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Novartis

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals

“Great opportunity to hear from industry expert and share about opportunities, challenges and future trends”

Pharmascience

““Great first day of the summit. Relevant topics, engaging speakers, and an enjoyable virtual experience. It was also great to see strong participation from francophones.”

Abbvie

“Great opportunity to network & have meaningful discussions with industry leaders”

Sandoz Canada

“This conference offers diversity of point of view in Canada and is well adapted to what we need”

Novartis

“It was very clear and well managed”

Hikma Pharmaceuticals

“Great opportunity to hear from industry expert and share about opportunities, challenges and future trends”

Pharmascience

““Great first day of the summit. Relevant topics, engaging speakers, and an enjoyable virtual experience. It was also great to see strong participation from francophones.”

Abbvie

“Great opportunity to network & have meaningful discussions with industry leaders”

TRANSFORMING THE ACCESS LANDSCAPE: STRATEGY, POLICY, & INNOVATION

Welcome to the 25th Annual Market Access Summit, Canada’s premier gathering for industry, policy, and patient leaders to address the most pressing hurdles in healthcare delivery. Here’s what’s in store:

  • Solve Complex Reimbursement Hurdles: Assess the transition from traditional rebates to outcomes-based models and the strategic necessity of a coordinated dual-market access approach in the Pharmacare era.
  • Utilize Modern Evidence Currencies: Evaluate how Generative AI and Real-World Evidence are evolving into core requirements for HTA reassessment and long-term funding.
  • Strengthen Strategic Stakeholder Alignment: Build a direct dialogue with key decision-makers to bridge the gap between manufacturer value propositions and provincial budget realities.
  • Streamline High-Complexity Market Entry: Explore high-level tactics for the new FAST oncology pathway and specialized regulatory models for rare diseases and pediatric innovation.
  • Align Regional and Federal Mandates: Gain early signals on how federal funding is reshaping provincial drug budgets and pipeline prioritization.
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TOP 3 REASONS TO ATTEND

1

Advance and future-proof your access strategies

  • Obtain direct insights on how National Pharmacare and federal-provincial agreements are redefining the boundaries between public and private coverage.
  • Master high-level tactics for accelerated pathways and modernized regulatory frameworks designed for oncology, rare diseases, and pediatric innovation.
  • Move beyond traditional rebates by evaluating the mechanics of executing outcomes-based models and risk-sharing contracts at the provincial level.

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2

Stay ahead in a shifting policy and payer environment

  • Engage with executive leaders from CDA-AMC, pCPA, Health Canada, and the PMPRB.
  • Gain early intelligence on how federal funding and new evidence requirements are reshaping provincial drug budgets.
  • Real-world case studies and roundtable discussions.

 

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3

Expand your network and meet the leaders shaping canadian market access

  • Connect with pharma, MedTech, government, and patient group leaders across the access ecosystem.
  • Forge connections via our interactive event app, designed to streamline networking and meetings.
  • Can’t attend in person? Our versatile event platform keeps you connected virtually, so you never miss a beat!

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Unlock the Market Access 2025 Post-Event Report

Explore how Canada’s top market access leaders are shaping the future of pricing, policy, and patient access through HTA evolution, pharmacare strategy, and next-generation reimbursement models.

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NETWORK WITH THE TOP MARKET ACCESS LEADERS IN CANADA

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25 YEARS OF CULTIVATING CONNECTIONS

For 25 years, Strategy Institute has been at the forefront of event production and content creation. Our long-standing Market Access Summit delivers innovative insights, valuable networking, and professional development opportunities!

  • Harness insights from a network of 5,000+ market access and reimbursement leaders across Canada.
  • Engage with innovators and early adopters of new approaches to access and reimbursement.
  • Immerse yourself in an interactive event that supercharges your market access journey.
  • Amplify your expertise, craft a dynamic action plan, and forge impactful connections.
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JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

Ever attend an event where you feel like you’re lost in the crowd? Not at the Market Access Summit!

We deliberately design the program to encourage you to build relationships with like-minded market access peers. Our onsite experience and innovative event platform allow you to network in small working groups, peer-led breakouts, roundtables, and much more!

