16 Speakers. Big Ideas. Real Innovation.

10th Annual Recovery Capital Conference
September 23–24, 2026 – Day 2 & 3
BMO Centre | Calgary, Alberta – 60+ Speakers

Innovation in Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care

The Recovery Talks stream brings together 16 dynamic speakers sharing bold ideas, practical innovations, and emerging models transforming mental health and addiction recovery across Canada.

These fast-paced, thought-provoking sessions highlight how recovery-oriented systems of care are being advanced in communities, workplaces, health systems, Indigenous communities, housing, justice, family support, workforce development and beyond.

What Are Recovery Talks?

Recovery Talks are short, powerful sessions featuring leaders driving innovation at the front lines of systems change.

Focused on practical solutions and scalable ideas, these talks explore how recovery is strengthened when systems move beyond treatment alone to build connection, belonging, opportunity and long-term recovery capital.

Featured Themes Include

Recovery Innovation in Action

Explore new models improving access, engagement and outcomes, including:

Recovery-friendly workplaces
Recovery communities and community-based models
Navigation and support hubs
Integrated crisis and rapid response models
Innovations in justice and public safety partnerships
New pathways connecting housing, health and recovery supports

Building Recovery Capital

Discover practical examples of how systems are strengthening the conditions people need to thrive:

Housing and homelessness responses
Family and peer support models
Workforce development and training innovation
Youth and early intervention approaches
Community navigation and simplified access to care
Recovery supports that build purpose, connection and belonging

Systems Transformation and Bold Ideas

Hear leaders share innovations shaping the future of recovery-oriented systems of care:

Designing more connected systems
Scaling what works
Using evidence and innovation to improve outcomes
Strengthening recovery through partnerships across sectors
Moving from fragmented services to coordinated systems of support

Why Attend Recovery Talks

This is where big ideas meet practical action.

Recovery Talks are designed to inspire, challenge and equip participants with ideas they can bring back to their organizations, communities and systems immediately.

Expect:

Bold new ideas
Real-world innovations
Practical takeaways
Stories of systems change
Solutions grounded in evidence and lived experience

Designed For

Recovery Talks are for anyone passionate about the future of recovery-oriented care, including:

Clinicians and healthcare leaders
Community organizations
Indigenous health teams
Policymakers and system planners
Recovery coaches and peer leaders
Housing, justice and social service leaders
Occupational health and workplace leaders
Anyone interested in innovation that advances recovery

16 Speakers. One Stage. Endless Possibilities.

These sessions are built to spark conversation, challenge assumptions, and showcase what becomes possible when recovery is designed as a system — not a service.

Recovery Talks are where innovation comes alive.

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