ai+ health
A summit exploring how AI is transforming personal health, strengthening America’s safety and resilience, and securing the nation’s edge in the global race for innovation.
Why this moment matters
As global competitors race to lead in AI, the U.S. must accelerate its responsible adoption in health to improve outcomes, drive innovation, and protect its strategic advantage.
How can leaders across healthcare, technology, government, and academia work together to turn AI’s potential into better health, stronger security, and lasting national prosperity?
AI is rapidly transforming health, from prevention to treatment to everyday wellness, and realizing its full potential starts now.
Breakthroughs in AI are reshaping personal health, clinical care, and biomedical research at an unprecedented pace.
When industry, government, academia, and clinicians coordinate, breakthroughs reach patients faster and the nation leads.
Featured voices
The people building
the next standard of care
Clinicians, founders, geneticists, and policy leaders on what AI actually changes at the bedside — and how fast.
Speaker biography
The day at a glance
September 10, 2026 at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, D.C. Explore a full day of conversations on AI, health, and national resilience.
Morning sessions9:30 a.m. – 1:10 p.m.
RemarksOpening Remarks
Ylli Bajraktari, President, SCSP
FiresideThe Evolving, Interdependent Policy-Patient Relationship
Dr. Bradley Bower, Chief AI Officer, NIH Moderator: Jenilee Keefe Singer, SCSP
PanelLongevity: Engineering Healthspan and Human Potential
Dr. David Barzilai, CEO, Barzilai Longevity Consulting Julian Hunt, Head of Product, Hume Health Moderator: Luiza Savage, Editorial Director, Washington Post Intelligence
PanelGenomics: From Genetic Code to Precision Medicine
Dr. James Lu, Founder & CEO, Helix Dr. Le Cong, Pathology and Genetics Professor, Stanford Moderator: Karina Barao, NSCEB
FiresideThe Power and Limitations of AI in Science and Medicine
Dr. George Yancopoulos, Co-Founder & President, Regeneron Dr. Luciana Borio, ARCH Ventures
Tech TalkTurning Biological Signals into Actionable Intelligence
Dr. Charity Dean, PHC Global
PanelNational Security Implications: Redefining National Biodefense
The Honorable Dr. Dimitri Kusnezov, Former Undersecretary, DHS The Honorable Dr. Paul Friedrichs, U.S. Air Force (ret) Dr. Charity Dean, PHC Global Moderator: David Stiefel, NTI
KeynoteAI at the Speed of Need: Innovating Military Health for Force Readiness
Dr. Rebecca Rough, Chief Innovation Officer, DHA
BreakLunch
Afternoon sessions1:10–4:50 p.m.
FiresideBiomedical Discovery: Unlocking the Capabilities of AI-Driven Research
Dr. Hiroaki Kitano, CTO, Sony Group Corporation Moderator: Jeanne Meserve, Host of NatSec Tech
PanelMedical Imaging: Advancing Clinical Vision Towards Accurate Diagnosis
Dr. Nina Kottler, Chief Medical AI Officer, Mosaic Clinical Technologies Adam Cargill, VP of Regulatory Strategy, Veeva Systems Moderator: Jeanne Meserve, Host of NatSec Tech
PanelWearables: Turning Data Into Personalized, Preventive Care
Dr. Ricky Bloomfield, CMO, Oura Kabir Kasargod, Healthcare Lead, Qualcomm Moderator: Alec Gaffney, POLITICO AgencyIQ
FiresideFrom Federal Systems to the Operating Room: Modernizing Healthcare Through Data
Anthony Polizzi, Chief Patient Experience and Innovation Officer, CMS Moderator: Dr. Daniel Donoho, Founder and President, Surgical Data Science Collective
Tech TalkMoving Together: Advancing Global Access with Open Source AI
Laura McGorman, Director of AI for Good, Meta
PanelMetabolic Health: An AI Assisted, Healthier Future
Dr. Matthew Goldman, Partner, J2 Ventures Dr. Ed Ramos, Co-Founder and COO, GSD Health Research Moderator: Megan Wilson, Washington Post Intelligence
PanelWomen’s Health: Empowering Autonomy Through AI
Jon Corkey, CEO, Amissa Jessica Baladad, Founder and Chief Advocate of Feel For Your Life Dr. Kate Arnold, Program Manager, ARPA-H Moderator: Luiza Savage, Editorial Director, Washington Post Intelligence
PanelResponsible AI: Balancing Innovation, Ethics, and Ownership
Dr. Merage Ghane, Director of Responsible AI, CHAI Dr. Peter Pirolli, Senior Research Scientist, IHMC Moderator: Emily Weber, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
RemarksClosing Remarks
Ylli Bajraktari, President, SCSP
Five focus areas
From the clinic to the lab to national resilience — the day moves across the full arc of AI in health.
AI & National Security
Longevity & Aging
Wearables & Personal Health
Biomedical Research
Responsible AI
Who is this for?
Anyone making decisions about AI in health and security — from hospital executives and policymakers to the patients and consumers navigating what these tools mean for their own care.
Government & Policy
Clinical & Research
Industry & Public
Progress in health is accelerating.
Join a community working to ensure AI improves American health, strengthens national resilience, and keeps the United States ahead in the race for innovation.
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