Join us for TOPHC’s 2026 Regional Convention!
Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 9:00 AM ET - 4:00 PM ET
Please note: Registration check in will commence at 8:15 a.m.
What to Expect:
Join us for a full-day in-person regional convention in London, Ontario! This is the first time TOPHC is taking a regional approach to learning and fostering growth in the public health community. Featuring experts, topic-specific presentations, and interactive networking opportunities. The event is designed to support learning and knowledge-sharing across Ontario’s public health community. Whether you’re an early-career professional, or a seasoned leader, TOPHC offers opportunities to learn, connect, and grow.
Choose from three (3) workshops available:
Every Step Matters: A Practical Look at Medical Device Reprocessing in Community Settings
From Sequencing to Surveillance: Interpreting Genomic Data for Public Health
From Intention to Co-creation: Centering Black and Indigenous Communities in Public Health Practice
To register, please click the “Register” button associated with the workshop you wish to attend.
Please note: Each workshop will be a full day and as such, each attendee will only be able to attend one. For questions, contact tophc.registration@oahpp.ca.
Ready to register? Review the three workshops available below and when you are ready to register, click the “Register” button located at the bottom of the workshop description. Please be sure to visit our Program-at-a-Glance page and read the ‘Additional Information for Workshop Attendees’ below for more information.
How to Register:
Workshop 1
Every Step Matters: A Practical Look at Medical Device Reprocessing in Community Settings
Date: May 28, 2026
Registration Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Fanshawe College, London, Ontario
Ticket Price: $175.00 (plus HST)
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Public Health Ontario continues to support public health units and health care partners responding to a growing number of infection prevention and control (IPAC) lapses, many of which stem from improper equipment reprocessing. This full-day workshop provides foundational and practical training on reprocessing principles in community settings that perform sterilization, using interactive discussions, solution-sharing across public health units, hands-on activities, and real-world examples to help participants identify common challenges, assess risks, and support corrective actions aligned with best practices.
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Public health inspectors and public health nurses responsible for investigating IPAC lapses.
Individuals working in public health or regulatory colleges who inspect personal service settings or clinical offices operated by regulated health professionals.
Professionals responsible for overseeing performance of medical device reprocessing in community settings (e.g., physicians, dental, foot care).
Workshop 2
From Sequencing to Surveillance: Interpreting Genomic Data for Public Health
Date: May 28, 2026
Registration Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Fanshawe College, London, Ontario
Ticket Price: $175.00 (plus HST)
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Genomics is increasingly embedded in routine public health and clinical practice for infectious diseases in Ontario, with Public Health Ontario integrating genomic, laboratory, and epidemiological data through genomic epidemiology to inform outbreak response, antimicrobial resistance detection, and transmission analysis. This workshop introduces participants to using genomic epidemiology to support Ontario’s disease surveillance system. Participants will build skills in evaluating and interpreting genome-based data—such as phylogenetic trees, AMR predictions, and surveillance and outbreak reports—to support their public health practice and clinical decision-making.
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Epidemiologists Microbiologists Public health physicians and clinicians in hospital settings Public Health Unit (PHU) leadership (MOHs/AMOHs) PHU case managers Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) managers Professionals involved in outbreak management
Senior Trainees (PHD, Fellows from biology background) and Academia
Workshop 3
From Intention to Co-creation: Centering Black and Indigenous Communities in Public Health Practice
Date: May 28, 2026
Registration Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Fanshawe College, London, Ontario
Ticket Price: $175.00 (plus HST)
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Explore practices for embedding and implementing decolonial approaches within public health organizations. This workshop will emphasize community-centered, decolonial strategies and co-creation approaches. Participants will have an opportunity to practice critical reflexivity and to engage in assembling pragmatic strategies to decolonize their practice.
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Public health professionals interested in advancing equity and decolonial practice, including those working with Black and/or Indigenous communities; policy makers and decision-makers; and public health leaders seeking to embed community-centered approaches within organizations.
Students:
While student registration for our workshops is not available at this time, we warmly encourage and invite students to take part in our upcoming student networking event. This event offers a valuable opportunity to connect with peers and professionals, build relationships, and explore learning and career pathways in a welcoming and engaging setting. Please see the details below for more information and how to participate.
TOPHC's 2026 Regional Student Networking & Career Panel
Date: May 28, 2026
Registration Check In: 2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Time: 2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Location: Fanshawe College, London, Ontario
Ticket Price: $10.00 (plus HST)
Session Description:
Connect with professionals working across Ontario’s public health sector at this student-focused networking event. The session will include a panel featuring public health practitioners and career specialists, followed by an opportunity to network, ask questions, and explore career pathways. Open to higher education students and trainees interested in or pursuing public health.
Additional Information for Workshop Attendees
Each workshop will be a full-day and each attendee will only be able to attend one.
Participant agendas and workshop materials will be shared in advance of the live day. Participants are encouraged to refer to these materials to gain insights into the anticipated flow of the workshop and details regarding specific segments of the program.
Workshop room locations will be provided closer to the date.
When registering, please provide details for the person who should be listed on the invoice or receipt and ensure the information is accurate to facilitate the payment process.
Badge sharing is not permitted.
Paid parking is available on-site, limit to one vehicle per registration. Parking fees are included in the cost of your ticket and will not have to be paid on the day of the event. No in-and-out privileges are permitted. If you must leave the premises and return, a parking fee of $5.50 will be charged.
More parking information will be shared with registrants as the convention date approaches.
A light lunch will be provided to Workshop attendees, please include any dietary information in your registration form.
To stay up to date with the latest convention news and announcements, follow us on X (Twitter) @TOPHCtweets or visit TOPHC.ca.
For questions please consult our FAQ page or contact tophc.registration@oahpp.ca.
Terms and Conditions:
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TOPHC is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodations to participate in this event, please contact 647-260-7100 or tophc@oahpp.ca.
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Please register click the link with the workshop you intend to register for. Payments can be made online via the Eventbrite registration platform.
All prices are in Canadian dollars and applicable taxes and services fees will be added at checkout.
All prices are subject to change.
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A full refund, with a deduction of administrative service fees, is applicable for cancellations made on or before 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Attendee substitutions (i.e., sending someone else in place of the originally registered attendee) are permitted until 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Please contact tophc.registration@oahpp.ca if so.
For workshops, badge sharing is not permitted.
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The opinions expressed by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies or views of The Ontario Public Health Convention (TOPHC) partners, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by The Ontario Public Health Convention (TOPHC) partners.
These presentations were created by their authors. TOPHC is not the owner of the content. Any application or use of the information in the presentation is the responsibility of the user. TOPHC assumes no liability resulting from any such application or use.
Information collected by TOPHC in this event is for the purpose of administering the event. This information is collected under TOPHC’s authority as articulated in the Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion Act. The information you provide on this registration form is voluntary. If you have any questions about this event, please contact tophc.registration@oahpp.ca.
For questions about TOPHC 2026 Regional Convention, please contact tophc.registration@oahpp.ca.