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Agenda at a Glance

Please note the schedule is subject to change.


8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

  1. Edge Working Session - Leveraging the Network to maximize your Edges impact - Edges Only

    Wednesday, October 29 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    Summary

    CAN Health & EY will host a working breakfast for innovation leaders and operators from across the Network on how to scale and adopt Canadian technology *Closed session*

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

  1. General Registration, Breakfast & Networking

    Wednesday, October 29 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    Summary

    Join us for a light breakfast, networking, and an opportunity to explore the CAN Health Company Showcase featuring leading Canadian solutions from across the Network.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

  1. Official Program Begins (Welcome, Land Acknowledgement, CEO Address)

    Wednesday, October 29 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Dante Morra Dr. Dante Morra
    Summary

    The conference begins with a warm welcome from our emcee, followed by a land acknowledgement. Opening remarks will be shared by Tom Turner, with keynote reflections from Dante Morra, CAN Health Network’s CEO.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  1. CAN Health Network Awards Ceremony

    Wednesday, October 29 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Hayley Wickenheiser Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser
    Summary

    The CAN Health Awards celebrate the outstanding innovators and partners driving transformation in Canadian health care, recognizing excellence, leadership, and impact across the Network

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

  1. Lunch & Company Showcase

    Wednesday, October 29 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    Summary

    Self-serve lunch and time to tour company showcase featuring 11 innovative Canadian health tech solutions driving change in Canada’s health care system

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

  1. KEYNOTE ADDRESS | Arlene Dickinson, "Dragon", CBC's Dragons' Den & General Partner, District Ventures Capital

    Wednesday, October 29 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    Arlene Dickinson Arlene Dickinson
    Summary

    LifeLabs introduces our keynote host, Arlene Dickinson, who will share her insights and experience as one of Canada’s most influential business leaders and champions of innovation.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

  1. PANEL | From Economic Growth to Health Outcomes - The CAN Health Advantage

    Wednesday, October 29 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Panelist
    Kathy Malas Kathy Malas
    Lawrence Rosenberg Dr. Lawrence Rosenberg
    Justin Hartlen Justin Hartlen
    Andy Smith Dr. Andy Smith
    Mary Ng The Honourable Mary Ng
    Summary

    From Economic Growth to Health Outcomes – The CAN Health Advantage panel will bring together leading voices from across the Network to discuss how Canada can harness homegrown innovation to strengthen our economy and deliver better health outcomes. Panelists will explore the power of collaboration between innovators, health-care providers, and industry leaders, and share real examples of the CAN Health model in action.

2:50 PM - 3:10 PM

  1. Remarks

    Wednesday, October 29 2:50 PM - 3:10 PM
    Darcy Bear Chief Darcy Bear
    Summary

    Chief Darcy Bear, Whitecap Dakota First Nation will share how they are leveraging innovation and partnerships to drive job creation and economic growth within Indigenous communities. 

3:10 PM - 3:30 PM

  1. Closing

    Wednesday, October 29 3:10 PM - 3:30 PM
    Summary

    The conference concludes with closing remarks that reflect on the day’s insights, celebrate the achievements of the CAN Health Network, and highlight the path forward in advancing Canadian health innovation.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

  1. Networking Reception

    Wednesday, October 29 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    Summary

    Cocktail and Networking reception

Event Date & Time

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

Event location

The Globe and Mail Centre
351 King Street East
Level 17
Toronto, ON, M4A 0N1

For more information

For more information contact:
chn@canhealthnetwork.ca

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