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The future of wellness starts here.

What will a visit to the ER look like in 10 years? Will AI make care more personal, more efficient — or just more complex? How can community impact our well-being as we age? 

Join us in Vancouver for two evenings of TED-style talks and fireside conversations with Queen’s researchers and alumni as we explore the future of health care. Whether you work in the medical field or are just curious about what’s ahead, this is your chance to dive in, connect, and think big. 

What's happening

Night 1 – April 23 

• 5:30 pm – Doors open (mocktails and light snacks)
• 6:00 pm – TED-style talks from Queen’s researchers
• 7:00 pm – Speaker and alumni networking 

Night 2 – April 24 

• 5:30 pm – Doors open (cash bar, complimentary drink)
• 6:30 pm – Fireside chat with Queen’s researchers, students and alumni
• 7:30 pm – Speaker meet-and-greet 

Speakers

Professor at Queen’s Smith School of Business, specializing in operations research and data analytics for health systems and public policy.  

Professor in Emergency Medicine at Queen's and Canada Research Chair in Emergency Venous Thromboembolism. Leads research to improve diagnostic accuracy in high-risk ER scenarios.

Associate professor at Queen’s School of Rehabilitation Therapy and Department of Family Medicine. Her research explores the importance of community to overall health as we age.   

Panelists

Medical oncologist and award-winning health systems innovator, known for major improvements in cancer care across BC.

Queen's PhD candidate and data scientist applying machine learning and analytics to solve real-world problems in health care and beyond.

Moderator:

President of the Queen’s Vancouver Alumni Branch and business development leader at Minerva BC, with 15+ years of experience in advancement and leadership development.

This must be the place

The Kent is a downtown Vancouver event space featuring a 3,000 sq. ft. gallery, 14-ft ceilings, and a state-of-the-art projection system that transforms talks into immersive experiences.