PLEASE NOTE: Registrants will be able to sign up for breakouts on Wednesday, September 16.
Day 1 | Wednesday, October 7, 2026
8:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast / Exhibits & Networking
Foyer and Conference Centre 3
9:00 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Conference Centre 3
9:15 AM
KEYNOTE:
Julie Thurlow and Laura Russell - MSIP
Conference Centre 3
10:30 AM
Break, Exhibits & Networking
Foyer
10:45 AM
Breakout Session 1
PSHSA De-Escalation: Best Practices and Tactics
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When the Work Comes Home: Understanding and Managing the Emotional Impact of Trauma Exposure
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11:45 AM
Lunch
Foyer and Conference Centre 3
1:00 PM
Breakout Session 2
WSIB - Appeals
The Future of Ergonomics – Managing Risk in a World of Changing Work and Emerging Technologies
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FOI for HR/LR
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Practical Tips for RTW after Trauma
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2:00 PM
Break, Exhibits & Networking
Foyer
2:15 PM
Breakout Session 3
Does the Evidence Support the Case?
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The Mental Health of Injured Workers with Physically Disabling Injury
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Stressing over Stress Claims
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Recovery and Return to Work for mTBI
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3:15 PM
Transition
3:30 PM
Breakout Session 4
Leading Workplace Wellness with Emotional Intelligence
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AI in Occupational Medicine
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Multiple fronts: when WSIB claims management and workplace management intersect
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WSIB issues that you might want to consider getting legal advice on
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4:30 PM
Transition
4:35 PM
Networking Cocktail Reception
Foyer
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Day 2 | Thursday, October 8, 2026
8:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast / Exhibits & Networking
Foyer and Conference Centre 3
Sponsored by:
9:00 AM
Welcome to Day 2
Conference Centre 3
9:15 AM
KEYNOTE
To Be Confirmed
10:15 AM
Break, Exhibits & Networking
Foyer
10:45 AM
Breakout Session 5
2026 Legal Highlights in Workers' Compensation Law - Important Caselaw and Legislative Updates, and Trends
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From Job Demands to Better Outcomes: Leveraging Digital Tools to Improve Accommodation and Return-to-Work
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Mental Health as a Strategic Imperative: A Priority for Employee Well-Being
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11:45 AM
Lunch and Prize Draws (must be present to win)
Foyer and Conference Centre 3
1:00 PM
Breakout Session 6
Role of Occupational Therapy in Mental Health: Injury Prevention and Recovery Support for Sustainable Stay- and Return-to-Work
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Beyond "Off Stress": Managing Mental Health Absences and Accommodation Issues in the Public Sector
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WSIB 201: Complex claims overview
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2:00 PM
Break, Exhibits & Networking
Foyer
2:15 PM
Breakout Session 7
Fair Practices
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Provincial Legislative Updates and Policy Changes - Bill 105
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Manage your WSIB account online
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3:15 PM
End of Conference
