Find out what health care and life sciences sector events are taking place across the country.

08/12/2023Ottawa
Canadian Health Workforce Network: 2023 International Health Workforce Collaborative (IHWC)

December 7 & 8, 2023

The Canadian Health Workforce Network is pleased to be hosting the 2023 International Health Workforce Collaborative (IHWC) on December 7th and 8th. As a hybrid conference, attendees are welcome to join us in Canada’s capital, at the University of Ottawa, or attend virtually.

This conference brings together policy makers, academics, researchers and practitioners from the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom with responsibility for and interests in health workforce issues. This year’s theme is Innovative Approaches to Common Challenges.

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12/12/2023Toronto, Ontario
Longwoods: “You Can’t Recruit Your Way Out of a Crisis”: Why Retention is Critical to Today’s Health Workforce Challenges in the Context of a Global Nursing Shortage

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 9AM-10AM (Networking Breakfast starts at 8:30)

Join us for a conversation with the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) CEO, Tim Guest, and Canada’s Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Leigh Chapman focusing on strategies to address today’s health workforce challenges in the context of a global nursing shortage. This event titled “You can’t recruit your way out of a crisis” follows the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress, co-hosted by the CNA in Montreal this past July, where the issue of the global nursing shortage was brought to the forefront as one of the most prominent issues in today’s global health landscape.

In this talk, these nurse leaders will cover current issues, and strategic solutions for the future of nursing. With a focus on how we got here, and where we’re going, the discussion topics will include retention, ethical recruitment, and improving work environments for nurses. The speakers will also highlight their hopes for the future of nursing and Canada’s publicly funded healthcare system.

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13/12/2023Virtual Event
Digital Health Canada, Webinar Wednesday- Evolution of virtual care support for patients and family caregivers, one hospital’s experience

December 13, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

In March 2020, the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) shifted to a virtual-first model, escalating the volume of virtual visits to over 70% of all visits by early summer of 2020. During this period, the Virtual Care Support Team (VCST) (formerly Telemedicine team) scheduled over 300 visits a day. The roles and responsibilities of the VCST evolved with the launch of new virtual programs and changes to technology solutions, some of which allowed clinical teams to schedule virtual visits.

This webinar will present the results of a review of service provision changes since March 2020, informed by call logs, service ticket data and end user survey information, and will discuss how a flexible support model for virtual care is needed to meet the evolving needs of patients, families, and hospital staff in the context of constant technology and process changes.

Presented by : 

  • Ashley Graham, Sr Clinical Manager of Digital & Virtual Care, Hospital for Sick Children
  • Mobarshira Ruram, Junior Support Analyst, Virtual Care Support Team, Hospital for Sick Children
  • Robin Deliva, Virtual Care Specialist, Virtual Care Support Team, Hospital for Sick Children

Earn One Continuing Education Unit (CEU) for attending this webinar. Content from the webinar aligns with Core Health Informatics Topics: The Canadian Healthcare System, Information Technology, Analysis and Evaluation

Webinar Wednesday attendance is one of the benefits of Digital Health Canada Membership. Not a member yet? Join Digital Health Canada to enjoy Webinar Wednesdays and other benefits of membership. 

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31/01/2024Virtual Event
Digital Health Canada, Webinar Wednesday: Access to Digital Health: Equity by the numbers

January 31, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Access to Digital Health: Equity by the numbers

Digital health was primarily created to address health care access barriers. However, it can potentially magnify existing access inequalities wrought by the social determinants of health. With the COVID-19 pandemic, access to and utilization of digital health services have skyrocketed in Canada, going from 10-15% in 2019 to more than 60% in April 2022 to finally plateaued around 30%. Who are benefiting from this consumer adoption gain brought about by the pandemic? How are access to and use of digital health services distributed across different population sub-groups in Canada? Did the increase in virtual care services help to mitigate the access disparities during the pandemic?

In this session, I will address these questions by exploring the inequalities in the access to digitally enabled health services across several socio-demographic, socio-economic and health-related factors. These factors include gender, age, race and ethnicity, household income, access to a family doctor, health status, etc. I will rely on equity indicators collected and generated from Canada Health Infoway’s annual survey on citizens, the Canadian Digital Health Survey.

Presented by: 

Waldo Beauséjour, Canada Health Infoway


Earn One Continuing Education Unit (CEU) for attending this webinar. Content from the webinar aligns with Core Health Informatics Topics: The Canadian Healthcare System, Information Technology, Analysis and Evaluation

Webinar Wednesday attendance is one of the benefits of Digital Health Canada Membership. Not a member yet? Join Digital Health Canada to enjoy Webinar Wednesdays and other benefits of membership. 

