The AI Leadership Summit is an exclusive, one-day gathering designed for senior executives from healthcare provider organizations. With only 65 seats available, this highly curated experience offers an intimate environment for decision-makers responsible for leading system-wide artificial intelligence strategies.
Held at the Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark, the Summit functions as a critical executive workshop, blending strategic programming with elevated networking and immersive roundtable exercises. Participants will work alongside peers to align priorities, stress-test roadmaps, share implementation lessons, and refine governance frameworks essential for responsible AI adoption.
The experience concludes with a private, culminating executive dinner, providing an additional opportunity for meaningful dialogue, cross-industry connection, and deeper relationship-building among leaders at the forefront of healthcare AI.
Inside the Summit
AI Governance & Accountability Frameworks
Building the internal structures, policies, and accountability mechanisms needed to govern AI responsibly across health systems.
Regulatory Compliance & Ethical Oversight
Navigating the evolving regulatory landscape and establishing ethical guardrails for responsible AI deployment in clinical and operational settings.
Operationalizing AI at Scale
Executive strategies for moving AI from pilot to enterprise-wide implementation, including infrastructure, workforce readiness, and change management.
Executive Leadership & Strategic Roadmapping
Defining the executive mandate for AI leadership, aligning organizational priorities, and building durable roadmaps for long-term AI transformation.
Extend your experience
AI in Healthcare Forum
October 22–23, 2026 | Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark
Following the Summit, continue your journey at the two-day Forum bringing together clinicians, executives, technologists, and innovators for deep-dive sessions on real-world AI applications, implementation strategies, and the future of healthcare innovation.
Open registration | All healthcare professionals welcome
Guided by Industry Leaders
Expert guidance and thought leadership will be shaped by members of the HIMSS AI Advisory Group, ensuring the Forum reflects the most current, practical, and impactful insights from across the industry.
Ashley Beecy
Chief AI Officer, Sutter Health
Sanjeev P. Bhavnani
Senior Cardiologist (Former Senior Medical Officer – Digital Health Center of Excellence FDA), Scripps Clinic
Tina Esposito
Senior Vice President, Chief Data Officer, Advocate Health
Robbie Freeman
Chief Innovation Officer, Mount Sinai
David Newman
Chief Medical Officer, Virtual Care, Sanford Health
Deepti Pandita
CMIO, VP Clinical Informatics, UCI Health
Leeda Rashid
Former Senior Physician, FDA Digital Health Center of Excellence
Alexander Ryu
Attending Physician & Vice Chair of AI Innovation, Mayo Clinic
Patrick Thomas
Medical Director of Innovation, Trauma Medical Director, & Director of Digital Innovation in Pediatric Surgery, Children's Nebraska
Future of AI in Healthcare Series
This event is part of the Future of AI in Healthcare Series.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare delivery and outcomes. In 2026, HIMSS convenes global leaders through its Future of AI in Healthcare Series to move beyond pilots toward responsible, scalable adoption. Through thought leadership and policy influence, HIMSS sets benchmarks that guide secure, strategic AI implementation across health systems worldwide.
Experience AI in healthcare this October in San Diego — a vibrant coastal city known for its innovation, energy, and year-round sunshine. Here's everything you need to know about accommodations and travel to the AI Leadership Summit in San Diego.
Venue
All Summit activities will take place at the Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark.
Address:
Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark 675 L Street San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: +1 619-231-7700
HIMSS is negotiating a discounted room block for Summit attendees at the Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark. Reservation details, including the group rate and booking link, will be available here shortly.
We encourage you to check back soon and make your reservations early once the block opens to ensure availability.
About the Hotel
The Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark is a AAA Four Diamond hotel ideally situated in the heart of downtown San Diego, directly connected to Petco Park. Offering sweeping views of San Diego Bay, the city skyline, and the ballpark, the hotel combines sophisticated accommodations with an unbeatable location steps from the Gaslamp Quarter, the waterfront, and the city's best dining and entertainment.
With its blend of urban energy and California style, the Omni San Diego provides an exceptional setting for the Forum's programming and evening events.
Travel
Nearby Airport
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Distance: Approximately 3 miles from the hotel
Drive time: Approximately 10–15 minutes
San Diego International Airport is one of the most convenient major airports in the country, offering direct flights from most U.S. cities and a number of international destinations.
Rideshare: Uber and Lyft are readily available from SAN — typically 10–15 minutes to the hotel.
Taxi: Available at the airport taxi stand.
Rental Car: All major rental agencies are available on-site at the airport.
Note: The hotel does not provide shuttle service from the airport.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
Join senior healthcare executives for an exclusive, one-day intensive designed for decision-makers leading system-wide AI strategies. With only 65 seats available, this highly curated Summit offers an intimate environment for strategic dialogue, peer learning, and leadership alignment.
To be considered for this executive-only gathering, you must register your interest. All registrations are subject to review and approval to ensure the event maintains its exclusive, senior-level focus.
The AI Leadership Summit is exclusively reserved for senior executives from healthcare provider organizations. This is not open to market suppliers or vendors. All registrations must be submitted for review, and eligibility will be verified to ensure the event maintains its exclusive, senior-level focus. Upon approval, you will receive confirmation and further details.
Strategic Resources – Post-event access to frameworks, templates, and executive briefing materials.
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