HIMSS26 opens with talks on innovation, AI-powered care

HIMSS26 launched on March 10, 2026, with keynote sessions focused on AI-driven healthcare innovation and scalable deployment strategies. Jon McNeill, CEO of DVX Ventures, and Dr. John Halamka, president of Mayo Clinic Platform, headlined discussions on accelerating medical breakthroughs through AI integration. The event emphasized practical AI adoption, highlighting real-world success cases and frameworks for scaling solutions across healthcare systems. Strategic planning and business intelligence emerged as key themes, with leaders stressing the need for cross-industry collaboration to optimize AI’s clinical and operational potential. The opening day’s video coverage underscored AI’s transformative role in patient care, setting the tone for deeper technical and policy debates throughout HIMSS26.