AI Healthcare Conference

Precision to Population

Stanford Faculty Club
Palo Alto, CA

26-27 March 2026

Meet Great Speakers

At our AI in Healthcare conference, you will have the chance to learn from industry leaders and renowned researchers.

Panel discussions

Engage with diverse professionals, researchers, and AI experts in dynamic discussions covering driving subjects like ethical considerations and future challenges in AI healthcare adoption.

Workshops

Designed to add a practical dimension to the conference, these workshops offer a hands-on experience on contemporary AI applications

Start Your Networking

Get a chance to connect with a diverse demographic of professionals, researchers, experts, and startups in the AI and healthcare industry.

T.H.I.N.K

Introducing T.H.I.N.K (Technology in Healthcare: Integration, Networks, and Knowledge) — a groundbreaking conference series that redefines the intersection of technology and healthcare. T.H.I.N.K marks the debut of this innovative platform, bringing together thought leaders, tech pioneers, and healthcare professionals to explore the transformative potential of AI and cutting-edge technologies in medicine. T.H.I.N.K is not just a conference; it’s a movement towards smarter, more integrated, and patient-centered care. Join us as we kick off this visionary series, setting the stage for future THINK events at leading institutions around the globe.

Meet Great Speakers

At our AI in Healthcare conference, you will have the chance to learn from industry leaders and renowned researchers.

Panel discussions

Engage with diverse professionals, researchers, and AI experts in dynamic discussions covering driving subjects like ethical considerations and future challenges in AI healthcare adoption.

Workshops

Workshops will include hands-on sessions in areas such as:

Building privacy-aware AI models
Translating predictive analytics into clinical workflows
Designing human-centered AI tools for underserved settings

Start Your Networking

Meet researchers, founders, clinicians, and AI leaders. Our curated networking sessions and informal mixers are designed to spark ideas, collaborations, and partnerships across sectors.

T.H.I.N.K

Introducing T.H.I.N.K.

Technology in Healthcare: Integration, Networks, and Knowledge

T.H.I.N.K. is more than a conference — it’s a global movement advancing how technology and healthcare intersect. In this 2026 edition, we bring together thought leaders, clinicians, technologists, and entrepreneurs to explore how AI can scale from personalized care to population health solutions.

Join us in building smarter, more equitable, and integrated health systems.

Submit an abstract

Only for Poster Presentation

Elevate your groundbreaking research in AI healthcare by showcasing it at our esteemed conference. Engage with leading industry professionals and ignite meaningful progress with your work. Submit your poster and illuminate the future of healthcare!

March 12th is the late abstract summission deadline

Co-Chair Interview

2025 Highlights

Speakers

This event is poised to

Shape the future of AI-driven healthcare innovation

The "AI at the Bedside" conference is where cutting-edge technology meets compassionate care. This immersive event will unite visionaries from across healthcare, AI, and technology to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing bedside care.

Dive into captivating sessions on AI-driven diagnostics, personalized treatment, and next-gen patient monitoring, all aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and redefining the future of medicine. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a tech innovator, or an AI enthusiast, this conference offers a unique opportunity to shape the next era of patient care. Join us and be part of the AI healthcare revolution!

Showcasing

AI in Industry and Academics

Utilize the platform to show off inventive startups and researchers' solutions and findings, enabling new partnerships in the field.

Hands-on workshops and tailored networking sessions bring industry leaders, academicians and patients together.

Embrace AI tools and technologies to improve patient outcomes, optimize workflows, and enhance healthcare services.

Join us and experience first-hand the transformative impact of the "AI in Healthcare" conference.

