10th Annual Recovery Capital Conference

September 23–24, 2026 -Day 2 & 3
BMO Centre | Calgary, Alberta – 60+ Speakers

Medical & Clinical Innovation Stream Highlights

Advancing the Future of Addiction Medicine and Recovery Care

The Medical & Clinical Innovation Stream brings together clinicians, researchers, health system leaders, and innovators exploring emerging practices shaping the future of mental health and addiction healthcare.

Focused on practical innovation, evidence-informed care, and system improvement, these sessions examine how new models of treatment and emerging science are transforming outcomes across recovery-oriented systems of care.

Featured Topics in Clinical Innovation

Innovations in Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT)

Explore emerging clinical guidance and innovations in opioid agonist treatment, including evolving approaches to prescribing, treatment transitions, special populations, and practical guidance shaped by real-world clinical experience.

Sessions will examine:

Emerging and innovative OAT treatment approaches
Practice-based guidance for complex clinical scenarios
New treatment models, including injectable therapies
Outcome-focused approaches to addiction medicine
Innovations improving consistency and quality of care across systems

Emerging Treatment Models

Learn how clinical innovation is expanding access for underserved populations through evolving approaches designed to reach people who often fall through traditional systems of care.

Topics include:

Innovations in low-barrier treatment access
Long-acting treatment approaches and new delivery models
Clinical strategies for high-risk and medically complex populations
Bridging treatment, stabilization, and long-term recovery support

Health Systems Research and Service Innovation

Explore how data, evaluation, and health system research are informing the future design of recovery-oriented systems of care.

Sessions will examine:

Real-world evaluation of addiction and recovery services
Linked health data and system-level outcomes research
Translating evidence into service and policy innovation
Strengthening quality improvement across addiction care systems

Why This Stream Matters

Addiction medicine is evolving rapidly. Clinicians and systems leaders need spaces to explore what is emerging, what is working, and what comes next.

This stream is designed to move beyond theory into practical innovation that can be applied in care settings today.

Participants will gain insights into:

Emerging clinical practices and evidence
New treatment innovations are improving patient outcomes
Practical tools for complex and evolving care environments
System-level approaches to strengthen recovery-oriented healthcare

Designed For

This stream is ideal for:

Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
Psychiatrists and Addiction Medicine Specialists
Nurses and Allied Health Professionals
Clinical Leaders and Program Directors
Researchers and Health System Planners
Policymakers and Quality Improvement Leaders
Professionals interested in the future of addiction treatment and recovery care

Innovation. Evidence. Practice.

From emerging opioid treatment models to system-level evaluation and clinical innovation, this stream highlights the ideas and practices helping shape the future of mental health and addiction recovery healthcare.

Join colleagues from across Canada exploring what’s next in evidence-informed, recovery-oriented care.

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