ACMI 2026 Retreat Schedule
Exploring and Improving Academia-Industry Relationships
Thursday, February 5
| Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 pm - 8:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception/Badge Pickup | Paniolo Terrace |
Friday, February 6
| Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast | Naupaka 4/5 Foyer |
| 8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. | Welcome (Peter 3-4 min, Jonathan 8-10 min) |
Naupaka 4/5 |
| 8:20 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. | Session 1: Mutual understanding; goals, needs, skills, knowledge Presenters: Jackie Gerhart, Epic & Peter Embi, VUMC Followed by group discussion |
Naupaka 4/5 |
| 9:50 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. | Break | Naupaka 4/5 |
| 10:10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | New Fellow Forum #1 | Naupaka 4/5 |
| 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Session 2: Playbook for academic-industry collaborations Presenters: Randi Foraker, University of Missouri School of Medicine & Tina Hernandez-Boussard, Stanford University Followed by group discussion |
Naupaka 4/5 |
| 12:00 p.m. | Group Photo | TBD |
| 12:15 pm - 5:30 p.m. | Free/Activities/Social | Naupaka 4/5 |
| 1:45 pm - 3:15 p.m. | Waikoloa Deluxe Whale Watch (Advance Ticket Required) | Naupaka 4/5 |
| 6:00 pm - 8:30 p.m. | Hawaiian Luau |
Luau Grounds |
Saturday, February 7
| Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast | Naupaka 4/5 Foyer |
| 8:00 a.m. - 8:15am | Presenting Sponsor Presentation - Leap of Faith Technologies Presenter: Frank Naeymi-Rad |
Naupaka 4/5 |
| 8:20 a.m. - 9:50am | Session 3: Education and training for students/fellows interested in industry Panelists: Jessica Ancker, VUMC & Bill Hersh, Oregon Health & Science University Followed by group discussion |
Naupaka 4/5 |
| 9:50 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. | Break -- sign-ups for Sunday breakout sessions | Naupaka 4/5 |
| 10:10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | New Fellow Forum | Naupaka 4/5 |
| 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Session 4: Systemic collaboration to increase our value to the world and to our members: ACMI/AMIA programs, projects, and meetings adaptations; formal structures to convene and collaborate with industry groups | Naupaka 4/5 |
| 12:00 p.m. | Free/Activities/Social | Naupaka 4/5 |
Sunday, February 8
| Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast | Naupaka 4/5 Foyer |
| 8:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. incl. break | Session 5: Breakouts, Report-Outs, and Action Plans | Naupaka 4/5 |
| 8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. | Breakout groups | Naupaka 4/5 |
| 8:50 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. | Report-outs and group discussion | Naupaka 4/5 |
| 9:50 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. | Break | Naupaka 4/5 |
| 10:10 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. | Session 5 continued | Naupaka 4/5 |
| 10:50 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Session 6 - ACMI Strategic Plan Refresh | Naupaka 4/5 |
Presenting Sponsor