8000. Introduction to Future Hub 2026: AI and Implementation Across Cardiology

This session will introduce the Health Care Innovation Section and Future Hub 2026.

8001. Successful Implementation of Clinical AI Tools/Best Practices

The session will feature a panel discussion on the successful implementation of clinical AI tools, highlighting challenges overcome, lessons learned, and key takeaways from implementation science. Panelists will share their experiences championing and incorporating AI tools within their institutions.

Speakers:

Kartik Agusala, MD, FACC (Moderator)
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Jane A. Linderbaum, ARNP, CNP, FACC (Moderator)
Associate Professor of Medicine
Mayo Clinic

Fabio V. Lima, MD, MPH, FACC
Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiology
Florida Cardiac Consultants; Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Clinical Assistant Professor, Florida State University

Pierre Elias, MD
Assistant Professor in the Division of Cardiology and the Department of Biomedical Informatics
Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Jon Hart
Chief Executive Officer
TAILRD | Heart

Ajay J. Kirtane, MD
Professor of Medicine
Director, Columbia Interventional Cardiovascular Care Chief Academic Officer,
Division of Cardiology/Columbia University Irving Medical Center

8002. Medicolegal Framework Around Clinical AI Tools (Pitfalls and Pearls)

This 60-minute panel discussion will focus on the legal responsibility associated with medical errors in the context of AI. Who bears accountability—the provider, the health system that funds the product, the vendor, or others? Additionally, should AI be regulated and treated similarly to other medical devices?

Speakers:

Kartik Agusala, MD, FACC (Moderator)
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Anjali Thakkar (Moderator)

Tom Maddox

Sanjeev Bhavnani
Executive Director
Institute for Systems Intelligence & Global Health Transformation

8003. It's Already in my Inbox — Now What? Building Digital Clinic Workflows

Wearables are everywhere, and patients expect you to understand how to use their data in making clinical decisions. From sleep quality to Afib burden, this panel of leaders in digital health, implementation science, and health equity will share lessons on remote care models, empowering patients to wield their data, and building value propositions for clinical support.

Speakers:

Krishna Pundi (Moderator)
Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Instructor of Medicine
Palo Alto VA Medical Center/Stanford University

Emeka Anyanwu
Associate Director, Center for Cardiovascular Informatics
University of Pennsylvania

Lisa Roelle MMS, PA-C
Pediatric Electrophysiology Physician Associate
Washington University School of Medicine

Maulik Majmudar, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Biofourmis

Mellanie True Hills, CSP
Chief Executive Officer
American Foundation for Women's Health
StopAfib.org

Jay Shah
Chief Medical Safety Officer
VP Clinical Oversight & Innovation
iRhythm Technologies

8004. Industry Premier Partner: OpenEvidence

Premier Partner will present for 15 minutes on the stage.

8005. Future Hub Innovation Pitch Competition: Technologies Advancing Invasive Procedures

4 companies will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges. There will be a judge's award and a people's choice award handed out for this pitch competition. Each company will be given 5 minutes to pitch, and 9 minutes of judges Q&A.

8006. Emerging Sensors and Technologies in CV Medicine

This interactive session will feature 3–4 leading companies showcasing their latest sensor technologies. Following the demonstrations, members of the planning committee will lead a discussion on practical applications, emerging opportunities, and future directions for these innovations.

Speakers:

Mark Lampert, MD, MBA (Moderator)
Vice Chief, Division of Cardiology
Endeavor Health

Arik Ben Ishay
CEO & Co-Founder
Biobeat

Simona Bor, MD
Medical Affairs and Clinical Affairs Associate
Masimo

8007. Industry Presenting Partner: Veradigm

Premier Partner will present for 15 minutes on the stage.

8008. Industry Presenting Partner: Alnylam

Industry Partner will present for 15 minutes on the stage.

8009. Industry Premier Partner: OpenEvidence

Industry Partner will present for 15 minutes on the stage.

8010. Industry Presenting Partner: Veradigm

Industry Partner will present for 15 minutes on the stage.

8011. International Digital Health Award Presentation and Pitch

Medical AI is a digital health company specializing in artificial intelligence-enabled electrocardiogram solutions for cardiovascular disease detection and monitoring.

The award ceremony will take place at 2:45pm on the Future Hub Stage!

8012. Future Hub Innovation Pitch Competition: Noninvasive Technologies

Four companies will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges. There will be a judges award and a people's choice award handed out for this pitch competition. Each company will be given 5 minutes to pitch, and 9 minutes of judges Q&A.