Research Canada Stakeholder Action Roundtable
Canada’s health research and life sciences sector is at a critical inflection point. On June 11, Research Canada will convene leaders from government, industry, academia, and the not-for-profit sector for its 2026 Stakeholder Action Roundtable – an in-person forum focused on turning insight into action.
The half-day event will explore how Canada can strengthen its health economy, accelerate innovation, and compete globally.
Kirsten Hillman, former Canadian Ambassador to the United States (Keynote)
Ritu Banerjee, Assistant Deputy Minister, HERC, ISED
Andrew Booth, Chief Financial Officer, AbCellera
Kimberley Hanson, Chief External Relations Officer, Breakthrough T1D Canada
Martin Leblanc, Vice-Chairman and Co-Founder, CellCarta Biosciences
Dr. Stephanie Michaud, President & CEO, BioCanRX
Arima Ventin, Head, Market Access and Government Affairs Canada, AbbVie
Brad Wouters, Executive Vice President, Science and Research, UHN
An afternoon AGM and special talk by David Coletto will follow. Register for the AGM here!
Dr. Maura Campbell, President and CEO of OBIO®, will be attending this event.