FAQs

This event will bring together First Nations, local governments, provincial representatives, community health organizations and the business sector to engage in meaningful dialogue about the future of healthcare throughout the Central and North Island region.

The Summit will focus on continued investment and growth in healthcare facilities and services and explore innovative solutions and partnerships to strengthen our healthcare system. 

Leaders from First Nations, the Province, local governments, health authorities, community health organizations and the business sector.

The Summit will be by invitation only.  Please do not fill out the registration form unless you have received an invitation.

A variety of healthcare-related topics will be covered during the Summit.  

The Summit will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in downtown Nanaimo.

Registration information will be shared as it becomes available. 

There will be 250 seats available.

There is no registration fee for the Summit.

If you are not able to attend the Summit after receiving a registration confirmation please notify Megan Ruddell at mruddell@rdn.bc.ca or at 250-816-9335. Your seat will be given to the first individual on the registration waitlist.

Yes, when you submit your registration you will receive an email indicating your registration has been received.  Additionally, you will receive a confirmation email with details of your registration by October 15.

Upon registration, if you are waitlisted you will be notified by email.  People on the waitlist will be contacted as seats become available.

The Summit will be held between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025. 

Lunch and refreshments will be provided to registered participants.

Yes, there is parking in the Port Theatre parkade beside the Vancouver Island Conference Centre and limited street parking.  

Yes, the Vancouver Island Conference Centre is fully accessible. The facility includes wheelchair services, accessible doorways and walkways, elevators, washrooms and designated accessible parking spaces.

We are in the process of shaping the event program in partnership with First Nations, Health Authorities, the Province and other participants.  Updates will be posted on the Summit webpage.  We invite you to subscribe to the webpage to receive updates.

Yes, when registering for the Summit you will be able to choose which breakout sessions you want to attend.

This is a discussion-based Summit and there will be many opportunities to participate in sessions throughout the day.

Yes, there will be opportunities for networking throughout the event including the lunch provided to registered participants.

The Summit does not provide an opportunity for one-on-one meetings with other participants or speakers.

The Summit is not eligible for continuing education credits such as CEUs or CMEs.

If you have questions or need help, please contact Megan Ruddell, Advocacy Strategy Coordinator by email at mruddell@rdn.bc.ca or by phone at 250-816-9335.

At the time of registration, you will be able to indicate any dietary restrictions or accessibility needs.

We invite you to subscribe to the Summit webpage to receive updates as new information becomes available.

To view the sponsorship opportunities package click [link to sponsorship package document].

Please contact Megan Ruddell, Advocacy Strategy Coordinator, by email at mruddell@rdn.bc.ca or by phone at 250-816-9335 to express your interest in becoming a sponsor.