HOUSTON SUMMIT AGENDA

Where Innovation, Digital Health, & Technology Meet

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Thursday, October 15, 2026
8:00 AM

Pick up your badge, grab a bite to eat, meet the sponsors and network with fellow attendees.
 

 
8:50 AM - 9:00 AM

We are thrilled to be back in 2026! Hear from the Healthcare Innovation Summits Director as she outlines the day and shares how to get the most out of your Summit experience.
 

 
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM

Healthcare is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by artificial intelligence, digital health and new models of care. Yet while technology is reshaping the industry, lasting transformation depends on the leaders who guide organizations through change. In this opening keynote, emergency physician and digital health leader Dr. Pavitra Krishnamani will explore how healthcare organizations can embrace innovation while keeping people at the center. Through insights drawn from the front lines of care and digital transformation, she'll share a vision for leading with purpose, building trust, and preparing for the future of healthcare.
 

 
9:20 AM - 10:00 AM

Disaster medicine when the lights go out. How are doctors expected to save patient lives in an emergency, when a hospital or a critical vendor is under ransomware/DDOS attack or when the AI investment backfires? 
 

 
10:00 AM - 10:05 AM

In this fast-paced, 5-minute session, learn key strategies for driving impactful changes at your organization.
 

10:05 AM - 10:45 AM

Grab a beverage, meet the sponsors and network with fellow attendees.

 
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Industry Partner Spotlights feature engaging, passionate speakers whose talks expose new ideas in healthcare that are supported by concrete evidence and are relevant to current and future industry trends. Presentations will explore novel and counterintuitive approaches to solving the many complex problems facing our health system.

 
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM

As healthcare organizations expand their digital and AI footprints, CISOs and security leaders are facing a rapidly shifting threat landscape. This panel will explore how leading health systems are strengthening cyber resilience, protecting patient data, and aligning security strategy with innovation, AI adoption, and regulatory expectations. 
 

 
11:40 AM - 12:10 PM

Where are healthcare organizations investing their technology dollars, and which initiatives are delivering the greatest impact? Based on findings from the latest KLAS HIT Trends Report, this session will provide an inside look at the priorities shaping healthcare IT in 2026.

Explore how leaders are approaching AI adoption, cybersecurity resilience, data strategy, interoperability, cloud investments, and digital transformation amid growing demands for efficiency, innovation, and measurable results. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of where the industry is headed, how peer organizations are setting priorities, and what trends are likely to influence healthcare IT decision-making in the year ahead.
 

12:10 PM - 1:10 PM
 
 
1:10 PM - 1:25 PM

Industry Partner Spotlights feature engaging, passionate speakers whose talks expose new ideas in healthcare that are supported by concrete evidence and are relevant to current and future industry trends. Presentations will explore novel and counterintuitive approaches to solving the many complex problems facing our health system.

 
1:25 PM - 2:05 PM


 

 
2:05 PM - 2:45 PM


 

 
2:45 PM - 2:50 PM

In this fast-paced, 5-minute session, learn key strategies for driving impactful changes at your organization.
 

 
2:50 PM - 3:05 PM

Grab a beverage, meet the sponsors and network with fellow attendees.

 
3:05 PM - 3:45 PM

Artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving from decision support tools to intelligent systems capable of orchestrating workflows, automating complex tasks, and augmenting clinical and operational decision-making. As agentic AI moves from concept to reality, healthcare leaders must determine where these technologies can create meaningful value — and where human oversight remains essential.
 

 
3:45 PM