8th Annual Global Health Conference

The Institute for Global Health at BC Children's Hospital and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre is thrilled to announce the 8th Annual Global Health Conference (GHC26)! GHC26 is an annual event bringing together a community of students, trainees, clinicians, researchers, and faculty from across health professions and disciplines to share knowledge.

When: Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 8:30 am – 1:30 pm PDT

Where: In-person at BC Children’s Hospital’s Chan Centre for Family Health Education + Virtual

We hope that you will join us at GHC26 for a conversation on “Innovation that Closes Gaps: Technology and Data-Driven Care for Women and Children’s Global Health.” This year’s conference invites a practical, real-world discussion on how innovation can advance equitable women’s and children’s health outcomes globally. Discussions will focus on what it takes to ensure that technological progress truly works for the health systems, providers, communities, and global health partners who need it most.

Through two complementary panels, we will explore both what innovation makes possible when thoughtfully embedded in real health systems, and what conditions are required for it to succeed. From expanding clinical decision-making through data and digital tools, to confronting the realities of governance, trust, sustainability, and equity, these conversations will examine whether innovation truly closes gaps — or risks widening them.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the intersection of technology, data, and global health alongside an exceptional lineup of speakers and conference co-chairs, Beth Payne and Srinivas Murthy.

View the recording here