Discover Our Annual Conference
Where real-world challenges meet practical solutions, and the collective power of primary care takes centre stage.
SAVE THE DATE
Mark your calendar for October 15-16, 2026!
The AFHTO Conference will be heading to the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa in 2026 with fresh perspectives and a continued focus on strengthening team-based primary care.
More details coming soon… trust us, you’ll want to be there!
Why Attend the
Power of Primary Care Conference?
From system transformation to team wellbeing, the 2025 conference featured timely, practical sessions grounded in real-world experience.
The Power of Primary Care Conference is AFHTO’s flagship event, convening the people shaping the future of team‑based primary care in Ontario.
Through curated sessions, interactive learning formats, and cross‑sector dialogue, the conference supports primary care teams to address real‑world challenges, strengthen collaboration, and translate innovation into practice.
“I’ve attended a handful of AFHTO conferences, and many, many other conferences. This was one of the best – content, energy, organization, communication – top notch.”
Did you know? 96% of respondents in the post-conference survey were “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with their conference experience!
“It actually helped to know we are not alone in our struggles to improve access to primary care and inspiring to hear how teams are creatively forging ahead and overcoming barriers.”
Support Our Conference
Our conference wouldn’t be possible without the energy and leadership of our members and partners. Interested in shaping the 2026 conference experience, or partnering with AFHTO? Opportunities for sponsorship and volunteering will open soon.
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Bright Lights Awards
AFHTO’s Bright Lights Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions that help advance team-based primary care in Ontario.
At the 2025 conference, we expanded our awards to recognize MORE of our members and the exceptional work they are doing. The awards were announced and presented at the Awards Ceremony on October 23, 2025, during The Power of Primary Care Conference! See our winners below.
Power of Primary Care Board Award
Team of the Year Board Award
Emerging Leader Award
Heart of the Team Award
Rideau St. Lawrence FHT, Glengarry NPLC, Seaway Valley CHC, Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie, Great River OHT
The Constellation of Primary Care Award
Governing with Integrity: Navigating Conflict, Power, and Accountability Award
Rebuilding the QI Muscle: Data, Action & Impact Award
Digital Tools, Human Care: Innovation with Purpose Award
Growing Great Teams: Building Culture, Retaining Talent, and Transforming Care Through Collaborative Learning Award
Meeting Needs, Advancing Equity: The Power of Comprehensive, Patient-Partnered Care Award
Highlighted Sessions
Panel: What Success Actually Looks Like When 100% of Ontarians Have Quality Primary Care
FHTs for the Future: Strengthening Primary Care Teams to Drive Patient Attachment
Duff Sprague and George Smitherman
Unleashing the Power of Collective Intelligence
Dan Riskin
Building Bridges for Better Attachment Side by Side – Dinner and Dialogue
Co-hosted by AFHTO, OCFP, OMA, and SGFP