From Computer to Bedside How Translational Research Informatics is Building the Future of Personalized Healthcare
Breaking Down Silos, Accelerating Innovation Creating Synergy Across Informatics
Human Health Meets Digital Health Intelligence How Clinical Informatics is Humanizing Patient Care
Welcome to Amplify Informatics 2026
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On behalf of AMIA's professional staff, I'd like to extend our excited welcome to you for this incredible experience of our newest conference. Our volunteer leaders, Scientific Program Committee members, and professional staff members have worked hard to craft what we hope will be a truly inspirational and helpful informatics event. If there is anything we can do to improve your conference experience on site, please stop by our Registration desk or reach out to an AMIA professional staff member (we're in the red lanyards) for assistance. We are happy to support you. We hope you find a renewed sense of community, fresh insights to fuel your important work, and a few days of fun while you're here.
Amanda Hanova, MSM Chief Executive Officer & Executive Vice President
Welcome to the 2026 Amplify Informatics Conference
Human Health Meets Digital Health Intelligence
Networking Opportunities at Amplify Informatics
Connecting Translational and Clinical Dots
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Table of Contents
Breaking Down Silos, Accelerating Innovation
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Connect with Amplify Informatics Exhibitors
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Shape the Future of the Field
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AMIA Sets the Standard for Informatics Excellence
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From Computer to Bedside
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Protective Policy in the Age of AI
“Amplify was created in response to the growing convergence across biomedical and health informatics, where complex challenges like AI, interoperability, and learning health systems demand more integrated, cross-disciplinary collaboration,” said Philip Payne, PhD, FACMI, FAMIA, AMIA President and Board Chair.
Creating Synergy Across Informatics
Decades of scientific rigor, informatics innovation, and systems thinking have led to an inflection point: healthcare is in desperate need of a redesign. But expansive impact is only possible if informaticians can forgo fragmentation. That is where the Amplify Informatics Conference comes in.
“By unifying two conferences into a single, cohesive forum, AMIA is intentionally breaking down silos to accelerate innovation, aligning discovery with real-world impact, and bringing the full community together to shape the future of health.”
While creating a unique opportunity for cross-pollination, AMIA ensured that Amplify retained the most beloved aspects of the Clinical Informatics Conference (CIC) and the Informatics Summit (IS). “We thought through how the two could be combined while preserving hallmark elements of each, like having discrete scientific program committees, year-end reviews, fellowship workshops, and industry partner meetings,” said Jeff Williamson, AMIA’s Sr. Vice President for Workforce Development and Interprofessional Activities.
— Philip R.O. Payne, PhD, FACMI, FAMIA AMIA President and Board Chair
By unifying two conferences into a single, cohesive forum, AMIA is intentionally breaking down silos to accelerate innovation, aligning discovery with real-world impact, and bringing the full community together to shape the future of health.
The opportunities to network while pushing the field forward don’t end at Amplify. AMIA’s Annual Symposium, the premier scientific event dedicated to informatics, will gather 2,000+ informatics professionals across five days in Dallas to learn and connect together.
Despite the wealth of benefits ahead, AMIA members are exuberant about the professional growth opportunities Amplify Informatics Conference offers. “Part of the reason I go to these conferences is that there are people who are doing the work, the same work that I'm doing. It's connections, it's collaborations, it's career mentoring,” said Eugenia McPeek Hinz, MD, MS, FAMIA.
Amplify is about connection and high-value insight. When AMIA’s Scientific Program Committees (SPCs) gathered to select the Amplify Informatics Conference keynote speakers, they were thrilled to choose experts who would challenge attendees to create new ideas and implement innovative practices.
Meet Amplify Informatics Conference’s Keynote Presenters
“Lee’s plenary on generative and agentic AI speaks directly to the questions clinical informaticians are grappling with today—how to move beyond enthusiasm to achieve AI‑enabled transformation that is safe, practical, and sustainable at scale,” said CI SPC Co-chair Amy M. Sitapati, MD. Both SPCs came together to find a presenter to synthesize the conference’s themes in one closing presentation. That’s where CT Lin, MD, FAMIA, shone through. Lin is a Professor of Medicine (Internal Medicine) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and serves as Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) for UCHealth.
