In-person Health & Wellness Technology & Innovation

Advancing Healthcare through Simulation: A Provincial Summit

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
9:00am to 4:00pm

NAIT (Feltham Centre)
Tickets are under $50
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Organized by: NAIT
May
7

Engage with experts, explore cutting-edge simulation, and build partnerships to advance healthcare education, workforce, and innovation.

Join us for a groundbreaking event that showcases the transformative power of simulation in healthcare education, workforce development, and innovation. "Advancing Healthcare through Simulation: A Provincial Summit" will bring together leaders from government, regulatory bodies, healthcare organizations, post-secondary institutions, and industry to explore simulation's pivotal role in shaping Alberta's healthcare future.

Morning Session: Enhancing Competency through Advanced Simulation in Healthcare Education

This session will focus on the use of high-fidelity simulation to enhance competencies, meet regulatory standards, and improve patient safety. Attendees will gain insights into simulation-based best practices and its ability to improve skill acquisition, confidence, and readiness through expert panels, keynote insights, and live demonstrations.

Midday Session: Building a Skilled Healthcare Workforce through Simulation-Based Education

Addressing Alberta's workforce challenges, this session will highlight how simulation accelerates graduate readiness, supports foreign credential recognition, and builds a pipeline of job-ready healthcare professionals. Through keynote addresses, expert discussions, and breakout sessions, stakeholders will explore strategies to enhance workforce capacity using simulation.

Afternoon Session: Enhancing Health Innovation through Simulation and Digital Technology

Discover how CAMS is driving health innovation through services like usability testing, validation studies, and future digital twin technology. This session will showcase simulation's potential to engage end users, validate innovations, optimize healthcare workflows, integrate smart technologies, and support data-driven decision-making for improved outcomes.

Why Attend?

This summit offers unparalleled opportunities to engage with thought leaders, experience cutting-edge simulation technologies, and build collaborative partnerships to advance healthcare education, workforce readiness, and innovation in Alberta. Morning snacks, lunch, and refreshments are included.


NAIT (Feltham Centre)

11762 106 Street NW
Edmonton, AB, T6E 0E6


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