Spark Conferences Announces 2nd Annual National Healthcare Business Development Conference

Toronto, ON – May 07-08, 2026 – Spark Conferences, Canada’s leading independent healthcare event producer, is proud to launch the second-annual National Healthcare Business Development Conference, which is a hybrid event bringing together healthcare business development leaders, innovators, and financial decision-makers from across the country.

Canadian healthcare systems face mounting pressures from rising costs, an aging population, stretched capacity, and unpredictable public funding. The conference aims to spotlight real-world solutions and sustainable strategies. Through case studies, panel sessions, and peer-led discussions, attendees will explore how hospitals and healthcare organizations can partner with innovators, leverage new revenue streams, and protect accessibility and quality of care.

What Attendees Can Expect:

• Practical, peer-driven insights and case studies on modern business development approaches in public healthcare.

• Networking opportunities, including a dedicated “Networking Cocktail Reception” for in-person attendees, and a moderated live Q&A for virtual participants.

Topics & Themes to Expect

• Revenue Diversification & Financial Sustainability
  Exploring alternative revenue streams, commercialization opportunities, space utilization, partnership models, and long-term strategies to reduce reliance on unpredictable public funding.

• Health Data, Innovation & Commercial Partnerships
  Unlocking the value of health data, partnering with industry and academia, integrating AI and digital tools, and navigating risk-reward considerations in public-private collaborations.

• Operational Efficiency & Non-Traditional Business Models
  From retail services and space rental to innovative workforce and infrastructure strategies, organizations are rethinking operations to support financial and service-delivery goals.

• Scaling Innovation Across the System
  Moving ideas from pilots to sustainable, system-wide initiatives, including the development of innovation hubs, structured frameworks, and collaborative models that enable consistent adoption.

Who should attend:

The conference is designed for senior leaders and professionals working across finance, strategy, innovation, partnerships, policy, and executive leadership. Typical attendees include CFOs, VPs of Finance and Strategy, Business Development Managers, COOs, CEOs, Innovation Directors, Policy and Partnerships Executives, and Government Relations and Public Affairs professionals.

“I really enjoyed all sessions, the opportunities to connect with other people. Love to see if you can invite speakers who come from small/ rural/ medium size hospitals to share the ideas of revenue generation.” – Ruixu Wang, Director of Finance & Decision Support, Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA), 2025 Attendee

Registration

Early bird registration is now open, with discounted rates available for teams. In-person registration is priced at $1,305.00 + HST, while virtual registration is available for $848.00 + HST. Teams of 3–5 save 10%, 6–10 save 15%, and 11+ save 20%, with discounts automatically applied at checkout.

Credits & certification

Certified CCHL members log 4.25 MOC II credits; participants may be eligible for CPD/CPE hours (letters of attendance provided on request).

For more information and to register, visit sparkconferences.com/development.

Contact:

Spark Conferences

Phone: 1-647-448-0481

Email: info@sparkconferences.com

Website: sparkconferences.com

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