Events

Speaking, Symposiums, Webinars

Where We're Showing Up for Rural Health

From national conferences to nursing symposiums, the Scale Street and CriticalAccess.ai team travels to events across the country and online to discuss how AI adoption is working inside Critical Access Hospitals, FQHCs, and rural health systems. We welcome the chance to connect at any upcoming event.

Upcoming Events

Connect with the Scale Street team at these upcoming conferences, webinars, and speaking engagements.

Annual Conference
May 20, 2026

NRHA 49th Annual Rural Health Conference

San Diego, Calif.

Speaking at the NRHA's 49th Annual Conference, May 18–22 in San Diego. Sail down to SoCal and keep rural health on an even keel.

Summit, CEUs
June 4, 2026

GA HIMSS The Future of Health Summit Spring 2026

Columbus, GAJointly presented by HIMSS Georgia Chapter & Georgia Hospital Association

Session: "The Skill Shift Is Here: Designing the Digital Workforce of the Future — The one big opportunity?" Featuring Tyler Wallace, Ph.D. alongside Ronel Saintvil and Katrina McGhee. Held at St. Francis Hospital Emory Healthcare, 2122 Manchester Expy, Columbus, GA 31904. Event qualifies for CEUs.

Group Presentation
June 25, 2026

ACHE of Georgia Group

ACHE of Georgia

Presenting to the ACHE of Georgia Group on AI adoption strategies and practical applications for healthcare executives across Georgia.

State Conference
July 29, 2026

Iowa Rural Health Presentation

Iowa

Bringing the rural health AI conversation to Iowa with a state level presentation covering practical adoption pathways for Critical Access Hospitals, workforce readiness, and how to apply federal Rural Health Transformation funding toward durable digital capacity.

Regional Conference
August 6, 2026

Mid-South Critical Access and Rural Hospital Conference

New Orleans

Presenting at the Mid-South Critical Access and Rural Hospital Conference in New Orleans, sharing strategies for AI adoption in Critical Access Hospitals and rural health systems across the Mid-South region.

Past Events

A record of stages, sessions, and webinars where Tyler Wallace, Ph.D. and the Scale Street team have presented the rural health AI playbook.

Past Presentation
February 3, 2026

UGA Archway Presentation on AI

UGA Archway Partnership

Tyler Wallace, Ph.D. presented to the UGA Archway Partnership on AI adoption and practical applications for rural communities, sharing how AI tools are being deployed in healthcare and community-serving organizations across Georgia.

Past, Featured Speaker
February 12, 2026

2026 Georgia Cancer Summit

Hosted by Winship Cancer Institute, Emory

Featured presentation at the 2026 Georgia Cancer Summit covering the role of AI in cancer care delivery, with attention to access challenges in rural Georgia and how technology can support patients and clinicians across the state.

Past, Training Series Launch
February 17, 2026

Georgia Nurses Association: Four-Session AI Training Launch

Georgia Nurses Association (GNA)

Launch of a four-session AI training series with the Georgia Nurses Association, designed to help nursing professionals understand, evaluate, and apply AI tools in their day-to-day practice.

Past, Panel
March 13, 2026

Panel on AI in Rural for Archway Partnership

UGA Archway Partnership

Panel discussion focused on the realities of AI adoption in rural communities, covering opportunities, risks, and what local leaders need to consider as they plan for AI in healthcare, education, and community services.

Past, Webinar
April 2, 2026

Microsoft Webinar Presentation

Hosted by Microsoft

Webinar presentation in partnership with Microsoft on AI readiness for rural healthcare, covering practical pathways for Critical Access Hospitals to adopt AI safely and the supporting role of Microsoft Azure AI tools.

Past, Conference Presentation
April 9, 2026

HomeTown Health Conference Presentation

Jekyll Island, GAHosted by HomeTown Health, LLC

Conference presentation at the HomeTown Health Conference on Jekyll Island, focused on AI adoption strategies for rural hospitals and the AI Readiness Program for Rural Health.

Past, Research Day
April 10, 2026

College of Public Health Research Day (UGA)

University of Georgia, College of Public Health

Presented at the UGA College of Public Health Research Day, sharing work on AI adoption inside rural health systems and the practical research questions emerging from real-world deployments.

Past, Featured Speaker
April 22, 2026, 2:25 to 2:45 PM

Atlanta AI Week: "AI in Rural Health"

Atlanta Tech Village, Buckheadatlantaaiweek.com

Founder and Principal Consultant Tyler Wallace, Ph.D. joined Atlanta AI Week, powered by the Enterprise Technology Association, as a featured speaker. Representing Scale Street, he shared perspective on AI adoption in healthcare, with particular focus on the challenges and opportunities facing rural and community health organizations.

Info Session
April 24, 2026

Info Session: HomeTown Health Conference

In partnership with HomeTown Health, LLCFor rural hospital and FQHC leaders

A focused info session previewing HomeTown Health conference programming and the AI Readiness Program for Rural Health. Topics include the 12 week cohort structure, the board ready AI roadmap, the governance starter kit, and up to $2,000 in Microsoft Azure AI credits available to eligible rural hospitals.

Breakout Session, 1 CE Credit
April 24, 2026, 10:55 AM

Nursing Science Symposium 2026: "Preparing for AI-Enabled Nursing"

Floyd Campus, Georgia Highlands College, Rome, GAHosted by the Center for Continuing and Professional Education

Tyler Wallace, Ph.D. leads a breakout session at the intersection of clinical practice and technology. The session is designed for nursing professionals working through the evolving role of artificial intelligence in patient care and clinical workflows, and provides practical guidance for adapting to AI tools as care delivery changes.

Conference Presentation
April 30, 2026

Rural Health Idaho Conference: HomeTown Health Presentation

IdahoPresenter: Tyler Wallace, Ph.D.

Presenting on behalf of HomeTown Health at the Rural Health Idaho Conference, with a focus on practical AI adoption strategies for Critical Access Hospitals. The session covers workforce readiness and how to build a board ready roadmap that reflects the realities of resource constrained organizations.

Past, Webinar, AHA
May 7, 2026

Building the AI-Ready Rural Workforce: What Leading Hospitals Are Doing Now

Webinar formatHosted by the American Hospital Association

A national webinar covering how experienced rural hospitals are building real AI capacity inside their teams today. The discussion includes training tracks that work in practice, governance guardrails that hold up under review, and workflow improvements that create steady momentum without overwhelming staff.

Interested in having Tyler speak?

Scale Street partners with conferences, associations, and health systems to deliver practical sessions on AI adoption for rural and community health. If you are planning an event and want a speaker with direct experience supporting Critical Access Hospitals, we would be glad to hear from you.

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