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14WONCA EXPRESSI am grateful for the opportunity provided by the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians, which allowed me to attend the WONCA 2025 conference. This event has proven to be an invaluable platform for networking, learning, and collaboration in the field of family medicine. Overview of Experiences During the conference, I joined the special interest group focused on cardiovascular diseases. This group comprises leaders from high-income, middle-income, and low-income countries, all collaborating on various projects aimed at improving primary care globally. Among the initiatives proposed, I would like to highlight the development of an app designed to manage multimorbidity, which is crucial for primary care practitioners. Additionally, we are working on international guidelines and publications related to chronic diseases, as well as training courses for general practitioners (GPs) worldwide.One significant observation I made during WONCA 2025 is that while there are more than ten special interest groups and working groups, many did not present their projects during the main conference sessions. This presents a unique opportunity for the upcoming WONCA Asia Pacific Region (APR) conference in Hong Kong. I believe we can invite these working groups to showcase their ongoing international work, thereby engaging more doctors and encouraging them to join these initiatives. My connections within these working groups will be instrumental in facilitating their participation in our conference.Collaboration Hub SessionsAnother memorable session I attended was the %u201cCollaboration Hub.%u201d Within this group, we discussed strategies for enhancing primary care research capacity on a global scale. Our commitment to this cause will extend Dr. Eric Lee, Clinical Associate Professor, JCSPHPC, CUHKbeyond the conference, as we aim to establish a mentoring program that pairs experienced researchers with doctors in training. This program will encourage emerging professionals to engage in research and develop their skills.Additionally, we are planning to create online resources that will guide doctors in conducting research. This includes a centralized hub where useful research tools, such as quality checklists for studies, can be accessed. A crucial aspect of this initiative is developing a systematic pairing process for mentors and mentees, ensuring that qualified mentors are matched with suitable mentees. During these discussions, I had the privilege of connecting with various family medicine academics worldwide. For instance, I exchanged contact information with Dr. Michael Wright, a notable general practitioner and health economist in Australia, who serves as the President of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). I will continue to follow up on our discussions regarding the next steps for these initiatives, as they present an excellent opportunity to enhance our own conferences.Attending the WONCA World Conference 2025 in LisbonThe newly reconstituted Special Interest Group on NCDsDiscussion during the %u2018collaboration hub%u2019 activity