The translational research informatics (TRI) committee nominated Max Topaz, PhD, RN, MA, FAAN, FIAHSI, FACMI, as one of the opening speakers. Topaz is an Elizabeth Standish Gill Associate Professor of Nursing at Columbia University. “As an opening plenary speaker, Topaz is well-positioned to connect the dots across research and operations. He’s known for bridging ‘bench-to-bedside’ informatics, combining strong technical thinking, especially around clinical data and practical AI/analytics, with a clear focus on implementation, equity, and measurable impact,” said TRI SPC Chair Yun Jiang, PhD, MS, RN, FAMIA. Yun’s clinical informatics (CI) colleagues expressed similar delight regarding Vivian Lee, MD, PhD, MBA. Lee is a physician and health tech executive, scholar, and author of The Long Fix: Solving America's Health Care Crisis with Strategies that Work for Everyone.
“A joint [closing] session needs to credibly connect communities, including academic informatics, health systems, and industry/innovation, and translate between technical and clinical audiences, leaving people with a clear sense of what to do next. CT Lin, MD, FAMIA, is well-suited to that kind of synthesis: bridging research-to-implementation, spotlighting what’s scalable, and naming the practical barriers that determine whether good ideas actually improve care,” said Jiang. If you can’t attend Amplify Informatics live or want to replay key sessions, subscribe to AMIA Now.
Networking at Amplify Informatics Conference
Connect with Your Community
First Time Attendee Orientation
Poster Sessions and Receptions
May 18 | 5:15 - 6:00 pm | Open to all
May 19 & 20 | 5:00 - 6:30 pm | Open to all
Organized by the Women in AMIA, WINE offers an opportunity to meet with others to network. This session is open to all members, attendees, AMIA leaders, and interested volunteers who identify as part of, or are allies of, the WIA community.
Women in AMIA Networking Event (WINE)
Tuesday sponsored by University of Colorado Anschutz Center for Health AI The poster sessions are a vibrant and popular component of the conference offering interaction with subject matter experts at different stages of their careers.
Make the most of your conference experience by joining fellow attendees to network, connect, and gain a clear sense of what to expect. This interactive session features topic tables that offer a deeper dive into AMIA and Amplify Informatics.
May 18 | 5:30 - 6:30 pm | Open to all
AMIA Communities Open House Mixer
May 19 | 6:30 - 7:45 pm | Open to all
May 19 | 5:00 - 6:00 pm | Open to health system leaders
May 21 | Open to all
Stroll the room and spark conversations with fellow attendees and AMIA leaders. Hosted by the Membership, Working Group, and Empowerment, Engagement, and Representation Committees. (Cash bar only.)
Topic Tables
Conclude the conference with meaningful conversation and peer connection. This informal breakfast gathering invites attendees to meet at high-top tables throughout the foyer to reflect key insights, emerging trends, and practical applications discussed during the meeting.
Sponsored by Nabla Join us for an opportunity to expand your network, connect with fellow executives, and learn more about the benefits of health system membership. AMIA's Health System Council will be present.
Health Systems Reception
Amy Sitapati, MD
Eugenia McPeek Hinz, MD, MS, FAMIA
How Clinical Informatics is Humanizing Patient Care
Keith Woeltje, MD, PhD, FAMIA
Adam Wright, PhD, FACMI, FAMIA, FIAHSI
Healthcare will transform more in the next five years than in the previous 50, according to Scientific Program Committee (SPC) Co-chair Adam Wright, PhD, FAMIA, FACMI, ACHIP. The clinical theme at the Amplify Informatics Conference, Improving Care Through Digital Health Intelligence, ensures that focus remains on bringing humanism back to patient care. “People are living longer. We have new treatments and a better understanding of disease. Technology, especially AI, is key to connecting patients with high-quality care. At the same time, healthcare is expensive, and patients don't always have the access they need,” Wright said. SPC Co-chair Amy M. Sitapati, MD, agreed.
Where others may lose themselves to the magnitude of the work ahead, the SPC is ecstatic about what comes next for AMIA’s clinical informaticians. As SPC Vice Chair Eugenia McPeek Hinz, MD, MS, FAMIA, said, “What I do has the ability to not just take care of one patient in front of me, but to amplify [our impact] and take care of whole patient cohorts. That's what makes me excited.” Can’t make it to Amplify Informatics Conference but want to stay informed on the future of informatics? Subscribe to AMIA Now to access key sessions.
“By unifying all our ideas, we can change the way care is delivered. Completely revolutionizing healthcare delivery can start with us,” Sitapati said. While this revolution will require strategic AI application, the clinical informatics SPC hasn’t lost sight of the overall landscape. “We have a balanced agenda,” said SPC Vice Chair Keith Woeltje, MD, PhD, FAMIA. “People who need to get up to speed on what's going on with AI can, [but] there are plenty of opportunities to sink your teeth into other issues.”
