Canadian Centre for Healthcare Facilities

Winnipeg 2026 - Creative and Collaborative Partnerships that Drive Meaningful Change
2026-10-01 08:00 - 2026-10-02 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Canadian Museum for Human Rights, 85 Israel Asper Wy, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0L5, Canada
Creative and Collaborative Partnerships that Drive Meaningful Change

Join us in Winnipeg for a forward-looking event exploring how creative collaboration and strategic partnerships are transforming healthcare infrastructure across the region.

This program will examine the critical role healthcare facilities play in community revitalization, with a focus on downtown Winnipeg’s renewal and the economic and social benefits that follow. From capital investments that enhance operational performance to culturally responsive designs for Indigenous and newcomer communities, we’ll explore how thoughtful planning can improve patient outcomes, workforce experience, and long-term sustainability.
Sessions will also highlight the importance of therapeutic outdoor spaces, the application of CSA Z8008 standards for facility assessment and reuse, and innovative approaches to cancer care coordination across the care continuum.
Connect, learn, and help shape the future of healthcare infrastructure in Winnipeg. Stay tuned for more details!
Ice-Breaker Welcome Reception – September 30. Tickets available below. Details TBA.
Unique opportunity to tour the recently completed and unopened Portage La Prairie Hospital.

Early Bird Pricing until August 15th!

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Featured Speakers

Craig B. Doerksen

MFM, P.Eng
Executive Director of Capital, Clinical Engineering & Facilities Management, Manitoba Shared HealthRead more

Todd Blackman
Senior Project Director Department Led Capital Projects, Manitoba Shared HealthRead more

Jim Ludlow
President, True North Real Estate DevelopmentRead more

Jaret Klymchuk
Manitoba Shared HealthRead more

Carl Drohomereski
Architecture49Read more

Sarah Thorn
Project Manager, Architecture, DIALOGRead more

Kelly Wallace
Vice-President and District Manager, PCL ConstructionRead more

Jerald Peters
Managing Principal, Senior Architect, ft3 Architecture Landscape Interior DesignRead more

Diego Morettin

BArch | OAA | MRAIC | EDAC
Partner, Architect, DIALOGRead more

Glenda Gartner
Senior Vice President, Development Services, True North Real Estate Development LimitedRead more

Conference Topics
Community Revitalization and Health Services as a Community AssetExamining the role of healthcare infrastructure in the revitalization of downtown Winnipeg and its impact on economic and social development
Linking health capital investments to improved operationsCapital projects are an opportunity to enhance efficiency, patient flow, workforce experience and long-term operational performance
Designing for Indigenous Health and New CanadiansCreating culturally responsive healthcare environments that improve patient experiences, accessibility and health outcomes
Healthy outdoor Space for Staff and PatientsLeveraging therapeutic landscapes, green spaces and outdoor amenities to support staff well-being, productivity and patient recovery
The Assessment of Facilities for Reuse and AdaptationIncorporating the specific type of health needs and aligning with risk typologies, including the application of CSA Z8008
Managing the scope of Cancer CareExploring Winnipeg region’s capital-led initiatives to improve coordination capacity and operational performance across the entire care continuum

Conference Objectives

Highlight key projects in Manitoba that are reshaping care in new ways that foster partnerships and promote health communities
Learn about Manitoba’s approach to shared services that incorporates strategic use of resources in the region
Partnerships with Indigenous and new communities and how these groups lead not influence health design
Digging into the relationship between CapEx and Opx in builds and the interrelationship can make or break a project
And more!

Draft Conference Agenda

*Agenda subject to change. The conference program will include interactive sessions, panels, a reception, and a guided tour TBC. More information will be available soon!

