Future of Medicine: Accessing & Assessing Medical Truth in 2026
September 10th, 2026 | Stanford, CA
As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the landscape of healthcare, the need for critical discernment and authentic trust has never been greater. This workshop brings together clinicians, researchers, students, educators, and industry innovators to explore the ethical and practical challenges posed by emerging technologies. Through six lectures from leaders in medical ethics, journalism, and healthcare, participants will consider how AI is changing decision-making, patient relationships, and professional identity—and imagine how we may lead with integrity and humanity in an evolving world.
For more than 60 years, Stanford has pioneered research and educated the next generation of AI innovators. Future of Medicine: Discerning Truth and Building Trust in the Age of AI is the second in a series of yearly workshops bringing leading Stanford faculty, collaborators, and other experts together to discuss the implications of rapidly evolving technologies in the field of medicine, and beyond.
September 10th, 2026
9AM - 5PM PST
Location: TBD
Fee covers the one-day workshop, materials, snacks, and lunch.
Join us on September 11-12 for our Stanford Big Ideas in Medicine Conference!
Now in its fourth year, the Big Ideas in Medicine Conference brings together physicians, scientists, artists, journalists, and thought leaders to explore critical, emergent topics in medicine. This year’s themes include:
Medical Education 2.0
The Price of Care
Women's Health
Precision Medicine
WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE:
Business leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, students and nonprofit healthcare leaders who recognize the importance of AI in healthcare and medicine
Healthcare administrators, physicians, researchers, and policy and decision-makers — from any size organization, industry, and country
Ideal for professionals who want to discuss the future of medicine and better evaluate capabilities
Immerse yourself with peers in an engaging and interactive workshop that will make a long-term impact on your career. Working with Stanford Medicine faculty and experts from the field you will gain the skills and tools you need to evaluate and critically discern truth in the age of AI.