Healthcare Innovation Showcase
Wed 30 Apr 2025
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7:30AM
Registration and Breakfast
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM (60 mins)
8:30AM
Welcome from Public Sector Network
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM (10 mins)
8:40AM
Keynote
Welcome from the Chair: Forging the Future: Unleashing the Power of Industry-Public Healthcare Collaboration to Revolutionize Care
8:40 AM - 9:00 AM (20 mins)
- Game-Changing Synergy: Industry and public healthcare are joining forces to spearhead revolutionary advancements in care through dynamic partnerships.
- NextGen Integration: This collaboration merges groundbreaking digital, medical, and facility technologies to transform patient care and optimize healthcare operations.
- Future-Driven Transformation: Together in crafting a forward-looking healthcare system that enhances patient outcomes and anticipates future needs.
9:00AM
Ministerial Address
Converging Technologies: Canada's Vision for Integrating Digital, Medical, and Facility Innovation to Transform Healthcare Delivery
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM (20 mins)
- The inevitability of convergence of digital, medical, and facilities and development technologies to revolutionize Canadian healthcare delivery.
- Patient-centered innovations to drive enhancements of personalized care and improved patient outcomes.
- Bold investments in modernization and cutting-edge interoperability to propel Canada’s healthcare system into a new era, ready to tackle both today’s challenges and tomorrow’s innovations.
9:20AM
Industry Insights
Bridging Innovation and Implementation: How Technology Providers Drive the Future of Integrated Healthcare
9:20 AM - 9:40 AM (20 mins)
- Showcase how technology providers drive partnerships among various stakeholders to discover, innovate, and create cutting-edge solutions that enhance the integration of digital, medical, and facility technologies.
- Showcase how technology providers drive partnerships among various stakeholders to discover, innovate, and create cutting-edge solutions that enhance the integration of digital, medical, and facility technologies.
- Examine how technology providers can support scaling and optimizing integrated solutions across healthcare systems, ensuring that innovations deliver maximum impact and adaptability in diverse clinical and operational settings.
9:40AM
Keynote
Unlocking the Power of Hospital Digital Twins: Transforming Operations, Elevating Patient Experience, and Maximizing Resource Efficiency
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM (20 mins)
Prof. Liesbet Geris
Director, VPH Institute, Belgium
- Showcase how digital twins optimize hospital systems by simulating scenarios to improve workflow efficiency and reduce bottlenecks in patient care.
- Discuss the use of digital twins to model and refine patient movement through the hospital, minimizing wait times and improving the overall patient experience.
10:00AM
Panel discussion
Operationalizing Scalability: Strategies for Integrating Innovative Solutions Across Healthcare Stakeholders
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM (30 mins)
- Develop and implement robust frameworks to ensure innovative solutions are effectively scaled across diverse healthcare environments, addressing technology deployment, cyber security, and infrastructure needs.
- Foster seamless integration by promoting collaboration among healthcare providers, payers, and technology partners to align and operationalize new solutions.
- Optimize resource allocation for scaling efforts and establish metrics for monitoring performance, ensuring ongoing adaptation and improvement.
Noelle Coombe
Chief Information Officer and Vice President of Digital Health, The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Rob Howe
Chief Information Officer, Cambridge Memorial Hospital
Darcia Pope
Vice President, Strategy, Innovation, and Planetary Health, Vancouver Coastal Health
10:30AM
Industry Insights
Innovative Risk Management Approaches: Enhancing Resilience and Efficiency in Public Healthcare
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM (20 mins)
- Pinpointing critical risks in public healthcare operations, including financial, operational, and compliance risks, and strategies for effective mitigation.
- Designing and deploying robust risk management frameworks that enhance organizational resilience, ensure regulatory compliance, and support efficient operations.
- Gathering crucial data and using these to make informed decisions, improve risk response strategies, and drive better outcomes.
10:50AM
Refreshment Break
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM (40 mins)
11:30AM
Digital Health & IT Modernization
Welcome from Track Chair
11:30 AM - 11:40 AM (10 mins)
11:30AM
Patient Experience
Welcome from Track Chair
11:30 AM - 11:40 AM (10 mins)
11:30AM
Facilities and Development
Welcome from Track Chair
11:30 AM - 11:40 AM (10 mins)
11:40AM
Fireside Chat
Digital Health & IT Modernization
Seamless Integration: Converging Point-of-Care and Digital Technologies with Critical Digital Infrastructure for Enhanced Healthcare Delivery
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM (20 mins)
Nimira Dhalwani
Chief Technology Officer, The Hospital for Sick Children
- Explore critical and robust network infrastructure enabling seamless communication and real-time data exchange between point-of-care devices and digital health systems.
