Rural & Northern Healthcare Leadership Conference
Canada’s premier conference on rural and northern healthcare issues.
Where
Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel + Virtual
When
February 27 – 28, 2025 (two days)
About the Conference
Rural and northern communities across Canada face complex and unique healthcare challenges such as geographic isolation, limited resources, workforce shortages, and barriers to accessing care. As a result, these communities strive for innovation and resilience that can transform healthcare delivery.
The Canadian Rural & Northern Healthcare Leadership Conference is your premier access to innovative approaches such as improving healthcare delivery, leveraging digital technologies to bridge gaps, addressing the pressing needs of Indigenous health, and developing strategies to tackle social determinants of health. With a focus on community and patient engagement, the conference will address the critical issues facing rural healthcare organizations and empower leaders to drive impactful change.
Who Is This Conference For?
This conference is designed for forward-thinking leaders and professionals in rural healthcare and anyone passionate about addressing the healthcare needs of rural and northern communities. Ideal for those seeking to network and gain actionable insights to drive meaningful change in their healthcare organization.
- Rural Hospital Chiefs
- Governing Board Members
- VPs & Directors of Rural Health Services
- Directors of Digital Health and Innovation
- Directors of Indigenous Health
- Nursing and Physician Executives Serving Rural Areas
- Public Health and Community Leaders
- Rural Health Care Associations, Networks, and Clinics
What Can You Expect?
A wealth of peer-led information sharing with discussions and case studies on current rural healthcare topics and many opportunities to connect. In person attendees can join our “Networking Cocktail Reception” along with dedicated networking activities planned throughout the day. Virtual participants are invited to chat with the virtual audience and interact with speakers during live Q&A.
Featured Sessions & Speakers
See these speakers and more, speaking on the latest, most important topics in rural healthcare today. Follow us on social media for updates on this conference.
Leila Gillis
Acting Director General, Indigenous Services Canada
Frank Vassallo
CEO, Kemptville District Hospital
Ray Mahoney
Indigenous Science Research Director, Indigenous Science & Engagement, CSIRO Health and Biosecurity (Australia)
Pricing and Registration
Visit the conference website for In-Person, Online, and Vendor rates.
Attention Students: See our Special Rates
Certified CCHL members can log 4.25 MOC II Credits in their MOC portal. 2 hours of learning = 1 MOC II Credit (please note, this does not include breaks, networking breaks, or receptions)
