Healthcare Communications Conference
Healthcare Communi-
cations Conference
The only national conference focused on healthcare communications
8th Annual | October 20–21, 2026 | Toronto + Virtual
About the conference
The Healthcare Communications Conference provides a learning environment specifically designed for healthcare communication professionals, including those working in hospitals, regional health authorities, home and community care, long-term care, associations, non-profits, and government.
Participants can expect timely content, including managing misinformation, leveraging social media for patient and public engagement, crisis and risk communications, building government relations, harnessing AI, and contributing to the HR teams’ drive for recruitment and retention.
Who is this conference for?
This event is tailored to communication professionals working in all aspects of the healthcare industry in Canada, including:
- Digital Media
- Social Media
- Internal & External Communications
- Marketing and Branding
- Community Engagement
- Government
- Public Relations
- Patient and Caregiver Experience
- Donor Relations
- Other emerging lines of communications
What to expect?
A wealth of peer-led information sharing with discussions and case studies on current healthcare communications 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.
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)
CPD & CPE CREDITS
Participants attending the Conference may be eligible to earn hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) or Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. Credit hours are based on the total time of qualifying educational content, excluding breaks, meals, and networking sessions. Letters of attendance will be provided upon request.
Featured Speakers
Michael Blackburn
Acting Associate Director, Communications, Toronto Public Health
Kyla Kumar
Vice President, Communications & Brand Strategy, University Health Network
Jim Billington
Vice President, Community Engagement and Communications, Corporate Office – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Health Authority
See these speakers and more, speaking on the latest, most important topics in healthcare communications today. Follow us on social media for updates on this conference.
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
Teams save big: 3–5 save 10%, 6–10 save 15%, and 11+ save 20%.
Prices increase October 9th! Act now to secure our best rates. Discounts automatically applied in checkout.
Non-Profit | Public Sector
Virtual Registration
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- Dedicated networking: connect with others on our platform and in a moderated virtual networking session
- Access to livestream: Watch the sessions and participate in Q&A
- 3 months of on-demand access (post-event) to our library, featuring:
- PDF files of speaker presentations
- Session recordings on-demand
- All recordings and content from previous years
$878.00 +hst
$921.00 +hst
In Person Registration
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- Complete two-day access: live conference 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, featuring:
- PDF files of speaker presentations
- Session recordings on-demand
- All recordings and content from previous years
$1,350.00 +hst
$1,418.00 +hst
Vendors | Private Sector
Vendors | Private Sector
Learn about our pricing model
Commercial Registration
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- Complete two-day access: live conference 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 on-demand library
A commercial registration is for individual attendance only. For booth inquiries and sponsor partnerships, email our team at info@sparkconferences.com.
Interested in exhibiting or sponsoring? Request a call.
$1,890.00 +hst
About our Public/Private Sector pricing model
Are you a healthcare student looking to attend?
About Our Pricing Model
Why commercial rates are higher
Healthcare providers, government organizations, and non-profits are the core audience for our conferences. Keeping their registration rates lower helps make it easier for more decision-makers and end users to attend.
What this means for vendors
Commercial attendees are participating in a business development context. Our pricing helps support a healthier delegate-to-vendor ratio and reduces the risk of the event becoming overcrowded with suppliers.
Why that matters
A more balanced room creates better access to healthcare leaders, more meaningful conversations, and a stronger overall return on your time onsite. It also helps ensure the event stays focused on education, peer exchange, and relationship-building — the setting in which the best commercial conversations tend to happen.
Location
Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre + Virtual
The Healthcare Communications Conference will be a hybrid event, held simultaneously in-person and streaming virtually.
*See the FAQ for travel details.
Virtual Attendees: Log in details to the virtual conference platform and email reminders will be sent automatically upon registration. If you haven’t received these emails, please contact us at info@sparkconferences.com.
In-Person Attendees: The event will be held at the Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre, 655 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada, M9W 1J3.
To use our discounted rates, please book by September 30, 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.
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What Do Our Attendees
Think?
See what past attendees have said about their experiences at this event.
I loved the laser-focus of this conference: communications in healthcare
I loved the laser-focus of this conference: communications in healthcare. I also appreciated that there was no exhibit hall, chaotic social events, or continuous overlap of professional sectors. It was refreshing to just attend, focus, and learn. Keep it niche!
2025 Attendee
Loved how practical and relevant the panelists and speakers were
Loved how practical and relevant the panelists and speakers were. Very easy to interact, dynamic presentations, but also practical solutions.
