Key Talks and Sessions

Research as Care: Why Canada Needs to be More Competitive
Christine Elliott, Former Ontario Minister of Health and Deputy Premier

The Bridge: Strategies to Connect Research to Care Across Canada
Panel featuring health research leaders from across Canada

ACT 2: Accelerating Trials and Expanding Equitable Access
Emilie Belly-Cote, Scientist, Population Health Research Institute; Acclerating Clinical Trials Consortium

Thanks for the Advice – Now Let’s Talk Sovereignty
Tibetha Kemble (Stonechild), Director, Indigenous Clinical Trials, University of Alberta; Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

Psilocybin and the Past, Present and Future of Care
Presentations and panel featuring leaders in history, psychiatry, and clinical research

Smarter, Better, Faster: Trial Innovations from Denmark and the EU
Tor Biering-Sørensen, Professor and Founding Head of Center for Translational Cardiology and Pragmatic Randomized Trials

Unlocking Trial Potential Through Data and Registries
Panel featuring health data and clinical trial registry experts.

Building a Safer and More Inclusive Clinical Trials Ecosystem
Panel featuring diverse group of experts and advocates from across Canada

When Less is More: A Participant’s Perspective on De-Escalation
Beth Ciavaglia, Patient Advocate and Advisor; and Dr. Mark Clemons, Clinician Scientist, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute; Staff Medical Oncologist, Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre; Professor of Medicine, University of Ottawa

Stay tuned for more sessions, speakers and full agenda!

Day 1 – November 4th

7:30 am

Registration, Breakfast & Exhibition Hall

Join us in the morning to pick up your badge, enjoy some breakfast and explore the Exhibition Hall before the plenary sessions begin.

8:55 am

Welcome Remarks

  • Raphael Hofstein, Chair, Clinical Trials Ontario Board of Directors
  • Susan Marlin, President and CEO, Clinical Trials Ontario

10:45 am

Break, Networking & Exhibition Hall

12:30 pm

Lunch, Networking & Exhibition Hall

2:45 pm

Break, Networking & Exhibition Hall

4:30 pm

CTO 2026 Reception

Join us in celebrating the achievements of our clinical trials community over the past year. Thank you to our sponsor, Innovative Medicines Canada. 

Day 2 – November 5th

7:30 am

Registration, Breakfast & Exhibition Hall 

Join us in the morning to pick up your badge, enjoy some breakfast and explore the Innovation Showcase before the plenary sessions begin.

9:00 am

Welcome Remarks

  • Susan Marlin, President and CEO, Clinical Trials Ontario

10:00 am

Break, Networking & Exhibition Hall

12:30 pm

Lunch, Networking & Exhibition Hall

3:00 pm

Closing Remarks & Conference Concludes

Agenda subject to change as sessions are finalized

Attendance at our conference may be eligible for SOCRA continuing education credits. All conference delegates may request a certificate of attendance.