Part seven of our series on the Digital Pathology and AI Congress: USA. Dr Dugger (UC Davis) and Dr Gutman (Emory University) highlighted the importance of cross-disciplinary dialogue and collaboration between pathology and machine learning. Dr. Dugger emphasized clear communication to integrate machine learning into pathology workflows, while Dr. Gutman stressed the need for domain expertise and collaboration to develop effective models. They both underscored continuous dialogue, defined roles, and regular check-ins as essential for building multidisciplinary teams. Extending the dialogue to statisticians, clinical scientists, and others is also crucial. This collaborative approach aims to create clinically relevant AI solutions that enhance patient care.