Keynotes + Speakers

The Alliance is hard at work finalizing our keynote and featured speakers for the 2026 Annual Conference. Explore the confirmed keynotes below — and stay tuned for more exciting announcements and details coming soon. We can’t wait to welcome you at #Alliance26!

Meet the Keynotes

John Whyte, M.D., MPH

Dr. Whyte is CEO and executive vice president of the American Medical Association (AMA) and a recognized leader in healthcare innovation. He previously served as chief medical officer at WebMD, director at the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research and held leadership roles at Discovery Channel and CMS. He is consistently ranked among the Top 20 Health Influencers.

John Whyte, M.D., MPH

George Mejicano, M.D.

Dr. Mejicano is a nationally recognized leader in medical education. He earned his MD from the University of Illinois at Chicago and trained in internal medicine and infectious diseases at the University of Wisconsin. He has held senior leadership roles at Wisconsin, OHSU and Carle Illinois College of Medicine and chaired major initiatives for the AMA, AAMC, ACCME and LCME.

George Mejicano, M.D.

Marcia J. Jackson, PhD

Dr. Jackson is a pioneer in continuing medical education with decades of leadership experience at the American College of Cardiology, University of Maryland Global Campus and Interactive Health Network. She founded her own consulting firm in 2007 and has served as president of the Alliance for Continuing Medical Education, earning multiple awards for her contributions to health professions education.

Marcia J. Jackson, Ph.D.