PHE Canada Event Week | April 29 – May 2, 2026 | Sheraton Wall Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia
PHE Canada Event Week 2026 brings together three national events — the 2026 Healthy Schools Summit, the 2026 PHE Canada Research Forum, and the 2026 PHE National Conference — into one unforgettable week of learning, networking, and collaboration, all happening in the heart of Vancouver.
The 2026 National Physical and Health Education (PHE) Canada Conference (April 29–May 2, Vancouver) is built around the theme “Together We Rise,” bringing educators, researchers, and school leaders together to strengthen student wellbeing and advance healthier learning environments across Canada. Faculty and graduate students from UBC’s Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy (EDCP), particularly within the Health, Outdoor, and Physical Education program area, will be actively involved through research presentations, workshops, and national leadership in partnership with PHE Canada. UBC EDCP will also host the Thinkers’ Gathering on April 30, 2026—an invited forum that convenes leaders from post-secondary, public health, and K–12 sectors to examine pressing issues and future directions in Physical and Health Education. This year’s Thinkers’ Gathering will be led by Dr. LeAnne Petherick, with insights shared nationally through the PHE Canada Journal.
April 29-30, 2026
Teaching the whole child starts with health.
Join school leaders, teachers, researchers, and partners to explore how we can create healthier learning environments and advance quality health education across Canada.
- Share innovative practices.
- Build collaborations across sectors.
- Strengthen student well-being at every level.
Healthy classrooms, stronger teaching, greater success.
2026 PHE Canada Research Forum
April 29-30, 2026
Surfacing new research from across Canada to strengthen practice and inspire change.
Guided by the PHE Canada Research Council, the Research Forum convenes academics, graduate students, and practitioners to spotlight emerging evidence and connect it to the realities of teaching and learning.
- Share and learn the latest Canadian research.
- Discuss emerging issues shaping our field.
- Nurture networks that bridge theory and classroom practice.
Great teaching starts with research—for you and your students.
April 30 – May 2, 2026
Better teaching, better learning—when health leads the way.
The PHE National Conference is Canada’s premier gathering for physical and health education teachers, physical activity leaders, and sector experts.
- Engage in inspiring keynotes, interactive sessions, and workshops.
- Discover diverse approaches that reflect every educator, every learner, every voice.
- Build connections that empower you to transform your classroom, school, and community.
A conference you’ll remember—inside and outside the sessions.