Name
Smart Rooms in a Dumb Facility: Planning for AI's Real Infrastructure Demands
Date & Time
Monday, February 8, 2027, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Location Name
Grand Ballroom A
Description

Artificial intelligence is arriving in healthcare faster than many facilities were built to support it. From larger IT rooms and additional closets to added power, cooling, and connectivity, new technology places real demands on buildings that, in some cases, are nearly a century old. Organizations that plan for these needs early can bring new tools online smoothly and protect the experience of patients, nurses, and physicians who rely on them.


Hear from healthcare leaders and planning partners as they share real-world stories of fitting smart technology into existing facilities. Discover how proactive infrastructure planning, early collaboration with IT, and flexible design choices can prepare your organization for the technology of today and tomorrow.


Learning Objectives:
1. Identify the infrastructure demands that AI and emerging technologies place on existing healthcare facilities.
2. Compare proactive and reactive approaches to planning for new technology.
3. Evaluate strategies for upgrading older facilities to support smart rooms and connected equipment.
4. Outline steps to align IT, facilities, and capital planning teams before technology is deployed.