Day 1 - October 1, 2026

Day 2 - October 2, 2026

8:00 – 8:50 AM | Networking Breakfast Network with your peers, enjoy a hot breakfast
9:00 – 9:15 AM | Opening Remarks
9:15 – 10:00 AM |
10:00 – 10:30 AM | Break
10:30 – 11:15 AM |
11:15 – 12:15 PM |
12:15 – 1:15 PM | Lunch
1:15 – 2:30 |
2:30 – 3:15 PM |
3:15 – 3:45 PM | Break
3:45 – 4:20 PM |
4:20 – 5:00 PM |
5:00 – 6:30 PM | Networking Reception at Museum for Human Rights, Garden Of Contemplation

8:00 – 8:50 AM | Networking Breakfast Network with your peers, enjoy a hot breakfast
8:50 – 9:15 AM | Welcome and Introductions
9:15 – 10:15 AM |
10:15 – 10:45 AM | Break
10:45 – 11:30 AM |
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
12:00 – 1:00 PM | Lunch
* Delegates attending tour meet shuttle for departure
12:30 PM | Depart for TOUR: New Portage Regional Health Centre (transportation provided)
*Note: This tour requires a separate ticket (not included with conference registration). Purchase additional ticket to attend.
Join us for an exclusive tour of the newly completed Portage Regional Health Centre—a modern, two-story facility spanning approximately 275,000 square feet. Designed to meet the community’s evolving needs, the centre features 114 acute care beds and will offer medical care, palliative care, rehabilitation, family birthing, surgical services, and special care.
The building is complete, with final work focused on equipment and training ahead of the fall 2026 opening. Don’t miss this behind‑the‑scenes look at a landmark facility for the region.
The return shuttle will drop attendees off at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights by 5:30 PM.
1:00 PM | Wrap Up / Conference Close

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Toronto 2026 - Value Creation in Health Builds That Serve
2026-10-26 08:00 - 2026-10-28 17:00 | St. Michael’s Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Value Creation in Health Builds That Serve

Join us at Unity Health Toronto, St. Michael’s Hospital!Health infrastructure projects go far beyond the construction of new facilities.

The greatest value occurs when opportunities are identified and leveraged throughout the entire lifecycle—from planning and design to construction, commissioning, operations, renewal, adaptation, and eventual redevelopment.
This theme explores how healthcare organizations can maximize the return on capital investments by aligning infrastructure decisions with operational goals, patient outcomes, workforce needs, community priorities, and long-term sustainability objectives. Through innovative partnerships, integrated planning, and a focus on continuous improvement, healthcare leaders can create lasting value that extends well beyond a facility’s opening day.
Ice-Breaker Welcome Reception – October 26. Tickets available below. Details TBA.

Pre-Registration and Early Bird Pricing Until August 30th!

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Altaf Stationwala
President and CEO of Unity Health TorontoRead more

Michael Keen
VP Facilities & Planning, Unity Health TorontoRead more

Conference Topics
• Leveraging capital investments to improve healthcare operations and service delivery• Creating resilient, adaptable, and future-ready healthcare environments• Building partnerships that strengthen communities and improve health outcomes• Standardization, interoperability, and lifecycle thinking in healthcare design• Reuse, adaptation, and sustainable stewardship of healthcare assets• Supporting staff well-being and patient experience through thoughtful design• Advancing equity through culturally responsive and inclusive healthcare environments• Using infrastructure projects as catalysts for system-wide transformation
Together, these discussions will demonstrate how healthcare organizations can create value at every stage of the build lifecycle while delivering meaningful benefits for patients, providers, and communities.

Conference Objectives
Symposium: October 26, 9 am-3 pm – Sheraton Hotel, TorontoReducing the Cost of Healthcare Builds

National Survey & White Paper Findings Research
Standards Costs and Rewards
Smaller-scale builds and pushing costs into the future
Infrastructure Ontario’s changing requirements from mega

Conference: October 27, 28, 20226Value Creation in Health Builds that are Transforming Care Location: Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute Auditorium, St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health
Day one will focus on what value we want from our infrastructure beyond being on time and on budget. The second day will shine a light on the value achieved in improving care environments after a building opens and its role within the health ecosystem. The focus will be on what all players can do to rally around creating intuitive, successful environments that not only reduce friction but also catalyze the best of health services, equipment, technology, and resources to meet the needs of the patient population, workforce, and communities.
Key Question: What is the Value We Want to Get from our Health Infrastructure?
Keynote: Creating Value through Health Builds, Altaf Stationwala, President & CEO, Unity Health, Toronto (Invited)

Draft Conference Agenda

*Agenda subject to change. The conference program will include interactive sessions, panels, a reception, and a guided tour TBC. More information will be available soon!

