After more than two decades, CHAA’s Annual Conference is back and returning with a bang this year! Last held in 2004, we are thrilled to reignite its legacy this year.
Join us for CHAA’s relaunched annual conference, Called to Care 2025, on May 13–14, 2025, in Edmonton, Alberta’s vibrant capital city. The conference will take place at the Queen Elizabeth II Building on the Alberta Legislative Grounds and the Edmonton Convention Centre in downtown Edmonton. This landmark event promises to inspire and connect leaders in continuing care, bringing together up to 150 leaders and decision-makers from across sectors, including continuing care, health care, seniors’ services, and government.
Event details are outlined below.
Dates: May 13 - 14, 2025
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Venues: Queen Elizabeth II Building, Alberta Legislature Grounds, and Edmonton Convention Centre
Visit this link to register for the conference - Register | Called to Care 2025
Speaking Opportunities
We are looking for passionate professionals in the field of continuing care to share their expertise and insights on a variety of topics. Individuals or groups are invited to submit abstracts or presentation summaries for oral, panel or workshop-style sessions. Submissions should relate to the overall conference theme or to any topic of interest to the sector, including any of the sub-themes listed below. Presentations of a commercial nature will not be considered unless they are part of broader research, quality improvement, or innovation topics aligned with the conference theme.
Values-Based Governance and Leadership: Purposeful governance models, thought leadership, and/or management strategies that foster high performing organizations capable of attaining high standards and optimal outcomes.
Compassion, Caring and Values - From Theory to Practice: Exploring the role of empathy, respect, integrity, dignity and other values in shaping organizational policies and practices while enhancing residents’ quality of life and cultivating a values-driven workforce.
Transformation, Growth and Sustainability: New and emerging strategies to expand capacity, increase system responsiveness, challenge conventional silos and boundaries, streamline service delivery, and boost efficiency while staying true to the values of client-focused care.
Innovation Through Collaboration: Examining the role and impact of social enterprise, community and government partnerships, philanthropy and volunteerism to leverage resources, and build capacity across communities, residents, staff, and providers.
Eligible Presenters
Sector representatives and organizations from any non-profit, private, government, academic, commercial or other organization is eligible to submit, as long as the topic aligns with the conference theme. Government and policymaker representatives may submit presentation summaries involving consultation, collaboration, or problem-solving with sector representatives. Private individuals sharing a resident, client, or consumer perspective are also welcome if the topic is relevant and suited to the audience.
Submit your application by visiting this link - Proposal Application
Sponsorship and Partnership Opportunities
CHAA’s Called to Care Conference 2025 is a landmark event bringing together Alberta’s continuing care leaders, policymakers, and innovators to shape the future of compassionate, high-quality, community-driven care.
We invite you to be among the first to support the return of this highly anticipated conference, ensuring your organization is recognized as a key partner in its success.
If you’re an organization looking to support and be a part of this premier event, view our sponsorship package to learn how you can partner with CHAA and make an impact. Sponsorship opportunities are limited!
Click here to view our sponsorship package - CHAA Sponsorship Package.pdf
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Important Dates
Call for Speaker Opens: February 2025
Call for Speakers Closes: March 3, 2025
Registration Opens: February 2025
Early Bird Registration Ends: April 5, 2025
Sponsorship Opens: February 2025