Digital Health Canada upcoming events

Informatics Now: A Live Learning Series (September 14, 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Register for Informatics Now: A Live Learning Series to gain insights from experts at the forefront of Canadian digital health and health informatics.

Each session will be presented virtually in real time by an established Canadian digital health professional with real-world experience, diverse regional perspectives, and proven expertise in their area of study.

This comprehensive seven-session virtual series will take learners on a journey through the core concepts of health informatics, equipping them with the essential knowledge and skills required to succeed in the Canadian digital health landscape. Materials presented will be based on the existing Digital Health Canada Core Health Informatics courses, with refreshed and updated content.

Spaces are limited to encourage participant engagement and networking, and to allow time for questions and answers.

Total online class time: 21 hours
Start Date: September 14, 2026
End Date: October 5, 2026
Session content:
September 14: The Canadian Healthcare System
September 16: Clinical and Health Services
September 21: Information Management
September 23: Healthcare Transformation
September 28: Project Management
September 30: Technology Ecosystem
October 5: Analysis & Evaluation

Earn 1 CEU for each hour of class time (please refer to the HIMSS renewal requirements guidelines for more information)

ATL26 Atlantic Region Conference (October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Digital Health Canada's Atlantic Region Conference takes place on October 7, 2026 at Delta Hotels Halifax Downtown, Nova Scotia.

This annual one-day conference offers networking and learning for Atlantic Chapter members and digital health professionals from across the Atlantic Region.

Please note: Registration for the MeetUp is already included in your conference registration. A separate MeetUp registration is only required for those who are not attending the conference.

Registration fees shown include 14% HST.
Earn 5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for attending this event.
Cancellation policy: Registration cancellations received before 5:00 PM ADT on Sept 7, 2026, will be eligible for a full refund. Registration cancellations received after 5:00 PM ADT on Sept 7, 2026, are non-refundable. An alternate attendee's name may be substituted until Oct 7, 2026. For more information, please request substitutions in writing to info@digitalhealthcanada.com. Any registration transferred from a member to a non-member will be adjusted to the non-member rate.
To inquire about sponsoring this event, contact Dino Falvo.

Webinar Wednesday - BC SCRIBE: Results and Lessons from British Columbia’s Ambient AI Scribe Trial (October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

This session presents findings from BC SCRIBE, a collaborative evaluation of six ambient AI scribe tools across four British Columbia health authorities. Dr. Angel Arnaout and Dr. Maximillian Besworth will share results on documentation burden, note timeliness, clinician experience, and perceived quality of care. They will examine how clinicians used the time saved and why improvements in documentation efficiency did not automatically translate into additional patient visits.

The presentation will also explore the practical work behind responsible adoption, including privacy and security requirements, vendor collaboration, clinician support, and ongoing evaluation. Participants will leave with lessons for evaluating AI scribes, understanding their benefits and limitations, and creating the organizational conditions needed to translate individual clinician gains into broader health system value.

Presented by:

Dr. Angel Arnaout, MD, MSc, MBA, FRCSC, FACS, Chief Medical Informatics Officer, Provincial Health Services Authority

Dr. Angel Arnaout is a surgical oncologist, Professor of Surgery at the University of British Columbia, and Chief Medical Informatics Officer at British Columbia’s Provincial Health Services Authority. Her work brings together clinical practice, health system leadership, and the responsible implementation of digital health and artificial intelligence. She co-led BC SCRIBE, working with health authority partners to evaluate ambient AI scribes and establish a practical approach to their safe adoption in clinical care.

Dr. Maximillian Besworth, RN, MScN, PhD, Senior Director, Medical Informatics, Provincial Health Services Authority

Dr. Maximillian Besworth is a registered nurse, Senior Director of Medical Informatics at the Provincial Health Services Authority, and Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia’s School of Nursing. He contributes to the implementation and evaluation of BC SCRIBE, including research examining the effects of ambient AI scribes on documentation, care quality, and how physicians use time saved. His work connects clinical informatics with practical improvements in care delivery and clinician experience.

Halifax MeetUp (October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Join us for snacks and socializing at this casual evening MeetUp in Halifax (conveniently taking place just after the Atlantic Region Conference)! Digital Health Canada MeetUps offer opportunities to network with digital health professionals from your area in a relaxed atmosphere.

Your $40 registration fee includes snacks and one drinks ticket (soda, wine, or beer).

Please note: If you are registered for the Atlantic Region Conference, your conference registration already includes admission to the MeetUp. This registration is intended only for individuals who wish to attend the MeetUp and are not registered for the conference.

