2026 Empowering Health Conference

Bridging the Future of Health: Empowering Communities through Technological Preparedness, Innovation, & Accessibility

Held virtually on May 7, the 2026 Empowering Health Conference ventured beyond digital literacy and into a proactive, future-ready mindset. Leading subject experts discussed what a future where health technology is sustainable, responsible, and human-centered looks like. Sessions explored the systems, workforce training, and ethics necessary 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 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

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2025 Empowering Health Conference

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