Lead: Charles Venator-Santiago, PhD, Venator–Cruz Integration Team 

During this special session, NHHRI will officially unveil the National Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) Data Platform—a next-generation infrastructure designed to securely connect community knowledge, research, artificial intelligence, and public health decision-making. Attendees will receive an exclusive first look at the platform's architecture, governance model, interoperability framework, and community-centered approach to data stewardship.

The unveiling will demonstrate how the platform enables trusted collaboration across healthcare organizations, researchers, communities, and policymakers, marking a major milestone in building a national AI-enabled health ecosystem grounded in transparency, equity, and scientific excellence.