2026 Medical-Dental Global AI Summit
Latino/Hispano Dental-Medical Forum
Latino/Hispano Dental-Medical AI Initiative:
US Latino, LATAM, & Emerging Markets ► America Hall
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Co-leaders of this session
Dr. Val Torres
- Medical Doctor
- Latino/Hispano Dental-Medical Forum & AI Initiative Co-Lead, GSI
- Global Medical Operations Lead, GSI
- Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, Health Board Advisors, Inc
Dr. S. Bordin-Aykroyd
- Dentist
- Latino/Hispano Dental-Medical Forum & AI Initiative Co-Lead, GSI
- Faculty Member, Visage Laser Institute & Veevia Healthcare Technologies
Dr. Engers Fernandez
- Medical
- Doctor Latino/Hispano Dental-Medical Forum & AI Initiative Co-Lead, GSI
- Faculty Member, nxT Innovation LabDentist
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare worldwide, and Latin America stands at a pivotal moment to harness its potential.
This session will explore how AI technologies are reshaping diagnostics, treatment planning, patient engagement, and clinical workflows across dentistry and medicine in Latin American countries. From urban hospitals to rural clinics, AI offers scalable solutions to bridge gaps in access, quality, and efficiency—making it a vital tool for clinicians, educators, and policymakers. This session (June 28) will convene thought leaders, innovators, and practitioners from across the region to share insights, challenges, and success stories.
This session will also serve as the official launch of the Latino/Hispano Dental-Medical AI Initiative: US Latino, LATAM, & Emerging Markets. Launch of the Latino/Hispano Dental-Medical AI Initiative: US Latino, LATAM, & Emerging Markets, co-led by Dr. Sonia, Dr. Val Alexandre Torres, and Dr. Engers Fernandez, will officially launch at the Global Summits Institute’s London Event as a collaborative program aligned with the Healthcare Intelligence Board (HIB).
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It serves to open the channels of communication for the sharing of knowledge and best practices between US Latino, LATAM, & Emerging Markets, and everyone else who wants to collaborate with them. This people-focused initiative seeks to advance responsible and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare and dentistry, with a focus on building trust, access, and engagement among U.S. Latino, Latin American, Caribbean, and Emerging Market populations. By placing doctors (MDs, DDSs, DMDs, and other experts) at the forefront of AI leadership, it aims to ensure that technology enhances, not replaces, human potential, compassion, and dignity in patient care.
Aligned with the HIB’s mission to uphold Hippocratic principles in healthcare innovation, the initiative will serve as a strategic engagement engine that strengthens partnerships among global medical and dental schools, hospitals, associations, and industry leaders. Its goals include promoting AI literacy, fostering culturally sensitive education, and bridging global communities through ethical and sustainable innovation.
Most importantly, the Latino/Hispano Dental-Medical AI Initiative is inclusive and collaborative, welcoming members of all races, ethnicities, creeds, and backgrounds. It proudly upholds a non-discriminatory commitment across all its programs and activities, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to participate in shaping a more trusted and impactful AI future for global health.
Session Schedule
Opening Speaker
- Welcome & Latino/Hispano Dental-Medical Forum Overview & Flow: Dr. Val Torres (Co-Lead & Moderator);
- Introduction to the Latino/Hispano Dental-Medical AI Initiative: US Latino, LATAM, & Emerging Markets
Keynote Session
AI in Latin America vs the United States: A Vision for Digital Health Transformation”
Speaker: Dr. Sonia Bordin-Aykroyd
Framing the day’s discussion on using AI to drive people-centered results in LATAM, in comparison to the United States.
Latino Health & AI
Tackling disparities in access and outcomes through AI tools in primary care, chronic disease management, and clinical trial diversity.
Speaker: Regional expert in Latino and minority health.
Moderator: Dr. Val Torres
Women’s Health & FemTech
How AI-powered innovations in femtech and maternal health are transforming access and outcomes for women.
Speaker: Leader in OB-GYN, femtech entrepreneurship, and digital women’s health.
Moderator: Dr. Val Torres
Workforce Development & AI Training
Preparing the next generation of clinicians, educators, and healthcare leaders to be AI-ready.
Speaker: Medical educator, policy expert, and/or workforce leaders.
Moderator: Dr. Val Torres
Lunch & Networking
Community Health, Public Health & AI
Using AI to strengthen public health, preventive care, and community-based healthcare delivery across LATAM, .
Speaker: Public health leader, NGO director, and/or digital health innovators.
Moderator: Dr. Val Torres
Dental AI & Oral Health
How AI in dentistry is transforming oral health access, orthodontics, radiology, and treatment planning in underserved communities.
Speaker: Dental AI innovator, practicing dentist, and/or oral health researcher.
Moderator: Dr. Val Torres
Closing Keynote
AI as a Bridge for Latin America’s Future
Speaker: Invited international thought leader in healthcare AI Closing remarks: Dr. Sonia & Dr. Val Torres
