Date: 22 November 2025 (Saturday)
Venue: Grand Ballroom 1, Level 2, The Kerry Hotel, Hung Hom
Theme: Obesity Care Beyond Convention – From Definition to Treatment

The Hong Kong Obesity Society (HKOS) successfully concluded its 7th Annual Scientific Symposium on 22 November 2025. The half‑day event brought together leading international and regional experts to explore cutting‑edge approaches in obesity care – moving beyond conventional paradigms to embrace evidence‑based, patient‑centred strategies.

Distinguished Faculty & Key Topics

We were honoured to welcome the following speakers:

• Prof. Sue Pedersen (University of Calgary, Canada)
  Revolutionizing Obesity Care: Transforming Health Beyond Weight with Evidence‑Based Benefits of GLP‑1 Receptor Agonists
• Prof. Gary Witter (University of Adelaide & Royal Adelaide Hospital, Australia)
  Targeting Excess Adiposity: Evolving Strategies in Obesity Diagnosis and Treatment from International Guidelines
• Dr. Amy Liu Chia Chia (Weight Loss Center, New Delight Medical Clinic, Taiwan)
  Beyond Needle and Scalpel: Endoscopic Gastroplasty, a New Frontier in Weight Management
• Prof. Hein Min Tun (JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, CUHK)
  Developmental Origins of Childhood Obesity: The Microbiome Culprit

Programme Highlights

The symposium opened with remarks by Dr. Chan Man Pan, followed by four scientific sessions covering pharmacotherapy, guideline‑based diagnosis, endoscopic interventions, and the role of the microbiome in childhood obesity. A tea break allowed for lively networking among attendees. Dr. See Wing Shan delivered the closing remarks, summarising key takeaways and future directions.

A Word of Thanks

HKOS extends its sincere gratitude to all speakers, moderators, and participants for making this symposium a platform of rich scientific exchange. We also thank our supporters and sponsors for their contribution to advancing obesity care in Hong Kong and beyond.

 

7th Annual Scientific Symposium 

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