Pre-Conference - October 26, 2026

Day 1 - October 27, 2026

Day 2 - October 28, 2026

9 am-3 pm – Sheraton Hotel, Toronto
Reducing the Cost of Healthcare Builds
• National Survey & White Paper Findings Research
• Standards Costs and Rewards
• Smaller-scale builds and pushing costs into the future
• Infrastructure Ontario’s changing requirements from mega
Presentations
Round-Table discussions

9:30 – 10:15 AM | Executive Panel: Defining ‘Value Creation’ in Infrastructure in Building Better Health Systems
10:15 – 10:35 AM | BREAK
10:35 – 11:15 AM | Group Discussions: Value Creation in Infrastructure
11:15 – 12:00 PM | Panel: Standards as a health intervention and value compared to costs of builds
12:00 – 1:00 PM | LUNCH
1:00 – 1:45 PM | Sustainable Resilient Design that Reduces Operating Cost
1:45 – 2:30 PM | Business Case for Improving Value
2:30 – 2:50 PM | BREAK
2:50 – 3:30 PM | Panel: Costs of Digital Infrastructure Hardscaping and Energy Resiliency
3:30 – 4:15 PM | How should the success of projects be evaluated?
5:00 – 6:30 PM | Networking Reception

8:00 – 9:00 AM | Networking Breakfast
9:00 AM | Chair, Mike Keen
9:00 – 9:30 AM | Award-winning PEI Mental Health Strategy
9:30 – 10:15 AM | Research to reality: Designing for Innovation Benchside to Bedside
10:15 – 10:35 AM | BREAK
10:35 – 11:15 AM | Designing out Harm using Standards
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Psychologically safe work environments
12:00 – 1:00 PM | LUNCH
1:00 – 1:45 PM | Keeping Critical Services Running and Emergency Preparedness
1:45 – 2:30 PM | The Renovation Equation for positioning to the C Suite
2:30 – 2:50 PM | BREAK
2:50 – 3:30 PM | Lessons learned from major incidents
3:30 – 4:15 PM | Where do we go from here?
4:15 – 4:30 PM | Wrap up / Conference Close
Selected Tours of St. Michael’s Areas

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Vancouver 2027 - Spring Conference and Pre-Conference Event
2027-05-05 08:00 - 2027-05-07 17:00 | Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel, 1128 W Hastings St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 4R5, Canada
Vancouver Spring Conference and Post-Conference Event, 2027

Join us in Vancouver, May 5,6,7, 2027!

Pre-Registration tickets available below. Details TBA.

Pre-Registration and Early Bird Pricing Until February 15th!

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Conference Topics
TBA

Conference Objectives
TBA

Draft Conference Agenda

*Agenda subject to change. The conference program will include interactive sessions, panels, a reception, and a guided tour TBC. More information will be available soon!

Day 1 - May 5, 2027

Day 2 - May 6, 2027

Post-Conference - May 7, 2027

9:30 – 10:15 AM |
10:15 – 10:35 AM | BREAK
10:35 – 11:15 AM |
11:15 – 12:00 PM |
12:00 – 1:00 PM | LUNCH
1:00 – 1:45 PM |
1:45 – 2:30 PM |
2:30 – 2:50 PM | BREAK
2:50 – 3:30 PM |
3:30 – 4:15 PM |
5:00 – 6:30 PM | Networking Reception

8:00 – 9:00 AM | Networking Breakfast
9:00 AM |
9:00 – 9:30 AM |
9:30 – 10:15 AM |
10:15 – 10:35 AM | BREAK
10:35 – 11:15 AM |
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM |
12:00 – 1:00 PM | LUNCH
1:00 – 1:45 PM |
1:45 – 2:30 PM |
2:30 – 2:50 PM | BREAK
2:50 – 3:30 PM |
3:30 – 4:15 PM |
4:15 – 4:30 PM | Wrap up / Conference Close

Presentations
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