Business events and conferences in Centre-du-Québec
63 upcoming events in Centre-du-Québec: business conferences, breakfast conferences, recognition galas, industrial trade shows, training sessions, summits and networking activities run by chambers of commerce, economic development agencies and social-economy organizations across the region. Every listing links back to its organizer's official website.
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Assemblée générale annuelle CCID
Annual general meeting of the Drummond chamber of commerce and industry, held online on September 14, 2026.
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Coquetel de la rentrée de la CCID
The CCID's signature event: back-to-business 5 to 7 from 5 p.m. at the new Cégep Drummond pavilion, with the launch of the yearly programming.
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Dîner conférence CCIBFE - septembre 2026
CCIBFE monthly lunch conference for the Bois-Francs and L'Érable business community.
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Assemblée générale annuelle - Pôle d'économie sociale du Centre-du-Québec
Day organized by the Pôle d'économie sociale du Centre-du-Québec at the Théâtre Belcourt in Baie-du-Febvre (10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.): annual general meeting, lunch, a screening of the documentary (R)évolution - le travail est humain followed by discussion, and networking. Free for members, lunch $20+tax for non-members.
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Dîner-conférence BDC 2026
Two 90-minute training workshops followed by a lunch conference with economist Pierre Cléroux, hosted by Drummond économique (10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.). Price not published, online ticketing.
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Assemblée générale annuelle CCIBFE
Annual general meeting of the Bois-Francs and L'Érable chamber of commerce and industry.
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Apéro Gourmand AGAW
Convivial evening of the Warwick business people association (AGAW) at the Aux Petits Plaisirs sugar shack, 5 to 10 p.m., with live music and a raffle. Pricing: $80 member, $100 non-member.
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Portes ouvertes Gaudreau Environnement
Guided bus tour of Gaudreau Environnement's waste-sorting and recycling facility (365 boul. de la Bonaventure, Victoriaville), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., organized with the CCIBFE. Price not published.
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Salon Vivre à Victo
Welcome fair for new Victoriaville residents, organized by the City with the Bois-Francs newcomer welcome committee, at the Centre communautaire d'Arthabaska (1 to 3 p.m.). Booths on municipal services, education, recreation and employment, a kids' corner, translation available on request. Free admission.
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Débat électoral provincial de la CCID
Provincial election candidates debate before the Drummondville business community, hosted by the CCID.
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Déjeuner d'ouverture Réseau RH Bois-Francs Érable
Launch breakfast for the CCIBFE HR Network's 2026-2027 programming, at La Pomme Verte in Victoriaville (8:30 to 10:30 a.m.). Discussion among HR professionals and networking. Price not published.
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La Grande Rentrée des Gens d'Affaires
Collaborative back-to-business evening (5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.) by the CCIBFE, AGAW, AGAÉ, Jeune Chambre de Victoriaville and Femmes de carrière. Pricing: $75 member, $90 non-member, transport and meal included.
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Journée de recrutement de Drummond économique
A day of interviews with qualified candidates (administration, IT, manufacturing, early childhood, health) in the Drummond RCM. Pricing: $500 per company for one recruiter, $75 per additional recruiter. Registration August 4 to September 14, 2026.
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5 à 7 Femmes de carrière
5 to 7 networking of the Bois-Francs and L'Érable Femmes de carrière network.
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Bootcamp certifié repreneur
One-month intensive program for future business buyers: workshops, case studies, business-transfer experts and networking. Fall cohort announced for October 2026; the page states the posted dates are to be confirmed and the fee is still to be determined.
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Dîner réseautage de la CCIBFE dans l'Érable
CCIBFE networking lunch held in the L'Érable RCM, exact venue to be confirmed.
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Visite d'entreprise en collaboration avec l'UQTR
Industrial visit and networking organized by the CCID with the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières.
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Dîner formation Groupe RDL : La fiscalité
Training lunch on taxation presented by Groupe RDL with the Jeune Chambre de Victoriaville.
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Fuckup Nights Victoriaville - 6e édition
6th Victoriaville edition of Fuckup Nights: entrepreneurs share their failures and the lessons learned.
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5@7 Jeune Chambre - octobre 2026
5 to 7 networking of the Jeune Chambre de Victoriaville, October 14, 2026.
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VEC : 5 ans à propulser les entreprises d'ici
Victoriaville en Croissance marks five years of supporting local businesses, event listed by the CCIBFE.
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Dîner conférence CCIBFE - octobre 2026
CCIBFE October lunch conference.
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5 à 7 réseautage CCIBFE
CCIBFE 5 to 7 networking for Bois-Francs and L'Érable business people.
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Le Sommet national du manufacturier intelligent
Two-day summit (October 28-29, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) in Drummondville bringing together manufacturing leaders, researchers and decision-makers around productivity, innovation and the energy transition. Program to come.
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Activité d'intégration des nouveaux membres de la CCID
Welcome session for new members of the Drummond chamber of commerce and industry.
