Celebrate and network at e-Health25 social events
We hope your e-Health experience leaves you feeling inspired, energized, and with a whole new network of contacts.
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President’s Reception
Sunday, June 1 | 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
By invitation only. Sponsored by AWS.
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e-Health25 Welcome Reception
Sunday, June 1 | 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Westin Harbour Castle Toronto – Harbour Ballroom & Lakeview Terrace
The annual e-Health Welcome Reception is the perfect way to start your e-Health25 experience! Join us at any time between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. to reconnect with old friends, meet new delegates, and enjoy inspiring words from our Knowledge Keeper and Welcome Keynote Speaker about the importance of identity, culture, and strong human connections—like the ones you make at e-Health.
Space is limited and registration is required. If you have registered for the Welcome Reception, a ticket guaranteeing entry plus one complimentary drink will be given to you when you collect your conference registration badge onsite.
Sponsored by Teladoc Health.
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Knowledge Keeper
Gimaa R. Stacey Laforme, Knowledge Keeper, Author, Poet and Storyteller, Retired Chief Of The Mississaugas of The New Credit First Nation
Gimaa R. Stacey Laforme, a thought leader, celebrated poet, honorary senior fellow Massey college and advocate, resides on the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation with his wife and five children. Overcoming a challenging early life, he began working at age 12 and built a diverse career in trades, administration, and education.
Laforme served as Chief of MCFN from 2015 to 2023, fostering partnerships with governments, institutions, and businesses while promoting Indigenous rights and reconciliation. He has met with prominent figures, including King Charles III, to elevate Indigenous voices.
A best-selling author of Living in the Tall Grass and Love Life Loss and a Little Bit of Hope, his poetry champions identity, culture, and social justice. Post-retirement, he remains active in cultural advocacy and consulting, serving as Strategic Advisor for the Hillcore Group and supporting the Erika Foundation. Honored with awards like the 2024 Friend of the Greenbelt, he continues to inspire with his vision for a more inclusive world.
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Welcome Reception Keynote Speaker
Pete Bombaci, Founder of The GenWell Project, Canada’s Human Connection Movement
Building a Culture of Human Connection Where People and Organizations Thrive
Join Pete Bombaci, founder of The GenWell Project, Canada’s Human Connection Movement, for an inspiring presentation on the essential role of social connection and social health in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world. As the demands on healthcare professionals, organizations, and systems continue to evolve, the need for strong human connection has never been more important.
In this energizing presentation, Pete will explore how fostering meaningful relationships can improve personal well-being, workplace culture, and organizational performance. Discover why social health is a key yet often overlooked driver of health, resilience, and innovation.
Through compelling insights, and actionable strategies, you’ll learn how to integrate social connection into everyday practices across healthcare settings.
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25th Anniversary Reception
Monday, June 2 | 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Westin Harbour Castle Toronto – Metropolitan Ballroom & Frontenac Ballroom
Countdown to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 2, when the sessions end and the celebrations begin!
We are opening up the entire conference area and welcoming delegates to join us in a toast to 25 years of e-Health. Let’s join together to celebrate the longevity and resilience of the e-Health community—the people and organizations who strive to make a difference in health and healthcare delivery. Over 25 years of change, growth, funding cuts, uncertainty, new governments, a pandemic, and more, e-Health and its community have persevered toward a common goal: improving Canadian health through technology. Let’s celebrate.
Please register your intention to attend the 25th Anniversary Reception. If you have registered for the reception, a ticket for one complimentary drink will be given to you when you collect your conference registration badge onsite.
Sponsored by Oracle Health.
