2027 Children's Healthcare Canada Annual Conference

Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel
April 4-6, 2027

One Vision. Many Voices: Building Better Systems for Children and Youth

Following the momentum of Tomorrow's Promise, Today's Plan: Transforming Children's Healthcare in Canada, Children's Healthcare Canada invites you to join us in Montréal, Québec, for the 2027 Annual Conference:

One Vision. Many Voices: Building Better Systems for Children and Youth

In 2026, we came together to define a shared vision for transforming children's healthcare in Canada and to identify the priorities needed to create more equitable, integrated, and child-centred systems. In 2027, we take the next step - turning that shared vision into collaborative action.

As children's healthcare systems in Canada continues to evolve, meaningful change will require sustained partnership, coordinated leadership, and a commitment to implementation. Building better systems means bringing together diverse voices, perspectives, and expertise to accelerate solutions that improve the health and well-being of children, youth, and families.

Join health system leaders, clinicians, researchers, advocates, policymakers, families, and cross-sector partners from across the country to share practical innovations, strengthen partnerships, and advance the policies, practices, and investments needed to create lasting system change.

Together, we will explore how to move from momentum to measurable impact, breaking down silos, scaling what works, and building connected, responsive systems that put children and youth at the centre. Because when we unite around one vision and embrace many voices, we build stronger systems and healthier futures for every child in Canada.

The 2027 Children's Healthcare Canada Annual Conference is co-hosted by Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada and three institutions of Santé Québec.

About our co-hosts:

CIUSSS du Centre-Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal is one of Quebec's largest integrated health and social services networks, bringing together hospitals, community health centres, long-term care homes, rehabilitation centres, and specialized services to provide seamless, person-centred care. Serving a diverse population across Montreal, the organization is recognized for its leadership in integrated care, research, teaching, and innovation. Through strong partnerships and a commitment to improving health across the lifespan, CIUSSS du Centre-Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal plays an important role in advancing high-quality care for children, youth, families, and communities.

CHU Sainte-Justine is the largest mother-child university health centre in Canada and one of the most prominent pediatric hospitals in North America. Serving children, adolescents, women and mothers from across Quebec, the hospital provides highly specialized care spanning neonatal medicine, cardiology, oncology, mental health, and complex pediatric surgery. Affiliated with the Université de Montréal, CHU Sainte-Justine is internationally recognized for its leadership in research, innovation, and family-centred care, advancing the health and well-being of children and families through excellence in clinical care, education, and discovery.

The Montreal Children's Hospital (MCH) is a leading pediatric academic health centre renowned for providing comprehensive and specialized care to children and adolescents from across Quebec and Canada. As Quebec’s oldest children’s hospital, the MCH combines exceptional clinical excellence, research and education to improve the health and well-being of children and families. Part of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), one of North America’s leading academic healthcare networks, the MCH offers advanced and ultra-specialized programs in maternal-child health, cardiology, neurology, trauma and neonatal medicine, driving pediatric excellence through compassionate care, innovation, and education.

Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada is a world-renowned specialty hospital dedicated to providing expert pediatric orthopaedic care, rehabilitation, and treatment for children with complex musculoskeletal conditions from across Canada and around the world. Through an interdisciplinary approach that combines advanced clinical care, research, education, and innovation, the hospital helps children achieve greater mobility, independence, and quality of life. Affiliated with McGill University, Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada is recognized for its commitment to excellence, compassionate care, and improving outcomes for children and families.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers to common questions about the conference.

  • Call for Abstracts Opens: July 27, 2026

  • Call for Abstracts Closes: September 8, 2026 (11:59pm EDT)

  • Review Period: September 11 - October 16, 2026

  • Notifications Sent to Authors: October 23, 2026

Registration will open on November 2nd. Registration rates can be found here.

The Conference runs from Sunday, April 4 to midday on Tuesday, April 6. We are currently developing an exciting program and will share it as soon as it becomes available.

Yes, we have a host hotel with a dedicated room block and negotiated rates, plus discounts on air and train travel. Information coming soon!

Dietary Restrictions

At our conference, we want everyone to feel welcome and comfortable, so we will do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions. Please let us know your requirements when you register. Your health matters to us, and we're committed to making your mealtime easy and enjoyable.

Scent-Free Request

To ensure the comfort of all attendees, the Children’s Healthcare Canada Conference is a scent-free event. Please refrain from wearing scented products such as cologne or perfume.

Accommodation

To ensure an inclusive and supportive environment, please let us know if you have any accessibility needs or require accommodation to fully participate in the event. If you have any special needs or requests, please indicate them in the appropriate space within your registration. Should you have questions prior to registering, please contact the Children’s Healthcare Canada conference team at conference@childrenshealthcarecanada.ca.

Location

Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel

1201 Boulevard Rene-Levesque West

Montreal, QC

Canada, H3B 2L7

Dates

Submission period:

July 27, 2026 - 8:00 AM EDT - September 8, 2026 - 11:59 PM EDT

Contact us

If you have any questions, please contact conference@childrenshealthcarecanada.ca