Registration fees shown include 14% HST.

Registration Cancellation Policy: All sales are final, and there are no refunds. Substitutions are available until October 7, 2026. Prices are in Canadian dollars.

Webinar Wednesday - Evaluating Clinical AI in Practice (October 14, 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Clinical AI adoption is growing across Canada, but organizations continue to face challenges evaluating impact and determining whether implementations are ready to continue, refine, or scale. This webinar will share findings from a pan-Canadian environmental scan of clinical AI activity before introducing the CHIEF Executive Forum Clinical AI Toolkit, a practical, flexible resource designed to support real-world evaluation.

Participants will learn about the toolkit’s Minimum Viable and Expanded Evaluation approaches, KPI Library, readiness assessment, ROI approach, decision guidance, and supporting resources. Representatives from CAMH and SE Health will also share their experiences applying the toolkit in practice, including how they have used it to structure evaluation, select measures, and support decision-making, as well as lessons learned from putting the toolkit into use.

Presented by:

Marissa Binstock, Senior Manager, CHIEF Program + Strategic Initiatives

Marissa Binstock is Senior Manager, CHIEF Program and Strategic Initiatives at Digital Health Canada. She works with senior healthcare leaders across Canada to advance digital health, leading national working groups and creating practical, experience-driven content. Marissa also designs and delivers CHIEF’s bi-annual Symposia, convening public and private sector leaders to share real-world insights, challenges, and lessons learned.

Lauren Pastor, Intern, Information Management Group, CAMH +
MSc eHealth 2027 Candidate

Lauren Pastor is an MSc eHealth candidate at McMaster University and a Research Student at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), where she focuses on the evaluation of clinical AI tools and their impact on documentation and clinician experience. With a background in Health Sciences and Business from Western University’s Ivey Business School, with particular research interest in health economic evaluation, Lauren brings an analytical lens to AI evaluation.

Sponsored by:

Earn One Continuing Education Unit (CEU) for attending this webinar.

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CHIEF Executive Forum Fall26 Networking Reception (October 14, 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Join fellow CHIEF members for an evening of candid conversation about the decisions shaping Canadian healthcare. Meet colleagues beyond the usual digital health circle, share what your organization is wrestling with, and help identify the priorities CHIEF should bring forward in January and beyond.

Digital transformation now touches clinical operations, workforce, finance, quality, strategy, and system performance. This fall, we’d like to bring more of those perspectives into the room.

Public-sector CHIEF members are invited to bring an executive colleague whose role is increasingly shaped by digital, data, or AI, but who does not typically attend digital health events. They might lead clinical operations, quality, strategy, finance, nursing, medicine, or another portfolio.

Consider inviting someone with whom you regularly make decisions involving digital, data, AI, or technology.

To register an executive colleague, please contact chief@digitalhealthcanada.com.

Webinar Wednesday - Virtual Health Care 101: Improving Digital Health Literacy through Community Workshops (October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

This webinar will share outcomes from the Virtual Healthcare 101 (VHC 101) pilot, a library-based digital health literacy initiative co-designed with patient and community partners and delivered by the Virtual Care Program at London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London.

As healthcare increasingly shifts to digital-first models, equity-deserving populations continue to face barriers related to digital literacy and awareness of virtual care options. VHC 101 addresses a vital question: How do we ensure that the future of healthcare includes everyone in a system that is increasingly relying on digital tools? Using a co-design methodology alongside our community and patient partners, we created a 90-minute workshop designed to introduce community members to virtual healthcare and digital system tools and resources to help improve participants' knowledge of and comfort with accessing virtual care.

The presentation will highlight key findings from the initiative, including measurable improvements in participant comfort with technology and understanding of virtual care options, insights from library partners, and six key drivers of digital inclusion identified through the pilot. The session will also explore lessons learned and the ways in which we are building out the program to ensure that the future of healthcare truly works to bridge the digital divide.

Presented by:

Nerissa Taylor, London Health Sciences Centre/St. Joseph's Health Care London

Nerissa oversees the Virtual Care Program and MyCarePortal at London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London. Nerissa is also a bilingual (French/English) practicing Speech-Language Pathologist with over 15 years of experience in clinical and IT settings. Nerissa blends her clinical expertise with digital healthcare innovation to pioneer transformative changes with a holistic and updated approach.

