Funding to attend e-Health in Halifax Jun 14-16, 2026

[Alies Maybee]

Bring your lived experience to e-Health26
Patient Partner funding applications open early 2026

The e-Health Conference and Tradeshow, the largest event for Canadian digital health professionals, is committed to elevating the voices and lived experiences of patients.

Patients are essential contributors to Canada’s digital health ecosystem and our Patient Partner Committee reflects this reality. Comprised of patients, Patient Partners and caregivers, each Patient Partner supports the design of the program, reviews all funding applications, and will ensure meaningful patient representation at e-Health26.

If you are a Patient Partner able to attend e-Health26 in Halifax, funding applications will open on January 5, 2026.

What is Patient Partner Funding?
Funding for select Patient Partners aims to reduce financial barriers for patients, family members, and caregivers who wish to participate in e-Health26 in Halifax from June 14–16, 2026. Select applicants will receive:

• Complimentary conference registration
• Financial assistance for transportation to Halifax
• Two nights of accommodation (some restrictions apply)

Eligibility
To receive Patient Partner Funding, applicants must meet the following requirements:

You are eligible if you:

• Are a Canadian patient*, Patient Partner*, family member*, or caregiver* with lived or living experience in the health system
• Able to attend e-Health26 in-person, June 14–16, 2026, in Halifax

You are not eligible if you:

• Are a doctor, professional caregiver, or family member acting in a paid caregiving role
• Received Patient Partner Funding in the last two years (to expand opportunities to new participants)

*To discover defined details for these roles, please visit our website.

Timeline
• January 5, 2026: Funding application period opens
• February 8, 2026: Funding application period closes
• February 9-18, 2026: Committee review period
• February 20, 2026: Applicant notifications sent

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PATIENT PARTNER FUNDING

[Chris Johnston]

@Alies-Maybee Many thanks for sharing Alies! Do you know if there will be a virtual option for those unable to travel?

[Alies Maybee]

@Chris-Johnston I actually don't know but I hope so.