3rd Annual Innovations in Artificial Intelligence Conference

Thursday, October 8, 2026, 7:30 AM - Friday, October 9, 2026, 5:00 PM CT, Little Rock, AR

The AI Conference is designed to examine the evolving role and impact of artificial intelligence (AI) within academic health centers, with emphasis across the clinical, research, and educational missions. This activity will provide participants with foundational knowledge of AI concepts, current applications, and emerging trends relevant to healthcare and academic medicine.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC Credit Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.25 ANCC contact hours.  Nursing contact hours will be awarded for successful completion of program components based upon documented attendance and completion of evaluation materials.

ACPE Credit Designation Statement

These knowledge-based activities will provide pharmacists up to 14.25 contact hours or 1.425 CEU.  CE credit information, based on verification of live attendance and completion of the program evaluation, will be provided to NABP within 60 days after the activity completion. 

AAPA Credit Designation Statement

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 14.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

1. Define AI and generative AI.
2. Adapt existing Artificial Intelligence technology to their work.
3. Anticipate the challenges, ethical concerns, pitfalls, and barriers that exist when utilizing Artificial Intelligence technology.
4. Apply best practices to circumvent those challenges, ethical concerns, pitfalls, and barriers.

*Pre-registration ends September 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm. 

Registration is free for this activity.  However, we would still like each attendee to register for accreditation purposes.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (14.25 hours), AAPA - American Academy of PAs Category 1 CME (14.25 hours), ACPE - Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (14.25 hours), ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center (14.25 hours), Non-Physician AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (14.25 hours)

In support of improving patient care, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Office of Continuing Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

 

 

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Abstract Submission deadline: July 3, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m.

The Innovations in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conference Committee invites students, faculty, and staff to submit abstracts for posters, symposia, and seminars. These presentations are central to the conference's success and will significantly enrich the shared learning experience.

When preparing your abstract, please consider both the target audience and the overarching focus of the 3rd Annual Innovations in Artificial Intelligence Conference: The emerging impact of AI on health professionals in academic health centers across clinical, research, and educational missions.

Submissions should be written in a clear and accessible manner that promotes interdisciplinary understanding while maintaining scholarly rigor.

Authors may submit proposals for either pre-conference workshops or conference presentations, with submission categories including pre-conference workshops (two-hour or four-hour), brief oral presentations, oral presentations, poster presentations, symposia, or a combination of formats.

Target Audience
The conference is designed for an interprofessional community of learners and professionals, including—but not limited to:
• Physicians
• Nurses
• Pharmacists
• Physician Assistants
• Allied Health Professionals
• Academic professionals from internal and external institutions

 

Abstract submissions

Submissions will only be accepted through the conference abstract portal.  To submit an abstract please scan the QR Code or click here.  All abstracts will be reviewed.  Selected abstracts will be scheduled for presentation at the conference, and notifications of acceptance will be sent by July 30, 2026. 

*All abstract submissions must be received by Friday, July 3 @ 11:59 p.m.

** Thank you for submitting your abstract. The submission deadline is July 3, 2026, at 11:59 pm, and notifications will be sent by July 30, 2026. Please note that submitting an abstract does not register you for the conference. To attend, you must complete the online registration form. Click here to access the form.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Office of Continuing Education at 501-661-7962 or [email protected].

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