About

    First Line in Health

    From its very first edition in 2019, Première ligne en santé has positioned itself among the elite of healthcare events in Quebec, thanks to the quality of its content, guests, speakers and the opportunities created during the event. With an annual growth rate of over 30%, despite the pandemic, Première ligne en santé is now THE annual meeting place for primary care network players, and Canada’s largest health congress.

    Première ligne en santé is also a prestigious event for the French and English speaking business community in the healthcare sector, and a unique opportunity to open up to new opportunities.

    In a context of profound transformations within the healthcare system, at a time when we have all lost our bearings, the 2025 edition is set under the theme “In Motion, One Professional at a Time”.

    More than ever, the systemic changes we are experiencing rely first and foremost on the engagement and involvement of every healthcare actor and professional. It is the professionals, whether at the patient’s bedside or behind the scenes, who provide the dynamic necessary for the transformation of our services.

    This year, PLS honors these individuals who, through their expertise, creativity, and adaptability, play a crucial role in the evolution of our healthcare system. Recognizing that change starts with people, the event explores how each professional can be a vector of progress, collaboration, and innovation.

    Throughout the workshops, conferences, and discussions, participants will discover how, together, we can support these transformations while highlighting the impact of each individual on the organization of care. The theme invites collective reflection: how can each of us, in our own way, contribute to a healthcare system that is more agile, more human, and better connected?

    This edition aims to be a springboard for professional and personal development, embracing a spirit of continuous movement towards a future where every individual initiative translates into collective progress.

    First Line in Health 2025

    In a few words:

    • More than 1700 participants
    • More than 120 organizations, associations, and exhibiting companies
    • The Professionals’ Zone
    • The Institutions’ Pavilion
    • The Innovations’ Pavilion
    • The Seniors’ Village
    • 40 Conferences
    • 6 PLS Ideas Lab activities
    • 2 Ideathons (pharmacy and medical clinic)
    • The GRAND PLS GAME
    • 3 Interactive Roundtables
    • 1 Networking Cocktail
    • The Mystery Board Game of the Year

    And much more!

    Event’s Highlights :

    Inspiring Conferences:

    PLS’s inspiring conferences are one of the highlights of the event, bringing together renowned experts from Quebec, Canada and abroad. These sessions highlight concrete solutions, innovative and proven models, and are presented in a dynamic and interactive format, including panels, presentations, practical demonstrations and even a play. Each conference offers an immersive experience, allowing participants to draw inspiration from best practices and explore approaches that are transforming front-line care.

    Interactive activities:

    PLS EXPERIENCE activities offer participants a complete and stimulating immersion in the world of primary care. Designed to encourage interaction, innovation and the sharing of expertise, these activities include moments of friendly competition, practical demonstrations and collaborative workshops. They allow participants to discover concrete solutions in action, while encouraging creativity and collective reflection. Each activity is designed to offer an enriching experience, where learning combines with quality networking, creating unique opportunities for exchange and collaboration for all participants.

    Concrete solutions:

    You’ll leave with practical, directly applicable solutions to overcome healthcare system challenges. Each tried-and-tested approach is designed to be easily implemented in your context, enabling you to improve the quality of care and efficiency of services. These concrete tools will help you make a tangible difference as soon as you return to the field.

    Networking opportunities and exchanges with experts:

    Take advantage of privileged moments to meet and exchange with leaders in the healthcare field. Whether you want to network with influential professionals, share experiences or discover new perspectives, these networking opportunities are designed to foster meaningful connections. The experts in attendance, from Quebec, Canada and around the world, will offer you valuable insights and practical advice on how to move your projects and your organization forward. These moments of exchange, often informal, will enable you to develop a solid network while deepening your knowledge of best practices and innovations in the sector.