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AI-Driven Healthcare Innovation Program

Global Unicorn Program Series
  • Summer 2026
  • Johns Hopkins University, Washington, D.C.
AI-Driven Healthcare Innovation Program
Summer 2026
USD 12,800
Johns Hopkins University, Washington, D.C.

The 2025 Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Driven Healthcare Innovation Program stands at the forefront of addressing the critical need for innovative healthcare solutions powered by artificial intelligence.

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    Program Overview

    The 2025 Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Driven Healthcare Innovation Program stands at the forefront of addressing the critical need for innovative healthcare solutions powered by artificial intelligence. Over five immersive days, the program will deeply explore crucial aspects of reshaping the global healthcare landscape through AI-driven innovations.

    This collaborative initiative between the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) and Johns Hopkins Carey Business School is designed to empower healthcare leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators with the necessary knowledge and practical skills in artificial intelligence (AI) applications, data-driven decision-making, and technology implementation in healthcare. The program acknowledges the strategic importance of AI in healthcare and aims to equip participants not only with insights into emerging trends but also with the skills required for successful AI integration within their organizations.

    Distinguished speakers, including leading researchers and healthcare executives from Johns Hopkins Medicine, as well as industry experts and policy makers, will gather to share insights and address the most pressing AI and healthcare challenges of our time. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in an intensive program focused on accelerating innovation for scalable AI solutions in healthcare at speed and scale. Using design thinking frameworks, participants will prototype and iterate on solutions for rapidly scaling AI-driven healthcare innovations.

    The program recognizes the pivotal role of AI, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration in advancing healthcare. It aims to equip participants not only with insights into emerging trends but also with expanded leadership capabilities and the practical skills required for successfully integrating AI solutions in healthcare settings.

    Program Highlights

    • Immersive forum with renowned leaders addressing pressing AI in healthcare challenges.
    • Intensive workshop using design thinking to develop scalable, rapid AI-driven healthcare innovations.
    • Cutting-edge insights from renowned cross-sector leaders in healthcare, AI, policy, finance, and academia.
    • Emphasis on equipping participants with the latest knowledge, skills, and expanded mindsets to develop scalable AI healthcare solutions.
    • Site visits to pioneering companies innovating in AI-driven healthcare and medical technology.
    • Empowering executives, entrepreneurs, and innovators to drive meaningful progress in AI-powered healthcare.

    Why Attend This Program?

    This program stands out for its cutting-edge insights, practical application, and expert faculty. Participants are at the forefront of AI developments in healthcare, supported by the latest research from leading institutions like Johns Hopkins. The program moves beyond theoretical knowledge, offering practical workshops that enable attendees to apply AI tools and techniques directly to their work. Learning from renowned experts in AI and healthcare, participants will gain a strategic advantage, equipping them with the knowledge to lead AI-driven innovation in their organizations.

    The collaborative learning environment fosters knowledge exchange and networking, enhancing the learning experience and providing opportunities to build valuable professional relationships. By attending this program, you will position yourself at the vanguard of healthcare innovation, gaining the skills and insights needed to drive AI initiatives that improve patient outcomes, optimize operations, and transform the healthcare landscape. Join us for an unparalleled learning experience that will empower you to lead the future of healthcare with confidence and expertise.

    For more details and to secure a spot in this innovative program, interested individuals are encouraged to reach out directly to the program managers using the provided contact information.

    Program Fee Details

    • $12,800
      Includes tuition, cases, materials, site visits, breakfast & lunch and closing dinner.

    Key Takeaways

    Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of AI’s role in healthcare, from diagnostic tools to personalized treatment plans. The program emphasizes strategic implementation, ensuring that AI initiatives align with organizational goals and comply with regulatory standards. Attendees will also explore the ethical and governance considerations essential for responsible AI usage. Practical skills will be honed through interactive sessions and real-world case studies, providing hands-on experience with AI tools and technologies. Furthermore, the program offers unparalleled networking opportunities with industry leaders and AI experts, fostering valuable connections and collaborations.

    Target Audience

    • Healthcare executives and administrators looking to implement AI-driven strategies in their organizations.
    • Medical practitioners and clinicians aiming to understand and leverage AI technologies in clinical practice.
    • Healthcare innovators and entrepreneurs who are developing new AI-based healthcare solutions.
    • Technology professionals and data scientists seeking to apply their skills in the healthcare industry.
    • Policy makers and regulators interested in the implications of AI in healthcare.

