May
6

The symposium brings together key health system stakeholders to explore and discuss the topic of connected care in Alberta and how our health agencies come together to optimize digital health across agencies for better health outcomes.

Opening Keynote:


TENT Title: Advancing Alberta’s Digital Transformation

  • Nate Glublish, Minister of Technology and Innovation of Alberta



Featured Sessions include:


Connected Care for Canadians – Focus on Alberta

Health Everywhere Hub (U of C): Real life innovation through connected data:

  • Dr. Mary Brindle, Cummings School of Medicine, University of Calgary

Making Data Talk: Data to Impact

  • Tom Briggs, Sr. Lead, Acute Care Strategy and Planning, Acute Care Alberta
  • Dr. Tom Stelfox, Deputy Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, U of A
  • Dr. David Zygun, CEO, Health Qualtiy Alberta
  • Dr. Rebeccah Marsh, Director of Strategy and Innovation, Institute of Health Economics    

Navigation and Care Coordination leveraging digital health

Panel: Interoperability Now: What Bill S-5 Means for Alberta

  • Dr. Ewan Affleck, Sr. Medical Advisor, Health Informatics, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
  • Teri Price, Executive Director, Co-Founder, Greg's Wings
  • Dr. Ross Mitchell - Chair, AI in Health, Alberta Health Services & Canadian Institute for Advanced Research 
  • Tory Hibbitt - LLM, CIPP/C, Health and Privacy Lawyer, Partner, Embury & West LLP

Closing Session:

  • Matthew Hebert, COO, Ministry Primary and Preventative Health Services


Date: May 06, 2026


Location: Holiday Inn Edmonton South, 4485 Gateway Boulevard, Edmonton


The day will end with a wine and cheese reception, offering opportunities to network, share insights, and build new collaborations.


Holiday Inn - Gateway Blvd

4485 Gateway Blvd NW
Edmonton, AB, T6H 5C3


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