⭒ Transforming Healthcare with AI

The Healthcare AI Forum

Bringing together top medical, healthcare professionals, and entrepreneurs to explore the next generation of AI and machine learning tools.
Join Arlington Economic Development, the Ballston Business Improvement District and Darwoft to shape the future of healthcare.

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 3 pm

Arlington Economic Development

Through AI Innovation

Transforming Healthcare

The forum is dedicated to discussing the transformative role of artificial intelligence in medicine and discussing what needs to happen to make AI more accessible and useful to the next generation of health professionals.

⦿ Our Purpose

A Pivotal Moment for Healthcare AI

Five years ago, the first large language models (LLMs) became accessible to the general public. In 2023, the healthcare and medical ecosystem began using machine learning and AI toolsets for diagnostic assistance, patient documentation, drug discovery and many other purposes.

Challenges & Opportunities

AI in the healthcare industry is at a pivotal place, as we begin to fully assess the continuing challenges with this technology. The medical community also sees clear opportunities for continued refinement and careful evaluation of toolsets that can achieve a greater likelihood of positive patient outcomes.

Our Mission

This gathering focuses on exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming medicine and on discussing what needs to happen to make these tools more accessible and useful for the next generation of healthcare professionals.

⌛︎ Event Schedule

Evening Agenda

An insightful evening focused on AI in healthcare.
Hear from medical AI leaders and connect with fellow healthcare professionals.

3:00 pm

Arrival, Registration & Networking
Light networking and welcome refreshments

3:05 pm

Opening Remarks
Welcome from Arlington Economic Development (AED) and the Ballston Business Improvement District (Ballston BID)

3:15 pm

Spotlight on Arlington’s Health Tech Innovators
Curated showcase of local founders and startups
Brief presentation + interactive exhibit

3:35 pm

Setting the stage for AI in Healthcare
Transition and framing remarks by Darwoft

3:40 pm

Featured Panel Discussion
“AI in Healthcare- Challenges, Opportunities & What’s Ahead”
Panelists: Dr. David Patric Werner Rastall, Dr. Skye Donovan
Facilitator: Ned Hayes

4:10 pm

Interactive Dialogue & Audience Q&A

4:50 pm

Closing and Invitation to Continue Conversations at SER

5:00 pm

Networking Reception at SER Restaurant
1110 N Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22201

Connect with speakers, ecosystem leaders, entrepreneurs and investors

✰ Expert Panel

Meet Our Speakers

Engage with leading experts in AI and medicine. Understand the challenges and
opportunities in the latest advancements in AI applications for healthcare.

Dr. David Patric Werner Rastall

Panelist

Dr. David Patric Werner Rastall

Rastall is a senior research fellow at Johns Hopkins -- a physician scientist and neurologist who is focused on machine learning in healthcare.

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Dr. Skye Donovan

Panelist

Dr. Skye Donovan

Dr. Donovan brings expertise in AI in rehabilitation medicine through her work as Dean of the College of Health and Education at Marymount University and as Vice President of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Through APTA, she serves on the AI taskforce, focused on the role of AI in rehabilitation medicine.

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Dr. Usman Akhtar

Panelist

Dr. Usman Akhtar

Dr. Akhtar is the Chief Medical Informatics Officer at VHC Health, where he leads clinical informatics strategy and digital transformation. He played a key role in implementing the Epic EHR system and continues to practice geriatric medicine while advancing technology to improve patient care and clinical workflows.

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Ned Hayes, MFA, MA

Facilitator

Ned Hayes, MFA, MA - Facilitator

Ned has extensive experience in the AI field – he was a core leader at Vulcan, Xerox PARC, Adobe, Microsoft, and AI-powered customer service leader ASAPP. He is Managing Partner for Darwoft, a leader in healthcare and AI implementations and co-sponsor of this healthcare event.

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Local Startup Founders

Marie Brodsky

Featured Entrepreneur

Marie Brodsky

Marie Brodsky is the Co-Founder and CEO of WISE Connect, the first accessible platform designed for and with older adults to enable aging at home with the support of community resource.

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Sarah Malinowski

Featured Entrepreneur

Sarah Malinowski

Sarah is the CEO and Founder of Seamless Transition. She is a mechanical & biomedical engineer developing a durable, multi-use prosthetic knee designed to restore mobility and increase quality of life for amputees globally.

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❤︎ Our Partners

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Bringing insights about AI to healthcare professionals and the general public.
Join these industry leaders in supporting healthcare innovation.

Get in Touch

Connect

If you have questions or need assistance regarding the event, reach out to Event Facilitator Ned Hayes of Darwoft.

Parking Information

The Ballston Business Improvement District will provide free parking for the first 50 attendees (a $13 value).
Parking location: 1100 N Glebe Road
Standard parking cost: $13
If taking public transportation, the closest metro is Ballston Metro Station, serviced by the Orange and Blue Lines.