- Discuss the role of interoperability standards and cybersecurity measures in unifying data from various technologies and protecting patient information.
- Examine how scalable cloud resources support data storage and analytics, while effective device management ensures operational efficiency and usability.
11:40AM
Keynote
Patient Experience
Seamless Care: Strategies for Effective Integration Across Healthcare Systems
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM (20 mins)
Dr. Lawrence Rosenberg
President and CEO, Jewish General Hospital
- Fostering Collaboration: Strategies to break down departmental silos and enhance teamwork for seamless care integration.
- Leveraging Technology: The role of digital tools in enabling coordinated care and ensuring continuity across healthcare settings.
- Patient-Centered Integration: Approaches to designing integrated care models that prioritize patient needs and experiences
11:40AM
Keynote
Facilities and Development
Space - The Final Frontier: A Case Study on Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM (20 mins)
Stewart Wong
Vice President of Strategy, Sustainability and Communications, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
- Faced with expanding an expanding workforce and a space crunch, a description of how Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital managed to create nearly 40 new offices spaces and 7 clinical spaces (with more on their way) was built while staying within the hospital's existing building footprint.
- Learn how the development of core principles simplified space allocation decision-making.
- Learn how the development of core principles simplified space allocation decision-making.
12:00PM
Panel discussion
Digital Health & IT Modernization
Harnessing Healthcare Data: Transforming Daily Information into Actionable Insights for Improved Patient Outcomes
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (30 mins)
- Effective strategies for translating clinical data into improved patient care:Explore the approaches that ensure healthcare data is not only collected but also efficiently processed and applied to enhance patient outcomes.
- The role of predictive analytics and AI in transforming daily healthcare data:Discuss how advanced technologies like AI and predictive analytics enable proactive healthcare solutions by turning real-time data into actionable insights.
- Real-world examples of data-driven decision-making leading to better patient outcomes: Highlight specific instances where healthcare organizations have successfully leveraged data to make decisions that resulted in measurable improvements in patient care.
Dr. Michaela Cada
Chief Clinical Planning Officer and Project Co-Sponsor – Project Horizon, Hospital for Sick Children
Dr. Peter Rossos
Chief Medical Information Officer, University Health Network
Gina Johar
Vice President & Chief Digital Officer, Chief Privacy Officer, Quinte Health
12:00PM
Panel discussion
Patient Experience
Strategic Solutions for Mitigating Labor Costs and Addressing the Skilled Worker Shortage in Healthcare
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (30 mins)
- Explore strategies for optimizing staffing models, including flexible work arrangements and task delegation, to manage labor costs while maintaining high-quality care.
- Discuss the importance of investing in training and upskilling initiatives to enhance the capabilities of existing staff and address the shortage of skilled workers.
- Examine how adopting advanced technologies such as automation and AI can streamline administrative tasks, improve operational efficiency, and reduce the burden on healthcare workers.
Dannielle Sanagan
Chief Human Resources Officer Officer/VP People Services, Trillium Health Partners
Sarah Downey
President and CEO, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Myfanwy Marshall
Vice President, People and Experience, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Kelly Kimens
Executive Vice President, People and Governance, William Osler Health System
12:00PM
Panel discussion
Facilities and Development
Decarbonizing Healthcare Operations and Supply Chains
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (30 mins)
Tony Khouri
Vice President, Facilities, Planning, Redevelopment & Support Services, Michael Garron Hospital
- Explore strategies for healthcare facilities to maximize the efficiency and integration of Canada's abundant renewable energy sources
- Discuss implementing advanced energy management systems, upgrading to energy-efficient medical equipment, and retrofitting existing facilities to minimize energy consumption.
- Examine approaches to sourcing eco-friendly medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment, and how to collaborate with suppliers to reduce the carbon footprint of the entire healthcare supply chain.
12:30PM
Industry Insights
Digital Health & IT Modernization
Innovative Approaches to Transforming Healthcare Delivery through Next-Generation Point-of-Care Technologies and Intelligent Infrastructure Solutions
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM (20 mins)
- Explore cutting-edge point-of-care technologies that provide comprehensive and actionable patient data in real-time, enhancing clinical decision-making and patient management.