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Dîner réseautage CCIBFE
CCIBFE November networking lunch.
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Souper tournant de la Jeune Chambre de Victoriaville - novembre 2026
Progressive networking dinner of the Jeune Chambre de Victoriaville, November 5, 2026.
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Demi-journée conférence TET, CCIBFE, VEC et Destination entreprise
Half-day of conferences on temporary foreign workers, presented by the CCIBFE, Victoriaville en Croissance and Destination entreprise.
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Dîner réseautage FC
Networking lunch of the Bois-Francs and L'Érable Femmes de carrière network.
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Recrutez en France 2026
Drummond économique international recruitment mission in Paris, November 13-14, 2026. Pricing: $8,500 plus taxes for the first participant (companies under 100 employees and schools), $9,500 for companies with 100 employees or more, additional participants $5,500 to $6,500.
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Souper-conférence des 20 ans de la Cellule de Mentorat
The CCID and Drummond Économique celebrate 20 years of mentoring with guest of honour Danièle Henkel (indicative price).
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Soirée Reconnaissance de l'AGAW
Recognition evening of the Warwick business people association, listed on the CCIBFE calendar.
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Dîner formation Groupe RDL : Les 5 pièges à éviter
Training lunch by Groupe RDL on five pitfalls to avoid in business management, with the Jeune Chambre de Victoriaville.
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Conférence de presse et lancement du Gala Nova
Official launch of the 2027 edition of the Jeune Chambre de Victoriaville's Gala Nova.
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Tapis rouge 2.0 CCIBFE
CCIBFE Tapis rouge 2.0 evening, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Venue and details listed as forthcoming on the official page.
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Recrutez au Brésil
Drummond économique international recruitment mission in São Paulo, December 5-6, 2026. Pricing: $8,500 plus taxes for the first participant (companies under 100 employees and schools), $9,500 for companies with 100 employees or more, additional participants $5,500 to $6,500. Registration January 19 to September 14, 2026.
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Cocktail des Fêtes de la CCID
Festive year-end for Drummond CCI members (estimated date).
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5 à 7 de Noël des Gens d'Affaires des Bois-Francs et de l'Érable
Holiday networking for Bois-Francs and L'Érable business people, also announced by the Jeune Chambre de Victoriaville as the 6@9 des Fêtes.
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Vision Board Femmes de carrière
Vision board workshop of the CCIBFE Femmes de carrière network to start the year.
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Soirée Hommage au Bâtisseur
The Drummondville chamber opens its year by honouring a builder of the local economy (indicative price).
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Congrès des jeunes entrepreneurs et professionnels Bois-Francs et Érable
Annual congress of young entrepreneurs and professionals of the Bois-Francs and L'Érable, hosted by the Jeune Chambre de Victoriaville.
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Déjeuner des nouvelles membres Femmes de carrière
Welcome breakfast for new members of the CCIBFE Femmes de carrière network.
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La Classique Hivernale
CCIBFE winter networking activity, announced by the Jeune Chambre de Victoriaville as La classique des Gens d'affaires Bois-Francs Érable.
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Dîner Conférence CCIBFE - février 2027
CCIBFE February lunch conference.
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Atelier Girly Femmes de carrière
Workshop of the Bois-Francs and L'Érable Femmes de carrière network.
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Diner réseautage jeune chambre de Victoriaville - mars 2027
Networking lunch of the Jeune Chambre de Victoriaville, March 10, 2027.
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Journée de la Femme, Spa Femmes de carrière
International Women's Day activity of the CCIBFE Femmes de carrière network.
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Dévoilement des finalistes du Gala Nova
Unveiling of the finalists of the Jeune Chambre de Victoriaville's Gala Nova.
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Dévoilement des finalistes du Panthéon de la Performance
Unveiling of the finalists of the CCIBFE's Panthéon de la Performance.
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Salon commercial et expo habitation de Victoriaville
Merchants and housing entrepreneurs at Victoriaville's Agri-Sports Pavilion (estimated date).
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Diner réseautage jeune Chambre de Victoriaville - mars 2027
Networking lunch of the Jeune Chambre de Victoriaville, March 31, 2027.
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Grande soirée conférence Femmes de carrière
Annual conference evening of the CCIBFE Femmes de carrière network.
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Souper tournant de la Jeune Chambre de Victoriaville
Progressive networking dinner of the Jeune Chambre de Victoriaville, April 7, 2027.
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Soirée Reconnaissance de la CCID
21 finalists and a gathered business community: the Drummond CCI's annual gala (estimated date).
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5@7 Jeune Chambre - avril 2027
5 to 7 networking of the Jeune Chambre de Victoriaville, April 21, 2027.
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Panthéon de la Performance
The CCIBFE's Panthéon de la Performance recognition gala honouring Bois-Francs and L'Érable businesses.
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Soirée Jeune Chambre
Jeune Chambre de Victoriaville evening listed on the CCIBFE calendar.
