Keynote Speaker

Liane Comeau, PhD, brings more than 25 years of experience spanning government, research, and international non-governmental leadership. Since 2018, she has served as Executive Director of the International Union for Health Promotion and Health Education (IUHPE), a global organization dedicated to advancing health equity and reducing inequalities worldwide.

Her career has focused on improving the health and wellbeing of children, youth, and families. She has held senior roles with Invest in Kids, a pan-Canadian organization, including Director of Research and Evaluation. Dr. Comeau also served as a Specialized Scientific Advisor at Québec’s national public health institute (Institut national de santé publique du Québec), where she contributed to research and programming focused on prevention and health promotion across the lifespan.