- Discuss the role of AI and ML in early detection of health issues and personalized treatment plans.
- Examine innovative user interface designs and workflow integration strategies that improve clinician interaction with point-of-care technologies, boosting efficiency and reducing the learning curve.
12:30PM
Industry Insights
Patient Experience
Empowering Healthcare with Advanced Point-of-Care Innovations: Beyond Diagnostics to Comprehensive Care Solutions
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM (20 mins)
- Enhancing Patient Experience through Interactive Technologies: Discuss the role of interactive and user-friendly point-of-care devices that improve patient engagement and satisfaction by providing intuitive interfaces and personalized health insights.
- Integrating Point-of-Care with Telemedicine for Holistic Care: Explore how integrating point-of-care technologies with telemedicine platforms enables comprehensive care management, facilitating seamless transitions between in-person and virtual care.
- Data-Driven Decision Support Systems: Examine the use of advanced data analytics and decision support systems at the point of care to provide clinicians with actionable insights, enhance clinical decision-making, and support evidence-based practices.
12:30PM
Industry Insights
Facilities and Development
Innovative Solutions for Maximizing Healthcare Space: Leveraging Technology to Enhance Facility Efficiency and Service Expansion
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM (20 mins)
- Explore how digital tools can analyze and manage facility resources, such as equipment and staff allocation, to ensure optimal use of existing space and support service expansion.
- Highlight how automated systems can streamline administrative and clinical workflows, reducing the physical footprint needed for operational tasks and enabling more efficient space usage.
- Discuss how advanced analytics can provide actionable insights into facility usage patterns and patient flow, allowing for targeted improvements and better space utilization strategies.
12:50PM
Digital Health & IT Modernization
Lunch and Networking
12:50 PM - 1:50 PM (60 mins)
12:50PM
Patient Experience
Lunch and Networking
12:50 PM - 1:50 PM (60 mins)
12:50PM
Facilities and Development
Lunch and Networking
12:50 PM - 1:50 PM (60 mins)
1:50PM
Fireside Chat
Digital Health & IT Modernization
Strategic Risk Management: Financial and Operational Approaches to Safeguard Public Healthcare Investments
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM (20 mins)
- Tackling financial risks, such as budgeting and funding challenges, and how this impacts overall operational efficiency and the safeguarding of public resources.
- Establish robust internal controls, managing operational risks, and ensuring compliance, helping non-financial executives understand their importance in maintaining smooth operations.
- Using data analytics and risk management tools to generate insights, support strategic decisions, and communicate essential risk management strategies to non-financial leaders.
1:50PM
Fireside Chat
Patient Experience
Enhanced Patient Care Through Digital Twin Technology
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM (20 mins)
Prof. Liesbet Geris
Director, VPH Institute, Belgium
- Leveraging predictive analytics and ML algorithms to forecast disease progression and treatment outcomes.
- Improved predictive analytics and preventive interventions.
- Empowering patients to participate in their own care actively.
1:50PM
Keynote
Facilities and Development
Digital Twins for Healthcare Facilities Management: Elevating Maintenance Strategies, Optimizing Resource Allocation, and Ensuring Operational Excellence
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM (20 mins)
Dr. Seungjae Lee
Director, Intelligent and Interactive Buildings Lab, University of Toronto
- Discuss how digital twins enable predictive maintenance and real-time monitoring, reducing downtime and improving the reliability of critical facility systems.
- Explore the role of digital twins in optimizing energy consumption and resource allocation, leading to cost savings and a more sustainable healthcare environment.
- Highlight how digital twins assist in better space planning and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, ultimately enhancing patient flow and facility functionality.
2:10PM
Industry Insights
Digital Health & IT Modernization
Harnessing Big Data to Revolutionize Health Outcomes: Achieving Significant Reductions in Illness and Hospital Visits
2:10 PM - 2:30 PM (20 mins)
- Predictive Analytics for Early Intervention: Explore how big data and predictive analytics can identify at-risk populations early, enabling targeted interventions that prevent illness before it requires hospitalization.
- Discuss the role of big data in real-time health monitoring systems that provide actionable insights, helping to manage chronic conditions and reduce emergency room visits.
- Examine how leveraging large-scale health data can inform public health policies and strategies, leading to widespread reductions in preventable diseases and hospital admissions.