Conference will start in

Scheduled

Sessions

Day 1
Day 1
Day 2
Day 2

08:00 - 09:00
Registration & Coffee Networking
09:00 - 09:30
Keynote - Future Trends in AI in Healthcare
By Sanjay Gandhi, MD Head of Medical Affairs & Medical Strategy, Healthcare Informatics, Philips
09:30 - 10:00
Keynote - Role of AI in Modern Bedside Health Care
By Nigam H. Shah, MBBS, PhD Professor of Medicine, Chief Data Scientist, Stanford Health Care
10:00 - 10:20
Coffee Break
10:20 - 11:10
Panel: The AI Bio-Bridge: From Venture Capital to Global Pharma
By Salah Al-Zaiti, PhD, RN, FAHA Professor & Endowed Chair, University of Rochester, Chirag Patel, MD, PhD Prof. of Neuro-Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Steve Cashman Chief Business Officer, Butterfly Network
11:20 - 12:10
Session 2 - AI in Emerging Healthcare Spaces
By Elisa Ferrari CEO, QuantaBrain, Ekaterina Zernitckaia, PhD Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Founder of MedTech Startups
12:10 - 13:10
Lunch time!
13:30 - 14:10
Session 3 - AI in Mental Health (Panel)
By Nahid Fattahi Psychotherapist, Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Kaiser Permanente, Aishwarya P. Joshi, PhD Assistant Professor, University of Vermont, Seneka Gainer, Ph.D., LPC-S, LMFT-S, NCC Assistant Professor, Jacksonville University, Manasi Rana, MD Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Kaiser Permanente
14:10 - 15:10
Session 4 - Investment Temperament in AI/Healthcare Landscape (Panel)
By Firas Rhaiem Co-Founder, Knowlepsy, Aman (Kai) Sidhant Growth Equity Investor, WestBridge Capital, Jagriti Jaiswal, MBA Co-founder, SensoBrain, Chris Dunn Venture Partner, Mighty Capital
15:10 - 16:00
Startup Presentations
By David Zuleta Founder and CEO, ModoScript , Andreas Raguse, PhD Co-Founder and CTO of FUSE-AI, Sinan Eren Co-Founder/CEO, Opnova AI
16:10 - 17:00
Session 5 - Challenges of AI Adaption (Panel)
By Michael J. Kozuma Director of Biomedical Engineering, Stanford Health Care, Jan Herzhoff, PhD President of Global Healthcare Businesses, Elsevier, Ming Jack Po, M.D., Ph.D CEO and Founder, Ansible Health, AJ Rogers, MD, MBA, FAHA Instructor, Cardiovascular Medicine, Stanford Health Care, Eric Atherton Product Manager, Interoperability & AI, Philips
17:00 - 17:15
Closing Remarks
17.30 - 19.00
Workshop: Medical AI and Introduction to Predictive Modeling For Clinical Decision Making
By Yasin Ceran, PhD Assistant Professor, San Jose State University

08:00 - 09:00
Registration & Breakfast
09:00 - 09:20
Opening Talk - Future Trends in AI Healthcare
By Chirag Patel, MD, PhD Prof. of Neuro-Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Murat Baday, PhD Scientist, Stanford University & Partner, Medtech Pioneers
09:15 - 10:00
Opening Keynote: Towards Virtual Patients: AI for Accelerating Medical Discovery
By Hoifung Poon, PhD General Manager, Microsoft Research
10:00 - 10:20
Coffee Break & Networking
10:20 - 11:20
Session 1: AI Quality, Reliability, and Effectiveness — Considering Equity as a Key Component (M. Yiadom); The Efficiency-Equity Trade-off in Healthcare AI Scheduling (M. Samaroni)
By Maya Yiadom, MD Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine, Stanford University , Michele Samorani Professor in Information Systems and Analytics, Santa Clara University
11:20 - 12:10
Panel: The AI Bio-Bridge: From Venture Capital to Global Pharma
By Carolina Garcia Rizo, PhD, MBA Chief Business Officer | Board Member | Investor |, Lindy Morris Fishburne Managing Partner at Breakout Ventures, Okan Ekinci, MD, MBA SVP of Digital Technology and CMIO at Roche Information Solutions, Alexander Morgan, MD, PhD Partner at Khosla Ventures
12:45 - 2:00
Lunch & Fireside Chat: Designing Systems for Impact
13:10 - 14:00
Panel: AI, Behavior Change, and the Future of Wellness
By Nadya Direkova-Pell UX Director, former Airbnb, Fitbit & Google, Karolina Komarnicka Founder and CEO of Space of mind, Nahid Fattahi Psychotherapist, Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Kaiser Permanente
14:00 - 15:00
Session 2 : Navigating Heterogeneity: AI-Driven Approaches for Modeling Co-Pathologies in Alzheimer's Disease Clinical Trials (D. Tosun-Turgut) | ECG-Based AI for Heart Failure: A Translational Roadmap from Model to Market(O.Akbilgic)
By Oguz Akbilgic, PhD Professor, Cardiovascular Medicine, Wake Forest University, Duygu Tosun, PhD Professor, UCSF, Director of AI & Informatics
15:00 - 15:30
Coffee Break
15:00 - 16:20
Poster Session
15:30 - 16:20
Panel: Investment in Medical AI
By Rebecca Lyn Co-Founder and General Partner at Canvas Prime, Maneeshika Madduri, PhD VC at Samsung Next, Jagriti Jaiswal, MBA Co-founder, SensoBrain, Enrico Carbone Venture Capitalist and former Investment Banker
16:20 - 17:20
Session 3: Federated Learning & Data Privacy & Regulations (Y.Ceran) | From Data to Device: Navigating AI Regulation in Europe’s Healthcare Ecosystem (H.Inan)
By Yasin Ceran, PhD Assistant Professor, San Jose State University, Hakan Inan Founder & CEO of Requalite Germany
17:20 - 17:30
Closing remarks

