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Featured Event

Annual California Perfusion Conference

“AI-Driven Perfusion: The Future of Cardiopulmonary Support”

October 16–19, 2026San Jose, California

The California Perfusion Society is proud to host its Annual California Perfusion Conference — a premier gathering for perfusion professionals, students, and industry partners. This multi-day event brings together experts from across the state and beyond to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming cardiopulmonary support, perfusion practice, and patient outcomes.

Focus Areas

Artificial Intelligence in perfusion
ECMO optimization
Cost reduction strategies
Clinical outcomes
Automation and predictive analytics
Workforce evolution

Who Should Attend

Board-certified perfusionists
ECMO specialists
Cardiac surgery teams
Perfusion students and trainees
Industry vendors and partners
Hospital administrators

Conference Schedule

Three days of presentations, workshops, panel discussions, and networking — all centered around AI-driven perfusion innovation.

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Day 1 — Friday, October 16

Foundations of AI in Perfusion

7:30 – 8:30

Registration & Breakfast

8:30 – 9:00

Opening Remarks

  • State of Perfusion in California
  • Workforce Trends
  • Technology Outlook
9:00 – 10:00

Keynote: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Perfusion

  • AI clinical decision support
  • Predictive perfusion models
  • Automation in cardiac surgery
  • Future of perfusionists
10:15 – 11:15

Session 1: AI-Assisted Perfusion Management

  • Real-time perfusion monitoring using AI
  • Predicting oxygen delivery needs
  • Automated pump flow optimization
  • Smart alarms and safety systems
11:15 – 12:00

Industry Session: Next Generation Perfusion Technology

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12:00 – 1:00

Lunch & Exhibits

1:00 – 2:00

Session 2: Machine Learning for ECMO

  • AI prediction of ECMO survival
  • Early detection of ECMO complications
  • Flow optimization models
  • Automated ECMO dashboards
2:15 – 3:15

Session 3: Perfusion Data Science

  • Building perfusion databases
  • Benchmark analytics
  • National cost comparisons
  • Quality improvement models
3:30 – 4:30

Workshop: Hands-On AI Tools for Perfusionists

  • AI chart analysis
  • Automated perfusion reports
  • Outcome prediction tools
5:30 – 7:30

Welcome Reception

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Day 2 — Saturday, October 17

Advanced Clinical Applications

7:30 – 8:30

Breakfast Session: AI Clinical Case Reviews

8:30 – 9:30

Session 4: AI for Patient Safety

  • Predicting low oxygen delivery events
  • Early warning algorithms
  • Smart perfusion alerts
  • Risk scoring systems
9:45 – 10:45

Session 5: ECMO Innovations

  • Mobile ECMO programs
  • AI-assisted ECMO monitoring
  • Remote monitoring centers
  • Tele-ECMO
11:00 – 12:00

Session 6: Automation in Perfusion

  • Semi-autonomous bypass systems
  • Closed-loop control
  • Future robotic perfusion
12:00 – 1:00

Lunch & Exhibits

1:00 – 2:00

Session 7: Economic Impact of AI

  • AI cost reduction strategies
  • Staffing optimization
  • Predictive scheduling
  • Equipment utilization analytics
2:15 – 3:15

Session 8: Perfusion Workforce 2035

  • Will AI replace perfusionists?
  • Workforce shortages
  • Training future perfusionists
  • Remote perfusion models
3:30 – 5:00

Panel Discussion: The Future of Perfusion Practice

  • Chief perfusionists
  • Surgeons
  • ECMO directors
  • AI developers
6:00 – 9:00

Conference Dinner

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Day 3 — Sunday, October 18

Practical Implementation

7:30 – 8:30

Breakfast

8:30 – 9:30

Session 9: Implementing AI in Hospitals

  • Getting IT approval
  • Data integration
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Clinical validation
9:45 – 10:45

Session 10: Real World AI Case Studies

  • AI ECMO monitoring success stories
  • Reduced complication rates
  • Cost savings examples
  • Outcome improvements
11:00 – 12:00

Session 11: Perfusion Research

  • AI perfusion studies
  • Machine learning publications
  • New clinical trials
  • Student research
12:00 – 12:30

Closing Keynote: Perfusion in 2035 — AI + Human Expertise

12:30

Adjourn

Keynote Session Workshop Industry Social Break

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