Arrival
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Registration and Breakfast
Main FoyerWelcome
Registration and Breakfast
Pick up badges, grab coffee, and connect with early arrivals in the expo foyer.
Conference Schedule
vMed26 Agenda
Two days of programming exploring curiosity, convergence, innovation, integration, and impact.
Dates
March 25-26, 2026
Location
Hilton Universal Studios, Los Angeles
Focus
Digital health, XR, AI, biosensors, and clinical transformation
Day 1Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Curiosity and Convergence
Day one spotlights curiosity and convergence across XR, AI, and biosensors with networking and immersive demos.
Day 1
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Curiosity and Convergence
Day one spotlights curiosity and convergence across XR, AI, and biosensors with networking and immersive demos.
Block 1 - Main Stage
9:00-10:25 Am
Opening Session: Building an Interoperable Future: Driving Digital Innovation in Health Systems
ModeratorsBrennan Spiegel, MD, MSHS, Cedars-Sinai
Main StageKeynotes
- 9:00 - 9:45 AM
Why Doctors Will Not Be Replaced: The Future of Humanistic Medicine in an AI-Driven World
- 9:45 - 10:25 AM
Leading through the Digital Health Revolution: A CEO’s Journey from EHRs to AI
Block 2
10:25 - 11:00 AM
Morning Break and Exhibitor Demos
Expo Floor
Morning Break and Exhibitor Demos
Refresh, explore the demo floor, and meet exhibitors.
Block 3
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Laying the Groundwork: Foundational Strategies for a Digitally-Driven Health System
Individual 30-minute talks anchor each track followed by a series of specialized talks.
Section AXR/VR Speaker Talks
“Don’t Call It a Comeback”: XR’s Enduring Impact in Healthcare
Lightning Talks: The effect of Virtual Reality on Memory for Painful Experiences
Specialized Talk: Integrating VR into the EHR: Immersive Meditation for Inpatient Pain (VR for Pain Study)
- Ella Tetrault, Clinical Research Coordinator, Virtual Medicine Lab & Clinical Translational Science Institute (CTSI)
Section CDAI Speaker Talks
Hype vs Hope: Where Does AI Truly Add Value in Clinical Practice?
Specialized Talk: From pixels and tokens to decisions: Large Language–Vision models for clinical diagnosis
Specialized Talk: Integrating AI into the EHR: Embedding Conversational Agents into Clinical Services (CLARA)
- Muskaan Mehra, Clinical Research Coordinator, Virtual Medicine Lab
Section BBiosensors and Wearables
Beyond the Gimmick: Integrating Biosensors into Health Systems for Real Clinical Impact
Specialized Talk: Using Wearables to Detect Arrhythmias in Children
Specialized Talk: Integrating Wearables into the EHR: Lessons learned from a decade of connecting biosensors into Epic
- Allistair Clark, Clinical Data Specialist, Virtual Medicine Lab
Block 4
12:00 - 1:20 PM
Lunch and Exhibitor Demos
Sierra Courtyard
Lunch and Exhibitor Demos
Enjoy lunch in the Sierra Courtyard and continue hands-on demos.
Block 5
1:20 - 2:20 PM
From Sick Care to Health Care: How Digital Innovations Can Transform Health Systems into Longevity Systems
Section ASpeaker Talks
What Patients Don’t Understand Is Costing Us All
Lessening the Burden: Moderating GI Pain with XR
Teaching Large Language Models to Die: XR Training for Serious Illness Conversations
Operation Immersion: Harnessing Virtual Reality to Transform Perioperative Care
Section CDPanels
Governance, Grit, and Growth: How Children’s Hospitals Are Reinventing Immersive Care Delivery
Training Tomorrow’s Healers: VR and AI in Modern Medical EducationWorkshops
Medical School Goes Virtual
Workshop: Using AI to Enhance Empathetic Communication Training for Medical Students
Block 6
2:25 - 3:25 PM
From Compliance to Compassion: Crafting Ethical, Equitable, and Trustworthy Digital Health Systems
Section ASpeaker Talks
Generative AI in Clinical Decision Support
Use Cases of LLM and Healthcare
Protecting Patient Privacy in Extended Reality: Guidelines for Healthcare Implementation
Expanding the Horizons of Virtual Reality in Palliative Care
Section CDPanels
Can I and Should I Trust My Cyborg Doctor?
Section BWorkshops
AI and Human Collaboration in Clinical Documentation
Block 7
3:25 - 3:45 PM
Break and Exhibitor Demos
Expo Floor
Break and Exhibitor Demos
Recharge and continue conversations with partners.
