Innovating across the spectrum: Digital transformation for patient-centered care and connected care
Event steering committee
Ted Scott
Vice President Innovation and Partnerships, Hamilton Health Sciences
Alexis Villa
Senior Director, Digital Health and Program Delivery, Altum Health
Aneesh Joshi
Director, Technology Advisory, Infrastructure Ontario
Robert Hofmann
Vice President, Redevelopment & Capital Projects, Brant Community Healthcare System
Ted Scott
Vice President Innovation and Partnerships, Hamilton Health Sciences
Alexis Villa
Senior Director, Digital Health and Program Delivery, Altum Health
Aneesh Joshi
Director, Technology Advisory, Infrastructure Ontario
Robert Hofmann
Vice President, Redevelopment & Capital Projects, Brant Community Healthcare System
The Healthcare Innovation Showcase brings together Ontario's healthcare leaders as the province's health system evolves from Gov 2.0's digital services to Gov 3.0's intelligent, integrated, patient-centered care.
Spanning preventive, acute, rehabilitative, and long-term care, this showcase explores how technology, data, AI, and modern infrastructure can improve patient outcomes, support clinicians, and strengthen care reliability across Ontario.
Attendees will engage with senior executives, clinical leaders, and system partners—including speakers from Ontario Health, Public Health Ontario, Unity Health Toronto, University Health Network, Infrastructure Ontario, CAMH, Lakeridge Hospital, and Trillium Health Partners. Explore practical strategies, real-world case studies, and lessons learned applicable across hospitals, community care, and regional systems.
Through three focused tracks Patient Experience & AI Innovation in Care, Technology, Data & AI Integration, and AI Cybersecurity, Strategy, Risk and Governance, participants will explore how to design smarter care experiences, build resilient digital systems, and secure healthcare in an AI-first world.
This is a space for honest dialogue about delivering safe, equitable, and connected care in the Gov 3.0 era—while protecting patient trust, supporting the workforce, stewarding public resources responsibly, and harnessing AI and digital innovation to transform healthcare delivery for all Ontarians.
It's great to hear what others are doing, as many people are often grappling with the same issues—what has worked and what hasn't. It's much easier to learn from others' experiences than to go through the challenges yourself.
Sonali Kohli
Executive Vice-President, Digital Transformation; Chief Information Officer, Niagara Health
Are you ready to lead the future of public service through cutting-edge healthcare innovation? Join a dynamic community of forward-thinking executives to share insights, collaborate, and address today’s challenges:
Inspire change, influence policy, and deliver smarter healthcare solutions!
Step into the forefront of healthcare innovation with fellow leaders in data, AI, IT, and digitalization. This is your opportunity to collaborate, share expertise, and drive transformative solutions that redefine global and regional healthcare delivery.
Are you ready to redefine patient care through groundbreaking technologies and innovative strategies? Join a forward-thinking community of leaders focused on transforming the patient experience by leveraging the latest advancements:
Join us to explore the future of patient-centered care and leave equipped with the knowledge to lead transformative change!
Are you prepared to protect patient trust and care continuity in an increasingly digital health system? Join Ontario’s cybersecurity leaders and system partners to exchange insights, align strategies, and strengthen cyber resilience across healthcare.
Altaf Stationwala
President & CEO, Unity Health Toronto
Gina Johar
Senior Vice President, Data and Knowledge Management, Infrastructure Ontario
Dr. Peter Rossos
Chief Medical Information Officer, University Health Network
Michael Cole
Chief Information Security Officer, Lakeridge Hospital
Skerdi Cerga
Chief Technology and Security Officer, Trillium Health Partners
Noelle Coombe
Chief Information Officer and Vice President of Digital Health, The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
The Patient Experience & AI Innovation in Care track explores how Ontario's healthcare system is evolving from Gov 2.0's digitized patient portals to Gov 3.0's intelligent, anticipatory care experiences. Moving beyond static online forms and basic telehealth, this track showcases how AI-driven personalization, predictive care pathways, and proactive patient engagement are transforming every touchpoint across preventive, acute, rehabilitative, and long-term care. Discover how co-design principles, intelligent automation, and adaptive interfaces are creating dynamic care ecosystems that meet patients where they are, anticipate their needs in real time, and deliver seamless, empathetic experiences—while maintaining accessibility, privacy, and trust across Ontario's diverse communities.
The Technology, Data & AI Integration track focuses on building the intelligent infrastructure backbone that powers Gov 3.0 healthcare delivery. Moving beyond Gov 2.0's siloed electronic health records and disconnected systems, this track examines how interoperable platforms, federated data architectures, and responsible AI frameworks enable seamless information sharing across hospitals, community care, and home care providers. Explore how Ontario's health system is leveraging advanced analytics, digital twins, and predictive modeling to shift from reactive care delivery to proactive, insight-driven clinical decision-making and population health management—all within secure, scalable, and ethically governed frameworks that protect patient data and support clinician workflows.
The AI Cybersecurity, Strategy, Risk and Governance track addresses how Ontario's healthcare organizations are securing the transition from Gov 2.0's perimeter-based defenses to Gov 3.0's zero-trust, AI-enabled security architectures. As healthcare embraces intelligent automation, cloud-based care platforms, and interconnected medical devices, this stream explores how to embed security into clinical systems, protect patient safety and care continuity, and build cyber-resilient infrastructure that can withstand ransomware, AI-driven threats, and system-wide disruptions. Learn how CIOs, CISOs, clinical leaders, and boards are clarifying cyber governance, aligning risk ownership across vendors and partners, and enabling secure digital innovation that supports interoperability and modernization without compromising patient trust or slowing care delivery.
Participate in interactive sessions designed to foster collaboration across agencies. Work together on shared challenges, learn best practices, and explore solutions that drive collective impact.
Gain valuable insights from keynotes, case studies, and expert panels. Leave with practical strategies and knowledge to apply directly to your agency’s digital transformation journey.
Meet and connect with fellow government leaders, innovators, and industry experts. Build relationships and grow your professional network with peers dedicated to advancing public service.
Becoming a partner for the Healthcare Innovation Showcase offers unique opportunities to connect with healthcare leaders and decision-makers, showcase cutting-edge solutions, and align with the transformative goals of modern healthcare. As a partner, you’ll have direct access to influential hospital executives, policymakers, and clinical experts, providing a valuable platform to demonstrate your expertise and contribute to critical conversations on the future of healthcare. With a focus on innovation, partnership enables you to collaborate with key players, co-develop solutions for pressing healthcare challenges, and reinforce your commitment to advancing patient care and healthcare infrastructure in impactful ways.
