Dr. Vivien Brown, a respected family physician, educator, and expert in women’s health, immunization, and healthy aging, shared her expertise in the presentation “What You Don’t Already Know About Vaccines.” As an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, Dr. Brown has made significant contributions to health promotion and vaccine education across Canada. In this presentation, she offered valuable insights into the importance of immunization throughout life, helping us better understand the role vaccines play in protecting individual and public health.

Emma Robinson, Innovation Coordinator at the Bruyère Research Institute, shared her expertise in the presentation “Implementing AI-Empowered Technology in LTC: Best Practices and Practical Guidance.” Through her work with the CAN Health Long-Term Care Innovation and Scaling Network, Emma has helped connect long-term care homes with innovative, Canadian-made solutions to improve care for residents and support staff. With over eight years of experience developing and evaluating healthcare partnerships, she offered valuable insights into how technology and innovation can be implemented effectively in long-term care settings.

In June 2021, the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors Forum identified “ supportive housing for a diverse seniors population, senior abuse during the pandemic and beyond and the role of technology to enhance aging in place” as key forum priorities for the 2022 to 2025 work cycle.