Kate Kingswell, London Health Sciences Centre/St. Joseph's Health Care London

Kate Kingswell is the Virtual Care Specialist for the Virtual Care Program at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and St Joseph’s Health Care, London. Having served at both LHSC and St Joseph’s for 15 years, the focus of the past 5 years has been her most challenging and exciting role to date working to enhance and improve the digital patient and provider experience by promoting awareness and adoption, increasing equitable access to virtual care services, supporting inclusivity and facilitating partnerships in the community, to narrow the digital divide and further enable digital health technology.

Digital Health Canada/RSN Montreal 2026 Breakfast (October 27, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Let’s discuss the future of digital health in Canada over breakfast. Digital Health Canada/RSN Montreal 2026 Breakfast will identify common challenges and opportunities from across Canada, with a focus on Quebec innovation. Learn about local innovation programs and opportunities, and gain insights into digital health partnerships and collaborations from other provinces to spark new ideas and drive progress in Quebec and beyond.

The Breakfast will take place in Montreal, Quebec on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

Digital Health Canada Member Early Bird and Bundle savings on now!

Member Early Bird (until September 25, 2026): $125
RSN Member Early Bird (until September 25, 2026): $125
Member Regular (starting September 26, 2026): $155
RSN Member Regular (starting September 26, 2026): $155
Non-Member Regular: $185
Student: $50
Member Ticket Bundle (5 tickets): $685
Member Ticket Bundle (10 tickets): $1,370
Member Ticket Bundles (25 tickets): $3,225
Member Ticket Bundles (50 tickets): $6,075

Registration fees shown include 5% GST and 9.975% QST
Earn 2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for attending this event.
Cancellation policy: Registration cancellations received before 5:00 PM ET on September 28, 2026, will be eligible for a full refund. Registration cancellations received after 5:00 PM ET on September 28, 2026, are non-refundable. An alternate attendee's name may be substituted until October 26, 2026. For more information, please request substitutions in writing to info@digitalhealthcanada.com. Any registration transferred from a member to a non-member will be adjusted to the non-member rate.
To inquire about sponsoring this event, contact Dino Falvo.

Webinar Wednesday - Connected Content, Connected Care: Building a Unified Digital Health Record (October 28, 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

This session explores how healthcare organizations can reduce information fragmentation by adopting an enterprise content management (ECM) strategy. Attendees will learn how intelligent capture, archival of legacy data, systems integrations, and records governance create a unified record that improves clinician access, operational efficiency, compliance, and digital transformation outcomes.

Presented by:

Victoria McMillan, CAPM

Victoria McMillan is a healthcare technology leader with over 11 years of experience at le Groupe Cercle Group, where she currently serves as Director of Implementation. She leads healthcare IT implementations and integrations across Quebec and Ontario, oversees customer support and client experience initiatives, and drives strategic growth and team development. With a strong background in project management, stakeholder engagement, and healthcare operations, she has successfully delivered projects for leading organizations across Canadian Healthcare.

Laura Hall

Laura Hall brings more than 35 years of healthcare experience to Quanum Enterprise Content Solutions (ECS) and Quest Diagnostics. Laura spent the first 10 years of her career as an oncology nurse at Baptist Hospital. She also served at HCA, Onlife Health and Blue Cross. Laura offers expertise in EHR and onsite clinic implementation, training, wellness, disease management and nursing. In her current role as a product specialist, Laura supports the Quanum IT division of Quest Diagnostics.

SK26 Saskatchewan Region Conference (November 04, 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Join us in Regina on November 4, 2026 for SK26, Digital Health Canada’s Saskatchewan Region Conference! This one-day conference offers networking and learning for Saskatchewan-based members and digital health professionals.

Take advantage of Member Early Bird pricing of $220 until October 2!

Member Early Bird (until October 2): $220
Member Regular (starting October 3): $280
Non-Member Regular: $360
Member Student: $95
Member Ticket Bundle (5 tickets): $1,255
Member Ticket Bundle (10 tickets): $2,505
Member Ticket Bundles (25 tickets): $5,915
Member Ticket Bundles (50 tickets): $11,130

Please note: Registration for the MeetUp is already included in your conference registration. A separate MeetUp registration is only required for those who are not attending the conference.

Registration fees shown include 5% GST
Earn 4.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for attending this event
Cancellation policy: Registration cancellations received before 5:00 PM CST on October 4, 2026 will be eligible for a full refund. Registration cancellations received after 5:00 PM CST on October 4, 2026 are non-refundable. An alternate attendee's name may be substituted until November 3, 2026. For more information, please request substitutions in writing to info@digitalhealthcanada.com. Any registration transferred from a member to a non-member will be adjusted to the non-member rate.
To inquire about sponsoring this event, contact Dino Falvo.

