Vital Data Mini Con
June 29, 2026
Vital Data Mini-Con 2026
Break the Silos. Connect the Dots.
A Half-Day Symposium on Data & AI in Health
Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion | Victoria, BC
1 pm - 4 pm | June 29, 2026
Health data has never been more important, but it’s also more fragmented than ever. Across the country, valuable data is often locked away in separate systems that don’t communicate effectively, if at all. At the same time, there is growing pressure to actually make use of this data—especially with the rapid development of new AI tools.
Join Victoria Data Society as we bring four industry experts together to discuss how we move from “fragmented” to “functional”. Whether you're a data scientist, a healthcare professional, or a student, Vital Data Mini-Con is here to give you a 360-degree view of the current landscape.
Why This Event Is Worth Your Time
✔ High-Quality Conversations
Engage directly with professionals solving the same challenges you face.
✔ Cross-Sector Access
Connect with stakeholders across healthcare, government, academia, and tech.
✔ Practical Insight
Walk away with grounded perspectives—not abstract theory or hype.
✔ Local Network Building
Strengthen relationships within the Greater Victoria health data ecosystem.
| TIME | SESSION |
|---|---|
| 12:30 PM | Registration & Networking |
| 1:00 PM | Opening Remarks |
| 1:10 PM | The Long Way Around: A Case Study in Privacy-First Platform Adoption
Don Coleman (Island Health) |
| 1:40 PM | From Data Fields to Human Beings: Designing Digital Health for the People it Represents
Cheryl Walker (CGI) |
| 2:10 PM | Reimagining Primary Healthcare with AI and Clinical Automation
Abin Antony (AOT) |
| 2:40 PM | Coffee Break |
| 2:55 PM | Data Fragmentation in Allied Health: A Frontline Perspective
Devon Cochrane (Tall Tree Health) |
| 3:25 PM | Speakers Panel: All Speakers |
| 3:55 PM | Closing Remarks |
Following this event, we are partnering with Carveira Group and Health Tech Nights to host a social at Swans Pub from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, where you can continue the conversation and enjoy additional networking.
Visit the Health Tech Night x Victoria Data Society Social event page for more details and to RSVP.
Who You’ll Meet
The event will bring together a mix of professionals; including health informatics specialists, data analysts, engineers, healthcare IT leaders, digital health founders, and researchers. There will also be students and early-career professionals who are interested in working in health data or AI. Because of this range, the conversations will be more well-rounded—technical perspectives will be balanced with policy, clinical, and real-world implementation considerations!
Registration & Pricing
Ready to help us build a better data future?
Online registration is now closed, come register in person and join us!
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Vital Data Mini-Con is a half-day event focused on how data and AI are being used in the health sector. It brings together people from different backgrounds—like healthcare, tech, research, and government—to talk about challenges like data silos, interoperability, and real-world AI applications. The goal is to create more connected and practical conversations than you’d typically get at a larger conference.
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This event is meant for anyone working with or interested in health data. That includes data analysts, engineers, healthcare IT professionals, researchers, students, and people working in policy or digital health. You don’t need to be an expert in AI to attend, but it helps if you have some interest in how data is used in healthcare systems.
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There will be a mix of short talks and discussions focused on topics like health data systems, data sharing, and AI applications. There will also be time set aside for networking, both structured and informal.
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Not necessarily. While some of the topics are technical, the event includes people from a range of backgrounds, including non-technical roles. If you’re involved in decision-making, policy, or implementation in healthcare, you’ll still find the content relevant.
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The event will take place 1 pm - 4 pm at the Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion in Victoria, BC on June 29, 2026.
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Yes, limited on-site parking is available. We recommend using alternative transportation to ensure a smooth arrival to the event.