AI in MI Networking Night 2026

Thursday, May 28, 2026

6:00 p.m. – 11 p.m. (EST)

Keynote speaker: Dr. Birgit Ertl-Wagner, MI Professor & Radiologist-in-Chief, The Hospital for Sick Children & RSNA Board Liaison for Science

6:00 p.m. – Guest arrival and cocktail reception

7:00 p.m. – Remarks, speakers and dinner

8:00 p.m. – Live entertainment

The Atrium at Ricarda’s

134 Peter St., Toronto ON

M5V 2H2

Dress Code

Dress code for this event is formal.

After the success of last year’s inaugural fundraising and networking dinner, the Department of Medical Imaging is excited to announce that, back by popular demand, we are hosting our second annual AI in MI Networking Night in May 2026!

Join fellow U of T Medical Imaging community, faculty and alumni and industry leaders in the heart of downtown Toronto at Atrium at Ricarda’s to celebrate MI’s achievements in advancing artificial intelligence research and implementation and network with colleagues and industry peers.

Guests will be welcomed to the Atrium with cocktails and canapés before opening remarks from MI Professor & Chair Dr. Michael Patlas, and speeches from Medical Imaging faculty and leaders, including a keynote speech on artificial intelligence in medical imaging from Dr. Birgit Ertl-Wagner, MI Professor & Radiologist-in-Chief, The Hospital for Sick Children & RSNA Board Liaison for Science.

The evening will also feature a live 4-piece jazz band that will play throughout the night, as well as an interactive photobooth!

Any proceeds from the event as well as donations made to MI’s AI fund during the evening will help support U of T’s Department of Medical Imaging in our work advancing the application of AI and other cutting-edge technologies in medical education and patient care.

Tickets:

Tickets are $500 + tax. Invitees can purchase tickets for a guest or a partial/full table. Please note, limited tickets are available, and each table seats ten guests. If you or your organization wish to purchase a partial or full table, please contact David Tihanyi at david.tihanyi@utoronto.ca.

University of Toronto Department of Medical Imaging Residents and Fellows can purchase a ticket for themselves and one (1) guest at a reduced rate of $250 + tax.

Included with your ticket:

• Cocktail hour with canapés

• Hosted bar throughout the evening

• Delicious three-course meal including choice of starter, main and dessert

• Live performance by jazz quartet featuring jazz and contemporary music

• Interactive photobooth

• A night of socializing and networking with colleagues and industry peers

Deadline to purchase tickets: April 24, 2026

Other ways to support the Department of Medical Imaging

If you are unable to join us on May 28 but would still like to support the research and advancement of AI in MI, we encourage you to consider supporting MI’s goals in furthering artificial intelligence in health care to improve patient care and outcomes.

Please consider making a donation the Department of Medical Imaging and Artificial Intelligence Fund.

Cancellation Policy

Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred if you are unable to attend. Attendees must notify the event organizer of their intention to transfer their registration via email (david.tihanyi@utoronto.ca). Transfers must be requested by May 5, 2026.

Please note: Tax receipts will not be provided for ticket or table sales.

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors:

Silver Sponsor

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.

Bronze Sponsors

CANON MEDICAL SYSTEMS CANADA LIMITED

CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF RADIOLOGISTS AND MD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/SCOTIABANK

SECTRA CANADA INC.

JACOBIAN

ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF RADIOLOGISTS

BRACCO

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