Name
08. AI Hype vs. Value: What's Worth It?
Date & Time
Monday, November 2, 2026, 10:20 AM - 11:00 AM
Speakers
Paresh Shah, MD, FACS, Group Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Weill Cornell Division, NewYork Presbyterian
Michelle Stansbury, Associate Chief Innovation Officer and Vice President, IT Applications, Houston Methodist
Agnes Therady, RN, MBA, PhD, FACHE, Senior Vice-President and Chief Nursing Officer, Franciscan Alliance
Badrinath Konety, MD, MBA, President, Allina Health Cancer Institute; Chief Academic Officer, Allina Health
Meena Mallipeddi, Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer, AmplifyMD
Michelle Stansbury, Associate Chief Innovation Officer and Vice President, IT Applications, Houston Methodist
Agnes Therady, RN, MBA, PhD, FACHE, Senior Vice-President and Chief Nursing Officer, Franciscan Alliance
Badrinath Konety, MD, MBA, President, Allina Health Cancer Institute; Chief Academic Officer, Allina Health
Meena Mallipeddi, Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer, AmplifyMD
Description
AI promises transformation, but not every tool delivers value. This panel cuts through the hype to examine which AI investments are truly worth it. Leaders discuss evaluation frameworks, real-world use cases, adoption challenges, and how to separate meaningful impact from noise as organizations make smarter, more disciplined AI decisions.
Location Name
Grand Suite 5 (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
Full Address
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
United States
Session Type
Panel