2:10PM
Industry Insights
Patient Experience
Harnessing Technology and Data Analytics to Revolutionize Workforce Management and Enhance Healthcare Delivery
2:10 PM - 2:30 PM (20 mins)
- Explore how data-driven insights and predictive analytics can optimize staffing levels, improve scheduling, and enhance workforce management to address labor shortages and improve care quality.
- Discuss how AI and machine learning can streamline administrative processes, reduce manual workload, and support healthcare workers by automating routine tasks and decision-making.
- Examine innovative solutions for providing real-time support and resources to healthcare staff, including digital tools for training, communication, and mental health, to improve job satisfaction and retention.
2:10PM
Industry Insights
Facilities and Development
Leveraging Technology to Optimize Energy Use and Reduce Carbon Footprints
2:10 PM - 2:30 PM (20 mins)
- Smart Energy Management Systems: Explore cutting-edge technologies that enable healthcare facilities to monitor, manage, and optimize their energy consumption in real-time, leading to significant reductions in carbon emissions.
- Next-Generation Low-Carbon Medical Technologies: Discuss the development and integration of energy-efficient and low-carbon medical devices and equipment, and how these innovations contribute to a greener healthcare sector.
- Technology-Driven Sustainable Supply Chains: Examine how advanced technologies, including blockchain and AI, can enhance transparency and sustainability in the procurement process, ensuring that the healthcare supply chain aligns with decarbonization goals.
2:30PM
Keynote
Digital Health & IT Modernization
Elevating Organizational Efficiency: Leveraging Data to Drive Strategic Insights and Operational Excellence in Healthcare
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM (20 mins)
Kimberley Hill
Director, Data Governance and Enterprise Analytics, North York General Hospital
- Emphasize the critical role of precise data collection in improving operational workflows, and how accurate data directly contributes to more efficient processes and better resource allocation.
- Discuss how unifying data from different departments into a single system can eliminate redundancies, optimize workflows, and enhance overall operational efficiency within the organization.
- Highlight the impact of providing staff with advanced analytics tools and training, enabling them to use data insights to streamline tasks, reduce inefficiencies, and make more strategic decisions that boost overall organizational performance.
2:30PM
Fireside Chat
Patient Experience
Harnessing Leading Edge Technologies for Greater Global Medical Collaboration: Revolutionizing Healthcare Beyond Borders
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM (20 mins)
Amelia Hoyt
Chief Information Officer, Michael Garron Hospital
Dr. Glen Geiger
Chief Medical Information Officer, The Ottawa Hospital
- are enabling real-time collaboration between medical professionals worldwide that result into outstanding patient results.
- Levereaging virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) for global medical training and remote collaborations on medical procedures.
- The impact of collaborative research networks and digital health innovations on accelerating treatment discoveries and improving patient outcomes globally.
2:30PM
Keynote
Facilities and Development
AI-Driven Efficiency: Integrating Artificial Intelligence with IIoT for Advanced Facilities Management
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM (20 mins)
Sharat Chandra
Vice President, Strategic Capital Investments and Facilities, Fraser Health Authority
- Predictive Maintenance with AI: Discuss how AI algorithms analyze IIoT sensor data to forecast equipment failures, enabling proactive maintenance and minimizing operational downtime.
- Optimizing Energy Consumption: Explore how AI enhances energy management by analyzing usage patterns and making real-time adjustments to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Enhancing Operational Efficiency: Examine how AI-driven analytics integrate data from various sources to streamline facility operations, automate controls, and detect anomalies for more effective management.
2:50PM
Industry Insights
Digital Health & IT Modernization
Harnessing Big Data to Revolutionize Health Outcomes: Achieving Significant Reductions in Illness and Hospital Visits
2:50 PM - 3:10 PM (20 mins)
- Predictive Analytics for Early Intervention: Explore how big data and predictive analytics can identify at-risk populations early, enabling targeted interventions that prevent illness before it requires hospitalization.
- Discuss the role of big data in real-time health monitoring systems that provide actionable insights, helping to manage chronic conditions and reduce emergency room visits.
- Examine how leveraging large-scale health data can inform public health policies and strategies, leading to widespread reductions in preventable diseases and hospital admissions.
2:50PM
Industry Insights
Patient Experience
Harnessing Technology and Data Analytics to Revolutionize Workforce Management and Enhance Healthcare Delivery
2:50 PM - 3:10 PM (20 mins)
- Explore how data-driven insights and predictive analytics can optimize staffing levels, improve scheduling, and enhance workforce management to address labor shortages and improve care quality.
