

From Pilot to Scale: Building Public–Private Flywheels for AI, Interoperability, and Real-World Impact
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 1:15 PM to 2:00 PM · 45 min. (US/Pacific)
Level 2 | Veronese 2501A
Emerge Experience
Information
Turn policy signals into market momentum. This session shows how to ditch pilot purgatory, leverage federal interoperability tools to cut integration friction, and set a patient-centered AI agenda that scales. Expect a commercially grounded roadmap that ties ONC/ASTP resources to action—accelerating partnerships and unlocking real-world impact. Attendees leave with concrete next steps and tailored guidance for startups, investors, health systems, and payers.
Level
Intermediate
Format
Expert Insight
Session #
EMG-4
Speaker

Stephen Konya
Chief, Innovation and Strategic PartnershipsU.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP)
Haipeng (Mark) Zhang
Acting Assistant Under Secretary for Health (AUSH), Discovery, Education and Affiliate Networks (DEAN)U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs,