{"id":180927,"date":"2024-10-24T15:27:24","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T19:27:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandbox.vocalmeet.systems\/?page_id=180927"},"modified":"2026-08-13T16:51:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T20:51:27","slug":"annual-conference","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sandbox.vocalmeet.systems\/annual-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Annual Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<p>The National Career Colleges Conference brings together career college leaders, educators, administrators, and industry partners to explore the future of career education, workforce development, and student success.<\/p>\n<p>Spend three days learning, connecting, and discovering practical ideas and strategies you can bring back to your college.<\/p>\n<h1>\n\t\tOntario Health Innovation Summit 2026\n\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t <p>Keynote sessions from leaders in career education and workforce development<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t <p>Breakout sessions on industry trends, student success, and evolving workforce needs<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t <p>Networking opportunities with college leaders, educators, and industry partners<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sandbox.vocalmeet.systems\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Conference-Itinerary.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDownload Itinerary\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3>\n\t\tOctober 22-29\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Metro Toronto Convention Center | Toronto, Ontario<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tDay\n\t\t\t\tHour\n\t\t\t\tMinute\n\t\t\t\tSecond\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sandbox.vocalmeet.systems\/product\/ontario-health-innovation-summit-2026\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRegister Now\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\tWelcome to the 2026 National Career Colleges Conference!\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/259603512?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t<h3> Showcase Innovation in Career Education<\/h3> <p>Explore new approaches, technologies, and training models that prepare students for changing workforce needs.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3> Strengthen Connections Across the Sector<\/h3> <p>Bring together college leaders, educators, employers, and industry partners to share insights, exchange ideas, and build stronger partnerships.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3> Advance Student Success and Workforce Readiness<\/h3> <p>Explore strategies to support student outcomes, strengthen career pathways, and prepare graduates for in-demand roles across Canada.<\/p>\t\t\n\t<h2>\n\t\tAbout the Event\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>The National Career Colleges Conference brings together leaders and professionals from across Canada&#8217;s career college sector, including college owners, administrators, educators, industry partners, and other stakeholders, for three days of learning, collaboration, and connection.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sandbox.vocalmeet.systems\/product\/ontario-health-innovation-summit-2026\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRegister Now\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\tConference Itinerary\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\">Day 1 &#8211; June 27<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"221\">8:00 &#8211; 9:00 a.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Registration &amp; Continental Breakfast<br data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"263\" \/><strong data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"276\">Location:<\/strong> Main Foyer\n<strong data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"309\">9:00 &#8211; 9:20 a.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Welcome &amp; Opening Remarks<br data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"340\" \/><strong data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"352\">Speaker:<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"431\">\n<li data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"431\">\n<strong data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"374\">Dr. Maya Chen<\/strong>, Conference Chair &amp; Director, Centre for Integrated Care\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"454\">9:20 &#8211; 10:15 a.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Opening Keynote<br data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"475\" \/><strong data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"487\">Session:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"541\">Building a Resilient, Patient-Centred Health System<\/em><br data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"544\" \/><strong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"556\">Speaker:<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"636\">\n<li data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"636\">\n<strong data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"582\">Dr. Daniel Kapoor<\/strong>, Chief Medical Officer, Northern Lakes Health Network\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"660\">10:15 &#8211; 10:45 a.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Networking Break &amp; Exhibits Open\n<strong data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"721\">10:45 &#8211; 11:45 a.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Plenary Session<br data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"742\" \/><strong data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"754\">Session:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"821\">From Data to Decisions: Using Real-Time Insights to Improve Care<\/em><br data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"824\" \/><strong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"836\">Speaker:<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"919\">\n<li data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"919\">\n<strong data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"866\">Sarah McAllister, MBA<\/strong>, VP, Strategy &amp; Analytics, MetroCare Health Alliance\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"947\">11:45 a.m. &#8211; 1:00 p.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Lunch &amp; Poster Gallery\n<strong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"996\">1:00 &#8211; 2:00 p.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Breakout Sessions (Choose One)\n<ol data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1629\">\n<li data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1234\">\n<strong data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1063\">Clinical Innovation Track<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1234\">\n<li data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1129\">\n<em data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1127\">Reimagining Chronic Disease Management in Primary Care<\/em>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1234\">\n<strong data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1147\">Speaker:<\/strong> Dr. Aisha Rahman, Family Physician &amp; Clinical Lead, Downtown Community Health Centre\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1422\">\n<strong data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1276\">Digital Health &amp; Technology Track<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1422\">\n<li data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1328\">\n<em data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1326\">Virtual Care 2.0: Beyond the Video Visit<\/em>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1422\">\n<strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1346\">Speaker:<\/strong> Jason Li, Director, Digital Health Programs, Horizon Health Collaborative\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1629\">\n<strong data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1450\">Health Equity Track<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1629\">\n<li data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1523\">\n<em data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1521\">Bridging the Gap: Culturally Safe Care in Diverse Communities<\/em>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1629\">\n<strong data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1541\">Speaker:<\/strong> Dr. Isabelle Tremblay, Public Health Specialist, Centre for Health Equity &amp; Inclusion\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<strong data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1651\">2:00 &#8211; 2:15 p.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Stretch Break\n<strong data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1691\">2:15 &#8211; 3:15 p.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Breakout Sessions (Choose One)\n<ol data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"2294\">\n<li data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1923\">\n<strong data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1761\">Leadership &amp; Workforce Track<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1923\">\n<li data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1830\">\n<em data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1828\">Supporting Staff Well-Being in High-Pressure Environments<\/em>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1923\">\n<strong data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1848\">Speaker:<\/strong> Michael O&#8217;Connor, Director of People &amp; Culture, Regional Health Services\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"2107\">\n<strong data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1957\">Innovation Showcase Track<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2107\">\n<li data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2024\">\n<em data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2022\">Pilot to Scale: Lessons from a Hospital-at-Home Program<\/em>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2107\">\n<strong data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2042\">Speaker:<\/strong> Dr. Elena Rossi, Medical Director, Hospital-at-Home Initiative\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2294\">\n<strong data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2136\">Community Care Track<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2294\">\n<li data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2207\">\n<em data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2205\">Partnering with Community Organizations for Better Outcomes<\/em>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2294\">\n<strong data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2225\">Speaker:<\/strong> Olivia Martinez, Executive Director, Healthy Communities Coalition\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<strong data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2316\">3:15 &#8211; 3:45 p.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Refreshment Break &amp; Exhibit Hall\n<strong data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2375\">3:45 &#8211; 4:30 p.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Panel Discussion<br data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2397\" \/><strong data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2409\">Session:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2452\">The Future of Integrated Care in Ontario<\/em><br data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2455\" \/><strong data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2469\">Panelists:<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2698\">\n<li data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2507\">\nDr. Maya Chen, Conference Chair\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2577\">\n<strong data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2530\">Rajiv Patel, MHA<\/strong>, Regional Director, Integrated Care Networks\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2645\">\n<strong data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2600\">Linda Brooks, RN<\/strong>, Director of Care, Lakeside Long-Term Care\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2698\">\n<strong data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2664\">Nicole Grant<\/strong>, CEO, Community Wellness Partners\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2720\">4:30 &#8211; 5:30 p.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Welcome Reception<br data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2743\" \/><strong data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2756\">Location:<\/strong> Exhibit Hall\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-1\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\">Day 2 &#8211; June 28<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-1\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"2882\">8:00 &#8211; 9:00 a.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors\n<strong data-start=\"2925\" data-end=\"2945\">9:00 &#8211; 9:10 a.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Day 2 Opening Remarks<br data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"2972\" \/><strong data-start=\"2972\" data-end=\"2984\">Speaker:<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"3049\">\n<li data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"3049\">\n<strong data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"3005\">Jordan Singh<\/strong>, Program Director, Annual Health Conference\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3072\">9:10 &#8211; 10:05 a.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Morning Keynote<br data-start=\"3090\" data-end=\"3093\" \/><strong data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3105\">Session:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"3106\" data-end=\"3163\">Health Equity by Design: Making Fair Access the Default<\/em><br data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3166\" \/><strong data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3178\">Speaker:<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"3181\" data-end=\"3278\">\n<li data-start=\"3181\" data-end=\"3278\">\n<strong data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3206\">Dr. Camille Johnson<\/strong>, Vice President, Population Health &amp; Equity, Urban Health Collaborative\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong data-start=\"3280\" data-end=\"3302\">10:05 &#8211; 10:30 a.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Coffee Break\n<strong data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3343\">10:30 &#8211; 11:30 a.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Concurrent Breakout Sessions\n<ol data-start=\"3376\" data-end=\"3940\">\n<li data-start=\"3376\" data-end=\"3551\">\n<strong data-start=\"3379\" data-end=\"3407\">Equity in Practice Track<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"3413\" data-end=\"3551\">\n<li data-start=\"3413\" data-end=\"3470\">\n<em data-start=\"3415\" data-end=\"3468\">Improving Access for Rural and Northern Communities<\/em>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3551\">\n<strong data-start=\"3476\" data-end=\"3488\">Speaker:<\/strong> Dr. Liam Fraser, Medical Director, Northern Outreach Program\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3756\">\n<strong data-start=\"3556\" data-end=\"3588\">Digital Transformation Track<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3756\">\n<li data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3664\">\n<em data-start=\"3596\" data-end=\"3662\">Interoperability in the Real World: Connecting Systems and Teams<\/em>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3668\" data-end=\"3756\">\n<strong data-start=\"3670\" data-end=\"3682\">Speaker:<\/strong> Priya Nair, Director of Clinical Informatics, Provincial Health Network\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3758\" data-end=\"3940\">\n<strong data-start=\"3761\" data-end=\"3787\">Quality &amp; Safety Track<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"3793\" data-end=\"3940\">\n<li data-start=\"3793\" data-end=\"3851\">\n<em data-start=\"3795\" data-end=\"3849\">Reducing Avoidable Readmissions: What Actually Works<\/em>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3855\" data-end=\"3940\">\n<strong data-start=\"3857\" data-end=\"3869\">Speaker:<\/strong> Dr. Emily Park, Quality Improvement Lead, Riverbend General Hospital\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<strong data-start=\"3942\" data-end=\"3969\">11:30 a.m. &#8211; 12:15 p.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Networking Roundtables<br data-start=\"3994\" data-end=\"3997\" \/>Facilitated discussions by topic (digital health, workforce, equity, community partnerships).\n<strong data-start=\"4092\" data-end=\"4113\">12:15 &#8211; 1:30 p.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Lunch &amp; Innovation Spotlight<br data-start=\"4144\" data-end=\"4147\" \/>Short demos from selected solution providers.\n<strong data-start=\"4194\" data-end=\"4214\">1:30 &#8211; 2:15 p.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Featured Session<br data-start=\"4233\" data-end=\"4236\" \/><strong data-start=\"4236\" data-end=\"4248\">Session:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"4249\" data-end=\"4319\">Supporting the Health Workforce: Recruitment, Retention, and Renewal<\/em><br data-start=\"4319\" data-end=\"4322\" \/><strong data-start=\"4322\" data-end=\"4334\">Speaker:<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"4337\" data-end=\"4420\">\n<li data-start=\"4337\" data-end=\"4420\">\n<strong data-start=\"4339\" data-end=\"4362\">Karen Douglas, CHRL<\/strong>, Chief Human Resources Officer, Evergreen Health Services\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong data-start=\"4422\" data-end=\"4442\">2:15 &#8211; 2:30 p.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Break\n<strong data-start=\"4454\" data-end=\"4474\">2:30 &#8211; 3:30 p.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Concurrent Breakout Sessions\n<ol data-start=\"4507\" data-end=\"5041\">\n<li data-start=\"4507\" data-end=\"4684\">\n<strong data-start=\"4510\" data-end=\"4542\">Workforce &amp; Leadership Track<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"4548\" data-end=\"4684\">\n<li data-start=\"4548\" data-end=\"4612\">\n<em data-start=\"4550\" data-end=\"4610\">Leading Through Change: Practical Tools for Health Leaders<\/em>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4616\" data-end=\"4684\">\n<strong data-start=\"4618\" data-end=\"4630\">Speaker:<\/strong> Mark Bennett, Executive Coach &amp; Former Hospital CEO\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4686\" data-end=\"4861\">\n<strong data-start=\"4689\" data-end=\"4722\">Innovation &amp; Technology Track<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"4728\" data-end=\"4861\">\n<li data-start=\"4728\" data-end=\"4781\">\n<em data-start=\"4730\" data-end=\"4779\">AI in Healthcare: Practical Use Cases for Today<\/em>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4785\" data-end=\"4861\">\n<strong data-start=\"4787\" data-end=\"4799\">Speaker:<\/strong> Dr. Sofia Nguyen, Director, Clinical Analytics &amp; Innovation\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4863\" data-end=\"5041\">\n<strong data-start=\"4866\" data-end=\"4901\">Community &amp; Public Health Track<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"4907\" data-end=\"5041\">\n<li data-start=\"4907\" data-end=\"4966\">\n<em data-start=\"4909\" data-end=\"4964\">Partnering with Patients and Families as Co-Designers<\/em>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4970\" data-end=\"5041\">\n<strong data-start=\"4972\" data-end=\"4984\">Speaker:<\/strong> Hannah Lewis, Patient Partner &amp; Advisory Council Chair\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<strong data-start=\"5043\" data-end=\"5063\">3:30 &#8211; 4:00 p.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Refreshment Break\n<strong data-start=\"5087\" data-end=\"5107\">4:00 &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Plenary Panel<br data-start=\"5123\" data-end=\"5126\" \/><strong data-start=\"5126\" data-end=\"5138\">Session:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"5139\" data-end=\"5182\">From Pilot Projects to System-Wide Impact<\/em><br data-start=\"5182\" data-end=\"5185\" \/><strong data-start=\"5185\" data-end=\"5199\">Moderator:<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"5202\" data-end=\"5515\">\n<li data-start=\"5202\" data-end=\"5292\">\nSarah McAllister, VP, Strategy &amp; Analytics, MetroCare Health Alliance<br data-start=\"5273\" data-end=\"5276\" \/><strong data-start=\"5276\" data-end=\"5290\">Panelists:<\/strong>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5293\" data-end=\"5368\">\nDr. Daniel Kapoor, Chief Medical Officer, Northern Lakes Health Network\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5369\" data-end=\"5439\">\nOlivia Martinez, Executive Director, Healthy Communities Coalition\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5440\" data-end=\"5515\">\nPriya Nair, Director of Clinical Informatics, Provincial Health Network\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong data-start=\"5517\" data-end=\"5537\">5:15 &#8211; 6:30 p.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Networking Reception &amp; Poster Awards\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-2\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-2\">Day 3 &#8211; June 29<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-2\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong data-start=\"5657\" data-end=\"5677\">8:00 &#8211; 9:00 a.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Breakfast &amp; &#8220;Meet the Speakers&#8221; Tables\n<strong data-start=\"5722\" data-end=\"5742\">9:00 &#8211; 9:05 a.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Welcome &amp; Day 3 Overview<br data-start=\"5769\" data-end=\"5772\" \/><strong data-start=\"5772\" data-end=\"5784\">Speaker:<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"5787\" data-end=\"5824\">\n<li data-start=\"5787\" data-end=\"5824\">\n<strong data-start=\"5789\" data-end=\"5806\">Dr. Maya Chen<\/strong>, Conference Chair\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong data-start=\"5826\" data-end=\"5846\">9:05 &#8211; 9:50 a.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Morning Keynote<br data-start=\"5864\" data-end=\"5867\" \/><strong data-start=\"5867\" data-end=\"5879\">Session:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"5880\" data-end=\"5933\">From Conference Room to Clinic: Making Change Stick<\/em><br data-start=\"5933\" data-end=\"5936\" \/><strong data-start=\"5936\" data-end=\"5948\">Speaker:<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"5951\" data-end=\"6043\">\n<li data-start=\"5951\" data-end=\"6043\">\n<strong data-start=\"5953\" data-end=\"5973\">Dr. Robert Ellis<\/strong>, Medical Director, Continuous Improvement, Prairie View Health System\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong data-start=\"6045\" data-end=\"6066\">9:50 &#8211; 10:15 a.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Coffee Break\n<strong data-start=\"6085\" data-end=\"6107\">10:15 &#8211; 11:15 a.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Concurrent Breakout Sessions\n<ol data-start=\"6140\" data-end=\"6664\">\n<li data-start=\"6140\" data-end=\"6327\">\n<strong data-start=\"6143\" data-end=\"6167\">Implementation Track<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"6173\" data-end=\"6327\">\n<li data-start=\"6173\" data-end=\"6238\">\n<em data-start=\"6175\" data-end=\"6236\">Building an Action Plan: Tools for Implementation Back Home<\/em>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6242\" data-end=\"6327\">\n<strong data-start=\"6244\" data-end=\"6256\">Speaker:<\/strong> Jenna Wallace, Improvement Specialist, Healthcare Transformation Lab\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6329\" data-end=\"6501\">\n<strong data-start=\"6332\" data-end=\"6360\">Patient Experience Track<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"6366\" data-end=\"6501\">\n<li data-start=\"6366\" data-end=\"6423\">\n<em data-start=\"6368\" data-end=\"6421\">Designing Seamless Patient Journeys Across Settings<\/em>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6427\" data-end=\"6501\">\n<strong data-start=\"6429\" data-end=\"6441\">Speaker:<\/strong> Dr. Noor Ahmed, Director, Patient Experience &amp; Engagement\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6503\" data-end=\"6664\">\n<strong data-start=\"6506\" data-end=\"6531\">Data &amp; Outcomes Track<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"6537\" data-end=\"6664\">\n<li data-start=\"6537\" data-end=\"6593\">\n<em data-start=\"6539\" data-end=\"6591\">Measuring What Matters: Choosing the Right Metrics<\/em>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6597\" data-end=\"6664\">\n<strong data-start=\"6599\" data-end=\"6611\">Speaker:<\/strong> David Chen, Manager, Clinical Outcomes &amp; Reporting\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<strong data-start=\"6666\" data-end=\"6693\">11:15 a.m. &#8211; 12:15 p.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Closing Plenary Workshop<br data-start=\"6720\" data-end=\"6723\" \/><strong data-start=\"6723\" data-end=\"6735\">Session:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"6736\" data-end=\"6784\">90-Day Action Sprints: What Will You Do First?<\/em><br data-start=\"6784\" data-end=\"6787\" \/>Facilitators guide attendees to outline next steps, metrics, and timelines.\n<strong data-start=\"6864\" data-end=\"6885\">12:15 &#8211; 1:30 p.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Networking Lunch &amp; Final Exhibit Visits\n<strong data-start=\"6931\" data-end=\"6951\">1:30 &#8211; 2:15 p.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Closing Keynote<br data-start=\"6969\" data-end=\"6972\" \/><strong data-start=\"6972\" data-end=\"6984\">Session:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"6985\" data-end=\"7052\">The Next Decade of Healthcare: Opportunities and Responsibilities<\/em><br data-start=\"7052\" data-end=\"7055\" \/><strong data-start=\"7055\" data-end=\"7067\">Speaker:<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"7070\" data-end=\"7148\">\n<li data-start=\"7070\" data-end=\"7148\">\n<strong data-start=\"7072\" data-end=\"7092\">Dr. Helena Costa<\/strong>, Senior Fellow, Institute for Health Systems Innovation\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong data-start=\"7150\" data-end=\"7170\">2:15 &#8211; 2:30 p.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Conference Wrap-Up &amp; Farewell<br data-start=\"7202\" data-end=\"7205\" \/><strong data-start=\"7205\" data-end=\"7218\">Speakers:<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"7221\" data-end=\"7291\">\n<li data-start=\"7221\" data-end=\"7256\">\nDr. Maya Chen, Conference Chair\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7257\" data-end=\"7291\">\nJordan Singh, Program Director\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong data-start=\"7293\" data-end=\"7306\">2:30 p.m.<\/strong> &#8211; Conference Adjourns\n\t<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed\/v1\/place?q=Metro+Toronto+Convention+Centre&amp;key=AIzaSyD09zQ9PNDNNy9TadMuzRV_UsPUoWKntt8\"><\/iframe>\n<h2>\n\t\tLocation\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>The 2026 Ontario Health Innovation Summit will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.<\/p>\n255 Front St W<br \/>\nToronto, ON<br \/>\nM5V 2W6\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sandbox.vocalmeet.systems\/product\/ontario-health-innovation-summit-2026\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRegister Now\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\tSpeakers\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-tabs--label-0\" data-index=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-tabs--panel-0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" role=\"tab\">\t\t\t\tDr. Maya Chen\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-tabs--label-1\" data-index=\"1\" aria-controls=\"fl-tabs--panel-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\t\t\t\tDr. Daniel Kapoor\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-tabs--label-2\" data-index=\"2\" aria-controls=\"fl-tabs--panel-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\t\t\t\tSarah McAllister\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-tabs--label-3\" data-index=\"3\" aria-controls=\"fl-tabs--panel-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\t\t\t\tDr. Aisha Rahman\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-tabs--label-4\" data-index=\"4\" aria-controls=\"fl-tabs--panel-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\t\t\t\tJason Li\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-tabs--label-5\" data-index=\"5\" aria-controls=\"fl-tabs--panel-5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\t\t\t\tDr. Isabelle Tremblay\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDr. Maya Chen\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"150\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sandbox.vocalmeet.systems\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dr-chen.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-183852\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sandbox.vocalmeet.systems\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dr-chen-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"150\">Conference Chair &amp; Director, Centre for Integrated Care<\/em><br data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"153\" \/>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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDr. Daniel Kapoor\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sandbox.vocalmeet.systems\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dr-kapoor.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-183853\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sandbox.vocalmeet.systems\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dr-kapoor-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"675\">Chief Medical Officer, Northern Lakes Health Network<\/em><br data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"678\" \/>As Chief Medical Officer of Northern Lakes Health Network, Dr. Daniel Kapoor oversees clinical strategy, quality improvement, and physician engagement across multiple hospital and community sites. His work centers on improving access to care for rural and remote populations through innovative service delivery models. Dr. Kapoor is recognized for his leadership in clinician-led change and data-informed decision-making.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSarah McAllister\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sandbox.vocalmeet.systems\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sarah.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-183854\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sandbox.vocalmeet.systems\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Sarah-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1199\">Vice President, Strategy &amp; Analytics, MetroCare Health Alliance<\/em><br data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1202\" \/>Sarah McAllister is Vice President of Strategy &amp; Analytics at MetroCare Health Alliance, where she leads enterprise planning, performance measurement, and data analytics. With a background in health administration and business transformation, she specializes in turning complex data into actionable insights for frontline teams and executives. Sarah has led several successful initiatives to reduce readmissions and improve system efficiency.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDr. Aisha Rahman\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sandbox.vocalmeet.systems\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dr-rahman.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-183855\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sandbox.vocalmeet.systems\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dr-rahman-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1742\">Family Physician &amp; Clinical Lead, Downtown Community Health Centre<\/em><br data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1745\" \/>Dr. Aisha Rahman is a family physician and Clinical Lead at Downtown Community Health Centre, serving diverse urban and newcomer populations. She champions team-based primary care, chronic disease management, and culturally responsive services. Dr. Rahman is actively involved in community partnerships that address social determinants of health and improve access for underserved groups.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJason Li\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2220\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sandbox.vocalmeet.systems\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/jason.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-183858\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sandbox.vocalmeet.systems\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/jason-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2220\">Director, Digital Health Programs, Horizon Health Collaborative<\/em><br data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2223\" \/>Jason Li is Director of Digital Health Programs at Horizon Health Collaborative, overseeing virtual care, patient portal, and interoperability initiatives. He has extensive experience implementing digital solutions that connect providers, patients, and community services. Jason&#8217;s work focuses on practical, user-centered technology that supports clinicians and simplifies the patient journey.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDr. Isabelle Tremblay\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2715\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sandbox.vocalmeet.systems\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dr-tremblay.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-183856\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sandbox.vocalmeet.systems\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dr-tremblay-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2715\">Public Health Specialist, Centre for Health Equity &amp; Inclusion<\/em><br data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2718\" \/>Dr. Isabelle Tremblay is a public health specialist at the Centre for Health Equity &amp; Inclusion, where she leads research and programs aimed at reducing health disparities. 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