This year, our annual conference has been reimagined as the DNS Impact Summit – two days of inspiration and celebration with a refreshed format that includes new learning opportunities, a Celebration of Excellence and a schedule that better respects your busy schedules. The Summit aims to offer a more engaging and meaningful experience for attendees.
Registration
In-person attendance
Your registration fee covers:
breakfast and lunch both days
two education sessions
Friday night welcome reception, dinner and dance with music by G Street Band
Celebration of Excellence (President’s valedictory address and 2026 DNS Achievement Awards ceremony)
annual general meeting (AGM)
NEW childcare program for children aged 4 to 13 on Friday and Saturday, in partnership with the Zatzman Sportsplex in Dartmouth
Register now for in-person attendance.
Accommodations (not included in registration)
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Delta Hotel Dartmouth. To make a reservation, call 902-468-8888 or book online here. Conference rates are available ($199 standard room). Be sure to let the reservation desk know that you are attending the Doctors Nova Scotia conference. Reservations must be made before Tuesday, May 5.
Virtual attendance
If you can’t attend in person, you can register to attend the education sessions and AGM via webinar, free of charge:
To register Establishing Goals of Care: An important element of comprehensive primary care, click here.
To register for Education Session 2: Reignite: Rising in the age of burnout, click here.
To register for virtual participation in the AGM, members’ forum and changeover of office on Saturday morning, click here.
Tentative Agenda
Impact Summit - Two days of inspiration and celebration
Friday, June 5, 2026
| Time | Event |
| 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Childcare Program (ages 4-13) Zatzman Sportsplex, 110 Wyse Rd, Dartmouth |
| 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Sponsor breakfast |
| 9:30 a.m.- 12 p.m. | Education session: Establishing Goals of Care - An important element of comprehensive primary care with Dr. Robert Strang and Dr. Ian Reid > Learn more |
| 12-1:30 p.m. | Networking lunch |
| 1:30-3:45 p.m. | Education session: Reignite: Rising in the age of burnout with Dr. Jody Carrington > Learn more |
| 6:30-11 p.m. | Celebration of Excellence (dinner & dance) Entertainment by the G Street Band |