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AMIA Gratefully Acknowledges Its Exhibitors
Wednesday, May 20 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
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Exhibit Hall Hours | Colorado Foyer
Monday, May 18 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, May 19 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
314e Corporation
PointClickCare
Abridge
Regenstrief Institute
AMIA Health Informatics Certification
Semedy
Centralized Interactive Phenomics Resource (CIPHER)
Suki
Connect the Dots
Third Iron
Elsevier
UF College of Medicine, Health Outcomes & Biomedical Informatics
Evidently
University of Alabama at Birmingham
InterSystems
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing
John Snow Labs
University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine
Kennesaw State University
University of Iowa Health Care Clinical Informatics Fellowship
McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston
uPerform
Nabla
Exhibitors
Connect with Amplify Informatics Conference Exhibitors
Why the ROI of AMIA Membership Is Unmatched
According to Angie Claypool, AMIA’s Vice President of Member Engagement, with over 6,400 members, the 38-year-old association has expanded its education benefits with its informaticians’ needs in mind. In 2026, that means building comprehensive opportunities for collaboration (physical distance notwithstanding).
"Members can jump into Working Groups and Discussion Forums at whatever level works for them." — Angie Claypool, Vice President of Member Engagement
“Through AMIA Connect, members can engage in real-time conversations on the issues that matter most—asking questions, sharing experiences, or simply listening and learning from peers. Members can jump into Working Groups and Discussion Forums at whatever level works for them, from active participation to quiet observation,” Claypool shared. AMIA’s deep dedication to collaboration is paramount to the organization’s impressive role in the field of informatics, as Yanshan Wang, PhD, FAMIA, echoed when reflecting on what he’s gained from his membership.
"AMIA is an organization with a rare combination of rigorous science and real-world urgency." — JaMor M. Hairston, PhDc, MSHI, MS
“Joining AMIA provides an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the vast majority of professionals and thought leaders who are shaping the future of the field. Membership grants you access to specialized training, peer-reviewed research, and collaborative environments where the focus isn't just on using technology, but on innovating the methodologies that make health data meaningful and actionable,” he said. Having access to both industry pioneers and myriad invitations to collaborate translates into having a seat at the table where the future of informatics takes shape. “AMIA is an organization with a rare combination of rigorous science and real-world urgency, where conversations in working groups and conference halls directly shape how AI is deployed in clinical settings and how federal health data policy is written. The return on investment from AMIA membership in terms of knowledge, network, and trajectory is unmatched in this field,” he said. “In 2026, when the stakes around responsible AI in healthcare have never been higher, you want to be in the room where those standards are being set,” said JaMor M. Hairston, PhDc, MSHI, MS.
"AMIA has played a significant role at every stage of my clinical informatics career." — Matt Sakumoto, MD
Matt Sakumoto, MD, agreed, noting how his AMIA membership has fueled his professional growth. “AMIA has played a significant role at every stage of my clinical informatics career. I presented my first poster at AMIA as a medical student. I developed applied clinical informatics skills through [my clinical informatics] fellowship and the AMIA Clinical Informatics Fellows (ACIF) community. And I continue to get mentorship (and mentor others) through my involvement on AMIA's Membership Committee. AMIA has not only unlocked career opportunities, but [also] many lifelong friendships worldwide,” he said. Beyond the tight-knit community and pathway to shape the future of informatics, AMIA members also gain access to a steady stream of high-quality educational resources, including webinars, discussions, journal clubs, and peer-led learning opportunities.
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AMIA Gratefully Acknowledges Its 2026 Health System Members
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Merck & Co., Inc. Pfizer Inc. Regenstrief Institute Wolters Kluwer
AMIA Gratefully Acknowledges Its 2026 Corporate Partners and Members
Platinum Partners
Gold Partners
Silver Partners
Translara TriNetX University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine uPerform UVA Health
InterSystems John Snow Labs Kennesaw State University
Mayo Clinic McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston Oracle Health Regeneron Genetics Center Semedy
CVS Health® Doximity Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization (FEHRM) Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Leap of Faith Technologies
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Elsevier Evidently FDB (First Databank, Inc.)
Yun Jiang, PhD, MS, RN, FAMIA
How Translational Research Informatics is Building the Future of Personalized Healthcare
Sadia Akter, PhD, FAMIA
How do informaticians create systems that deliver the right care for each patient without introducing new safety, equity, or workflow issues? With an emphasis on methodological innovation and novel insights that propel biomedical research forward, the translational research informatics (TRI) Scientific Program Committee (SPC) offers Amplify Informatics Conference attendees the chance to shape the answer together.
