Advances in AI are already radically reshaping our understanding of every facet of human biology, from immunology to aging. Panelists will explore the increasing focus of AI researchers and companies on life sciences and drug discovery, assessing the current state of what’s possible and the groundbreaking potential of future advancements in technology. 

Electronic health records play a vital role in ensuring that both clinicians and patients have access to accurate, relevant health information at all times, yet the design and implementation of EHR systems brings its own challenges. Newer technologies like AI and FHIR are presenting opportunities to rethink how to optimize the EHR. In this conversation, attendees will hear from Frank Naeymi-Rad, founder of Intelligent Medical Objects, Inc., a terminology platform that is now used by some 85% of all EHRs, and Mark Braunstein, world-renowned health informatics expert at Georgia Tech. Moderated by Cornell’s Chief Global Information Officer, Curtis Cole, this session will provide new insights into the role of AI, FHIR, and structured terminology in EHRs and clinical informatics.

Opening with a Fireside Chat between Selwyn Vickers, MD, President and CEO, Memorial Sloan Kettering and Rainu Kaushal, Senior Associate Dean and Chair, Weill Cornell Medicine, this session will expand to include a panel of distinguished leaders sharing their experiences and strategies in implementing innovative solutions within large healthcare organizations. They will discuss the challenges and successes they have encountered in leveraging technology, data analytics, and policy reforms to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the future of healthcare transformation and the pivotal role of leadership in navigating this complex landscape.

Physicians are no longer just participants in healthcare innovation—they’re leading it. Across startups, academia, policy, and industry, clinicians are using their expertise to challenge norms, build groundbreaking solutions, and influence major decisions. Hear from the pioneers shaping this shift and learn what it takes to lead from the front.

Mental health has emerged as one of the biggest drivers of disease burden globally, and AI-powered technologies are showing tremendous promise in this historically overlooked and underserved area. This session will begin with a Keynote from Miranda Wolpert of the Wellcome Trust, followed by a conversation with the founding President of the Child Mind Institute that will illuminate the ways technology can improve mental health outcomes around the world, from research to deployment to impact.

As investors and entrepreneurs lead the charge in health AI innovation, the importance of cultivating supportive early stage ecosystems cannot be overstated. In this session, we’ll begin with a discussion about what it takes to create those ecosystems, followed by firsthand perspectives from a group of Cornell Tech and Weill Cornell Medicine startup founders and innovators. 

As we grapple with the rapid evolution of the healthcare landscape in the AI era, we must think critically about the ways medical training and changes in clinical practice can give the next  generation of clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs an edge. This session will feature insights from leaders of academic medical institutions around emerging issues facing training, education, and clinical practice.

With the AI era fully underway, innovators around the world are uncovering new applications that respond to local challenges. In this panel, we’ll learn about advancements in health technology coming from the Middle East and Asia, where rapid growth is unlocking new, data-driven innovations in care delivery.

AI is poised to transform mental health by increasing the reach, quality, and therapeutic connection of psychotherapy; enhancing crisis detection and prevention; and enabling precision measurements that guide the right care, at the right time, at the right intensity. This immense potential also comes with serious risks around safety and the importance of human connection.  This panel will bring together diverse experts to discuss how the creation of human and AI teams can accelerate the time-to-care and effectiveness of mental health treatment.

Much has been made of the potential for AI-enabled tools like transcription services to reduce clinician burden and improve operational efficiency. But how can we ensure that the time saved contributes to better outcomes for every patient? This panel will feature diverse perspectives on the opportunities and obstacles at the intersection of AI, care delivery, and clinician burden.

In this session, Arianna Huffington and Gail Horwood will explore how AI is reshaping both personal well-being and the healthcare experience. Arianna will discuss her groundbreaking work in promoting the daily habits that keep us healthy—sleep, nutrition, movement, stress management, and connection—and how AI can serve as a hyper-personalized coach to help individuals thrive. Gail will share insights on how AI is transforming patient journeys, healthcare engagement, and marketing—creating more empathetic, human-centric experiences. Together, they’ll discuss the intersection of behavioral science, AI-driven personalization, and the future of health, offering a vision for how technology can not only enhance wellbeing but also deepen our humanity.

The rise of personal health tools, wearables, and AI-powered health coaches is revolutionizing how we manage diseases and take preventative health actions. This panel will explore how these tools, along with novel pharmacological solutions for conditions like obesity and mental illness, are empowering both individuals and their physicians to make effective and empathetic  health decisions.