Santa Clara County Medical Association Presents: MEDFUTURE 2026
Where Physicians and Technology Meet Tomorrow's Healthcare
October 3rd, 2026
8AM - 4:30PM
The Ameswell Hotel
Mountain View, CA
Where Physicians and Technology Meet Tomorrow's Healthcare
October 3rd, 2026
8AM - 4:30PM
The Ameswell Hotel
Mountain View, CA
MEDFUTURE brings innovators, clinicians, AI Healthcare Start Ups, and investors together to shape the future of healthcare. MEDFUTURE is an initiative of the Santa Clara County Medical Association (SCCMA) designed to position the organization as a leading convener and trusted resource at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), healthcare innovation, and medical practice. Through MEDFUTURE, SCCMA aims to support physicians in navigating the evolving landscape of digital health technologies by fostering education, collaboration, and practical engagement.
Gain groundbreaking insights, connect with industry leaders, and be part of the conversation shaping tomorrow's healthcare solutions. Keynote, panel discussions, exhibits and more. Register now, space is limited!

The Santa Clara County Medical Association (SCCMA)
Calling Early-Stage Healthcare Startups!!
Pitch your innovation at MedFuture 2026. Validate it with physicians. Connect with healthcare leaders and investors.
Pitch Perfect brings together promising early-stage healthcare startups and the healthcare ecosystem's key stakeholders including physicians, healthcare executives, investors, and industry leaders. Selected founders will showcase their innovations, receive actionable clinical and investor feedback, and build relationships that can lead to pilot projects, strategic partnerships, customers, and future funding.
Eligibility
• Early-stage healthcare startups.
• Annual revenue under US$1 million.
• Commercial product or working prototype.
• Founder or executive available to present.
This is a unique opportunity to present your solution directly to practicing physicians, receive real-time clinical feedback, and build visibility among healthcare leaders and decision-makers in one of the most innovative medical markets in the country.

For Startups: Receive direct feedback from venture capitalist and physicians

Elevate your presence through sponsorship and exhibition opportunities designed to connect you with top healthcare and AI decision-makers
AGENDA
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast, Networking and Exhibit Hall
Enjoy a light breakfast and refreshments while you network with other attendees and exhibitors.
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
Welcome
9:05 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote
Dr. Nigam Shah is Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and Chief Data Scientist for Stanford Health Care. He is a world-renowned scientist and entrepreneur with deep expertise in applying machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze diverse health data, including electronic health records, claims, and wearables. In his Chief Data Scientist role, he oversees the responsible use of AI for advancing disease understanding and improving clinical care delivery across Stanford Health Care. In 2018, he created the USA's only bedside consultation service, to provide clinicians with on-demand patient outcome summaries. This service was cited in Congressional testimony and was spun out as the independent company Atropos Health in 2021.
Shah's research is highly influential, with over 350 publications (h-index 102) in journals such as JAMA and the New England Journal of Medicine, receiving over 50,000 citations. As an entrepreneur, he holds nine patents and co-founded three companies that collectively raised over $100 million. He is a dedicated educator, teaching in multiple graduate classes at Stanford University and in an AI in Healthcare Specialization to over 100,000 learners online. He is a member of the National Academy of Medicine’s Digital Learning Collaborative as well as a cofounder of the coalition for health AI, which provides guidelines for the responsible use of AI in healthcare.
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Panel 1: Transforming Health Systems Across Silicon Valley
Learn from physician leaders at the forefront of AI adoption and healthcare innovation across Silicon Valley's leading health systems.
Vincent Liu, MD is a critical care physician at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara, a researcher with the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research, and a nationally recognized leader in artificial intelligence and healthcare innovation. His work focuses on leveraging AI and data-driven strategies to improve patient outcomes and transform clinical care.
Mandeep Khabra, MD is the Ambulatory Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) at El Camino Health, where he leads the strategic integration of clinical informatics and digital health solutions across ambulatory care. He partners with physicians and technology leaders to implement AI-enabled solutions that enhance clinical workflows, improve patient outcomes, and elevate the clinician experience.
Kevin Chen, MD serves as Vice President of Clinical Informatics at Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) aligned with Sutter Health. He leads the evaluation, implementation, and governance of clinical technologies and AI-enabled solutions that improve patient care while reducing administrative burden for physicians. His work translates cutting-edge innovation into practical, scalable clinical workflows.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear how three of Silicon Valley's premier health systems are implementing AI today, overcoming adoption challenges, measuring real-world impact, and preparing for the future of healthcare. Gain practical insights from the leaders shaping the next generation of medicine.
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
BREAK
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Panel 2: Impacts of AI on Healthcare (Hear from Silicon Valley's Tech Leaders)
Hear from Silicon Valley Executives and gain firsthand insights on how AI is reshaping healthcare, from improving patient outcomes and streamlining operations to driving innovation across health systems.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch, Networking and Exhibit Hall
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Pitch Perfect:
Pitch Perfect is where healthcare innovation takes center stage. Selected startups will deliver live pitches to an audience of physicians, investors, and healthcare decision-makers, receiving expert insights while competing for recognition and new opportunities.
4:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Program Concludes
This is your chance to visit with exhibitors, network with attendees and participants and maybe grab a drink at The Roger!
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