Arrive solo but leave as part of the market access community.

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DISCOVER TORONTO!

No matter what floats your boat – sports, arts and culture, shopping, food and drinks or simply people watching – Toronto won’t let you (or your spouse) down!

Here are some ideas to get you started:

Entertainment & Night Life

Enjoy the bustling entertainment district featuring Broadway musicals and plays, or go to the internationally acclaimed Roy Thomson Hall to catch one of the 350 concerts that take place there each year.

Attractions

From the CN Tower and Ripley’s Aquarium near the lake to Casa Loma in the Annex, Toronto has a variety of famous attractions. Get a Toronto CityPass to save money, avoid ticket lines and take in the local sights.

Restaurants

Toronto has a vibrant food scene offering a diverse selection of tasty flavours. From hole-in-the-wall joints to luxurious tasting menus, Toronto is a food lover’s dream city.

Sports

Home to the Blue Jays, Raptors, Argonauts and Maple Leafs, there is something for every sports fan in Toronto. Watch a game at the Rogers Centre, Scotiabank Arena or at one of the many sports bars across the city.

THE VENUE

Old Mill Toronto Hotel

Old Mill Toronto is a heritage building which was founded in 1914 as a Tea Garden for those in the community to gather as a safe haven to discuss WWI.

Now over 100 years later, Old Mill Toronto holds a 200-seat fine dining Restaurant, Tea Garden, Wedding Chapel and 16 Functions Rooms with over 20,000 square feet of space to host the most miraculous events.

DISCOVER BLOOR WEST!

Located in one of Toronto’s most exclusive and historic neighbourhoods, Old Mill Toronto Hotel is nestled in nature between Bloor West Village and The Kingsway, an Etobicoke area known for its tranquil and mature parks and trails, golf courses, unique shops, and dining options.

TO RESERVE

Strategy Institute does not have a room block with the venue hotel. Please contact the hotel directly for rates.

Old Mill Toronto Hotel
9 Old Mill Rd
Etobicoke, ON
M8X 1G5
Reservations: 416-232-3703

IMPORTANT: Strategy Institute is not affiliated with, nor do we contract any third-party room booking service. Please contact the hotel directly to make your reservations.

YOUR 2026 MARKET ACCESS SUMMIT TEAM

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Which meals are included?

Breakfast, lunch as well as morning and afternoon snacks are provided at the conference, served in the exhibition hall.

Is there parking?

Yes, contact our customer care team for more details at [email protected]

 

 

Can I send a replacement delegate if I can’t attend at the last minute?

Absolutely! Please contact our customer care team at [email protected] at your earliest convenience.

I have special meal requirements, who do I contact?

Please contact our customer care team at [email protected] so they can liaise with the venue to ensure you are taken care of.

When will the presentations be available, and how do I get them?

Presentations will be available once the conference has concluded, typically within a week. You will receive an email from our customer care team with the link to download the presentations. Please be aware that not all speakers are able to release their presentation due to confidentiality reasons.

What time do I need to arrive before my presentation?

Please arrive at the break before you are due to speak, e.g. if you are due to speak at 4 p.m., please arrive during the afternoon break. This is so you can meet the conference producer, check your slide deck, load it if you have a new version with you and run through a rehearsal of your presentation.

When is my presentation due?

Please send your presentation to the event manager two weeks prior to the conference, even if it is still in draft form. This will allow us to check it in advance and let you know if there are any issues. Please also email your final version to the event manager and bring a back-up copy on a USB stick.

What aspect ratio should my slides be?

Please select ‘standard’ in Microsoft Office – the aspect ratio is 4:3.

Can I stay for the whole conference?

Yes, you are very welcome to attend the whole conference. It’s one of the benefits of speaking!

Is there a speakers’ green room?

No, we find our speakers enjoy networking with delegates, other speakers and sponsors in the exhibition hall, which is open throughout the conference. Hot and cold drinks are typically available in the exhibition hall all day, and seating is provided if you need to complete some work or make any calls.

What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Electronic Funds Transfer or Cheque for Canadian Currency and American Currency.

What is your cancellation/refund policy for paid invoices?

