In Person & Online Events
‘We have had such a great response to our events and online programming over the years. Thanks to our sponsors, presenters and most of all attendees for supporting us and investing in their professional education. We take your trust seriously and are committed to continuing to deliver the best value, most balanced sessions for our audience and our sponsors.’
Denise Balch, Founder and President, Connex Health
The Connex Benefits Network
The Connex Benefits Network is pleased to announce our 2026-27 season ending in June 2027. This last season is full of insights for advisors, insurers, and anyone with an interest in the forces impacting the group benefits landscape and new solutions. Find a list of upcoming events and registration links posted here and updated regularly.
Registration fees:
- Advisors, plan sponsors and insurers: $80.00 plus HST in person / $50.00 plus HST for webinar events
- Pharmaceutical stakeholders: $250.00 plus HST
- Tables of 6 for in person events: $350.00 plus HST (includes reserved table with signage and recognition in promotions)
- Season pass: $300.00 plus HST (in person and webinar events) / $100.00 plus HST (webinar events only)
| Dates and Location | Theme | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2026 – National Webinar | Managing the Two Biggest Health Issues of Our Generation: Mental Health and Obesity | Open |
| November 26, 2026 – Oakville, ON | The Future of Group Benefits – Industry Innovation | Open |
| February 4, 2027 – National Webinar | National Healthcare Issues That Will Impact Group Benefits | Open |
| March 25, 2027 – Oakville, ON | Managing Trends in Benefit Plans to Deliver Value | Open |
| May 6, 2027 – National Webinar | Technology, You and Your Clients | Open |
| June 17, 2027 – Oakville, ON | Annual Industry Trends, The Future + Disease Focus | Open |
The Connex Benefits Network
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Sponsors
Leader Sponsors
Supporter Sponsors
Sponsors provide the support that allows the CBN to deliver events on topical issues in benefits and private healthcare today. Contact Denise Balch at denisebalch@connexhc.com for details. Leader sponsors are invited to participate in our CBN Advisory Board. Innovation sponsors are also invited to participate in our BPHA Advisory Board.
CBN Advisory Board
Our advisory board members represent a broad cross-section of benefits/workplace health stakeholders. They volunteer their valuable time to develop our CBN season agendas, plus help us secure the very best and most knowledgeable presenters to share their expertise and insight into the private healthcare sector.
- Alison Adams, LLQP, BA, B.Sc., MBA, Beneva
- Denise Balch, LLQP, CEP, BPHA, Connex Health
- Paul Beecher, AbbVie
- Jody Crowther, Sterling Capital Brokers
- Chris Dalseg, B.Sc. Pharm., R.Ph., BioScript
- James DeWare, Selectpath Benefits & Financial
- Pam Hinam, Sterling Capital Brokers
- Leanne MacFarlane, B.Sc. Pharm., R.Ph., Sobeys National Pharmacy
- Allan Smofsky, Smofsky Strategic Planning
- Kathy Sotirakos, Amgen Canada
- Connie Wong, B.Sc. Pharm., M.Sc. HCA, R.Ph., Intuitive Surgical
- Peter Zawadzki, B.Sc. Pharm., R.Ph., Peter Zawadzki Consulting