We’re thrilled to bring together such a diverse group of leaders and experts for a day of insights, discussion, and connection focused on the evolving market access landscape.

AGENDA

8:30 am NETWORKING BREAKFAST

9:00 am WELCOME & HOUSEKEEPING

Emcee: Andrew Retfalvi, VP, Health & Life Sciences, Global Public Affairs

9:30 am Private Payers – The New Negotiation Landscape

The panel will discuss what has changed in the past five years and what lies ahead.

• Key Topics:

• Increasing difficulty of payer negotiations

• Submission review timelines

• What private payers want to hear from manufacturers

Panelists:

Julie Blouin, Product Director, Drug Strategy, Desjardins Insurance

Patricia Caetano, Director, Pharmaceutical Relationships, Canada Life

David Greiss, Director, Pharmaceutical Partnerships and Operations, Greenshield

Roger Thorpe, President Thorpe Benefits and Representative, Smart Health Benefits Association

Moderator: Suzanne Lepage, Private Health Plan Strategist, Suzanne Lepage Consulting

10:30 am pCPA/Public Payer Update

Speaker: Clifford Lo, Director, Negotiations, pCPA

11:00 am MORNING NETWORKING BREAK

11:30 am Session 4: Devices – An Introduction

This session explores the distinct market access landscape for med tech, including differences between drug and device HTAs, differences in coverage and reimbursement pathways, emerging pathways that are shaping the future of access to health technologies; and what companies need to know when operating at the intersection of both.

Speakers:

James Brodie, Life Sciences Executive and former Board Chair, Medtech Canada

Imtiaz Daniel, Chief Innovation and Transformation Officer, Ontario Hospital Association

Moderator – Connie Wong, Director, Global Access, Value & Economics – Canada, Intuitive Surgical Canada

12:00 pm Stakeholder panel – What is next for Canadian DRD Strategy?

Speaker:

Mitch Moneo, Consultant (Former BC ADM & pCPA Governing Council chair), WestPAR Consultants

Dr. Neal Sondheimer, Medical Director, Newborn Screening Ontario

Alice Williams, Co-founder, The Ontario Rare Action Group (ORAG)

Moderator: Sang Mi Lee, Chief Strategy Officer, Morse Consulting

1:00 pm LUNCH & NETWORKING BREAK

2:00 pm What’s coming in Quebec?

Speaker: Alain Madgin, Partner, TACTIX Government Relations and Public Affairs

3:00 pm Moving Beyond the Silos: A Pragmatic Canadian Approach to System-Level Value

This panel will explore how bringing new treatments to patients in Canada needs to be moving beyond the silos through cross-system collaboration. Panelists will discuss the importance of connecting the right stakeholders at the right time and working collaboratively through real-world constraints. The conversation will explore Canadian experience demonstrating that progress is possible when stakeholders recognize the shared challenge, remain aligned on the need for action, and continue pursuing practical solutions together.

Speaker: Adam Haynes, Associated Director, Value, Access & Policy, Eisai

Moderator: Chad Mitchell, Senior Associate, Global Public Affairs

4:00 pm CONCLUSION & CLOSING REMARKS

Emcee: Andrew Retfalvi, VP, Health & Life Sciences, Global Public Affairs

Followed by: Cocktail & Networking Reception

Unwind and connect with fellow attendees over drinks and light refreshments. This is a great opportunity to network and reflect on the day's insights in a relaxed setting.