Schedule & Speakers

We’re putting together an exciting lineup of main sessions, breakout sessions and special events for Health on the Horizon 2026 at the Niagara Falls Convention Center in Niagara Falls, NY.

While the full schedule isn’t ready just yet, here’s what you can look forward to:
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Inspiring Keynote Speakers

who will share fresh perspectives on wellness, community and health.
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Interactive Breakout Sessions

where you can dive deeper into topics that matter most to you.
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Networking Opportunities

where you can connect, share ideas and build lasting relationships with fellow attendees.
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Special Events

more to come!

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 Jillian Lama 

As a former binge eater turned trauma-certified life coach, Jillian Lama bridges the gap between metabolic health and psychological healing. She’s the host of the Hungry for Love podcast, which addresses the missing piece of weight loss – nervous system regulation. Jillian specializes in helping clients move from a state of survival to a life of true self-belief, food freedom and lasting peace with their bodies.  

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 Holly Hoffman 

 Holly Hoffman was the last remaining member of the Espada Tribe and the last woman standing on Season 21 of the reality show “Survivor Nicaragua.” Through this and other life experiences, Holly was inspired to share her message of survival. A professional motivational speaker and author, Holly shares that while situations may seem insurmountable, within each of us is an ability to focus our thoughts, emotions and energy to succeed—if only we have the knowledge, tools and discipline to do so. 

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Ian Patton

Ian Patton is the Director of Advocacy and Public Engagement at Obesity Canada, combining his academic expertise and lived experience to drive change in obesity care. He holds a PhD in Kinesiology and completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship, with research focused on BMI, obesity and childhood physical activity. As a bariatric surgery patient and national advocate, Ian works to eliminate weight bias and improve access to care for individuals living with obesity. 

The Full Schedule and Speaker List Will Be Announced Soon! 

Take a sneak peek at the speakers bringing Health on the Horizon to life. Full details and the complete event schedule will be available soon—check back for updates! 

Interested in becoming an event speaker? Contact Mary Mullane at mmullane@tops.org.

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Jillian Lama 

As a former binge eater turned trauma-certified life coach, Jillian Lama bridges the gap between metabolic health and psychological healing. She’s the host of the Hungry for Love podcast, which addresses the missing piece of weight loss – nervous system regulation. Jillian specializes in helping clients move from a state of survival to a life of true self-belief, food freedom and lasting peace with their bodies.  

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Holly Hoffman 

Holly Hoffman was the last remaining member of the Espada Tribe and the last woman standing on Season 21 of CBS’ hit reality show “Survivor Nicaragua”. Through that experience, and others throughout her life, Holly was inspired to share her message of survival.

A professional motivational speaker and the author of three different books, Holly acknowledges that life is made up of challenges, and we are oftentimes faced with situations that seem insurmountable. But within each of us is an ability to focus our thoughts, emotions and energy to succeed—if only we have the knowledge, tools and discipline to do so.



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Ian Patton 

 Ian Patton is the Director of Advocacy and Public Engagement at Obesity Canada, combining his academic expertise and lived experience to drive change in obesity care. He holds a PhD in Kinesiology from Western University and completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Toronto, with research focused on BMI, obesity and childhood physical activity. As a bariatric surgery patient and national advocate, Ian works to eliminate weight bias and improve access to care for individuals living with obesity. 

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