EVENT DETAILS
Overview
Join us Friday, May 29, 2026, at the JW Marriott – Parq Vancouver for From Overload to Optimization, a conference exploring how digital tools can transform healthcare delivery.
Across British Columbia, healthcare teams and systems are facing rising demands, constrained resources and growing complexity. This moment presents an opportunity: The chance to reimagine how care is delivered by embracing the digital tools that lighten workloads and reclaim time for patient care.
We're bringing together leaders, innovators, patient partners, students, and frontline professionals from public and private sectors to share emerging innovations and the scalable strategies organizations are already using. Through practical insights and direct experience, we'll examine how digital transformation can build a more resilient, efficient, and human-centred system.
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Inspiring keynotes from digital health leaders who are reshaping care delivery across British Columbia and beyond
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Real-world case studies showcasing technology-enabled workflows that reduce administrative burden and expand clinical capacity
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Engaging sessions and panelsfeaturing patient partners, clinicians, operational and digital health leaders working together to unpack shared challenges
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Networking opportunities designed to spark collaboration across sectors, disciplines, and regions
Who Should Attend
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Healthcare leaders and decision-makers
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Clinicians, operational teams, and digital health professionals
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Public-sector partners supporting system changes across the province
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Private-sector innovators and solution providers
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Patient partners who bring essential lived experience
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Students eager to contribute to the future of care
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Anyone else who shares the passion for improving BC’s health system
Agenda
7:30 AM – 8:15 AM: Registration and hot breakfast
8:15 AM – 4:30 PM: Conference proceedings
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Post-Conference Social
Full program details will be released in the coming weeks.
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS, PANELISTS, & FACILITATORS
Featured keynotes and speakers will be announced soon, with biographies to follow.
PATIENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Overview
BCHIMSS is committed to ensuring that patient voices are heard in the ongoing transformation of healthcare. To support this, we are offering two full Patient Scholarships to the BCHIMSS 2026 Spring Conference for patients or caregivers actively engaged in improving the patient experience.
Patient scholarships include:
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Full complimentary registration to the BCHIMSS 2026 Spring Conference
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Accommodation (if required)
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Transportation costs between the recipient’s location and the conference venue (e.g., coach airfare, train, ferry, mileage)
Status
Applications are now open. Patients and caregivers interested in attending the BCHIMSS 2026 Spring Conference through the Patient Scholarship program are encouraged to apply by the deadline below.
Submission Deadline: 5:00 PM PT on April 20, 2026.
Scholarship Notifications: Selected recipients will be notified by email by end of day April 27, 2026.
