Welcome to TMC AI Summit 2026

Location

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

Registration Information

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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.

Call for Participation – TMC AI Summit 2026

We are excited to announce the Call for Participation for the TMC AI Summit 2026, co-hosted with Texas Children’s Hospital, taking place February 18–20, 2026 at the TCH Neurological Research Institute (NRI) in Houston, Texas.

This event is dedicated 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.

Join us to engage with world-class researchers, clinicians, and industry leaders building the future of AI-driven healthcare.

Program Tracks:

Foundation Track: Explore innovations in data science, AI, and informatics that are reshaping healthcare by empowering data-driven discovery, fostering precision medicine, and optimizing healthcare outcomes.

Opportunity Track: Showcase transformative AI applications in biomedical discovery and healthcare, including diagnostic tools, imaging analysis, drug development, and more.

Impact Track: Discuss strategies for AI translation and stories of successful implementation with meaningful impact.

Submission Opportunities

  • Poster and Oral Presentations
  • Workshops and Tutorials
  • Industry Talks
  • Student Research Showcases

Submission Guidelines and Template: Guidelines  |  Template

SUBMIT HERE: TMC AI SUMMIT 2026 SUBMISSION

Dates

Submission Deadline: Dec. 31, 2025

Notification of Acceptance: Jan. 15, 2026

Registration Deadline: Feb. 1, 2026

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

Shama Tajani

Shama Tajani

Industry Chair

TMC Innovation

Quamishia Shuron Green

Quamishia Shuron Green

Finance Chair

UTHealth Houston

Wanjing Wang

Wanjing Wang

Web Chair

UTHealth Houston

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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

Diamond – $20,000

  • Exclusive keynote speaking opportunity or two spotlight speaking sessions
  • Premium exhibit space (breakout room or prime lobby area)
  • VIP networking dinner with UTH & TCH leadership
  • Premium brand visibility (website, event signage, social media, printed materials)
  • 12 complimentary registrations

Platinum – $10,000

  • All Platinum level benefits, plus premium brand visibility (website, signage, social)
  • VIP networking dinner with UTH & TCH leadership
  • 10 complimentary registrations

Gold – $5,000

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

Silver – $2,500

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

Bronze – $1,000

  • Digital exposure with your brand featured on the event website
  • 2 complimentary registrations

Let’s Build the Future Together!