Business events and conferences in Montréal
59 upcoming events in Montréal: 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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Forum Fintech Canada
Open finance, payments, AI and cybersecurity: Canada's fintech gathering at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, September 14-15. No rate is published outside the ticketing platform; preferential rates for students, teachers and non-profits, 75% discount for fintech start-ups.
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Amérique latine : stratégies d'exportation et accès aux marchés
Business opportunities in Latin America and structuring safe, efficient exports (Sep. 15, indicative price).
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Tournoi annuel de golf 2026 de la CCEM, présidé par WSP
36th edition of the Chambre de commerce de l'Est de Montréal golf tournament at Club de Golf de l'Île de Montréal, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Individual ticket $385 member / $425 non-member, foursome $1,450 member, dinner only $95.
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Rencontre des nouveaux membres de la CCMM (septembre 2026)
CCMM new member welcome and networking session, September 15 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Chamber's offices. Registration is free but mandatory.
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ALL IN
Canada's largest AI event: 6,500+ attendees, researchers, executives and startups at the Palais des congrès, September 16-17. Pricing: 2-day pass $1,199, bundle of 5 passes $5,100, virtual access only $300.
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Activité Réseau PME RBC (CCMM, septembre 2026)
CCMM Réseau PME networking event, presented by RBC, to generate business opportunities (indicative price).
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Masterclass Défense
Two-day intensive program by Les Affaires Events (Sep. 16-17, Montreal) on winning a share of defence-industry contracts. Ticket $1,995.
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Formation - Le réseautage d'affaires intelligent et rentable (présentiel)
In-person version of the CCMM training on profitable business networking (Sep. 17, indicative price).
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S'implanter au Mexique : établir une présence opérationnelle stratégique (CCMM)
CCMM training on strategies and setup models in Mexico to support growth in North America (indicative price).
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Comment entrer dans la tête de vos donateurs et les persuader à faire un don avec vos mots ?
AFP Quebec webinar with Charles Saliba-Couture on cognitive biases and fundraising copywriting (12 to 1:15 p.m.). Member rate $35, non-member $60, group viewing package $150, plus taxes.
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Tribune de la CCMM
Speaker series of the Montreal Metropolitan Chamber: executives and decision-makers on stage (nearly 200 activities a year) (indicative price).
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Formation accélérée - Optimisez votre participation aux foires commerciales et expositions (CCMM)
CCMM accelerated training on the keys to a profitable presence at trade fairs and exhibitions (indicative price).
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Apéro montréalais chez VanLife Campers (CCMM)
CCMM Montreal after-work event in the VanLife Campers showroom: campervan tour and networking evening (indicative price).
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Atelier - Agilité organisationnelle : gestion des risques et leadership positif (PME MTL Ouest-de-l'Île)
PME MTL Ouest-de-l'Île workshop on organizational agility through risk management and positive leadership.
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GoSec
Canada's cybersecurity summit: 1,500+ professionals expected, 40+ sessions and 6 keynotes, on-site in Montreal or online, September 23-24. Tickets from $299 (virtual access) to $599 (all-inclusive hybrid package) plus taxes.
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Webinaire - Conventions entre actionnaires (Repreneuriat Québec)
Repreneuriat Québec (CTEQ) webinar on shareholder agreements: structure, importance and impacts in a business transaction, part of Perspectives repreneuriat 2026 (Sep. 24, noon). Price not published.
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Mission commerciale au Paris Builders Show 2026
CCMM mission to the world building show in Paris, September 28 to October 2: strategic meetings and opportunities. Pricing: general package $1,950 members, $2,350 non-members, hotel and flights not included.
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Parcours PME - Appels d'offres internationaux (CCMM)
CCMM three-part training path to understand, analyze and win international calls for tenders (indicative price).
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Dévoilement du thème du Mois du Mentorat 2027
Mentorat Québec unveils the theme of Mentoring Month 2027, from 5:30 p.m. Venue and registration link to come, price not published.
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Webinaire - Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) : comprendre et démystifier un véhicule philanthropique en pleine croissance
AFP Quebec webinar on donor-advised funds (12:15 to 1:30 p.m.), based on the chapter's usual webinar pricing: $35 member, $60 non-member (indicative price).
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Marché de la défense
Les Affaires Events conference: how to prepare for and thrive in the defence industry. In person and online, tickets from $595 (venue not stated in the calendar).