    Agenda

    • Day 1: Reshaping Healthcare Using AI
      • AM Session:

        The Landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare

      • PM Session:

        Ethics, Fairness, Risks, & Regulation in Healthcare

    • Day 2: AI-Driven Breakthroughs in Medicine
      • AM Session:

        Unleash the Power of Large Models and GenAI for Medicine

      • PM Session:

        AI’s Pharmaceutical Frontier

    • Day 3: Integrating AI into Clinical Workflows
      • AM Session:

        Build AI Culture & AI Integration in Healthcare Organizations

      • PM Session:

        Incorporate AI into Clinical Workflow

    • Day 4: Transforming Hospitals with AI
      • AM Session:

        Medical Clinic Workflows and Clinician Use of AI

      • PM Session:

        Industry Speakers / Business and Hospital Site Visits

    • Day 5: Boosting AI Innovation Around the Globe
      • AM Session:

        AI Innovations in Healthcare – Bridging North America & Asia

      • PM Session:

        Program Closing & Certificate Awarding

    JHU Faculty and Industry Speakers

    Brian W. Hasselfeld

    M.D., Executive Medical Director, Digital Health and Innovation at Johns Hopkins Medicine.

    Myra Norton

    MA, MS, Head of Innovation, Startup and Ecosystem Acceleration at Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures.

    Guodong (Gordon) Gao

    PhD, MBA, Professor at the Carey Business School of Johns Hopkins University and founding co-director of the Center for Digital Health and AI (CDHAI).

    Ritu Agarwal

    PhD, MBA, Wm. Polk Carey Distinguished Professor of Information Systems and Health at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and founding co-director of the Center for Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence (CDHAI).

    Risa M. Wolf

    MD, Director of the Pediatric Diabetes Program and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

    Richard R. Smith

    PhD, Professor of Practice and Executive Advisor to the dean of the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School.

    Tinglong Dai

    PhD, Bernard T. Ferrari Professor at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School.

    Phillip H. Phan

    PhD, Alonzo and Virginia Decker Professor at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School with joint appointment as Professor in the Department of Medicine. He is Robert Bosch Policy Fellow at the American Academy in Berlin.

    CKGSB Faculty

    Dr. Xiang Bing

    Founding Dean and Professor of China Business and Globalization at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB). Under his leadership, CKGSB has evolved from a fledgling school to one of the most influential business schools in China with a global reputation since 2002.

    Dr. Li Wei

    Dr. Li is Professor of Economics, Associate Dean for Asia and Oceania, Director of Case Center, and Director of Big Data Economic Research Center at the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB).

    About the Organizers

    CKGSB

    Established in Beijing in November 2002, CKGSB is China’s first privately-funded and research-driven business school. CKGSB aims to cultivate transformative business leaders with a global vision, sense of social responsibility, innovative mindset, and ability to lead with empathy and compassion. CKGSB stands apart for its world-class faculty, research excellence, China insights and unparalleled alumni network. More than half of its 55 faculty members previously held tenure or senior professorships at top schools like MIT, Wharton, and Yale. Over half of its 22,000 alumni are at the CEO or Chairman level and, collectively, lead one fifth of China’s most valuable brands.

    JHU

    Johns Hopkins University (JHU) is a prestigious university founded in 1876 as America’s first research institution. It covers multiple campuses throughout Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and offers 50+ degree programs. Its earliest business graduates included pioneers in the scientific management movement like Henry L. Gantt, JHU class of 1880 and inventor of the Gantt Chart.

    In 2007, Johns Hopkins University established Carey Business School, dedicated to producing innovative business leaders who seize opportunity, inspire change, and create lasting value. Carey offers graduate business programs which are data-driven and designed to compete in the global marketplace--including full-time, part-time, and online MBA and M.S. degrees. Embedded in the broader Johns Hopkins University network, Carey’s esteemed faculty are uniquely positioned to integrate sophisticated health markets and thought leadership with the cutting-edge medical advancement of the Johns Hopkins Health System.

    Any questions? Contact us for information

    Ms. Renee RONG

    Program Manager

    +1(781) 333 9055

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