The Quay, 100 Queens Quay East, 3rd Floor
In Person
A resilient workforce is a competitive advantage. However, adult vaccination rates are slipping and it’s time for employers to step up and address this critical challenge.
Research shows preventable health conditions drain $1 trillion in productivity every year from G20 economies, but increasing vaccine uptake can safeguard workers, cut absenteeism, and unlock major performance gains for employers.
This event brings together top voices from business, healthcare, and policy to deliver exclusive insights on the ROI of immunization programs.
Who Should Attend: HR leaders, executives, policymakers, and healthcare innovators looking to protect workforce health and productivity.
- Arm Yourself with Evidence: Be among the first to hear Conference Board of Canada research quantifying the impacts of immunization programs. Gain the insights, numbers, and arguments you need to champion workplace immunization initiatives.
- Network with Leaders: Connect with executives, HR professionals, policymakers, and healthcare innovators tackling workforce health challenges.
- Tap into Best Practices: Learn from leading organizations, including Cleveland Clinic Canada, about the value of preventative health as a business strategy.
- Shape the Policy Conversation: Join government, industry, and public health leaders in defining what’s needed to drive vaccine uptake and strengthen system resilience, including how governments can support workplace preventative health programs.
This is not just about vaccines. It’s about the future resilience, productivity, and competitiveness of your organization.
The research is clear and the risk is imminent: healthy employees mean healthier bottom lines. If your mandate touches strategy, people, or policy you can’t afford to miss this conversation.
Agenda
8:00 – 8:30 am: Arrival, Registration, and Networking Breakfast
8:30 – 8:35 am: Welcome and Introductory Remarks
- Giles Gherson, President and CEO, Toronto Region Board of Trade
8:35 – 8:50 am: Setting the Stage: Why Adult Immunization Matters
Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious diseases specialist and trusted voice in Canadian public health, will share his front-line expertise on the real-world barriers to immunization uptake and how illness disrupts workplaces, strains the healthcare system, and undermines economic activity.
Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Infectious Diseases Specialist, University Health Network
8:50 – 9:05 am: Measuring the Economic Impact of Immunization in Canada
A healthy workforce is critical for a strong economy. Research from the Conference Board of Canada shows that adult immunization not only supports employee well-being but also delivers measurable economic value, with an estimated $1.5 billion in savings each year. Grounded on evidence from Canada and abroad, this session will explore how even modest increases in immunization uptake can unlock hundreds of millions of dollars in productivity gains and fewer hours disrupted by illness.
- Michael Burt, Vice President, The Conference Board of Canada
Moderator:
- Chris Hannay, Business Health Reporter, The Globe & Mail
9:05 – 9:45 am: Putting the Evidence into Practice: A Cross-Sector Conversation
In this session, a panel of industry leaders will join moderator Chris Hannay to explore why improving access to adult immunization and engaging employers can ensure health benefits translate into a more resilient workforce, stronger participation and ultimately, economic growth.
- Bobby Currie, Director of Drug Evaluations, Manulife
Sachi Kittur, Vice President of Human Experience and Innovation, Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA)
Moderator:
- Chris Hannay, Business Health Reporter, The Globe & Mail
9:45 – 9:55 am: Building the Business Case: The ROI of Preventative Health
Michael Kessel, President and CEO of Cleveland Clinic Canada, will bring the employer perspective to the discussion by examining preventive health through the lens of workplace wellness and corporate strategy. Drawing on Cleveland Clinic’s experience delivering integrated health services to businesses, his remarks will underscore why preventive health should be treated as a strategic business priority.
- Michael Kessel, President and CEO, Cleveland Clinic Canada
9:55 – 10:00 am: Closing Remarks
- Giles Gherson
Speakers
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Dr. Isaac Bogoch
Infectious Diseases Specialist, University Health Network
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Michael Burt
Vice President, The Conference Board of Canada
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Bobby Currie
Director of Drug Evaluations, Manulife
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Chris Hannay
Business Health Reporter, The Globe and Mail
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Dr. Michelle Horn
Country Medical Director, GSK Canada
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Mike Kessel
President and CEO, Cleveland Clinic Canada
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Sachi Kittur
VP, Human Experience and Innovation, Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA)
Tickets & Registration
Members
- Single Ticket: $149
- Table of 10: $1,341
Non-Members
- Single Ticket: $199
- Table of 10: $1,990