on Stem Cell Research:**
* **Ethical Considerations:** With the inclusion of a stem cell workshop, what ethical considerations are paramount as this technology continues to evolve?
* **Future of Anti-aging:**
How do participants anticipate stem cell research transforming the field of anti-aging in the coming years?
* **Accessibility & Equity:**
What measures can be taken to ensure that the benefits of stem cell advancements are accessible to a wide range of individuals, regardless of socioeconomic status?
**Theme 3: Training & Business Opportunities:**
* **Impact on Medical Practices:**
How can the practical lectures and hands-on practice sessions translate into tangible improvements in patient care within the various medical fields represented?
* **Commercialization & Innovation:** How effectively can conferences like this balance the pursuit of scientific advancement with the commercial interests of participating companies?
* **Long-Term Benefits:** What are the long-term benefits for both participating companies and consumers who utilize products and technologies showcased at the conference?
**Theme 4: Hosting City Perspective:**
* **Sustainable Growth:** What steps should Daegu take to ensure that the momentum generated by this conference leads to sustained growth in the medical and anti-aging sectors?
* **Attracting Global Talent:** How can Daegu leverage this event to attract top researchers and medical professionals from around the world?
* **Medical Tourism:** What strategies can Daegu implement to promote itself as a destination for medical tourism, especially in the field of anti-aging?
By diving deeper into these thematic areas, discussions can delve into the complexities and nuances of the anti-aging industry and its impact on both medicine and society.
