Welcome, Learners! Come say hello and break the ice with ENRICH and CNPRM

The symposium begins: opening remarks, land acknowledgment, and introductions to our partner groups — DOHaD, CAMCCO, and CNPRM.

A celebration of creativity with a wine and cheese reception, hosted in collaboration with DOHaD and CNPRM

Grab a slice of the action — music’s on, pizza’s hot, and the night's young.

Showcasing presentations by ENRICH Learners Mary Olukotun and Nakeisha Lodge-Tulloch

A series of workshops hosted by ENRICHment leads on data science, impact and engagement, translational science, and equity—designed to build practical skills and deepen understanding in child and perinatal health research.

Part 2 continues the conversation—come ready to dive deeper

Pause. Breathe. Treat Yourself. Enjoy gentle movement, mindful reflection, and tasty refreshments—because wellness shouldn't feel like work. Oh, and there’s ice cream involved.

Engage with research grounded in real-world challenges—ENRICH learners share insights that are shaping the future of child health.

Learn the craft of clear, compelling presentations in this dynamic session with Dr. Bob Connelly, featuring practical tools to engage any audience and present with confidence

Time to sync up for a fast-paced, interactive session where mentorship meets momentum. Speed through conversations on innovation, creativity, early career challenges, and the evolving role of AI in pediatric health research

A plenary dedicated to centering Indigenous knowledge, stories, and traditions in perinatal health—honouring the wisdom that guides pregnancy, birth, and early life.

A workshop dedicated to reimagining knowledge translation as a bridge between people, stories, and systems. Guided by Dr. Sam Louie-Poon, participants will explore how translation can foster equity, deepen connection, and move knowledge into action

This session will provide an overview of processes for establishing and conducting research projects with industry partners to develop and test innovations in child health (e.g., devices, programs, applications) from conceptualization to commercialization. A panel discussion will highlight experiences and practical strategies from researcher, industry, and patient partner perspectives. An interactive activity will help learners apply the suggested approaches and considerations to their own work and future projects.

ENRICH learners take the stage to share bold ideas and lived insights — an invitation to see research and care in a new light.

This gathering is a dedicated space held with care for Black and Indigenous voices—to connect, share experiences, and be in community through open, honest conversation

A night of reflection and celebration: savor a meal, connect with colleagues, and let Guilherme Sant’Anna’s keynote set the stage for renewed purpose

A workshop dedicated to sharing bold ideas and emerging research from ENRICH learners. Participants offer brief presentations of their projects and receive thoughtful feedback from mentors to support their growth as researchers and storytellers

The Illumination program encourages new ways of thinking, being, and interacting to promote creativity, comfort with difference, and innovation in child and perinatal health. This workshop invites participants to explore fear and failure through creative engagement, reflection, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

How do we judge excellence in an academic world that’s changing? In this interactive workshop, Dr. Rebecca Pillai Riddell—DIVERT’s NPI and an “accidental advocate”—shares lessons co-created with diverse researchers on integrating justice, equity, and inclusion into academic evaluation. Designed for faculty and students, the session invites reflection and offers practical tools for rethinking how we assess grants, awards, and peers.

ENRICH 2025 comes to a close, but the momentum carries on—guided by, and grounded in, human connection.