Tech Week Toronto 2025

Senior Living Techfluence Toronto

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Society Clubhouse in Toronto for our tech-focused event tailored for senior living operators. Attendees heard from leading innovators who delivered quick, insightful sessions on the latest advancements transforming the senior living industry. It was a valuable opportunity to connect, learn, and leave with actionable ideas to elevate each community’s technology strategy. We appreciate your participation and look forward to continuing the conversation.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

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Learning Labs

  • Amber Bardon: AI in AgeTech — Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we care for older adults.

  • Phil Vlach & SCOUT: AI Tools for Smarter Tech Investments — Learn how to leverage AI to assess and enhance your technology strategy.

Operator Spotlight

  • Gray Wave Retirement Homes: Driving occupancy through cutting-edge lead generation strategies in senior living.

Panel Discussions: Moderator: Carolina Gonzaga

Occupancy 2.0: High-Tech Tools for Full Houses

Charles Williams - Account Executive

Peter Pereira - Founder of Pulse | Chief Creative Director & Strategist Triumph 62 Inc | Principal Whydea Inc

Amanda Richards - Senior Director of Business Development, Chartwell

Brad Bushby - Vice President Sales and Marketing, Schlegel Villages

Connected & Protected: The Role of Safety Tech in Building Trust with Residents & their Families

Karina Stickle - Community Engagement & Program Development Manager, GoIcon

Phil Vlach - Founder of AgeTech Labs | Co-founder CEO of AgeTech Toronto | Head of Technology, Schlegel Villages

Kristen - Parsons-Lamontagne Executive Director, Tiffany Village Retirement Residence Partnership

Tech with Intention: Crafting a Smart, Scalable Roadmap for Your Community

Amber Bardon - Founder & CEO Parasol Alliance

Phil Vlach - Founder of AgeTech Labs | Co-founder CEO of AgeTech Toronto | Head of Technology, Schlegel Villages

Kristen Parsons-Lamontagne- Executive Director, Tiffany Village Retirement Residence Partnership

Special Guest Spotlight

We’re proud to feature the Ontario Caregiver Organization, a vital charity supporting over 4 million family, friend, and neighbor caregivers across the province - Melissa Ngo

CONNECT WITH US!

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Amber Bardon

Parasol Alliance

Email: amber.bardon@parasolalliance.com

Connect on LinkedIn

www.parasolalliance.com/contact

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Carolina Gonzaga

Host, Moderator

Email: cgonzagapr@gmail.com

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Phil Vlach

Agetech Labs

Email: phil@agetechlabs.ca

Connect on LinkedIn

https://www.agetechlabs.ca/

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Karina Stickle

Go Icon

Email: karina.stickle@goicon.com

Connect on LinkedIn

https://goicon.com/

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Charles Williams

WelcomeHome

Email: charles.williams@welcomehomesoftware.com

Connect on LinkedIn

https://www.welcomehomesoftware.com/

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Peter Pereira

Pulse | Whydea

Email: peterp@whydeainc.com

Connect on LinkedIn

https://www.whydeainc.com/

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Richard Noonan

Gray Wave Retirement Homes

Co-Founder & President

Connect on LinkedIn

https://www.graywaveadvisory.com/

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Kristen Parsons-Lamontagne

Tiffany Village

Executive Director

Connect on LinkedIn

https://tvkp.ca/

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Amanda Richards

Chartwell

Senior Director Sales Strategy

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https://chartwell.com/

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Brad Bushby

Schlegel Villages

Vice President Sales and Marketing

Connect on LinkedIn

https://schlegelvillages.com/

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Melissa Ngo

The Ontario Caregiver Association

Implementation Lead

Connect on LinkedIn

https://schlegelvillages.com/