The AIMed26 Abstract Competition
This popular competition provides an exceptional platform to showcase groundbreaking ideas that harness the transformative power of AI to revolutionize healthcare delivery.
Whether you're a student, a clinician, an entrepreneur, or just passionate about improving health outcomes, this is your moment.
Prior publications, completed research, or access to clinical datasets are not required - what matters is the strength of the idea.
What we’re looking for:
We are interested in ideas that demonstrate:
- A clearly defined healthcare problem worth solving
- An AI-powered solution or concept (clinical, operational, educational, or research-focused)
- Thoughtful consideration of feasibility and real-world impact
Clear, accessible communication
Abstract competition sponsor, Elsevier
Submission Format
To keep the process simple and consistent, all submissions are completed through a short online form.
Your abstract should clearly describe:
- The healthcare problem you are addressing
- Your AI-powered idea or solution
- The potential impact or benefit of your approach
You’ll also be asked to upload 2 slides (PowerPoint (.pptx):
Slide 1: Problem
Explain the healthcare challenge:
- What is the problem?
- Why does it matter?
Who is affected?
Slide 2: Solution
Explain your idea:
- What is your AI-based solution?
- How could it work in practice?
What impact could it have?
Please keep your slides:
- Simple
- Visual
- Easy to understand at a glance
- Designed more like a poster or visual summary, rather than a formal presentation deck
Clarity and communication are more important than complexity.
These slides will be used in the digital gallery for the People Choice award, and if selected, for presentation at AIMed26.
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: 25 September 2026
- AIMed26 presentations: 10–13 November 2026 (exact date TBC)
- Location: Orlando
What happens after submission?
Every submission is valued, whether or not it is selected for stage presentation. Participants will receive:
- Digital certificate and LinkedIn badge recognising participation
- Entry into the People’s Choice Award
For those attending AIMed26 in person:
- Access to a meet-the-judges networking session
- Eligibility for publication consideration with Elsevier’s Intelligence-Based Medicine
The top 15 abstracts will:
- Deliver a 2-minute lightning pitch in front of judges and an audience (2 slides: problem + solution)
- Immediately followed by a live 2-minute Q&A from the judges
Be eligible for category awards and the grand prize: a 5-minute keynote presentation on the main stage
Abstract Judges
We are privileged to be supported by an esteemed panel of judges who dedicate significant time and expertise to carefully reviewing each submission. All abstracts are evaluated against a structured rubric to ensure a fair, rigorous, and consistent assessment process.
To further support consistency and scalability, we also incorporate AI-assisted review as part of the judging process, providing an additional layer of structured analysis alongside expert human evaluation.
Our judging panel includes:
Submissions will be evaluated based on:
- Originality and creativity
- Relevance to real-world healthcare problems
- Potential impact and feasibility
- Clear communication of the idea or solution
Categories
- Best High School Student
- Best Undergraduate
- Best Graduate Student
- Best Practitioner
- Most Likely to Make a Real-World Impact
- People's Choice
Supporting the next generation
We are committed to supporting the next generation of healthcare and AI leaders.
We strongly encourage participants to seek support from their institution or organisation to attend AIMed26. However, we recognise that this is not always possible.
For participants where cost would otherwise be a barrier, a limited number of AIMed scholarships are available to support registration and enable in-person participation.
Our goal is simple - to ensure that exceptional ideas are not limited by access or financial constraints.
If this support would make a meaningful difference to your ability to attend, we encourage you to indicate this during submission.
Why take part?
This is more than a competition - it is a platform to share ideas that matter.
By participating, you will:
- Contribute to global conversations in AI and healthcare
- Gain feedback from expert judges
- Connect with peers and leaders in the field
- Share your work on an international stage
- Take a meaningful step toward publication and collaboration
Applicants are encouraged to explore institutional funding opportunities before requesting scholarship support. Presenting at AIMed26 offers a unique opportunity to showcase your work to global healthcare leaders, clinicians, researchers, and innovators. We recognise that funding access varies significantly across institutions and regions. If your organisation is able to support your attendance, we encourage presenters to register through standard channels. For individuals who would otherwise be unable to attend due to financial barriers, a limited number of AIMed Access Scholarships are available to support registration