The 2026 Family Medicine Innovation Forum (FMIF) brings together health leaders, creative thinkers, and trailblazers in family medicine and primary care to showcase best practices and innovations that are transforming and improving patient care.

The fall gathering provides participants with the opportunity to share, learn, and expand the reach of the latest innovations happening in Alberta’s primary health care.

What to Expect
October 2nd | 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: Welcome Reception
All registrants are invited to attend our Welcome Reception Friday night. Enjoy a cocktail and some light refreshments and take a moment to make the connections you need.

October 3rd | 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.: Innovation Forum
Enjoy of day of learning about the latest and greatest of family medicine and primary health care innovations through thought-provoking keynotes, fast-paced pitch presentations, and key networking opportunities.

The Innovations
With 30 submissions, our scientific planning committee shortlisted the top 12 innovations for consideration, selecting three finalists and gifting them a Golden Ticket to the stage.

The Alberta Network for Community Health Outreach and Rural Mental Health (ANCHOR-MH)

D2Type: AI-Powered Diabetes Prevention and Population Health Platform for Primary Care

Registered Nurse Prescriber-Led Access & Continuity in Family Medicine: A Triage-Treatment Pathway & Internship

Now It's Your Turn to Decide
Take a moment a learn about our finalist eligible for the People's Choice Vote.

Alberta's Pathway Hub: Optimizing for Primary Care

Alethea eConsult Platform

Digital Access in Action: Connecting Partners, Patients and Caregivers

Harmoni - Peace of Mind for Families of Aging Parents

Heidi x Dr. Bill: An Early-Stage Ambient AI Charting & Automated Multi-Specialty Billing Partnership

Redesigning Care Through Group Medical Visits: Insights from the Own Your Bones Program

Scaling Choosing Wisely Through Quality Improvement in Primary Care

Verto Connect

Virtual Hallway