08:00 - 08:50
Session 6 - Predictive Models & Gen AI in Healthcare
By Turgay Ayer, PhD Chaired Professor, Georgia Tech, Firas Rhaiem Co-Founder, Knowlepsy, Darren Batara, MS, BSN, RN, CPHIMS Manager, Nursing Innovation & Informatics, Stanford Health Care
09:00 - 09:30
Keynote - AI's Impact on Bedside Care
By Julia Strandberg Chief Business Leader, Connected Care, Philips
09:40 - 10:30
Session 7- AI in Patient Care (Panel)
By Annabaker Garber, RN, PhD Chief Clinical Officer, Mobile Heartbeat, Amy Martin Head of Standards for Hospital Patient Monitoring, Philips, Nick Wilson Business Leader, Philips, Adam Alkhato Executive of Healthcare and Life Science Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Stanford Health Care
10:30 - 10:50
Coffee Break
10:50 - 11:50
Session 8 - AI-driven Precision Medicine
By Carolina Garcia Rizo, PhD, MBA Chief Business Officer | Board Member | Investor |, Khan M. Siddiqui, MD Chairman and CEO, HOPPR , Paul Nuyujukian, PhD, MD Assistant Professor of Bioengineering and of Neurosurgery, Stanford University
12:00 - 13:00
Lunch Time
13:00 - 13:50
Session 9 - AI in Imaging & Diagnostics
By Hamed Akbari, MD, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Bioengineering, Santa Clara University, Heather McCombs Chait, MBA, DPM AI Ecosystem Lead, Philips, Nima Aghaeepour, PhD Associate Professor, Stanford University
14:00 - 14:30
Keynote - Operationalizing AI in Hospitals
By Gretchen Brown, MSN, RN VP, Chief Nursing Information Officer, Stanford Health Care
14:30 - 15:20
Session 10 - AI in Bedside Monitoring (Panel)
By Adam Alkhato Executive of Healthcare and Life Science Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Stanford Health Care, Chirag Patel, MD, PhD Prof. of Neuro-Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Josh Makower, MD Director/Co-Founder, Stanford Mussallem Center for Biodesign, Stanford University, Gretchen Brown, MSN, RN VP, Chief Nursing Information Officer, Stanford Health Care
15:30 - 17:00
Poster Session
15:30 - 16:00
Startup Presentations
By Firas Rhaiem Co-Founder, Knowlepsy, Jagriti Jaiswal, MBA Co-founder, SensoBrain, Meredith Gee Head of Product Design, Akido Labs
16:00 - 17:00
Session 11 - AI for Accelerating Biomedical Research
By Houpu Li, PhD Asst. Project Scientist, University of California, Santa Cruz, Emre Araci, PhD Associate Professor, Department of Bioengineering, Santa Clara University, Sina Heydari, PhD Researcher, Santa Clara University, Marcus Forst Knight-Hennessy Scholar, Stanford University
17:00 - 17:30
Closing Remarks
17:30 - 18:30
Workshop: Medical AI and Introduction to Predictive Modeling For Clinical Decision Making
By Yasin Ceran, PhD Assistant Professor, San Jose State University