Illustration of a hand with a magnifying glass focusing on skin, representing dermatology diagnostics and research at the SIIM Annual Meeting.

Dermatology is increasingly powered by digital imaging, AI-assisted lesion analysis, and integrated clinical photography across the enterprise. For dermatologists new to SIIM, navigating a meeting centered on imaging informatics can feel unfamiliar—but highly relevant.  

This roadmap highlights sessions that may support interests in image management, mobile capture, AI in skin diagnostics, interoperability, and workflow integration. Use it as a starting point to explore how imaging informatics can elevate dermatology practice and innovation at SIIM26. 

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM ET
2027

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…
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
2034

SIIM26 Welcome Reception

6:30 AM - 7:30 AM ET
3000

SIIM26 Fun Run/Walk

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM ET
Are you gearing up for the ABII CIIP examination in the coming year? If you are, the CIIP study groups are…
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…
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…
12:45 PM - 1:05 PM ET
3019

How AI Is Redefining Imaging Informatics with Katherine Andriole

Ask the Informaticist Meetup is an exclusive opportunity to engage in 1:1 conversations with SIIM leaders and top informatics experts. Whether you’re looking for career…
1:15 PM - 1:35 PM ET
3020

Explore Mentorship & Careers in Informatics

Ask the Informaticist Meetup is an exclusive opportunity to engage in 1:1 conversations with SIIM leaders and top informatics experts. Whether you’re looking for career…
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM ET
3021

Solving Workflow Challenges with Standards with Kevin O’Donnell

Ask the Informaticist Meetup is an exclusive opportunity to engage in 1:1 conversations with SIIM leaders and top informatics experts. Whether you’re looking for career…
2:45 PM - 3:05 PM ET
3022

The AI Toolbox: A Practitioner Roundtable with Drs. Kuriki & Kline

Ask the Informaticist Meetup is an exclusive opportunity to engage in 1:1 conversations with SIIM leaders and top informatics experts. Whether you’re looking for career…
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,…
3:20 PM - 3:40 PM ET
3031

Balancing Clinical Work and Research with Brad Erickson

Ask the Informaticist Meetup is an exclusive opportunity to engage in 1:1 conversations with SIIM leaders and top informatics experts. Whether you’re looking for career…
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM ET
The traditional “one-task, one-model” paradigm in medical AI has created a fragmented ecosystem of siloed algorithms that lack clinical context and…
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM ET
3027

SIIM Membership Meeting + Awards Ceremony

Are you wondering what SIIM has been up to lately? Join us and find out! Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at…
12:30 AM - 12:50 PM ET
4029

AI, Imaging Informatics, and Your Career with Chuck Kahn

Ask the Informaticist Meetup is an exclusive opportunity to engage in 1:1 conversations with SIIM leaders and top informatics experts. Whether you’re looking for career…
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…
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM ET
A Novel Curriculum for Medical Students: A Dermatology-based Interactive Session to Build Foundational Understanding of Healthcare Imaging Informatics Jennifer Fernandez, MD,…
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM ET
Are you an ABII CIIP who wants to know more about recertification options? Join the Renewal Roundtable, a group dedicated to…
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…
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM ET
4024

Designing Smarter Imaging Workflows with Char Branstetter

Ask the Informaticist Meetup is an exclusive opportunity to engage in 1:1 conversations with SIIM leaders and top informatics experts. Whether you’re looking for career…
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM ET
4025

How to Get Promoted in Imaging Informatics with Chris Roth

Ask the Informaticist Meetup is an exclusive opportunity to engage in 1:1 conversations with SIIM leaders and top informatics experts. Whether you’re looking for career…
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,…
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM ET
4026

Navigating Vendor Conversations with Confidence with Ali Tejani

Ask the Informaticist Meetup is an exclusive opportunity to engage in 1:1 conversations with SIIM leaders and top informatics experts. Whether you’re looking for career…
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM ET

Bridging Clinical and Technical Teams with Twana Marx

Ask the Informaticist Meetup is an exclusive opportunity to engage in 1:1 conversations with SIIM leaders and top informatics experts. Whether you’re looking for career…
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM ET
Ask the Informaticist Meetup is an exclusive opportunity to engage in 1:1 conversations with SIIM leaders and top informatics experts. Whether you’re looking for career…
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM ET
Trending developments in large language models (LLMs) and Agentic AI continue to shape conversations across imaging informatics. Understanding which advances are…
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 - 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…