A full refund minus a $495 administrative charge will be given for cancellations received in writing up to 14 days prior to the conference date. Refunds will not be available after this date.

Can I pay half now and half at a later date?

We highly encourage a full payment upon receipt of invoice. For any specific circumstances, please reach out to customer care at [email protected]

My credit card was charged with a foreign transaction fee, how do I get that amount paid for?

Strategy Institute is not liable for any additional charges levied by a credit card company, including but not limited to American Express currency conversion charges.

I paid for my registration, does it include my hotel stay at the venue?

Registration fees include attendance, luncheon and all course materials. It doesn’t include accommodations or transportation to and from the conference.

When is booth setup and teardown?

Setup is usually the night before the event or before registration opens on day one. You will receive a logistics package from your event manager with more details. If you have not received this, please contact customer care at [email protected] so they can connect you to the event manager.

When will I know my booth number?

You will receive this from your event manager one week before the event.

I want to distribute handouts, can you make that happen?

Yes! Please give them to the event manager when you arrive for setup. If you want to distribute an electronic handout, please send this to your event manager at your earliest convenience.

EVENT

Which meals are included?

Breakfast, lunch as well as morning and afternoon snacks are provided at the conference, served in the exhibition hall.

Is there parking?

Yes, contact our customer care team for more details at [email protected]

 

 

Can I send a replacement delegate if I can’t attend at the last minute?

Absolutely! Please contact our customer care team at [email protected] at your earliest convenience.

I have special meal requirements, who do I contact?

Please contact our customer care team at [email protected] so they can liaise with the venue to ensure you are taken care of.

When will the presentations be available, and how do I get them?

Presentations will be available once the conference has concluded, typically within a week. You will receive an email from our customer care team with the link to download the presentations. Please be aware that not all speakers are able to release their presentation due to confidentiality reasons.

SPEAKERS

What time do I need to arrive before my presentation?

Please arrive at the break before you are due to speak, e.g. if you are due to speak at 4 p.m., please arrive during the afternoon break. This is so you can meet the conference producer, check your slide deck, load it if you have a new version with you and run through a rehearsal of your presentation.

When is my presentation due?

Please send your presentation to the event manager two weeks prior to the conference, even if it is still in draft form. This will allow us to check it in advance and let you know if there are any issues. Please also email your final version to the event manager and bring a back-up copy on a USB stick.

What aspect ratio should my slides be?

Please select ‘standard’ in Microsoft Office – the aspect ratio is 4:3.

Can I stay for the whole conference?

Yes, you are very welcome to attend the whole conference. It’s one of the benefits of speaking!

Is there a speakers’ green room?

No, we find our speakers enjoy networking with delegates, other speakers and sponsors in the exhibition hall, which is open throughout the conference. Hot and cold drinks are typically available in the exhibition hall all day, and seating is provided if you need to complete some work or make any calls.

PAYMENT

What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Electronic Funds Transfer or Cheque for Canadian Currency and American Currency.

What is your cancellation/refund policy for paid invoices?

A full refund minus a $495 administrative charge will be given for cancellations received in writing up to 14 days prior to the conference date. Refunds will not be available after this date.

Can I pay half now and half at a later date?

We highly encourage a full payment upon receipt of invoice. For any specific circumstances, please reach out to customer care at [email protected]

My credit card was charged with a foreign transaction fee, how do I get that amount paid for?

Strategy Institute is not liable for any additional charges levied by a credit card company, including but not limited to American Express currency conversion charges.

I paid for my registration, does it include my hotel stay at the venue?

Registration fees include attendance, luncheon and all course materials. It doesn’t include accommodations or transportation to and from the conference.

SPONSORS

When is booth setup and teardown?

Setup is usually the night before the event or before registration opens on day one. You will receive a logistics package from your event manager with more details. If you have not received this, please contact customer care at [email protected] so they can connect you to the event manager.

When will I know my booth number?

You will receive this from your event manager one week before the event.

I want to distribute handouts, can you make that happen?

Yes! Please give them to the event manager when you arrive for setup. If you want to distribute an electronic handout, please send this to your event manager at your earliest convenience.