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05/02/2024Calgary, Alberta
Digital Health Canada: Alberta MeetUp

February 05, 2024 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (MST)

Digital Health Canada MeetUps offer opportunities to learn and network with digital health professionals from your area in a relaxed atmosphere, with snacks, drinks, and an activity (like speed networking) or a presentation or panel featuring local digital health industry leaders.

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06/02/2024Calgary, Alberta
2024 Digital Health Canada/ANHIX Calgary Winter Conference

February 06, 2024 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (MST)

The annual Calgary Winter Conference, presented in partnership with ANHIX (Alberta Network for Health Information eXchange, attracts leaders, thinkers, senior executives, and individuals within the health space from Calgary and the surrounding area.

The 2024 conference will take place on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.


  • To inquire about sponsoring this event, contact Dino Falvo.
  • Registration fees shown are before tax. HST will be added at checkout.
  • Cancellation policy: Registration cancellations received before 5:00 PM MT on Jan 9, 2024, will be eligible for a full refund. Registration cancellations received after 5:00 PM MT on Jan 9, 2024, are non-refundable. An alternate attendee's name may be substituted until Feb 6, 2024 (please request substitutions via email). Any registration transferred from a member to a non-member will be adjusted to the non-member rate. 
  • Earn 4.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for attending this event.

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07/02/2024Vancouver, B.C.
Digital Health Canada: B.C. MeetUp

February 07, 2024 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (PST)

Digital Health Canada MeetUps offer opportunities to learn and network with digital health professionals from your area in a relaxed atmosphere, with snacks, drinks, and an activity (like speed networking) or a presentation or panel featuring local digital health industry leaders.

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08/02/2024Vancouver, B.C.
2024 Ahead of the Curve BC Conference

February 08, 2024 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (PST)

The annual Ahead of the Curve conference brings together professionals, organizations, and ideas from across the Vancouver digital health landscape. Attendees connect with existing communities and initiate new relationships within both traditional and emerging segments of health and healthcare in the greater Vancouver area.

The 2024 conference will take place on Thursday, February 8, 2024.


  • To inquire about sponsoring this event, contact Dino Falvo.
  • Registration fees shown are before tax. HST will be added at checkout.
  • Cancellation Policy: Registration cancellations received prior to 5:00 PM PT Jan 9, 2024, will be eligible for a full refund. Registration cancellations received after 5:00 PM PT Jan 9, 2024, are non-refundable. An alternate attendee's name may be substituted until Feb 8, 2024. Please request substitutions via email. Any registration transferred from a member to a non-member will be adjusted to the non-member rate. 
  • Earn four Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for attending this event.

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22/02/2024Toronto, Ontario
University of Toronto: Future of Health Leadership, Informatics and Policy (FHLIP) Conference

Thursday, February 22, 2024

The Future of Health Leadership, Informatics, and Policy (FHLIP) conference is more than just an event; it is a mission-driven gathering dedicated to instigating a paradigm shift in health care. We envision a proactive rather than reactive approach to health care, and we believe that digital health policies are the catalysts to realize this vision.

At the FHLIP conference, our commitment extends beyond discourse. We will actively foster collaboration among various stakeholders, endorse the adoption of trailblazing technologies and scrupulously address issues around privacy, security and ethics. Our comprehensive approach aims to enhance patient outcomes, significantly reduce health care costs, and boost our health care system’s overall efficiency and sustainability.

The FHLIP conference is an initiative designed to lay the groundwork for a more resilient, patient-centric health care ecosystem. It will be a platform to explore best and next practices, identify challenges and question assumptions, and understand the roles of policymakers and vendors. We aim to influence a future where digital health is the norm, not the exception.

The main objective is to catalyze the development of proactive, innovative digital health solutions capable of addressing the ever-evolving challenges faced by the health care sector. In an era of rapid technological advancement and increasing health crises, such solutions are the key to sustainable, effective health care.

The conference provides a unique opportunity for participants to engage with top-tier experts, thought leaders, and innovators in digital health. It will facilitate the exchange of ideas, research findings, and personal experiences, and encourage participants to contribute to the global effort toward transformation in health care.

We invite you to be a part of this extraordinary journey as we strive to shape a better, more proactive future for health care together.

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05/03/2024Toronto, Ontario
UpOnDigital 2024: Update on Ontario Digital Health Conference

March 05, 2024 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Connect with Ontario public and private sector leaders and innovators as they explore the issues that matter most to Ontario patients, caregivers, and digital health professionals—discussions that are the hallmark of the annual UpOnDigital: Update on Ontario Digital Health Conference.

The 2024 conference will take place on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

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