GBA-Shanghai Study Tour 2026

This tour gives participants direct access to industry resources and helps them gain a good understanding of compliance and regulations that goes further than laboratory and classroom learning. By linking the GBA with Shanghai, students can observe and contrast how biotechnology companies grow and operate in each area.

Through exclusive visits and in-depth dialogues with sector leaders, participants gain firsthand insights into the rapidly evolving life sciences industry, and its intersection with research, entrepreneurship, and policy, while cultivating meaningful professional networks that support long-term personal and career development beyond Hong Kong.

Period

23-27 June 2026
(5 days)

Application Open

1 April 2026

Fee

Free of charge

Hotel accommodation, transportation, travel insurance, and selected meals are covered.

Deposit

HK$2,500

This will be required upon confirmation and will be fully returned upon completion of the tour.

For more information, please contact us at register@hklss.org

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Nansha and Shenzhen

Understand cross-city collaboration and evolving policy support
Learn best practices in compliance and regulatory frameworks

Shanghai

Visit renowned multi-national bio-pharmaceutical companies, including AstraZeneca (China) and Roche
Participate in cultural and lifestyle excursions

^{Note: There may be slight adjustments to the itinerary.}

ELIGIBILITY

Undergraduate or postgraduate students aged 18 to 35 in biotechnology, medicine, pharmaceutical, engineering or related disciplines
Participants are responsible for their own valid travel documents and related application fees

ORGANIZER

Hong Kong Life Sciences Society

^{Note: This event is funded by the HYAB Funding Scheme for Youth Exchange in the Mainland. This promotional material reflects only the views of the organizer.}

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS

30 participants. HKLSS reserves the right to determine the final number of participants.