IHE NORTH AMERICA CONNECTATHON WEEK 2025
Event Overview
IHE North America Connectathon Week is one of the largest and most significant global health IT interoperability technical testing events and offers unparalleled opportunities for testing, networking, and education. It is designed to foster interoperability and collaboration among industry colleagues while spotlighting leadership in digital health innovation and interoperability.
For the first time, the event is coming Canada, Feb. 3-7 in Toronto. It is hosted by Canada Health Infoway and organized in partnership with IHE USA and IHE Canada, with support from IHE Catalyst, IHE International, HIMSS, and RSNA.
Why You Should Attend
Hundreds of millions of patients globally depend on interoperable healthcare information technology. Ensuring these systems work together seamlessly is critical to enhancing care delivery and improving patient outcomes.
Your participation in the 2025 IHE North America Connectathon Week plays a vital role in advancing these goals. By collaborating with industry colleagues from around the world, you contribute to the development of interoperable solutions that can transform healthcare. Whether you are a technical expert or a business leader, this event has something for you.Event Components
This five-day event offers a comprehensive and dynamic experience through its four key components:
- IHE Connectathon Testing Event
- Benefit from a unique non-competitive testing environment where you can collaborate with colleagues from around the globe and experience an unparalleled opportunity to leverage the expertise of top industry professionals to advance your health IT solutions.
- Pan-Canadian Projectathon Testing Event
- Test and validate your systems’ interoperability in a pan-Canadian testing environment. Engage in rigorous testing and collaborative problem-solving to ensure your digital health solutions can seamlessly integrate with systems nationwide.
- IHE Plugathon Testing Event
- Connect with innovators, share experiences, and test your interoperability readiness. Engage with a community of experts to innovate through real-time connections with the APIs of health IT product solutions, all in a standardized format.
- Experience Days
- Learn about global interoperability initiatives and pan-Canadian digital health innovations through conference-style presentations and masterclass education sessions. Experience Days offer a rich program of educational and networking opportunities, allowing attendees to gain insights from leading experts and connect with peers from around the world.
Hotel Information
Intercontinental Toronto Centre is now accepting hotel reservations. Guest room rates are $319 CAD, plus applicable taxes. We encourage delegates to make reservations early with our designated hotel, as our discounted room rates are limited until Dec. 31, 2024.
Canada Health Infoway cannot meet contracted room obligations if delegates do not use our special booking link and reserve rooms at the Intercontinental Toronto Centre. We appreciate your cooperation. The simplest way to book and manage your hotel reservation is to use the dedicated booking link below.