2026 Empowering Health Conference
About the Conference
The 2026 Empowering Health Conference invites you to step beyond digital literacy and into a proactive, future-ready mindset. As emerging tools like Al, VR, and remote monitoring systems shift from the "future" to the "now." This year's virtual conference will highlight a future where health technology is sustainable, responsible, and human-centered. Sessions will explore the systems, workforce training, and ethics necessary to bridge the gap between today's practices and tomorrow's capabilities. Join UME and partners as we explore how to harness emerging health tools to dismantle barriers, drive parity, and empower communities to lead the digital health revolution. Read more.
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Topics will include:
• Keynote Remarks: Maryland's Al & Health Landscape
• Securing the Future of Health: Al Governance, Cyber Readiness, and Institutional Accountability
• Building the Next Health Frontier: Decoding Emerging Tech Trends
• Universal Innovation: Advancing Al Without Leaving Communities Behind
• Practical Al Integration for Health Education: Enhancing Learning with Human-Centered Technology
• The Future of Work in Health: Human + Al Collaboration in Workforce Development
• Global Digital Health in Action: UMD SPH Capstone Innovations