Past Conference
Explore key agenda highlights, top speakers, and industry insights from the 2026 Conference.
Conference Co-Chairs
Dr. Krista Jangaard
President & CEO
IWK Health
Corinne Rowswell
COO
Health PEI
Keynote Speakers
Michelle Thompson
Minister of Health and Wellness
Government of Nova Scotia
Farnaz Sadeghpour
Associate Professor
University of Calgary
Leaders from Government & Healthcare Authorities
Salah Afifi, NSAA, MRAIC, PMP, LEED AP
Director Healthcare Infrastructure, Department of Public Works, Building Infrastructure Design and Construction
Government of Nova Scotia
David Benoit
President & CEO
Build Nova Scotia
Jeff Harding
Director, Redevelopment, Space and Leasing
IWK Health
Emma Leeshanok
Industrial Engineer
Nova Scotia Health
Tonya McLellan
Executive Director, Department of Public Works, Building Infrastructure Design and Construction
Government of Nova Scotia
Kimberly Pike
Clinical Project Manager
NL Health Services
Design, Construction, Technology & Project Delivery Experts
Christine Chadwick
Managing Director
Archus Canada
Sabrina Fiorellino
CEO
Fero International Inc.
Keith Francis
Associate + Senior Director of Human Factors
Forge Media + Design
David Ho
Managing Director, National Lead, Health & Public Sector
Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects
Christine O’Donnell
Senior Project Manager
Colliers Project Leaders
Sarah Prodor
Architect, Consultant
Translate Health
Key Topics
Advancing Healthcare Infrastructure Delivery
Integrating planning, procurement, and project execution to accelerate results
Designing Patient-Centered Healthcare Environments
From emergency departments to inclusive, accessible, and neurodiverse spaces
Improving Operational Readiness & System Efficiency
Activation planning, patient flow, and reducing system pressures
Expanding Care Through Alternative Infrastructure
Adaptive reuse and community-based models to improve access to care
Leveraging Digital & Emerging Technologies
Digital twins, AI, and data integration transforming healthcare infrastructure
Building Sustainable, Future-Ready Facilities
Asset lifecycle planning, decarbonization, and high-performance healthcare design
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