Webinar Wednesday - Dreaming of a ‘Star Trek’ Clinic: Boldly Listening to Physicians on What EMRs Should Do (November 18, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Presented by:

Mavis Jones, Manager, Policy, Evaluation & Corporate Performance

Mavis Jones has been with OntarioMD for ten years and leads a team that runs clinician-facing evaluations on digital health. Prior to that, she held roles in knowledge translation in government and charitable health sectors. She holds a PhD in politics and has completed post-docs in medical anthropology and sociology of science, with a focus on health technology policy.

Dannica Switzer, Rural Generalist

Dannica Switzer is a rural generalist working as a locum throughout Northern Ontario. She is involved with the OMA’s Rural Medicine Forum and District 9, and has been part of the OMA’s Advocacy Panel, now the Advocacy, Communications and Engagement Panel, from 2023-2026. Dannica is a strong advocate for Northern and Rural health.

Earn One Continuing Education Unit (CEU) for attending this webinar.

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.

Community Connect Waterloo (November 24, 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Digital Health Canada is launching a new program - Community Connect - to bring members of the digital health community together in a less formal setting than a regional conference, and we’ve chosen Waterloo, Ontario for the first event.

Join us at Community Connect Waterloo for leadership insights and to meet and connect with professionals from the K-W and Tri-Cities area working in healthcare, technology, research, and innovation.

The Community Connect Waterloo will take place on Tuesday, November 24, 2026.

Registration rates:

Member Rate: $25
Non-Member Rate: $35

Cancellation policy: Registration cancellations received before 5:00 PM ET on November 17, 2026, will be eligible for a full refund. Registration cancellations received after 5:00 PM ET on November 17, 2026, are non-refundable. An alternate attendee's name may be substituted until November 23, 2026. For more information, please request substitutions in writing to info@digitalhealthcanada.com.

Webinar Wednesday - Documentation Workflow Gaps in Hospital-Based Electronic Record Systems and Their Association with Patient Safety Risks (December 02, 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

This presentation explores how gaps in clinical documentation workflows within hospital-based electronic record systems can contribute to patient safety risks. Drawing on a systematic review of the literature, it examines issues involving medication documentation, handoffs and transitions of care, structured EHR data quality, patient identification, and nursing documentation, while highlighting opportunities for workflow redesign and the role of Health Information Management professionals in supporting safer digital documentation practices.

Presented by:

Ana Paula Martines Inácio, MD

Ana Paula Martins Inácio, MD, is a Brazilian-trained physician with experience in clinical care, health systems management, research, and quality improvement. She completed postgraduate studies in Health Systems Management in Canada and contributed to a Health Information Management project at London Health Sciences Centre focused on documentation quality, data analysis, and process improvement. Her interests include digital health, patient safety, health information, and the use of data to improve healthcare quality and clinical practice.

Earn One Continuing Education Unit (CEU) for attending this webinar.

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.

Webinar Wednesday - The Eye as a Window to Whole-Body Health: How Retinal AI Can Close Canada’s Detection-to-Referral Gap (December 09, 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Presented by:

Sirena You, HealthByte Technology Inc.

Sirena You is a Vancouver-based serial entrepreneur, investor, and the founder of HealthByte Technology Inc., a platform advancing consumer-driven, preventative healthcare. She has founded and co-founded multiple companies across technology and innovation sectors, with ventures reaching billion-RMB scale and serving large global user bases.

Her career began in the ultra-high-net-worth market, including 10+ years of selling private jets, where she developed a deep understanding of access, service models, and premium ecosystems. A pivotal turning point came during her time with Human Longevity Inc., a pioneer in genome-based precision healthcare, where she recognized that many of the most advanced health technologies remained accessible only to the wealthy.

This realization reshaped her mission. Today, Sirena is strong advocate for the democratization of healthcare in North America, focused on building and investing in direct-to-consumer (DTC) healthcare platforms that enable individuals to access preventative, data-driven health tools. Her work centers on empowering people to take control of their own health, while contributing to a more sustainable and accessible healthcare system.

Earn One Continuing Education Unit (CEU) for attending this webinar.

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.

CHIEF Executive Forum Winter27 Symposium (January 21, 2027)

Thu, 21 Jan 2027 13:00:00 GMT

Join us for this knowledge-sharing, learning, and networking event with public and private sector digital health leaders from across Canada. Reserve your seat at the table where important digital health conversations happen.

All CHIEF Executive Forum members are invited to attend the CHIEF Executive Forum Winter27 Symposium.

Stay tuned for more details!