Events
The Michael G. DeGroote Health Leadership Academy proudly supports collaboration and showcases new projects and pedagogy in health innovation within the McMaster community and surrounding area. Browse our public events and come witness the future take shape.
By focusing on identifying solutions to local health-related issues, we nurture collaborative opportunities to engage stakeholders in transformative health leadership activities.
See our calendar for upcoming events
Upcoming Events
Leading in Health
New event coming in May
The HLA’s new “Leading in Health” speaker series explores what it means to be a health leader. Alumni and special guests will share their stories, experiences, and perspectives on key issues happening in healthcare today, and how they are making an impact in the industry. Connect with our community of health leaders by participating in discussions and networking.
McMaster Collaboratorium
In conjunction with The Directors College, and the Executive MBA in Digital Transformation , Executive Education, the Health Leadership Academy offers the McMaster Collaboratorium a webinar series for board directors, executives and emerging leaders. It examines how governance and leadership best practices are evolving in the areas of business and health care.
Check here for upcoming Collaboratorium sessions on health leadership and health innovation.
Past Events
Understanding Design Thinking and Foresight
June 6, 2017
The methodologies of Design Thinking and Foresight can be used as tools in today’s health industry to promote collaboration and bring about meaningful change.
The Hamilton Early Warning System – An App that Saves Lives
April 4, 2017
In collaboration with IBM, Hamilton Health Sciences has developed an application that automatically notifies a Rapid Response Team to assist patients whose vitals go beyond a critical threshold.
The Digital Transformation Research Centre with Dr. Khaled Hassanein
February 7, 2017
The Digital Transformation Research Centre (DTRC) will focus on generating and advancing knowledge on the best approaches to leverage technology in business, education, health, and industry, while managing its disruptive effects.