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This was AI Academy Summit 2026

Two days redefining the future of Medical Information with AI — with global MI leaders, experts and technology pioneers.

26–27 February 2026 | AI Campus Berlin, Germany

AN EVENT BY

AVAYL

2026 ATTENDEES

— EVENT HIGHLIGHTS  

Relive two days in two minutes

The energy, the conversations and the people who made the first AI Academy Summit.

— THE RECAP  

Where the future of Medical Information took shape

For two days in Berlin, industry leaders, innovators and experts came together to explore the intersection of AI and Medical Information — and to shape the future of Medical Affairs.

Through immersive workshops, thought-provoking masterclasses and networking sessions, participants saw first-hand how AI is already transforming our work today.

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2
Days of Innovation
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2
Workshops & Masterclasses
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100+
Industry Professionals

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Moments from the two days 

Workshops, keynotes, roundtables and the conversations in between — a look back at Day 1 and Day 2 in Berlin.

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— OPENING KEYNOTES  

The AI-Enabled Future of Medical Information

Watch the full opening keynote from the Summit — a look at how AI is reshaping Medical Information today, and what responsible, expert-led adoption looks like at scale.

— FIRESIDE CHAT · DAY 1 

Innovating to Meet HCPs Where They Are

One of the Summit's most resonant sessions. Healthcare professionals speaking directly about how they seek, receive and act on Medical Information. A grounding reminder of who we ultimately serve.

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— SPEAKERS

The leaders who shaped the conversation

Global Medical Information leaders and AI experts from across the industry took the stage.

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Stefne
Pienaar

M.Pharm

International Medical Information and Review Lead at Pfizer 
President of Medical Information Leaders in Europe (MILE)
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Laura
Avanzo Leeke

BSc (Hons)

Global Medical Information Manager at Recordati 
Committee, Artificial Intelligence and Medical Information Workstream Lead at PIPA
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Jürgen
Bentz

MD, PhD, MSc

Global Head of Medical Information
at UCB


 
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Francisco
Gomez

MSc, MBA

Associate Director Medical Information
at Incyte Biosciences



 
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Atilla
Altinok

PhD

Sr Manager, Global Medical Information 
at Amgen



 
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Elliott
Parris

MSc

Manager of EMEA Data Solutions
at Elsevier


 
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Lillian
Auberson

PhD

Director Medical Information International, Medical Affairs and Evidence Generation 
at argenx


 
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Michelle
Bridenbaker

RN, BSN, DipTox, MBA

Global Head of Medical Excellence & Communications at Recordati 
Vice President of Medical Information Leaders Europe (MILE) 
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Novella Calcinaghi

PhD

Medical Information Director 
at Regeneron



 
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Katarzyna Dabrowska

MSc

Medical Information Content Lead
at Pfizer


 
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Joyce
Lo

MSc

Senior Global Medical Information Executive 
at ADVANZ PHARMA



 
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Beatrice
Omisakin

MPharm Hons

Head of Region EMEA Medical Information at Takeda



 
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Claudia
Guenoden

Mag. pharm.

Global Senior Manager of Medical Information and Excellence 
at Chiesi Global Rare Diseases


 
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Kate
Dryga

MSc, MBA, MCW

Director, Scientific Communications
at Zevra Therapeutics



 
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—THE AGENDA

Summit Agenda

From AI foundations and hands-on masterclasses to panels, roundtables and case studies: a program by MI professionals for MI professionals.

08:30-09:15
Networking

Registration & Networking Breakfast

09:15-09:30
Plenary

Welcome & Opening Remarks: About AI Academy & Purpose

09:30-10:00
Fireside Chat

Fireside Chat: HCP Voices on the Future Development of Medical Information

10:00-12:00
Workshop

Masterclass AI Foundations and Practical Prompting

12:00-13:00
Networking

Lunch & Networking

13:00-14:00
Roundtable

Roundtable A: Chatbots? Future Direct Channels to Patients & HCPs​

13:00-14:00
Roundtable

Roundtable B: Best-in-Class MI” Look Like in 2030 With AI?

13:00-14:00
Roundtable

Roundtable C: Scientific Literature in AI-driven Medical Information

14:00-14:30
Keynote

Keynote: The AI-Enabled Future of Medical Information

14:30-15:30
Case Study

AI in Action in MI Teams

15:30–16:00
Networking

Coffee Break

16:00-16:30
Presentation

The MedInfo Professional of the Future

16:30-17:30
Panel

The Evolving Role of MI Professionals in an AI-Enabled World

17:30-17:45
Audience

Open - Mic and Q&A

17:45-18:00
Plenary

Closing Remarks

from 18:00
Social Event

Networking Reception & Dinner

08:30-09:00
Networking

Welcome Breakfast

09:00-09:30
Keynote

Welcome & Opening Remarks

09:30-11:00
Workshop

Masterclass AI-powered Literature Research

11:00-11:30
Networking

Coffee Break

11:30-12:00
Presentation

From Black Box to Audit-Ready: Building Responsible AI in MI

12:00-12:30
Presentation

How to Navigate Copyright with Success

12:30-13:30
Networking

Lunch & Networking

13:30-14:00
Presentation

Medical Responses of the Future

14:00-15:00
Panel

Medical Information in an AI-enabled world - One Size Fits All?

15:00-15:30
Presentation

Unlocking integrated workflows: How a collaboration enabled new AI-driven workflows in Medical Information

15:30-15:45
Closing Plenary

Wrap-up Plenary: Industry Report-Back - The Future of MI

—THANK YOU TO ALL ATTENDEES

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