Schedule
Mental Health Summit 2026
Preliminary Schedule
Special Events
Welcome Reception
Kick off the Mental Health Summit in style at the Welcome Reception on April 16th from 7:00 - 9:00pm. Join fellow attendees for an evening of connection, conversation, and celebration as we set the stage for two inspiring days ahead. This casual, social gathering is the perfect opportunity to enjoy complimentary appetizers while meeting colleagues and making new connections. *Drink tickets available for purchase.
The evening will also include a kickoff keynote from world-renowned Dr. Rebecca Winthrop from 7:30-8:30pm. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to explore research posters throughout the entire event, featuring innovative work from graduate students engaged in cutting-edge research in this area.
Chapters & Cheers
Join us for Chapters & Cheers on April 17th from 7:00 - 9:00pm, featuring Spoken Word from Wakefield Brewster, a professional poet, spoken word artist, author, educator, producer, and literacy advocate, with music performed by Kenzie McGrath. This special event invites authors and summit attendees to mingle over appetizers and cocktails, celebrating the power of words, community, and connection. One complimentary drink ticket provided.
The evening will also feature an evening keynote from Kate Arthur from 7:15-8:15pm, exploring what it means to be human in the age of AI.
We’re also pleased to share that Canmore’s local Café Books will be onsite, offering authors the opportunity to have their books sold directly to attendees.