Powered by Alberta Innovates, CHTIS 2026 brings together healthcare leaders to accelerate innovation, commercialization, and better patient outcomes.

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, August 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Canada HealthTech Innovation Symposium 2026 Returns to Calgary, Uniting National Leaders to Scale the Future of Healthcare
Powered by Alberta Innovates and Co-Powered by Cherry Health, with Healthcare Communication and IT Partner Sunco and Exclusive Accessible Healthcare Partner DOC247, the third edition of CHTIS will bring together over 500 attendees, more than 60 speakers, and over 50 partners at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre on November 4–5, 2026.
The Canada HealthTech Innovation Symposium (CHTIS) 2026 returns to Calgary on November 4–5, 2026, bringing together Canada's leading healthcare executives, clinicians, researchers, BioPharma and life sciences leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, technology providers, and health-system decision-makers under the theme “Intelligence & Integration: Scaling the Future of Healthcare.”
Hosted at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, the third edition of the Symposium is expected to welcome over 500 attendees across two days and more than 60 speakers, making it one of Canada's leading national conferences dedicated to healthcare innovation.
Building on previous editions, CHTIS 2026 will examine how artificial intelligence, digital health, MedTech, BioPharma, precision medicine, and connected care are transforming patient outcomes and healthcare delivery. Through keynote presentations, executive panels, masterclasses, startup showcases, and an innovation exhibition, the Symposium is designed to accelerate collaboration and create opportunities for commercialization, procurement, pilot projects, investment, and strategic partnerships that move Canadian innovations from research into real-world clinical adoption and measurable patient impact.
Key Themes
The 2026 program spans more than 15 focus areas shaping the future of healthcare, including: Artificial Intelligence & Diagnostics; Ambient AI & Clinical Workflow; MedTech & Healthcare Robotics; Digital Therapeutics & Telemedicine; Precision Medicine & Genomics; BioPharma, Life Sciences & Clinical Innovation; FemTech & Women's Health; Mental Health & Wellbeing; Wearables & Remote Patient Monitoring; Healthcare Cybersecurity & Data; and Longevity & Preventative Care.
Beyond knowledge sharing, CHTIS 2026 is designed to generate measurable outcomes for Canada's healthcare ecosystem. Delegates will engage with healthcare providers, researchers, investors, procurement leaders, and policymakers to explore commercialization pathways, strategic partnerships, investment opportunities, and pilot projects that accelerate innovation across the country.
A Coalition of Leading Partners
CHTIS 2026 is proudly Powered by Alberta Innovates and Co-Powered by Cherry Health. Sunco joins as the Official Healthcare Communication & IT Partner, while DOC247 serves as the Exclusive Accessible Healthcare Partner.
With Alberta rapidly emerging as one of North America's leading centres for health innovation, CHTIS provides a national platform where public and private sectors collaborate to accelerate innovation, strengthen healthcare delivery, and create long-term partnerships.
Organizations already confirmed include Alberta Health Services (AHS), Primary Care Alberta, Health Shared Services (HSS), TELUS Health, Dr.Bill (RBCx), RBC, Ava Industries, Haibu Health, WaitWell, RunWithIT Synthetics, Thornhill Medical, and Bio-Stream Diagnostics — meet many of them on the exhibition floor.
Featured Speakers
The 2026 program will feature more than 60 speakers across keynote presentations, executive panels, and masterclasses, including: Cheryl Holden, Vice President – Health Innovation, Alberta Innovates; André Tremblay, Interim President & CEO, Alberta Health Services; Kim Simmonds, Inaugural CEO, Primary Care Alberta; Trevor Folgering, Founder & Creator, The Metabolic Operating System; Myrna Bittner, CEO & Founder, RUNWITHIT Synthetics; and Sunil Rajput, Director (Research), Health Innovation, Alberta Innovates. Additional speakers, executives, clinicians, researchers, BioPharma and life sciences leaders, investors, founders, partners, and exhibitors will be announced in the coming weeks.
"Canada has the talent and innovation to lead the future of healthcare. CHTIS brings together healthcare providers, innovators, researchers, investors, and policymakers to accelerate collaboration, commercialization, and better patient outcomes."
— Rahul Bhatia, Founder & CEO, Prolink Events Ltd.
Voices from Across the Ecosystem
“We are very proud to be a part of the CHTIS, which brings innovators, practitioners and policy makers together in one space. When we all come together with the joint mission of growth and collaboration, amazing things can happen. This is the 3rd year Cherry Health will partner with the CHTIS and we look forward to many more.”
— Alitta Tait, Chief Executive Officer, Cherry Health
“Some of the most impactful opportunities in healthcare don't require reinventing the system—they require better navigation within it. Patients often don't know which clinics are open or where to find timely care, while some clinics have capacity patients aren't aware of. DOC247 was built to bridge that information gap.”
— Sham Pathak, Founder, DOC247
“After attending the inaugural CHTIS Symposium when our health innovations were still in stealth mode, the RUNWITHIT team looks forward to connecting at this national gathering to share how we are augmenting intelligence for health system design and investment. There is so much great work to be done.”
— Myrna Bittner, CEO & Founder, RUNWITHIT Synthetics
“As a Calgary-based company, WaitWell is proud to support a Canadian event driving innovation in healthcare. The Canada HealthTech Innovation Symposium reflects the momentum being built right here in Alberta, and we look forward to connecting with innovators shaping the future of care.”
— Chrissy Balon, Healthcare Growth Marketing Manager, WaitWell
Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for delegates, exhibitors, sponsors, healthcare organizations, BioPharma and life sciences companies, startups, researchers, investors, and innovators. Organizations looking to showcase technologies, build partnerships, engage decision-makers, or accelerate commercialization are encouraged to secure their participation early, as exhibition opportunities, sponsorship packages, and speaking positions continue to fill ahead of the November event.
For the latest agenda, speakers, registration, and sponsorship opportunities, visit: www.healthtechinnovationsymposium.com
About the Canada HealthTech Innovation Symposium
The Canada HealthTech Innovation Symposium (CHTIS) is one of Canada's leading national conferences dedicated to healthcare innovation, bringing together clinicians, healthcare executives, BioPharma and life sciences leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, technology providers, and government leaders to accelerate collaboration and commercialization across the healthcare ecosystem. The third edition will take place on November 4–5, 2026, at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre.
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