Lone Star AI MedTech Summit 2027
The Lone Star AI MedTech Summit brings together approximately 300 leaders from academia, health systems, MedTech startups, pharmaceutical companies, policy, and venture capital. Hosted by CENA Research Institute and Modi Ventures, this invitation-only summit focuses on what it takes to put AI to work in healthcare: real-world deployment, measurable outcomes, and solutions that can scale.
Healthcare AI is advancing quickly, but successful adoption depends on more than capable technology. Clinical workflows, trust, incentives, validation, and a clear path to value all shape whether an innovation can make a meaningful difference.
This summit is designed as a working dialogue to bridge innovation and adoption, following the path from policy and validation to implementation and scale. Participants will explore responsible AI use in clinical care, operations, patient engagement, and outcomes improvement—and how health systems, builders, and investors can move promising solutions forward.
Hosted by
CENA Research Institute (CRI)
Led by Dr. Asif Ali, cardiologist, clinical researcher, MedTech strategist, and partner at Houston Cardiology Consultants, CRI works to connect academic research with commercial success in healthcare technology.
Event organizer
Dr. Asif Ali — Director and Organizer
Cardiologist, clinical researcher, and MedTech strategist; partner at Houston Cardiology Consultants; representing CENA Research Institute.
What the summit will address
How AI is being responsibly deployed in healthcare today
Practical implementation, measurable impact, and paths to scale
How to connect academic research with commercial success
How health systems can evaluate and integrate vetted AI solutions
How buyers, builders, and investors can work together to advance adoption