The Countdown to SIIM26 Has Begun – Building Bridges Across Imaging Informatics

Mark your calendar: June 10–12, 2026 | David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA

The energy is already building as planning for SIIM26 kicks off in full force. With the premier medical imaging informatics conference set for June 10–12, 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA, excitement is mounting as the community comes together to design a program that will inspire, challenge, and connect imaging informatics professionals from across disciplines.

Record-Breaking Community Engagement Shapes SIIM26 Program

The SIIM26 Annual Meeting Program Committee recently convened at SIIM Headquarters in Leesburg, VA, with virtual participants joining for their annual planning meeting. This collaborative gathering marked the official launch of program development, with passionate discussions about the future of healthcare imaging informatics and the transformative themes that will define SIIM26.

This year has already seen a record number of session proposals — a testament to the innovation and engagement within the SIIM community. Over 85% of the 2026 program is being shaped through community-submitted session proposals, reflecting the depth and diversity of expertise driving the field forward.

Introducing New Learning Lab Experiences

Among these submissions is an exciting new Learning Lab category, designed to give attendees hands-on, skills-based learning experiences that bridge theory and practice. These interactive sessions will allow participants to develop practical competencies in cutting-edge imaging informatics technologies and workflows.

Each proposal represents a unique perspective, and together they are shaping what promises to be one of the most dynamic and comprehensive programs in SIIM history.

Key Themes: Collaboration, Integration, and Patient-Centered Innovation

The conversations underway highlight essential themes for the future of medical imaging:

• Cross-specialty collaboration in radiology informatics
• Integration across healthcare systems and specialties
• Advancing patient care through innovative informatics solutions
• AI and machine learning applications in medical imaging
• Interoperability and data standards in imaging workflows

Why SIIM26 Matters for Imaging Informatics Professionals

What makes SIIM26 especially exciting is not only the breadth of content but the shared vision emerging through collaborative planning. Attendees can look forward to:

• Sessions addressing evolving challenges in PACS, RIS, and enterprise imaging
• Exploration of emerging opportunities in AI-driven diagnostics
• Networking with thought leaders in radiology IT and clinical informatics
• Insights into workflow optimization and efficiency improvements
• Discussions on cybersecurity in medical imaging environments

Every element of the program reflects a commitment to making the conference both deeply relevant and forward-looking.

Submit Your Research – Shape the Future of Imaging Informatics

It’s not too late to get involved. The program is still open to new voices and fresh ideas through Scientific Research and Applied Informatics abstract submissions. By contributing your work, you have the chance to:

✓ Shape critical discussions in the imaging informatics community
✓ Share breakthrough research and innovative implementations
✓ Connect with peers advancing healthcare imaging technology
✓ Gain visibility for your organization’s informatics initiatives

Join Us in Pittsburgh for SIIM26

SIIM26: Building Bridges Across Imaging Informatics is set to be a landmark event — a space where ideas turn into action and innovation fuels collaboration.

Save the date: June 10–12, 2026
Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA

Whether you’re a radiology informaticist, PACS administrator, healthcare IT leader, or imaging AI researcher, SIIM26 offers unparalleled opportunities for learning, networking, and professional growth.

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