2026 Digital Health Summit

Sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh Schools of Health Sciences and UPMC.

Read an important update from Ken K. Nischal, MD, FAAP, FRCOpth.

Overview

The summit aims to bring together leading proponents of digital medicine in health care delivery and education. Held biannually, it will serve as an incubator for enhanced cross-communication, a platform for developing multispecialty grant proposals focused on patient-related outcomes, and a catalyst for AI-driven innovation in the digital health space.

Who Should Attend

All faculty and affiliates of Pitt Health Sciences, UPMC physicians, APP’s, and RN’s, and Health Tech innovators.

Registration and Abstract Submission 

November 1: Early-bird registration closes 
December 1: Abstract submission deadline
December 9: Abstract acceptance notification 

Click here to register and learn more about the 2026 Digital Health Summit. Abstracts must be submitted by December 1, 2025, here.

For those who have already registered for DHS 2025: you will have the option to either roll over your registration to the new dates in January 2026 or request a full refund if the new dates do not work for you. We will be reaching out shortly with instructions on how to indicate your preference.

For abstract submitters: We are currently reviewing all submissions and will notify you of the acceptance decisions within the next four weeks. All accepted abstracts will be included in the January 2026 program, and you will have the opportunity to update or revise your work if needed.

We remain incredibly grateful for your enthusiasm and support, and we look forward to welcoming you to DHS in January for what promises to be an exceptional and timely gathering.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team. You can email Marianna Stayer.

Our Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors:

Interested in becoming a sponsor? View sponsorship packages.