We are excited to welcome you to our 12th annual public health conference: The Ontario Public Health Convention (TOPHC).

This year’s theme is: Insight to Impact: Leveraging evidence & collective expertise to advance public health practice.

TOPHC brings together a multi-disciplinary community of public health professionals to prevent illness and improve health, by sharing the latest research and information, promoting best practices, and advancing evidence-based public health initiatives and policies. This is a unique opportunity to build and refine practical skills, learn best practices, keep up with new and emerging developments in the field, and network with peers across Ontario.

Important Dates

  • Call for Abstract Submissions Opens

    Friday October 4, 2024

  • Deadline for Abstract Submissions Workshops (In-Person Program)

    Monday November 25, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET

  • Deadline for Abstract Submissions Presentations (Virtual Convention)

    Monday December 2, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET

  • Full Program Released

    February 5, 2025

What people are saying

This was the best TOPHC offering I’ve seen in more than 10 years of attending. The caliber of the panelists was outstanding and it was great to see a meaningful discussion among such dynamic public health leaders.
— TOPHC 2023 Attendee
I found the length of time for the online day very manageable. The breaks and sessions were well-timed and I didn’t feel the mental fatigue that I have felt at other online events. There was a good variety of topics covered, so there was always something interesting to listen to.
— TOPHC 2023 ATTENDEE
I think adding the virtual component was excellent
and increased accessibility to those who might not otherwise have a chance
to attend due to geography etc.
— TOPHC 2023 ATTENDEE
Amazing workshop, with space for reflection, discussion, and practice-based examples. The discussions were great to identify barriers and facilitators to integrating culture as a model of healing into practice, appreciated the ‘ask me anything’ portions of the session. Practical examples of how barriers have been addressed by workshop facilitators would be helpful for future workshops.
— TOPHC 2023 ATTENDEE

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