The 2026 CHILD-BRIGHT Conference Program is now available!
Taking place February 2–3, 2026 in Toronto, Canada on the theme of Strong Roots, Bright Futures: Cultivating Equitable Ecosystems in Childhood Disability Research, this unique gathering marks 10 years of patient-oriented research across CHILD-BRIGHT and beyond.
Experience inspiring keynotes, panel discussions, and research project showcases designed to sow the seeds of change:
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
At the 2026 CHILD-BRIGHT conference, you can look forward to:
Keynote remarks from Dr. De-Lawrence Lamptey, Holland Bloorview’s inaugural EMBARK (Empowering Black Academics, Researchers and Knowledge creators) Scientist
A dynamic knowledge exchange session, where you will be wowed by the creative & accessible ways in which researchers, trainees, and partners showcase their work
Cutting-edge news from CHILD-BRIGHT implementation science research teams such as BRIGHT Coaching, the Prenatal Opioid Exposure project, Parent Voices and Jooay
Leaders from Canadian child health and disability groups sharing their learnings and trajectories
Plus, three days of free engaging virtual pre-conference presentations designed to give you a bird's-eye view of the innovative patient-oriented childhood disability research being done in Canada today.