UNMC's Inaugural AI in Health Conference Arrives April 21 - Future of Care in Focus

UNMC's first AI in Health Conference lands April 21 in Omaha, centered on practical work for care, education, and research. Free to attend; register by Apr 14; posters due Feb 27.

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Published on: Feb 04, 2026
UNMC's Inaugural AI in Health Conference Arrives April 21 - Future of Care in Focus

AI in Health Conference at UNMC: April 21

The University of Nebraska Medical Center will host its first AI in Health Conference on April 21. Clinicians, researchers, and educators will gather to focus on practical AI for care delivery, education, and discovery.

The theme is The Future of Care. The event takes place on UNMC's Omaha campus at the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education, Truhlsen Events Center, 619 South 42nd St.

Who it's for

  • Care teams and clinical leaders
  • Educators and program directors
  • Researchers, data teams, and informatics staff
  • Students preparing for AI-enabled roles

Key details

  • Date: April 21
  • Location: Michael F. Sorrell Center - Truhlsen Events Center, 619 South 42nd St., Omaha
  • Registration deadline: April 14
  • Cost: Free
  • Participants: Faculty, students, and staff from all University of Nebraska campuses, plus Nebraska Medicine and Children's Nebraska

Call for posters

Organizers invite digital and print posters across three tracks. Share practical work, early findings, or program designs that others can use.

  • Tracks: Education, research, and clinical care
  • Deadline: Feb. 27
  • Details: See the conference website for submission requirements and full conference information

What to expect

Sessions will examine how AI can improve workflows, surface insights, and support teaching and discovery. Examples include documentation assistance, imaging triage, population health analytics, and curriculum innovation.

Poster sessions and a keynote speaker will highlight real projects and practical lessons that teams can bring back to their organizations. Expect candid conversation and useful next steps.

Why it matters

AI is moving from pilots to daily practice in health systems. Clear use cases, responsible adoption, and shared skills across clinicians, educators, and researchers are now essential.

For regulatory context, see the FDA's overview of AI/ML in medical devices: FDA AI/ML SaMD.

Next steps

  • Register by April 14 to secure your spot
  • Submit your poster by Feb. 27 (digital or print)
  • Invite colleagues from care, education, and research to compare approaches and align on next moves

If you want structured prep before the event, explore role-based AI learning paths: AI courses by job. These can help your team speak the same language at the conference. You can also scan current options here: Latest AI courses.


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