AI For Healthcare Leaders: The Emergence of the Chief AI Officer

AI For Healthcare Leaders: The Emergence of the Chief AI Officer is organized by Rady Children's Health and will be held from Jan 30 - 31, 2026 at Newport Beach Civic Center Community Room, Newport Beach, California, United States of America.

Learning Objectives:

• Understanding the current and emerging applications of AI in healthcare, including machine learning, natural language processing, generative AI, and autonomous agents.
• Evaluating the impact of AI on healthcare operations and clinical care, with a focus on current uses with efficiency, cost savings, and improved patient outcomes through real-world case studies.
• Analyzing the ethical, regulatory, and governance challenges associated with deploying AI solutions in health systems and identifying best practices for responsible and human-centered AI implementation.
• Enhancing strategic leadership competencies necessary for guiding AI adoption within healthcare organizations, including decision-making on build-vs-buy, vendor selection, and change management.
• Understanding the emerging role of the Chief AI Officer (CAIO), designing scalable AI programs, building effective cross-functional teams, and aligning AI strategy with institutional mission and stakeholder expectations.

Topics Include:

• Strategic Planning & Implementation Of AI In Healthcare
• Ethical, Regulatory, And Human-Centered Considerations In AI Adoption 
• Defining The Role And Core Competencies Of The Chief AI Officer (CAIO) 
• Future Of AI Leadership In Healthcare And The Evolving CAIO Landscape 
• Tools, Frameworks, And Best Practices For Leading AI Initiatives