Tackling Canada’s biggest health care procurement and funding challenges
April 21-22 • Kitchener, ON
Unconventional, hands-on problem-solving
The third annual National Health-Tech Innovation Conference moves to Canada’s epicentre of health and tech innovation in Kitchener-Waterloo this April.
Join influential decision-makers, funders, clinicians, and innovators to break through bottlenecks and design practical, scalable solutions in health care. Expect two days of networking, hands-on problem-solving, facilitated high-value discussions, and strategy-building sessions that lead to real impact in Canadian health care
What to expect
Deep dive discussions with industry leaders
Engage in structured debates and workshops tackling procurement and funding challenges.
Actionable outcomes
Leave with a framework for scaling innovation and a clear path forward.
Curated Supper Clubs and networking
Organized intimate group dinners with healthcare leaders are included in your conference ticket, along with all breakfast, lunch and snacks.
Candid discussions.
Real impact.
All 2026 programming is developed by the senior leadership teams at Core Innovation by the CHEO Research Institute and Velocity, the University of Waterloo’s internationally respected entrepreneurship centre powering scalable, technology‑led ventures.
2026 focus areas
Scaling digital health with confidence
Move high‑potential initiatives out of pilot mode and into enterprise‑ready solutions that deliver measurable value.
Activating capital and procurement as growth levers
Reframe funding models and procurement strategies to accelerate innovation, adoption, and long‑term ROI.
Navigating the digital health frontier
Gain insight into the regulatory, financial, and technological forces shaping the next generation of health tech.
Venue
Tannery Event Centre
151 Charles Street West Kitchener, ON N2G 1H6
Nestled in Canada’s Innovation District, this iconic venue is centrally located and easily accessible by transit.
Where to stay
To make your experience at the National Health-Tech Conference as seamless as possible we have secured a block of rooms at the Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo which is conveniently located a few blocks from the event venue.
The discounted rates are available until March 21st or until the reserved block of rooms is filled.
Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo
105 King St E, Kitchener, ON N2G 2K8