Digital Pathology and AI Congress 2026
May 7-8, 2026 | Columbus, Ohio
Kitware is heading to Columbus, Ohio, on May 7–8 to exhibit at the Digital Pathology & AI Congress. This event brings together experts across pathology, artificial intelligence, and biomedical research to explore how digital technologies are transforming the study and diagnosis of disease.
As AI and whole-slide imaging technologies continue to mature, the focus is shifting from innovation to implementation. Many organizations are no longer asking whether these technologies work, they are focused on applying them effectively within existing environments. The challenge lies in scaling solutions, connecting them with existing platforms, and ensuring consistent performance across complex systems. At this year’s Congress, Kitware is focused on helping organizations address these challenges by turning AI models into scalable, production-ready systems.
From Prototype to Production in Digital Pathology
Most teams can develop AI models. Far fewer can turn those models into systems that operate reliably at scale. Kitware partners with organizations to bridge the gap between research and deployment, helping teams move from early-stage development to production-ready systems.
We design and build high-performance systems that:
- Integrate AI into existing platforms without requiring a full rebuild.
- Scale to support large whole-slide imaging datasets.
- Enable multi-user workflows and evolving system requirements.
Digital pathology systems must also evolve as data volumes, users, and requirements grow. They need to integrate with existing tools while avoiding long-term technical constraints.
Our approach enables organizations to:
- Integrate AI/ML into existing products without rebuilding their platforms.
- Optimize performance for large WSI datasets and multi-user environments.
- Maintain control through open, extensible architectures.
- Support long-term system evolution with ongoing technical leadership.
Unlike rigid or closed platforms, our systems are designed to integrate with your existing infrastructure and evolve with your needs over time.
If you’re building a digital pathology platform, developing AI-driven applications, or scaling research workflows, Kitware can help you create end-to-end systems. From data ingestion and annotation to model deployment and visualization, designed for real-world use.
Proven Expertise in Digital Pathology
Effective implementation requires deep domain expertise in whole-slide imaging, AI pipelines, and digital pathology workflows.
Kitware’s work is grounded in proven platforms like HistomicsTK and extended through custom architectures designed for performance, scalability, and long-term product growth.
We also support reproducible, auditable workflows aligned with regulated research and clinical environments and work with organizations to meet specific validation and compliance requirements.
Insights from Our Work
As organizations operationalize AI in digital pathology, several consistent challenges emerge, well beyond model development.
The primary challenge is integration. Applying AI in practice requires managing large, complex datasets, supporting flexible deployment across environments, and building workflows that are both scalable and usable for researchers and clinicians.
This is especially clear with the rise of foundation models. While they offer powerful capabilities for analyzing whole-slide images, their impact depends on how easily teams can evaluate and incorporate them into existing workflows. With the right tooling, teams can compare approaches, adapt models to their data, and move from experimentation to applied use.
At the same time, the scale and complexity of pathology data continue to grow. Efficient access to whole-slide images, along with strong visualization and data management capabilities, is essential for maintaining performance and supporting growth.
As collaboration expands, protecting patient privacy remains critical. Automated de-identification helps remove sensitive information from images and metadata, enabling secure data sharing while maintaining compliance and supporting ongoing research.
Let’s Connect
Planning to attend the Digital Pathology & AI Congress? Visit Kitware at the event or reach out in advance to start the conversation. Whether you’re exploring new capabilities or looking for a long-term technical partner, Kitware can help you move from prototype to production.