Rural & Northern Healthcare Leadership Conference
Canada’s premier conference on rural and northern healthcare issues
Toronto + Virtual
May 28-29, 2026
About The Conference
Each year, the program features sessions on Indigenous health and culturally safe care, digital and virtual innovations, and workforce recruitment and retention. Additional recurring themes include mental health, emergency preparedness, community partnerships, health equity, emerging technology, and leadership practices that build resilient teams and workplaces. Participants leave with practical strategies and inspiration to strengthen care delivery in their communities.
Who Is This Conference For?
This event is tailored to professionals working in all aspects of the rural healthcare industry in Canada, including:
Clinical Leaders
- Chiefs of Staff
- Chiefs of Nursing
- Chiefs of Medicine
- Rural Physicians (leaders)
- Nurse Practitioners (leaders)
- Allied Health Directors
- Health System Leaders
Hospital CEOs
- Senior Executives
- Health Authority Leaders
- Rural Hospital Boards
- Policy, Community & Advocacy
Government Health Officials
- Indigenous Health Directors
- Community Health Advocates
- Academic Leaders (rural health)
- Public Health Faculty
- Rural Health Researchers
- Health Network Leaders
- Patient Advocacy Leaders
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 Speakers
This is your opportunity to share your knowledge and experience with other healthcare professionals. Please email info@sparkconferences.com to receive more information.
Pricing and Registration
Early Bird prices end April 3rd! Discounts automatically applied in checkout.
Virtual, In Person, Vendor and Healthcare Student rates are available.
Teams save big: 3–5 save 10%, 6–10 save 15%, and 11+ save 20%.
Visit the Rural & Northern Healthcare Leadership Conference.
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)
