Sept. 2, 2026: University of Pittsburgh
PITT AI PathConnect: “Generative AI Across the Diagnostic Continuum”
Pitt AI PathConnect is a premier annual symposium, hosted by the University of Pittsburgh’s Computational Pathology and AI Center of Excellence (CPACE), spotlighting the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital pathology (DP).
This year’s theme is “Generative AI Across the Diagnostic Continuum.” Hosted in the heart Pittsburgh, this event will happen on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. This forward-looking event will bring together researchers, clinicians, industry innovators and policymakers who are shaping the next era of diagnostic medicine.
Designed to spark ideas and drive impact, the symposium will feature inspiring keynote speakers, expert panel discussions, live technology showcases and high-value networking opportunities. Sessions will focus on the real-world implementation, validation and responsible integration of AI into pathology practice. By fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration and highlighting cutting-edge advances, Pitt AI PathConnect 2026 aims to accelerate innovation, strengthen partnerships and help define the future of the DP/AI landscape.
Thanks to our sponsors:
The Venue
The 2026 Pitt AI Path Connect will be hosted at the University Club on Sept. 2, 2026, from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST
The University Club
Ballroom B
123 University Place
Pittsburgh, PA, 15213
Symposium Agenda
Registration
7 – 8 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
Opening Remarks
8 – 8:20 a.m. | Liron Pantanowitz | Welcoming Remarks
8:20 – 8:50 a.m. | Hooman Rashidi | CPACE Highlight
8:50 – 9 a.m. | Q&A (5 min)
Session 1: Leading the AI Transformation
9 – 9:15 a.m. | Speaker (15 min) Prathima Srinivas, CMIO | Amazon Web Services
9:15 – 9:30 a.m. | Speaker (15 min) Michael Valente, Chief Technology Officer | Dell
9:30 – 9:45 a.m. | Break/Vendors Exhibit (15 min)
9:45 – 10 a.m. | Speaker (15 min) Colonel Mark D. Lyman | Joint Pathology Center (JPC)
10 – 10:30 a.m. | Panel 1 (30 mins): Prathima Srinivas (Amazon), Michael Valente (Dell), Alexander Ersoy (Microsoft), Col. Mark Lyman, Hooman Rashidi
Moderator: Larissa May, Professor of Emergency Medicine, UC Davis Health
Session 2: Health Generative AI in Action
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. | Speaker (10 min) Matthew Hanna
10:45 – 11 a.m. | Speaker (10 min) Nam Tran
11 – 11:15 a.m. | Speaker (15 min) LEIDOS – Main: Todd Minnigh, Chief of Medical Imaging Innovation
11:15 – 11:30 a.m. | Speaker (15 min) Marius Linguraru, Director of AI, Children’s National Hospital
11:30 – 11:45 a.m. | Break/Vendors Exhibit (15 min)
11:45 – noon | Sponsor (15 min) PLATINUM / AstraZeneca: Melissa Alexander
noon – 12:15 p.m. | Sponsor (15 min) PLATINUM / Hologic: Katie Clabough, CT (ASCP)
12:15 – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch (60 min)
Session 3: Future of Generative AI in Pathology and Lab Medicine: Barriers, Opportunities, Regulations and the Path to Success
1:15 – 1:20 p.m. | Introduction (5 min) Corey O’Conner | Mayor of Pittsburgh
1:20 – 1:35 p.m. | Speaker (15 min) Yoram Vodovotz | APRA-H
1:35 – 1:45 p.m. | Speaker (10 min) Joe Yun | Pitt
1:45 – 1:55 p.m. | Speaker (10 min) Robert Cunningham | Pitt
1:55 – 2:05 p.m. | Break/Vendors Exhibit (10 min)
2:05 – 2:15 p.m. | Speaker (10 min) Maria Palombini | IEEE
2:15 – 2:30 p.m. | Speaker (15 min) Darius Amjadi | VA
2:30 – 3 p.m. | Panel 3 (30 min): Yoram Vodovotz (ARPA-H), Joe Yun (Pitt), Robert Cunningham (Pitt), Maria Palombini (IEEE), Darius Amjadi (VA)
Moderator: Ramayya Krishnan, Carnegie Mellon