Program and Speakers
Join us and see why CommunityConnect attracts over 400 attendees from across the health system every year.
Browse the conference schedule and learn more about this year's exciting keynote speakers
Keynote Sessions
Bold, 'disruptive', and not to be missed. This year, we welcome two bestselling authors as our keynote speakers.
On Day 1, hear from globally recognized innovation strategist, Shawn Kanungo.
On Day 2, sponsored by VHA Home Healthcare, learn from the Hon. Jane Philpott, author of ‘Health for All’.
Workshops
Get ready for a range of workshops tailored for every level of your organization - from Board Members and Executive Directors, to Supervisors and Human Resource professionals. Gain insights from colleagues, participate in engaging discussions and apply learned strategies.
Deep dive into topics related to:
- New recruitment strategies
- Data and digital tools
- Creating inclusive, culturally sensitive health and social care programs
- Unique partnerships
- Building advocacy skills
- OHT development and more
Quickfire Digital Poster Sessions
Find out about exciting research, projects and innovations happening in home and community care. This year the Digital Poster Exhibition has a new immersive format.
Learn from several presenters during each Quickfire Session. Presenters will highlight the key takeaways from their poster. You will have the chance to ask questions of all the presenters during this fun and informative session.
Panel
It’s time to have an honest conversation about the state of our health system, and what needs to change. This panel discussion will pull back the curtain on Home and Community Care in Ontario, unveiling the truths and confronting the myths.
Moderated by TVO columnist Matt Gurney, the panel will take a system-wide view of the problem and include caregiver and client perspectives.
Panelists will discuss the implications and ripple effect if the home and community care system were to fail, and look at tough truths we must accept in order to change our health system for the better.
Moderator
Matt Gurney
Columnist and editor (TVO, The Toronto Star) and The Line
Panelists
CEO, Ontario Caregiver Organization
Healthcare Technologist, Caregiver Advocate and Advisor
President and CEO, SE Health
Chief Executive Officer, Alliance for Healthier Communities
Solution Studios
What are the emerging challenges and opportunities in the home and community care sector? How are these influenced by or impacting the wider health system?
Join the expert team at Santis Health for Solution Studios, dynamic breakout sessions aimed at answering these big questions. Guided by a briefing note and fact sheet, participants will explore topics like:
- The sustainability of using volunteers to deliver services
- Ensuring home and community care can play a greater role in the provision of upstream services
- The ever-growing responsibilities of unpaid caregivers
In a small group setting, participants will deepen their understanding of a specific topic, disentangle the associated challenges and complexities, and collectively explore innovative strategies and solutions.
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