Quality Forum 2025 Program Details
Learn more about what to expect from each day of Quality Forum 2025.
Program at a Glance
The Program at a Glance provides an overview of the entire event, including the timing throughout the pre-Forum and main Forum.
Interactive Schedule
The Interactive Schedule provides an in-depth look into each session throughout the event, including session descriptions and speakers.
Livestream Information
As we do every year, we’re making portions of Quality Forum 2024 accessible virtually so you can participate at home. We’ll be livestreaming Health Talks, all plenary presentations, and the debate. So, if you’re unable to join us in person, be sure to visit our website to access programming for free! No registration required.
Pre-Forum (March 11)
Full Day Pre-Forum Sessions
Each year, the pre-Forum day features a number of full-day sessions for participants to choose from. These sessions are an opportunity to bring people together to dive deeper into a specific subject.
The Future of Change: Creating the Context & Strategies for Improvement
March 11 | 0830 – 1700
In partnership with Health Quality BC and Healthcare Excellence Canada
Join us for a deep dive into the systems of change necessary to advance quality in this ever-changing environment. In this highly interactive workshop, we will explore the six interdependent conditions that typically play a role in holding big system problems in place.
Helen, an innovator and international leader of large-scale change, will guide us as we also explore the levers for change, identify the strategies to advance system improvement efforts and consider who needs to be involved in change efforts. We will invite participants to identify topics where change is needed most, such as team-based care, emergency department closures, recruitment and retention strategies – as these topics will define the focus of the day’s discussions.
Facilitated by Helen Bevan, Strategic Advisor, National Health Service Horizons
Walking Together: Strengthening the Indigenous Health Workforce Through Connection, Reflection & Cultural Inclusion
March 11 | 0830 – 1700
Join us for a full-day event designed for health directors, Indigenous board members and Indigenous health team members. This gathering offers a unique opportunity for deep discussions around Indigenous health roles, responsibilities and collaborative efforts. Throughout the day, participants will reflect on the current progress and landscape of Indigenous health, while role modeling cultural safety, shared ownership and meaningful partnerships.
Key themes include navigating the responsibilities of Indigenous health teams, building shared ownership and system accountability, and reflecting on balance and well-being in these critical roles. Participants will explore how to measure success, strengthen connections and advocate for Indigenous health rights. Discussions will focus on understanding the roles of Indigenous and non-Indigenous partners in disrupting harmful systems and promoting cultural safety. Through open dialogue, ceremony and shared experiences, this event aims to foster meaningful partnerships and provide practical insights into advancing Indigenous health initiatives.
- Duane Jackson, Indigenous Patient Partner
- Mark Matthew, Director, Patient & Public Engagement & Indigenous Health, Health Quality BC
Métis 101: Ta Saantii Métis-Specific Cultural Wellness Education for Health Care Professionals
March 11 | 0830 – 1700 | Offsite
This unique learning experience is hosted at Métis Nation BC’s (MNBC) headquarters on the unceded territories of the Semiahmoo, Katzie, Kwikwetlem, Kwantlen and Qayqayt First Nations, and treaty lands of the Tsawwassen First Nations in Surrey, BC. We also acknowledge the local chartered community, the Surrey Delta Métis Association. This session aims to deepen health staff’s understanding of Métis culture and wellness perspectives. Participants will gain valuable insights into the rich Métis culture, history and governance, as well as the critical role MNBC plays in advocating for Métis rights and self-determination in British Columbia.
This session serves as a critical resource for frontline health workers in British Columbia, including nurses, allied health professionals and physicians to provide culturally appropriate care for Métis people. Participants will have the opportunity to visit the Amelia Douglas Institute (ADI), the centre for Métis culture and language in British Columbia, and tour the latest cultural exhibit on display for 30 minutes. Participants will also join in a cultural beadwork activity, led by Elder Barb Hulme.
- Stephen Thomson, Director of Health Governance, Métis Nation BC
- Métis Elder Barb Hulme
- Eva Habib, Métis Health Equity Manager, Métis Nation BC
Main Forum
Our main Forum program will feature a mix of plenary speakers, workshops, focus sessions, rapid fire presentations, storyboards, field trips and more.
Opening Celebration
March 11 | 1745 – 2130
The main Forum begins with the Opening Celebration on Tuesday evening, March 11, featuring a networking welcome reception followed by two inspiring evening events.
BC Quality Awards
A ceremony to recognize the winners of our annual BC Quality Awards, which celebrate the people and projects that are improving the quality of care in our province. Because of their work, people in BC have better quality health care.
Health Talks
Our annual event featuring a diverse group of speakers who will all answer the question: What are your hopes for health care? These are not to be missed – our speakers’ stories will encourage, inspire and move you, and they are powerful because of the format that Health Talks follows.
As a Powered by PechaKucha event, Health Talks’ speakers use visual storytelling that simplifies the artful process of inspiring others. The 20×20 format is short and simple: each presentation contains 20 photos, and each photo is displayed for exactly 20 seconds before automatically advancing to the next one.
Main Forum Program
March 12 & 13
Our main Forum program will feature a variety of sessions on topics related to improving quality across the continuum of care. You can look forward to a mix of interactive workshops, focus sessions, field trips, plenary speakers, rapid fire presentations, storyboards and more!
Download the Registration Guide to review the available breakout sessions.
Quality Forum 2025 Plenary Speakers
We invite thought leaders from around the world to be plenary speakers at the Quality Forum so they can share their unique knowledge and health care quality experience with our audience.
Kris Vanhaecht
Kris began his career as a nurse, which led to an interest and a doctorate in public health. He teaches quality and patient safety at the Faculty of Medicine at Leuven University in Belgium. He also leads research projects in the field of quality improvement and patient safety with a special interest in care process organization, person-centred care and the respectful management of clinicians and managers after patient safety incidents.
Check back to see more plenary speakers as they are announced.