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MTL Connecte
Montreal digital week (Oct. 13-16): AI, cybersecurity and digital sovereignty. Tickets from $99 (online) to $499 (full access), early-bird discounts available.
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Gala ARISTA (JCCM)
Expected 47th edition of the provincial young-business-leaders awards, by Montreal's Junior Chamber of Commerce. Tickets at $125.
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Webinaire - Solliciter avec confiance : négociation et influence en philanthropie
AFP Quebec webinar on negotiation and influence in fundraising (12 to 1:15 p.m.), based on the usual pricing: $35 member, $60 non-member (indicative price).
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Propriété intellectuelle dans l'Union européenne
Master IP issues in the EU to protect your assets internationally (Oct. 21, indicative price).
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Café Repreneurs - Montréal (Repreneuriat Québec)
Monthly coffee meetup by Repreneuriat Québec (CTEQ) for people considering taking over a business. Next Montreal edition on October 21 (another listed date: November 25). Price not published.
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Webinaire - Brasser des idées d'économie sociale (PME MTL Centre-Est)
PME MTL Centre-Est webinar for social economy project leaders.
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Femmes Leaders
15th edition of Femmes Leaders at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth (Oct. 22, 1 to 9 p.m.): talks, panel, cocktail, three-course dinner and the Heritage Award to Pauline Marois. Ticket $895.
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Formation accélérée - Exporter outre-mer : logistique et douanes
Plan and secure overseas exports: logistics, documentation and customs (Oct. 27, indicative price).
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Tour du monde des risques critiques à l'export (CCMM)
CCMM series of three sessions on risks tied to Mercosur, Europe and the Indo-Pacific (indicative price).
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Xplor (AEMQ)
Quebec's mineral-exploration convention at the Westin Montréal: 4 days of talks and networking. Pricing: $540 for the pass, regular rate confirmed by AEMQ.
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Mission d'affaires à Barcelone - Smart City Expo World Congress 2026 (CCMM)
CCMM business mission to the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, November 2-5: smart city innovations and international matchmaking. Pricing: general package $2,650 members, $2,950 non-members; $1,650 rate for 15 selected companies from the Montreal agglomeration.
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IA en entreprise
Les Affaires Events conference on the prerequisites for AI deployments that meet expectations. In person, tickets from $495 (venue not stated in the calendar).
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Demo Day Accélération Centech
Deeptech startups from ÉTS's incubator pitch to investors and corporate partners (biannual, estimated date).
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Gala IDEE 2026 (Groupe 3737)
Groupe 3737 celebrates Inclusion, Diversity and Entrepreneurial Excellence at Plaza Centre-Ville, November 5 (indicative price, ticketing open).
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Adjointes et adjoints administratifs et exécutifs - Montréal
15th-anniversary special edition of the Les Affaires Events conference for administrative and executive assistants. In person and online, tickets from $595.
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Midi-conférence - Alexandre Cloutier, président de l'Université du Québec
The UQ as a strategic lever for Quebec, from the Quiet Revolution to today (Nov. 10, indicative price).
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Assemblée générale annuelle du Chantier de l'économie sociale 2026
AGM of the Chantier de l'économie sociale at Ausgang Plaza (6524 St-Hubert Street, Montreal, Nov. 10, check-in 9:30 a.m.): year in review and 2026-2027 action plan, 2026-2030 strategic directions, launch of the Carrefour d'expertises en gouvernance démocratique, followed by a cocktail. Price not published.
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Journée de la philanthropie (AFP Québec)
Talks and cocktail by the Association of Fundraising Professionals: fundraising and leadership. Pricing: $185 per individual ticket.
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Formation - Gestion des risques de change et de taux d'intérêt
Master currency and interest-rate risks to protect your margins internationally (Nov. 11, indicative price).
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Rencontre des nouveaux membres de la CCMM (novembre 2026)
CCMM new member welcome and networking session. The Chamber states that registration for this recurring activity is free but mandatory.
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Colloque OBNL
Management, governance and funding: the flagship day for nonprofit managers by ESPACE OBNL (estimated date).
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Propriété intellectuelle aux États-Unis : protéger ses actifs
Understand IP in the United States and adapt your strategy for successful expansion (Nov. 18, indicative price).
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Ambition
Les Affaires Events conference on the decisions that change a career. In person, tickets from $745 (venue not stated in the calendar).
