A man with a beard and blue shirt attending the SIIM Annual Meeting outdoors, engaging with healthcare professionals and showcasing medical imaging technology.

Event Speaker

Matthew Hayes, MBA, CIIP

Sr. PACS Manager

Radiology Partners

Medical imaging professional with over 20 years of experience in healthcare technology. Matt currently serves as the manager of mega-scale PACS, supporting radiological interpretrations for 3,600 radiologists across the US.

Sessions

Mentorship & Career Pathways in Imaging Informatics

Presented by Robert A. Paul, MBA, CIIP, Ameena Elahi, MSOD, MPA, RT(R), CIIP, Matthew Hayes, MBA, CIIP in Cardiology, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Pathology, Radiology Jun 12, 2026 | 12:00 PM.

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 advice, insights on imaging informatics, or solutions to real-world challenges, this informal session offers direct access to experienced professionals who can help guide your journey. Don't miss this chance to connect, ask questions, and gain valuable…

Navigating the Imaging Informatics Journey: Professional Growth at Every Stage

Presented by Matthew Hayes, MBA, CIIP, Elias Kikano, MD, CIIP in Pathology, Radiology Jun 12, 2026 | 7:30 AM.

Every imaging informaticist’s career begins somewhere—and eventually transitions into something new. Whether participants are just entering the field, building mid-career momentum, or reflecting on decades of impact, navigating growth in imaging informatics requires more than online advice. Attendees need real-world perspective, honest lessons learned, and a community that understands the unique challenges of evolving roles, emerging technologies, and…