- Discuss how AI and machine learning can streamline administrative processes, reduce manual workload, and support healthcare workers by automating routine tasks and decision-making.
- Examine innovative solutions for providing real-time support and resources to healthcare staff, including digital tools for training, communication, and mental health, to improve job satisfaction and retention.
2:50PM
Industry Insights
Facilities and Development
Leveraging Technology to Optimize Energy Use and Reduce Carbon Footprints
2:50 PM - 3:10 PM (20 mins)
- Smart Energy Management Systems: Explore cutting-edge technologies that enable healthcare facilities to monitor, manage, and optimize their energy consumption in real-time, leading to significant reductions in carbon emissions.
- Next-Generation Low-Carbon Medical Technologies: Discuss the development and integration of energy-efficient and low-carbon medical devices and equipment, and how these innovations contribute to a greener healthcare sector.
- Technology-Driven Sustainable Supply Chains: Examine how advanced technologies, including blockchain and AI, can enhance transparency and sustainability in the procurement process, ensuring that the healthcare supply chain aligns with decarbonization goals.
3:10PM
Panel discussion
Digital Health & IT Modernization
Empowering Healthcare Through Secure Infrastructure: Advancing Interoperable Systems for Efficient Data Sharing Across Global, Regional, and Local Collaborations
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM (30 mins)
Skerdi Cerga
Chief Technology and Security Officer, Trillium Health Parnters
Emerson Rajaram
Chief Information Security Officer, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
- Collaboration of policy-makers, technology experts and profesionals in designing and implementing multi-tiered, scalable infrastructure that supports secure and seamless data sharing across international, regional, and local healthcare networks.
- Advanced cybersecurity measures and compliance frameworks to ensure protection of sensitive healthcare data while enabling efficient, real-time interoperability between diverse healthcare systems.
- Leveraging emerging technologiesto enhance data integrity, facilitate global collaborations, and maintain the security of healthcare information across integrated networks.
3:10PM
Panel discussion
Patient Experience
The Impact of Point-of-Care Technology on Quality and Outcomes
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM (30 mins)
- Explore how point-of-care technologies, such as advanced imaging and AI-enhanced diagnostic tools, improve the precision and speed of diagnoses, leading to more accurate and timely treatment.
- Benefits of continuous health monitoring and real-time data transmission in enhancing patient engagement and allowing for proactive management of conditions, both remotely and at the point of care.
- Examine how point-of-care technologies facilitate more efficient care delivery by reducing wait times, improving coordination among healthcare providers, and minimizing the need for hospital visits and ER admissions.
Jennifer Dockery
Vice President, Quality, Post-Acute Care & Community Integration, North York General Hospital
Dylana Arsenault
Executive Director, Hospital Services and Patient Flow, Health PEI
Ted Scott
Vice President Innovation and Partnerships, Hamilton Health Sciences
3:10PM
Panel discussion
Facilities and Development
Building Resilient Healthcare Facilities: Essential Elements for Emergency Preparedness and Response
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM (30 mins)
- Disaster-Resistant Design and Flexible Spaces: Focus on building durable infrastructure and adaptable spaces that can quickly respond to changing needs during emergencies.
- Comprehensive Preparedness Plans: Emphasize the development, regular updating, and staff training on detailed emergency plans to ensure readiness for various crisis scenarios.
- Technology and Communication for Crisis Response: Discuss the integration of advanced technology and the importance of strong communication networks to enhance real-time response and coordination with external agencies.
Cathy Renaud
Vice President, Facilities, Operations, and Capital Development, William Osler Health System
Robert Hofmann
Director, Redevelopment Projects, West Lincoln Memorial Hospital & Juravinski Hospital Project, Hamilton Health Sciences
Cliff Harvey
Joint VP Redevelopment, Grand River Hospital/ St. Mary’s General Hospital
Taylor Pietrobon
Director, Projects, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
3:40PM
Digital Health & IT Modernization
Closing Remarks from the Chair
3:40 PM - 3:50 PM (10 mins)
3:40PM
Patient Experience
Closing Remarks from the Chair
3:40 PM - 3:50 PM (10 mins)
3:40PM
Facilities and Development
Closing Remarks from the Chair
3:40 PM - 3:50 PM (10 mins)
3:50PM
Networking Reception
3:50 PM - 4:50 PM (60 mins)
