Welcome to TMC AI Summit 2026

Location

Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI)
Texas Medical Center, 1250 Moursund St, Houston, TX 77030

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Vision

Our Vision is to foster the vibrant, collaborative ecosystem at the Texas Medical Center, leveraging its unparalleled talent, diverse data resources, and entrepreneurial energy to translate advanced AI innovations into practical solutions for real-world biomedical and healthcare challenges.

By uniting researchers, clinicians, and industry leaders, we aim to revolutionize healthcare delivery, improve outcomes, and catalyze meaningful impact for everyone, throughout the entire human lifespan.

Our commitment ensures that AI technologies in healthcare generate tangible benefits for individuals, healthcare systems, and communities worldwide.

Dates

Conference date: Feb 18-20, 2026

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Recommended Contribution

Participant Recommended Contribution
Professional $200.00
Student $50.00

Steering Committee

Devin Dunn

Devin Dunn, MPH

Texas Medical Center Innovations

Ben Hu, PhD

Ben Hu, PhD

Rice University

Xiaoqian Jiang

Xiaoqian Jiang, PhD

UTHealth Houston

Ioannis Kakadiaris

Ioannis Kakadiaris, PhD

University of Houston

Zhandong Liu

Zhandong Liu, PhD

Texas Children's Hospital/BCM

Eric Smith

Eric Smith

Memorial Hermann Hospital

Eric A. Stahlberg

Eric A. Stahlberg, PhD

MD Anderson

Kelvin Wong

Kelvin Wong, PhD

Methodist Hospital

Organization Committee

Ananth Annapragada

Ananth Annapragada, PhD

co-Chair

Texas Children's Hospital/BCM

Hongfang Liu

Hongfang Liu, PhD

co-Chair

UTHealth Houston

Claudia Antone

Claudia Antone

Logistics Specialist

Texas Children's Hospital

Rubab Ali

Rubab Ali

Event Manager

UTHealth Houston

Quamishia Shuron Green

Quamishia Shuron Green

Finance Chair

UTHealth Houston

Wanjing Wang

Wanjing Wang

Web Chair

UTHealth Houston

TMC AI Summit 2024 & 2025 Recap

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Call for Sponsorship

Become a catalyst for innovation in pediatric, maternal, and lifelong health by sponsoring the TMC AI Summit 2026.

Sponsorship Tiers

Premier - $10,000

  • Premium brand visibility (website, signage, social)
  • Keynote or spotlight speaking opportunity
  • VIP networking dinner with UTH & TCH leadership
  • 12 complimentary registrations

Platinum – $5,000

  • All Gold-level benefits, plus exclusive presentation opportunities to initiate meaningful engagement and showcase your thought leadership and 8 FREE registrations.

Gold – $2,500

  • Website branding plus a dedicated desk at the event to engage directly with participants and 4 FREE registrations.

Silver – $1,000

  • Digital exposure with your brand featured on the event website and 2 FREE registrations.

We offer custom sponsorship packages for startups and/or small business, please email us at tmcaisummit@gmail.com for more details.

Let’s Build the Future Together!