About the conference
Designed exclusively for CEOs and Executive Directors in Canadian healthcare, this summit offers a focused environment to exchange ideas, explore solutions, and build strategic connections.
Through peer-led discussions and dedicated networking, attendees will gain insights into improving organizational performance, navigating change, and shaping the future of healthcare in Canada.
This is an opportunity to engage with fellow leaders, reflect on shared challenges, and return with new perspectives to support your organization’s success.
Who is this summit for?
This summit is developed by CEOs for CEOs, with a focus on delivering timely and relevant content to forward-thinking leaders and policy-makers in healthcare. Ideal for those seeking to network and gain actionable insights to create sustainability in their healthcare organization.
- CEOs (or equivalent titles)
- Executive Directors
- Board Chairs of provincial healthcare authorities, hospitals, and other healthcare provider organizations
- Government leaders, such as Ministers and Assistant Deputy Ministers, involved in healthcare policy.
What to expect?
A wealth of peer-led information sharing with discussions and case studies on current Canadian healthcare industry topics and many opportunities to connect. In person attendees can join our “Networking Cocktail Reception” along with dedicated networking activities planned throughout the day.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZER
Spark Conferences is Canada’s leading healthcare event producer. We provide healthcare professionals with informational conferences, in a peer-to-peer format. We produce our own independent and apolitical events.
MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION
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)
Experience luxury at the
Omni King Edward Hotel in Toronto
Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, the Omni King Edward Hotel offers the kind of historic elegance and refined setting that makes stepping away from day-to-day demands feel purposeful and worthwhile.
Between sessions, attendees will be close to Toronto’s restaurants, cultural landmarks, and central gathering spaces, with plenty of opportunity for conversation and connection. Known for its classic architecture, polished service, and timeless sense of occasion, the Omni King Edward brings a distinctly elevated atmosphere to the 2026 CEO Summit.
Featured Speakers
Altaf Stationwala
President & CEO, Unity Health Toronto
Andre Tremblay
Chair & Interim Chief Executive Officer, Alberta Health Services Provincial Health Corporation
Dr. Ronald Cohn
President & CEO, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)
See these speakers and more, speaking on the latest, most important topics in healthcare today. Follow us on social media for updates on the Summit.
Ongoing Call For Speakers
This is your opportunity to share your knowledge and experience with other health care professionals. Please email us at info@sparkconferences.com to receive more information.
We look forward to receiving your submissions!
Pricing & Registration
Early Bird prices end September 25th. Act now to secure our best rates!
Registration is exclusive to healthcare CEOs and those fulfilling the role of CEO in a hospital, health authority or healthcare provider. See the “Who is this summit for” section above for full details.
$2,185.00 +hst
$2,294.00 +hst
Registration Includes
- Complete two-day access: live summit sessions, case studies, and panel discussions, including Q&A
- Face-to-face networking: connect and build relationships with attendees & speakers
- Networking cocktail event: complimentary drinks included with your conference registration
- Breakfast, Lunch, & Breaks
- 3 months of on-demand access (post-event) to our library, of session recordings and presentation PDFs from this and previous years
Location
Omni King Edward Hotel + Virtual
The Canadian Healthcare CEO Summit will be a hybrid event; held both in-person and virtually.
*See the FAQ for travel details.
Virtual Attendees: Login details will be sent to you automatically upon registration via Zoom Events. If you are experiencing difficulty accessing the platform, please email us at info@sparkconferences.com.
In-Person Attendees: The event will be held at The Omni King Edward Hotel 37, King St E, Toronto, ON M5C 1E9.
To use our discounted rates, please book by November 09, 2026.
Win a Free Ticket
Enter for a chance to win free entry to the conference. Winners will be drawn at random and notified via email up to a week before the conference. See our full terms and conditions for more details.
Attendance is only available to CEO or Executive Director titles. Please see “Who is this Summit For“.
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What Do Our Attendees
Think?
See what past attendees have said about their experiences at this event.
This Summit provided an opportunity to create and solidify new partnerships
Partnership amongst healthcare leaders at a national level is required for the sustainability of Canadian healthcare. This Summit provided an opportunity to create and solidify new partnerships.
Melanie Fraser
Formerly CEO, Health PEI
2025 Attendee
The program was organized and coordinated beautifully
The program was organized and coordinated beautifully. Everything was handled with great professionalism.
Prabhajiny Mylashan
CEO, Premier Diagnostic Network
2025 Attendee
The CEO Summit was inspirational
The CEO Summit was inspirational and the connections made and the knowledge gained will pay dividends for improving quality care and system integrations.
Sue Phipps
CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association
2024 Attendee
Very enjoyable and educational
Very enjoyable and educational. Low key learning and networking in a very relaxed environment.
2024 Attendee
Excellent speakers
Good sessions, well planned and delivered. Excellent speakers.
2024 Attendee
Excellent opportunity to hear about...
Excellent opportunity to hear more about Canadian healthcare challenges.
Margaret Melanson
CEO, Horizon Health
2024 Attendee