Benjamin Goldstein, PhD, FACMI
“Success is not just about creating better technology; it’s about making sure those tools are practical for clinicians, fit naturally into care, and help a wide range of patients.” The translational research SPC crafted its Amplify offerings accordingly. “We’re leveraging multi-model AI and advanced analytics to transition from the one-size-fits-all approach to tailored care. [Our approach] is an operationalized three-core programmatic track: translational bioinformatics, clinical research informatics, and data science,” said SPC Chair Yun Jiang, PhD, MS, RN, FAMIA.
Their Informatics-Driven Personalization in Healthcare theme highlights “the computer-to-bedside translation of health discovery,” TRI SPC Vice Chair Benjamin Goldstein, PhD, ACMI, noted. The trajectory of informatics and biomedical advancements hangs in the balance; thoughtful, human-focused modernization can’t wait. Vice Chair Sadia Akter, PhD, FAMIA, agrees. Industry-shifting questions loom on the horizon. “We’re no longer asking whether personalized healthcare can happen. We’re asking how to make it work well in real-world care. The science is advancing fast, but the tougher questions are often about trust, implementation, and equity,” she said.
Beyond their excitement about the conference's scientific rigor, the TRI SPC can’t wait to meet friends, new and old, at Amplify. Akter remarked, “AMIA has connected me with an incredible community and created opportunities for collaboration that have strengthened my work.” AMIA members know the perks of finding your professional home don’t end with conference season. Join AMIA today!
AMIA’s Public Policy Committee Leads the Discussion in DC
The explosive innovation of AI tools and workflows in healthcare has elicited a deep need for policy to keep pace. In alignment with its proactive approach to legislation and overall policy principles, AMIA’s Public Policy Committee has organized the Human Judgement in the Age of Clinical AI: Oversight that Protects Patients event. This engaging policy discussion will take place on September 14, 2026, in Washington, DC. AMIA members will inform Capitol Hill staff about AI considerations and best practices, and engage federal regulatory staff on AI issues and the Administration’s deregulation goals, according to Reva Singh, AMIA’s Senior Vice President of Policy.
“AMIA engages with federal policymakers and other thought leaders to improve health and healthcare with the use of informatics science, research, and practice. By engaging directly with legislative and regulatory staff and major players in the medical field, AMIA is devoted to being the go-to thought leader and convener on this issue,” she said. “The focus [of this event] is developing AMIA policies on the role of humans in AI tools used in healthcare. We will be seeking input and insight from AMIA member participants, patient organizations, federal policy staff, and industry leaders.” After participating in this event, members will walk away with an understanding of AMIA’s AI policies and knowledge of the federal AI legislative landscape, regardless of their policy background. “[This is an] open discussion to share your experience with healthcare AI. Members are not expected to be policy experts or even have policy experience,” Singh said. Save the date for September 14th to participate in the Human Judgement in the Age of Clinical AI: Oversight that Protects Patients event!
Introducing the Award for Leadership in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Informatics
Receiving an award from AMIA means so much more than a trophy presentation; it serves as respected recognition of expertise and dedication to the field from the gold-standard informatics organization. AMIA acknowledges critical contributions across the science, practice, leadership, and community engagement of biomedical and health informatics via four types of awards: Signature Awards, Leadership Awards, Research Awards, and Member Community Awards. AMIA’s newest Signature Award is the Award for Leadership in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Informatics.
Grounded in its core values of scientific integrity, impact, and inclusivity and collaboration, AMIA’s decision to create the Award for Leadership in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Informatics is just the latest example of the organization’s dedication to encouraging and enabling collaborations across all dimensions and perspectives. “[AMIA’s commitment to DEI] began in earnest with the work of Women in AMIA (WIA) and was strengthened five years ago in response to a national reckoning on racial injustice and accountability. It continues today through the leadership of our Empowerment, Engagement and Representation (E2R) Committee, and is further sustained by the active dedication of our membership, whose shared commitment ensures these values are woven into the fabric of our professional community,” said Philip R.O. Payne, PhD, FACMI, FAMIA, Board Chair and President of AMIA.
The Award for Leadership in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Informatics recognizes individual leadership in areas including outreach, mentorship, education, workforce, policy, or program development. Nominations for all Signature Awards open on May 28, 2026, and close on July 30, 2026. Nominees and nominators must be AMIA Full Members in good standing and submit a letter of nomination. Awards will be announced in November with a presentation at the AMIA Annual Symposium. Take the opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of your colleagues and nominate peers, mentors, or leaders for public recognition.