Today's most pressing health and social challenges do not fit neatly within a single organization, sector, or system. From mental health and housing to primary care and community services, the issues affecting our communities are increasingly interconnected, requiring new approaches to collaboration and leadership.
As a result, a new front line is emerging between organizations, sectors, and systems. Success depends not only on what happens within institutions, but on our collective ability to work across boundaries, align diverse stakeholders, and create solutions that no single organization can achieve alone.
Join us at the Telfer Health Systems Conversations 2026 and participate alongside health system leaders, practitioners, researchers, faculty, alumni, students, and community partners. Share your perspective and explore what it means to lead in this evolving environment and the leadership capabilities needed to drive meaningful change across systems.
This Year's Central Question
What leadership capabilities and practices are needed to tackle challenges that no single organization can solve alone?
What You'll Gain
Participants will leave with:
New perspectives on the evolving nature of health systems leadership
Insights into how collaboration across sectors is reshaping the future of health care and community impact
A deeper understanding of the role leadership plays in creating collective impact
Practical lessons from leaders navigating complex, interconnected challenges
Opportunities to connect with peers from across Ottawa’s Area health and community sectors
Featured Panel Discussion
Hear from an accomplished group of leaders who are working at the forefront of collaboration, innovation, and system transformation.
Panelists to be announced soon.
Who Should Attend?
This event is designed for:
Health system leaders and decision-makers
Health-care practitioners and administrators
Community and social service leaders
Policy professionals and public sector representatives
Researchers and faculty members
MHA and EMHA alumni
Current students interested in health leadership and system transformation
Networking Reception
Following the panel discussion, attendees are invited to continue the conversation during a networking reception. This is an opportunity to connect with leaders, colleagues, alumni, students, and community partners who share a commitment to improving health outcomes through collaboration and innovation.
Space is limited. Reserve your spot and join the conversation on the future of leadership across health systems.
