Here are some major upcoming events in 2026 where artificial intelligence intersects with medical education, health sciences, and university-level research. These include conferences, summits, and academic gatherings that are either explicitly focused on AI in medical teaching and training, or closely related fields (AI in healthcare, precision medicine, digital innovation) with strong relevance to universities and educators:
🎓 Medical Education and AI-Focused Conferences
1. Innovations in Medical Education Conference (University of Miami) – March 26-27, 2026
A dedicated two-day conference on integrating AI into medical education, with panels and workshops on curriculum design, teaching technologies, ethics, and AI tools for assessment and learning. 2. International Conference on Medical Education, Health Sciences & Patient Care – Paris, October 21-22, 2026
Broad medical education conference with sessions spanning innovation, pedagogy, and technological applications including AI in training and healthcare delivery. 3. 23rd Innovations in Medical Education (USC Online Conference) – February 11-12, 2026
Annual medical education event hosted by the University of Southern California, offering virtual participation and global engagement in education innovation (likely includes AI-related topics). 4. 8th Midlands Medical Education Conference – 2026 (UK)
Regional medical education event including themes on embracing AI and digital tools in medical teaching across universities.
🧠 AI and Medicine / Healthcare Innovation Events
These gatherings are broader than pure medical education but are highly relevant to academics, researchers, and faculty exploring AI in healthcare teaching, research skills, and clinical workflows:
5. AIME 2026 – Artificial Intelligence in Medicine – Ottawa, Canada, July 7-10, 2026
International conference on AI and medicine hosted at the University of Ottawa with deep ties to academic research and cross-disciplinary scholarship. 6. International Conference on Precision Medicine and AI Healthcare – Prague, July 27-28, 2026
Global forum for clinicians, researchers, and educators on AI’s role in precision medicine and data science, often including academic perspectives. 7. AI4Health: Improve Health Through Artificial Intelligence Conference – University of Florida campus (2026)
University-hosted event combining AI healthcare research, training opportunities, and academic discussion. 8. AI Summit (Mayo Clinic) – Rochester, MN, June 4-5, 2026
While broader in scope, this summit addresses AI in clinical settings and systems which complements medical education on real-world applications.
🎓 Education & AI Broadly Relevant
9. AI + Education Summit 2026 (Stanford Accelerator for Learning & HAI)
Though not solely medical, this high-impact summit brings AI education thought leaders, including applications relevant to health professions education and curriculum design.
📌 Tips for Academic Participation
- Early planning and abstract submissions often open months ahead of events like AIME and HealthAI2026.
Many conferences offer workshops or tracks on AI ethics, curriculum innovation, and experiential learning that are especially useful for faculty and graduate scholars.
Check university event calendars (e.g., Stanford HAI, medical school education departments) for unofficial symposia or local AI in medical education workshops throughout the year.
JACQUELINE P. ASHBY 