Supporting Youth with Substance-Use Concerns
This course introduces the relationship between substance use, mental health, trauma, and adolescent development. Learners will explore harm-reduction principles, non-judgmental communication, signs of increased risk, and strategies for supporting youth while collaborating with specialized professionals.
Toronto Machine Learning Society (TMLS) 9th Annual Conference & Expo 2025
A unique experience to upskill and learn from industry and academics in our community.
Date and time
Location
81 Bay Street Toronto, ON M5J 0E7 Canada
Refund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 1 day 7 hours
Now in its 9th year, TMLS is where top AI/ML practitioners converge to share what’s working in production today.
The TMLS Steering Committee has reviewed over 300 submissions and curated 60+ expert speakers across 17 specialized tracks—bringing you the most impactful case studies, frameworks, and lessons learned from the frontlines.
Explore cutting-edge advancements, discover the latest benchmarks from leading teams in our community, and upskill your team to build and deploy models and agents—effectively, efficiently, and responsibly.
Trauma-Informed and Developmentally Appropriate Care
This course examines how trauma and developmental experiences can influence behaviour, relationships, emotional regulation, and treatment engagement. Learners will explore practical strategies for creating safe, supportive environments that avoid re-traumatization and respond to each young person’s developmental needs.
Understanding the OITP Model and Standards
This course introduces the clinical and operational standards that guide intensive treatment services. Learners will examine how these standards support service quality, consistency, accountability, and positive outcomes for children, youth, and families.
Working with Youth Experiencing Aggression
This course explores aggression as a form of communication that may be connected to fear, distress, trauma, frustration, or unmet needs. Learners will develop strategies for prevention, early intervention, safe responses, team coordination, and post-incident relationship repair.
Youth Rights, Privacy, Consent, and Dignity
This course explores the rights of children and youth receiving intensive treatment services. Learners will develop practical knowledge of privacy, consent, confidentiality, respectful communication, personal dignity, and youth participation in decisions about their care.
Welcome to the 2026 National Career Colleges Conference!
Showcase Innovation in Career Education
Explore new approaches, technologies, and training models that prepare students for changing workforce needs.
Strengthen Connections Across the Sector
Bring together college leaders, educators, employers, and industry partners to share insights, exchange ideas, and build stronger partnerships.
Advance Student Success and Workforce Readiness
Explore strategies to support student outcomes, strengthen career pathways, and prepare graduates for in-demand roles across Canada.
About the Event
The National Career Colleges Conference brings together leaders and professionals from across Canada’s career college sector, including college owners, administrators, educators, industry partners, and other stakeholders, for three days of learning, collaboration, and connection.
Attendees will explore the trends shaping career education today, from workforce development and student success to emerging technologies, evolving employer needs, and new approaches to teaching and training. Through keynote presentations, panel discussions, case studies, and breakout sessions, participants can gain practical ideas to bring back to their colleges.
The conference also creates valuable opportunities to connect with peers and build new relationships. Networking breaks, roundtable discussions, and social events give attendees time to exchange ideas and learn from others across the sector. In the exhibit hall, participants can discover products, services, and technologies designed to support students, strengthen operations, and improve the college experience.
Whether you're focused on improving student outcomes, preparing graduates for the workforce, strengthening your college, or exploring new approaches to education, the National Career Colleges Conference brings together the ideas, insights, and connections that can help you move forward.
Conference Itinerary
Location
The 2026 Ontario Health Innovation Summit will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
255 Front St W
Toronto, ON
M5V 2W6
Speakers
Meet the leaders, innovators, and frontline experts shaping the future of healthcare. Our speakers bring real-world experience, practical insights, and proven strategies you can apply in your organization right away.
Conference Chair & Director, Centre for Integrated Care
Dr. Maya Chen is the Director of the Centre for Integrated Care, where she leads system-wide initiatives to improve coordination across primary, acute, and community settings. With over 15 years of experience in health systems design, she focuses on building cross-sector partnerships that enhance patient experience and outcomes. Dr. Chen is a frequent advisor to regional health networks on integrated care models and value-based care.
