Artificial intelligence is quickly moving from concept to reality in gastroenterology practices. While much of the conversation has focused on the technology itself, gastroenterologists and endoscopists are increasingly asking more practical questions: Where do we start? Which solutions provide real value? How do we evaluate vendors? And what operational, financial, workflow, and legal considerations should be addressed before implementation?
Whether your organization is exploring its first AI solution or developing a long-term AI strategy, the challenge is the same: moving AI from a curiosity to being AI-ready.
The reality is that AI adoption in healthcare is accelerating. Practices that understand how to evaluate opportunities, manage risks, and integrate new technologies into existing workflows will be better positioned to impact efficiency, operations, and patient care.
To help practices navigate this transition, The AI Weekend’ brings together two complementary educational experiences that focus on both implementation and strategy.
The weekend begins with the 2nd Annual Leveraging AI in Your GI Practice Workshop, building on the success of last year's inaugural program. Through real-world case studies and implementation-focused discussions, attendees will explore scheduling and triage, prior authorization, documentation, coding and billing, vendor evaluation, contracting, risk management, and adoption strategies.
The 8th Annual Global AI Summit expands the conversation by bringing together healthcare leaders, innovators, regulators, payors, and industry experts to discuss AI in healthcare. Under the theme, Aligning Practice, Policy, Platforms, and Payors, the Summit will examine the trends, policies, technologies, and partnerships shaping AI adoption.
Together, the Workshop and Summit provide a practical roadmap for evaluating AI solutions, understanding implementation challenges, and preparing your practice for adoption. The question is no longer whether AI will influence how healthcare is delivered—it already is. The more important question is whether we are prepared to lead and implement that transformation. The AI Weekend is designed to help you do exactly that.
AI Summit Weekend at a Glance
September 18–19, 2026
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Gaylord National Resort, National Harbor, MD
Friday, Sep 18
2nd Annual Leveraging AI in Your GI Practice Workshop
Saturday, Sep 19
8th Annual Global AI Summit
Aligning Practice, Policy, Platforms, and Payors
Author
Prateek Sharma, MD, MASGE, Chair, ASGE Artificial Intelligence Institute for Gastroenterology