2025 Attendee
The diversity of professionals coming together meant that there was something for everyone
The diversity of professionals coming together meant that there was something for everyone; you could easily find transferability to your work. The virtual platform was seamless – you literally felt as if you were there.
Heather McCully
Health Strategy Specialist
2025 Attendee
It was inspiring, energizing and a great way to jumpstart new approaches
Being a communicator in health care can feel like overwhelming at times. This conference was a strong reminder that we are all experiencing the same challenges but that as communicators, we play an important role in health care. It was inspiring, energizing and a great way to jumpstart new approaches to our work.
Valerie Vaz
2022 Attendee
Spark Conferences did it again!
Spark Conferences did it again! I attended online last year and am so grateful to be able to attend in person this year. The topics this year were super educated and relatable. I learned so much and have much to teach my team when I go back to work! The people were amazing, the food was great, and the whole Spark team were very friendly, approachable, and welcoming. Can’t wait for next year’s conference!
Mae Cruz
Corporate Communications Specialist
2023 Attendee
I would definitely attend this conference again.
I found the Healthcare Communications Conference extremely relevant to the work I do with topics that directly addressed pressure points within my organization and speakers that inspired me to think of creative ways to tackle those challenges. I would definitely attend this conference again.
Samara Sinclair
Manager of Communications and Marketing, Carewest
2023 Attendee
I learned so much.
This conference was fabulous. Interesting and timely sessions, incredible networking opportunities, and a well-organized event. I learned so much. I’m looking forward to next year.
Savoula Stylianou
Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization, Queen’s University
2023 Attendee
Can't wait for next year!
It was an amazing conference with a lot of learning opportunity. Can’t wait for next year!
Pia Unlayao
Communications Specialist, Niagara Health
2023 Attendee
Excellent caliber of speakers.
Excellent caliber of speakers. Love that we can come together and support one another especially after the stress and isolation from the pandemic.
Holly Curtis
Director of Marketing Communications, CarePartners
2023 Attendee
It reassured me that I am on the right path in my career.
The Healthcare Communications Conference left me feeling inspired, and motivated. It reassured me that I am on the right path in my career.
It gave me a nice refresh on the latest trends in communications and real-life examples of communication strategies in action that will inspire my approach in my own work.
Nina Ambros
2022 Attendee
As someone who is just starting their career...
As someone who is just starting their career and new to the healthcare industry, it was amazing to learn about what communicating in the industry looks like, the do’s and don’ts. Also, the struggle that other organizations are going through.
Damen Bell
Program Coordinator, Communication and Health Education
2023 Attendee
This is the day I look forward to every year
Conference was excellent – The sessions I attended were extremely informative. Very interactive. This is the day I look forward to every year to feel re-energized – THANK YOU to everyone involved!!
2022 Attendee
An excellent conference that delivered on what it had promised.
An excellent conference that delivered on what it had promised. Everything from the speakers to the transitions in between sessions was very well executed and went off without any technical glitches. The speakers were very knowledgeable on their topics and presented educational, informative and interactive content.
Patricia Thangaraj
2022 Attendee
Learned a lot from like-minded organizations
The event was great. I learned a lot from like-minded organizations and from some of my peers from other hospitals. It was great to hear what people are working on and how they’ve achieved success.
Krista Barnett
Trillium Health Partners
2021 Attendee
You have helped to level the playing field
I was very impressed with the roster of presenters, they were current on the subject matter. Professionals in the north are frequently contending with the lack of access to professional development because we work away from major city centers. By having this conference virtual this year, you have helped to level the playing field.
2021 Attendee
This conference was really valuable for me...
This conference was really valuable for me to learn about and discuss issues and topics specific to my role and to connect with people in similar roles. Thank you!
Tracey Turniff
Director of Communications, VHA Home Healthcare
2023 Attendee
Great topics, engaging speakers
Great topics, engaging speakers and loved the ability to connect with others.
2021 Attendee
Would definitely attend again!
This event provided the space to conduct very niche, relevant, and stimulating discussions in the realm of health care communications. I haven’t seen an opportunity for this type of knowledge sharing before, and would definitely attend again!
2020 Attendee
Informative, engaging and interdisciplinary
The conference was informative, engaging and interdisciplinary.
2021 Attendee
Great use of technology
Great use of technology with breakout sessions. Lots of time for Q&A.
2021 Attendee
I was very impressed by the organization
I was very impressed by the organization and how the facilitators explained what was happening and how to participate. I was particularly struck by the on going effort of all the facilitators to get people involved in the sessions. That was very strong.
2020 Attendee