Engaged and Empowered 2026
Advancing Person-centred
Care Summit
Apr. 27-28, 2026
Edmonton Expo Centre, Edmonton, Alberta
About the summit
Engaged and Empowered is a one-of-a-kind gathering where healthcare professionals, patients, residents, families and caregivers share ideas and strategies to strengthen how we engage with those we serve.
Early bird tickets are now available.
Featured speakers
Join leaders and innovators who are shaping the future of person-centred care and transforming how we engage with patients, residents and families.
Dr. Jessica Dunkley
MD MHSc CCFP
Clinical Instructor, UBC Department of Family Practice
Dr. Jessica Dunkley is a family physician, mentor, mother and the first Deaf Métis doctor in Canada. She was recently awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for her contributions to health literacy and advocacy within the Deaf community.
Brian Dolan
Prof Brian Dolan OBE, FFNMRCSI, FRSA, RN
Director, The Braver Group,
Professor Coventry University and Honorary Adjunct Professor of Innovation in Healthcare, Bond University
Prof Brian Dolan OBE is a registered nurse whose work focuses on valuing patients’ time, preventing and addressing hospital acquired deconditioning, and leadership.
Brenda Badiuk
Chief Operating Officer, Brivia Consulting
Brenda Badiuk is a healthcare leader with extensive executive experience and is known for her coaching-based, people-focused leadership approach. She currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at Brivia Consulting.
Stephen de Groot
President and Co-Founder, Brivia Consulting
Stephen de Groot is the President and Co-Founder of Brivia and an author and leadership specialist. He has worked with hundreds of organizations worldwide, with a recent focus on coaching and developing healthcare professionals and leaders.
Partner with us
Join us in shaping the future of care. Discover how your organization can partner with us at Engaged and Empowered 2026.