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Tournoi de Golf CCIBFE La Classique Desjardins
The CCIBFE's annual golf tournament, La Classique Desjardins.
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Gala des Napoléon
Drummondville's business recognition gala, hosted by the chamber of commerce (estimated date).
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Gala Nova de la Jeune Chambre de Victoriaville
The Bois-Francs young business community celebrates its emerging entrepreneurs (indicative price).
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Journée de golf 2027 de la CCID
The CCID's annual golf tournament at the Heriot golf club, June 2, 2027.
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5@7 fin de saison de la Jeune Chambre de Victoriaville
End-of-season 5 to 7 networking of the Jeune Chambre de Victoriaville.
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Assemblée générale annuelle de la Jeune Chambre de Victoriaville
Annual general meeting of the Jeune Chambre de Victoriaville, including election of the board.
Past editions this year
Kept to show the region's annual rhythm and help anticipate the next editions.
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Grand BBQ Warwick
Two-day festival (September 11-12) at 169 rue Saint-Louis in Warwick: culinary workshops, local restaurateurs and artisans, regional craft beer and wine, competitions and evening music. Site access and activities are free, dinner is an extra charge.
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Déjeuner des nouveaux membres CCIBFE
Welcome breakfast for new CCIBFE members.
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Tournoi de Golf de la Jeune Chambre de Victoriaville présenté par la Clinique Èvaderme
Annual golf tournament of the Jeune Chambre de Victoriaville, presented by Clinique Èvaderme.
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États généraux Arthabaska-L'Érable 2026
Economic consultation gathering for the Arthabaska and L'Érable RCMs, led by the CCIBFE and its partners.
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Dîner réseautage spécial mentorat de la Jeune Chambre de Victoriaville
Networking lunch on business mentoring, hosted by the Jeune Chambre de Victoriaville.
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Gala Nova 2026 (Jeune Chambre de Victoriaville)
The Bois-Francs business next-gen celebrated its emerging entrepreneurs on May 27.
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Évènement RH Nicolet-Bécancour
Réseau RH Nicolet-Bécancour day at the Complexe Chez Boris (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.): workshops, talks, a panel on workplace inclusion, and a preview of the 2026-2027 programming. $25 discount for Pôle members registering through the dedicated form; regular price not published. Completed.
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Midi rencontre - subvention du RISQ
First lunch meeting of the year hosted by the Pôle d'économie sociale du Centre-du-Québec (12:15 to 1 p.m.), on the new RISQ subsidy and its financing pathway. Price not published. Completed.
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Dîner de la mairesse de Nicolet
Lunch conference at the Centre des congrès de l'Hôtel Montfort in Nicolet (11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) with mayor Geneviève Dubois and guests (Jean-Martin Aussant, Diane Bérard, Jérôme Dupras) on socio-economic transition. Rate for Nicolet-Yamaska social economy enterprises: $80+tax. Completed.
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Panthéon de la Performance 2026
The CCIBFE's Panthéon de la Performance recognition gala, at the Colisée Desjardins in Victoriaville, 5 p.m. Price seen via the Pôle d'économie sociale: $165+tax (Pôle member rate, maximum 2 tickets per enterprise). Completed.
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Gala régional du Défi OSEntreprendre - 28e édition
Regional gala recognizing entrepreneurial initiatives in Centre-du-Québec, 28th edition of the Défi OSEntreprendre, in Drummondville (5:30 to 9 p.m.). Four award categories. Ticket: $75. Completed.
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SIC 2026 - Salon industriel du Centre-du-Québec
300+ companies over 40,000 sq. ft. at Centrexpo Promutuel Assurance, April 22-23. Free visitor entry (online registration).
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Soirée Reconnaissance de la CCID 2026
21 finalists honoured at the Drummond CCI's annual gala.
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Gérer efficacement les dossiers de vos travailleurs étrangers temporaires
Drummond économique lunch conference on a new tool to manage temporary foreign worker files (compliance and continuity), noon to 1 p.m. Pricing: $40 member, $55 non-member, lunch included. Completed.
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Salon commercial et expo habitation 2026
Merchants and housing at the Agri-Sports Pavilion, March 27-29.
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Journée de recrutement à Montréal
A day of recruitment interviews in Montreal organized by Drummond économique (10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Pricing: $250 per company for one recruiter, $150 per additional recruiter; transport and meals included. Registration February 10 to March 9, 2026. Completed.
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Dîner-conférence : Immigration stratégique - nouveaux services pour sécuriser vos talents
Drummond économique lunch conference with Me Lydia Marcotte on strategic immigration and new services to secure international talent (noon to 1 p.m.). Pricing: $40 member, $55 non-member, lunch included. Completed.
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Webinaire - programme pour les conjoint-e-s de vos TET
Free Drummond économique webinar on Teams (noon to 1 p.m.) about the program for spouses of temporary foreign workers. Completed.
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Soirée Hommage au Bâtisseur 2026
The CCID opened its year honouring a builder of the Drummondville economy.
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