Event Date: May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Join GEM leaders, clinicians, and system partners from across Ontario for a full day of learning, reflection, and practical dialogue at the 2026 Ontario GEM Conference. This year’s conference focuses on clinical decision-making and pragmatic approaches to complex care in older adults, with a strong emphasis on translating evidence into action.
What to Expect
The 2026 GEM Conference brings together expertise from across the province to support high-quality, person-centred GEM care. Sessions will explore:
- Clinical decision-making in complex situations, including practical tools to support capacity and consent discussions
- Pragmatic approaches to substance use in older adults, grounded in real-world practice
- Implementing quality standards to strengthen GEM programs and improve system outcomes
- Outcomes and implementation of GEM, including applied learning from the Waypoint STREAM Lab
- Community of Practice discussions, creating space for shared learning and collaboration
- Grief Matters, highlighting the importance of addressing loss and emotional impact in care for older adults
Agenda Highlights
The day will include opening remarks, interactive learning sessions, networking breaks, and time for reflection and evaluation. Speakers include GEM leaders and subject-matter experts from across Ontario, with sessions designed to be both practical and immediately applicable to clinical and program settings.
Who Should Attend
This free conference is ideal for:
- GEM clinicians and interprofessional team members
- Program leaders and managers
- Health system planners and quality improvement teams
- Anyone involved in advancing care for older adults within GEM or related services
Save the Date
May 14, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Visit our conference portal for more details and updates.