Dear Members of the Taiwan Urological Association,

Greetings to you all!

Linkou Chang Gung Hospital is honored to host the TUA Annual Meeting for the first time.

Since its establishment, Linkou Chang Gung Hospital has been providing the highest quality medical services to patients, adhering to the diligent and pragmatic philosophy of our founder, Mr. Wang. The hosting of this annual meeting, which provides an opportunity for urologists nationwide and international scholars to exchange, learn, and cooperate, will be an important milestone for our hospital.

The theme of this year’s annual meeting is “Embracing AI & Advancing Precision Treatments in Urology”, unveiling the two most important current directions: Artificial Intelligence and Precision Treatment for patients. The recent AI craze triggered by the visit to Taiwan by Mr. Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, once again made us deeply feel the huge potential of artificial intelligence in various fields. This is also one of the important topics of our annual meeting. We hope that in the future we can gradually use AI technology to improve diagnostic accuracy, optimize treatment plans, and further promote the innovation of urology.

This annual meeting will be held in two venues: the Taoyuan Transit Station International Conference Center (Chang Gung International Convention Center), which was just completed last October, and the Research Building of the Yongqing Advanced Science Park. The distance between these two venues is not far, and they can be reached on foot, but we have also arranged shuttle buses to facilitate participants to travel between the two venues.

The transportation around our hospital is very convenient. Whether it is Taoyuan International Airport or High-Speed Rail, you can transfer to the “MRT A8 Station” by airport MRT, and then directly connect to our hospital via the mall sky bridge. Linkou District also has a complete public transportation system and U-bike, making it convenient for you to explore the charm of this city after the meeting.

In addition, there are many attractions and facilities worth visiting around our hospital. Linkou, planned according to urban planning, is a livable city with wide streets suitable for leisurely shopping. You can go shopping at one of the largest shopping centers in Taiwan, Mitsui Outlet Park, which has a rich selection of brands and food. Linkou Sports Park is also a good place to relax and exercise. The park is equipped with various sports facilities, suitable for the whole family to enjoy. In addition, if you are interested in history and culture, the nearby Taoyuan monuments, such as Daxi Old Street and Cihu Mausoleum, are also good places to understand Taiwan’s history.

Thank you for the trust and support given by the Association for this task, especially thanks to the guidance of Deputy Dean ChunTe Wu of our hospital and PresidentPang of TUA, the hard work and assistance of Secretary General Hsu, all committees and all colleagues in the Secretariat. Of course, the success of the conference requires your active participation and support.

Finally, I wish all members health and happiness!

Chairman of the 2024 Taiwan Urological Association Annual Meeting

Department of Urology, Linkou Chang Gung Hospital

Director Chien-Lun Chen