National Healthcare Business Development Conference
Driving financial sustainability in Canadian healthcare
Toronto + Virtual
May 7-8, 2026
About The Conference
The current trajectory of rising costs, a sicker and aging population, stretched capacity, and unpredictable government funding; healthcare organizations everywhere are under unprecedented financial pressures to find innovative solutions that enhance care while ensuring sustainability.
Through real-world examples and fresh approaches, explore how hospitals and healthcare organizations are partnering with innovators to fund continued access to quality public health care. By leveraging business development initiatives, you will see how you too can strengthen your healthcare system while aligning new revenue streams with your core values of universal accessibility and quality for all.
Who Is This Conference For?
This event is tailored to business development professionals working in all aspects of the healthcare industry in Canada, including:
Finance & Strategy
- CFO, VP Finance, Director Finance
- CSO, VP Strategy / Strategic Initiatives
- Director / Manager, Business Development
- Director Strategy & Partnership
Executive Leadership
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Executive Director
Innovation, Partnerships & Policy
- VP Innovation, Director Innovation & Commercialization
- Director / Manager, Partnerships, Engagement, Tech Transfer
- Corporate Development Manager
- Director Health Policy (with funding)
- Government Relations Manager
- Public Affairs & Advocacy Director
What Can You Expect?
A wealth of peer-led information sharing with discussions and case studies on current healthcare business 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
Raphael Ronen
Director, Business Development, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Margaret Palmeter
Senior Director, Innovation, Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub
Naveed Ali
Director, Business Development, Waterloo Regional Health Network
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 24th! Discounts automatically applied in checkout.
Virtual, In Person, Commercial and Healthcare Student rates are available.
Teams save big: 3–5 save 10%, 6–10 save 15%, and 11+ save 20%.
Visit the National Healthcare Business Development 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)