Block 8
3:45 - 4:45 PM
Breaking the Red Tape: Success Stories From Pioneers Enacting Real Change Within Health Systems
Section ASpeaker Talks
Product Market Fit and FDA Regulation
Digital Health for Our Veteran: Addressing the future of healthcare at the VA
From Idea to Award: How a Four-Institution Consortium Secured an NIH STTR for Life at 100.4
Enhancing the Patient Experience: How UCHealth Scaled Virtual Reality Across 15 Hospitals
- Tomas Estrella; Brand Innovation Program Manager, Experience and Innovation; UCHealth
Section CDPanels
Making Virtual Medicine Real: Overcoming/Bridging the Implementation Gap Between Research and Clinical Reality
Section BWorkshops
Mind the Gap: A blueprint for sustainable XR implementation in healthcare
Wearables Beyond Medicine: Sports, Fitness, and Rehabilitation
Block 9 - Main Stage
4:45 - 5:15 PM
Day 1 Wrap-Up Conversation and Q&A
Main Stage
- 4:45 - 5:15 PM
Day 1 Wrap-Up Conversation and Q&A
- 5:15 - 5:25 PM
What to Look Forward to on Day 2
- 5:25 - 5:45 PM
Meet the Faculty, Networking, and Exhibitor Demos
Evening
7:00 - 9:00 PM
VIP Dinner and Networking
Sierra Courtyard
VIP Dinner and Networking
Invite-only dinner with faculty, partners, and sponsors.
Day 2Thursday, March 26, 2026
Innovation, Integration, and Impact
Day two emphasizes integration of emerging technology and showcases impact through abstracts, workshops, and closing reflections.
Day 2
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Innovation, Integration, and Impact
Day two emphasizes integration of emerging technology and showcases impact through abstracts, workshops, and closing reflections.
Arrival
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Main Foyer
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Reconnect with attendees before the morning program begins.
Block 10
9:00 - 9:10 AM
Welcome Back and Opening Announcements
ModeratorsBrennan Spiegel, MD, MSHS
Main StageAnnouncements
- 9:00 - 9:10 AM
Welcome Back and Opening Announcements
- 9:10-9:50 AM
Leading Through the Digital Health Revolution: A CEO's Journey from EHRs to AI
Block 11
9:10 - 9:50 AM
Digital Pioneering: Exploring the Next Wave of Technology in Healthcare Delivery
Section CDAbstract Winners - Short Talks
Abstract Winner 1
10 minute presentation with 5 min Q&A
Abstract Winner 2
10 minute presentation with 5 min Q&A
Abstract Winner 3
10 minute presentation with 5 min Q&A
Section BPanels
From Idea to Prototype: Designing Solutions in Healthcare
TBD
TBD
Block 12
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Population Health Applications and Implementations of AI, XR, and Wearables
Speaker Talks
Speaker Presentation
Digital Mental Health and Wellness on Campus
Using Large Language Models for Cancer Education
Speaker Talks
Speaker Presentation
So, you think VR simulation is the answer, now what?
Artificially Intelligent Virtual Patients: Practicing Difficult Clinical Interviews
Block 13
11:00 - 11:30 AM
Break and Demo Booths
Expo Floor
Break and Demo Booths
Visit partner booths and see live demonstrations.
Block 14
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Digital Building Blocks
Each track kicks off with a framing talk followed by interactive work time.
Panel or Speaker Talk
How a lack of haptic feedback impacts eye-hand coordination and embodiment in virtual reality
Title TBA
Workshop
Beyond Gamification: Leveraging Game Design for Engaging XR Health Apps
The Clinician’s Lens on Implementation: Bringing XR into Everyday Care
Block 15
12:30 - 1:30 PM
Lunch
Dining Terrace
Lunch
Seasonal menu with sponsored demo tables.
Block 16
1:30 - 2:30 PM
Near-Future Medicine: Digital Innovations for Tomorrow’s Health Systems
Each track begins with a framing talk followed by an interactive segment.
Speaker Talk w/ Panel Discussion
Nursing Speaker Talk & Panel Discussion
Pediatric Panel: Governance, Grit, and Growth: How Children’s Hospitals Are Reinventing Immersive Care Delivery
Block 17
2:35 - 3:35 PM
From Idea to Prototype: Designing Solutions in Healthcare
Speaker Talk & Panel Discussion
Panels
Title TBA
Workshops
Title TBA
Block 18
3:35 - 4:05 PM
Break and Demo Booths
Expo Floor
Break and Demo Booths
Final chance to connect with exhibitors and partners.
Block 19 - Main Stage
4:05 - 4:45 PM
Closing Session
ModeratorsBrennan Spiegel, MD, MSHS
Main StageClosing Program
- 4:05 - 4:30 PM
Keynote Topic TBA
Speaker TBA
- 4:30 - 4:45 PM
Top 10 Takeaways from vMed26