Cardiology is at the forefront of imaging innovation, from advanced cardiac imaging and structured reporting to AI-enabled diagnostics and enterprise data integration. For cardiologists attending SIIM for the first time, identifying the most relevant sessions can be challenging within a broad informatics program.
This roadmap highlights sessions that may be especially valuable for those focused on cardiovascular imaging workflows, interoperability, analytics, and AI in clinical practice. Use it as a guide to prioritize what aligns with your interests and build a SIIM26 experience that supports your goals.
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM ET
First Time Attendee Meetup
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM ET
AI is quickly becoming part of everyday imaging workflows—but choosing how to adopt it is just as important as choosing what…
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM ET
Healthcare cybersecurity operates under pressures unlike any other industry—especially in clinical imaging environments where real-time patient care depends on complex, always-on systems. Traditional security approaches that…
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Comparative Evaluation of Open-source Large Language Models for Automated Extraction of Iliofemoral DVT Data from Venous Duplex Ultrasound Reports Krishnaveni Parvataneni,…
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Foundation Models—including Vision-Language Models and Large Language Models—are rapidly reshaping what is possible in medical imaging. Yet many imaging informaticists, researchers,…
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Deploying AI in imaging is no longer about proof of concept. It is about making solutions work reliably in the real…
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM ET
As healthcare data grows in complexity, the traditional “monolithic” imaging system is increasingly failing to meet the unique, high-resolution demands of diverse clinical…
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Communicating scientific and technical work rarely goes as planned—questions come out of nowhere, time gets cut short, or the audience shifts unexpectedly. This highly interactive,…
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM ET
Vibe coding, the practice of building functional tools through natural language prompts and AI-assisted development, is rapidly lowering the barrier to create their…
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM ET
This session supports current and aspiring women leaders in imaging informatics as they explore how personal values shape leadership growth. Participants…
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM ET
SIIM26 Welcome Reception
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM ET
SIIM26 Fun Run/Walk
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM ET
Vendor–client relationships play a critical role in advancing imaging informatics, yet they are often challenged by miscommunication, competing priorities, and unstated…
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM ET
A Fair-Aligned Imaging Analytics Framework: Structuring Real-World DICOM Metadata Using a Standardized Research Data Model Jen Park, MS, PhD Candidate, Johns…
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM ET
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has rapidly expanded across clinical care and medical education, driven by the availability of handheld devices and growing…
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM ET
As healthcare organizations evaluate cloud strategies, understanding the real-world journey is critical. In this session, Emory University shares its experience transitioning…
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET
A Systematic Evaluation of Image Preprocessing in Deep Learning Detection and Segmentation of Intracranial Metastatic Disease Peter Kamel, MD, Assistant Professor,…
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM ET
Foundation Models & Self-Supervised Learning in Imaging: What is it? Why should I care?
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM ET
As healthcare organizations accelerate the move from on-premise imaging systems to fully cloud-based platforms, imaging and IT teams are facing significant uncertainty about…
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM ET
Clinical Validity of Foundation Model-Derived Cardiomegaly as a Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarker for Heart Failure Theo Dapamede, MD, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow,…
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM ET
Generative AI foundation models are emerging at a moment when healthcare faces growing workforce shortages, rising imaging volumes, and pressure to…
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM ET
Renewal Roundtable – CIIP Recertification
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM ET
The SIIM Hackathon Project Showcase is where innovators and problem-solvers present groundbreaking projects developed during the SIIM Hackathon. This session highlights cutting-edge solutions…
10:30 AM - 11:30 PM ET
A Systematic Evaluation of Image Preprocessing in Deep Learning Detection and Segmentation of Intracranial Metastatic Disease Peter Kamel, MD, Assistant Professor,…
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM ET
Case of the Day Wrap-up
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM ET
Healthcare cybersecurity operates under pressures unlike any other industry—especially in clinical imaging environments where real-time patient care depends on complex, always-on systems. Traditional…
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM ET
Artificial intelligence in medical imaging continues to advance, but progress is often slowed by limited access to large, diverse, and well-annotated…
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM ET
Artificial intelligence in imaging has moved beyond early pilots, but many organizations still struggle to adopt AI at scale due to…
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM ET
Automated Critical Findings Communication with a Hybrid Agentic System for Imaging Workflow Optimization Caleb Hester, Medical Student, Loma Linda University Health…
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET
Large language models are increasingly used across radiology, pathology, and clinical workflows, but cloud-based models often conflict with patient privacy, HIPAA…
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM ET
Trending developments in large language models (LLMs) and Agentic AI continue to shape conversations across imaging informatics. Understanding which advances are…
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM ET
An LLM-Powered Analytics Agent for On-Demand Operational Intelligence in Radiology Andrew Missert, PhD, AI Scientist, Mayo Clinic Alex Bratt, MD; Nadia…
