8th Global Gastroenterology and Artificial Intelligence Summit Separating AI Hype from Clinical Reality

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This document is a conference agenda for the “Gastroenterology and Artificial Intelligence” track at the 8th Annual Global Artificial Intelligence Summit, held September 18–19, 2026, in National Harbor, Maryland. The event focuses on how AI is being aligned with clinical practice, policy, technology platforms, and payer requirements in gastroenterology.<br /><br />The program begins with a networking reception on Friday evening, followed by a full day of sessions on Saturday. After registration and opening remarks, Session 1 covers AI in clinical practice, including workflow automation with generative AI, human-AI interaction in the endoscopy suite, and barriers to real-world implementation.<br /><br />Session 2 shifts to the platform perspective, discussing how to embed AI into EHR and endoscopy workflows, improve interoperability and usability, and build workflow-first AI systems. A Mayo Clinic Platform presentation highlights broader lessons for healthcare and GI.<br /><br />Session 3 addresses research and clinical practice, with a focus on NIH research gaps and funding priorities. Session 4 explores the payor perspective, including what evidence payors need to support AI adoption, the federal policy landscape, and when AI may be reimbursed.<br /><br />Session 5 examines regulatory issues for AI-enabled devices and software, including approval pathways and expectations for safety, effectiveness, and lifecycle monitoring. The final session provides updates on current and upcoming GI AI applications, followed by consensus polling and closing remarks.<br /><br />Overall, the summit is designed to bring together clinicians, researchers, industry leaders, regulators, and payors to discuss practical implementation and future directions for AI in gastroenterology.

Keywords

gastroenterology

artificial intelligence

conference agenda

clinical practice

endoscopy

workflow automation

EHR integration

payor perspective

regulatory issues

NIH research