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IA appliquée aux RH
Les Affaires Events conference on AI applied to human resources: freeing up time and maximizing impact. In person, tickets from $495 (venue not stated in the calendar).
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Cocktail des Fêtes de la CCMM
Montreal's business community closes the year with networking (estimated date).
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Formation - Douanes, conformité et commerce international
Strengthen customs compliance and protect your operations against tariffs and controls (Dec. 8, indicative price).
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Rencontre des nouveaux membres de la CCMM (décembre 2026)
CCMM new member welcome and networking session. The Chamber states that registration for this recurring activity is free but mandatory.
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Webinaire Stratégies d'intendance et de reconnaissance pour fidéliser vos donateurs
AFP Quebec webinar on donor stewardship and recognition (12 to 1 p.m.), based on the usual pricing: $35 member, $60 non-member (indicative price).
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Forum du Mois du Mentorat
Mentorat Québec gathers the community at Square BDC to launch Mentoring Month (estimated date).
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Propriété intellectuelle dans le Mercosur
Understand IP in Mercosur to protect your assets in South America (Feb. 2, indicative price).
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Open Innovation Day (Centech)
Corporates and startups explore open-innovation collaborations (estimated date).
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Sommet du repreneuriat
Quebec's leading business-transfer event: sellers, buyers and experts (estimated date).
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Salon de la franchise de Montréal
Franchise brands and turnkey business opportunities at the Palais des congrès (estimated date).
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Conférence annuelle de la philanthropie
A day of exchanges hosted by the Philanthropy Observatory and PhiLab at ESG UQAM (estimated date).
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Effervescence
Where AI, deep tech and capital meet: Montreal's innovation-ecosystem event (estimated date).
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C2 Montréal
International commerce + creativity conference: the organizers paused their annual May gathering in 2026 and are exploring a new format, with no return date or pricing announced (estimated date, format under review).
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Startup Expo (Startup Montréal)
Montreal's big annual startup showcase: booths, pitches and investors (estimated date).
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Grande Rencontre et Gala des chambres (FCCQ)
Quebec's federation of 120+ chambers gathers its network and crowns the best initiatives (2027 edition, rotating venue) (estimated date).
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Élections québécoises 2026 - Débat économique (FCCQ)
Economic debate hosted by the FCCQ and the Conseil du patronat du Québec with spokespersons from the major parties, at HEC Montréal (Centre de conférence Claude-Séguin), ahead of Quebec's 2026 election. Restricted to members of both organizations, limited seating. Ticket $95 plus taxes.
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Midi-conférence - L'itinérance à Montréal : bâtir une mobilisation collective
CCMM lunch conference on the causes and scale of homelessness in Montreal and sustainable solutions (indicative price).
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SaaSpasse Conf '26
Quebec's day for SaaS founders and operators, at Workleap in Montreal: single-track keynotes, a startup Pitch Party and a live podcast recording, for 250 attendees. Regular ticket $495 plus tax (early bird at $295 sold out), breakfast, lunch and open bar at the after-party included.
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Atelier - Devenir entrepreneur(e) (PME MTL Est-de-l'Île, septembre 2026)
PME MTL Est-de-l'Île workshop on the first steps of the entrepreneurial journey.
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Semaine climat Montréal 2026
Montreal climate week, September 8 to 13: turning climate discussions into concrete action.
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RustConf
International conference for the Rust programming language, on-site in Montreal and online, September 8-11. Virtual access is pay-what-you-want (starting at $0 USD); on-site tickets: $495 USD (individual) to $810 USD (employer-paid, late rate).
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Formation sur le pitch de vente virtuel pour gagner de nouveaux clients (CCMM)
CCMM training to master the remote sales pitch; registration includes two 90-minute virtual sessions (indicative price).
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Midi-Affaires - Construire la confiance par la communication transparente (PME MTL Centre-Ouest)
PME MTL Centre-Ouest Midi-Affaires workshop on transparent communication in business.
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Formation accélérée - Diversification des marchés et accords commerciaux du Canada
Leverage Canada's free-trade agreements (CETA, CPTPP) to diversify your markets (Aug. 27, indicative price).
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Webinaire - Brasser des idées durables (PME MTL Centre-Est)
PME MTL Centre-Est webinar on sustainable business practices.
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Pitch de vente en anglais : réussir sur les marchés internationaux
In-person CCMM workshop to build a clear, convincing English sales pitch for international markets, August 25 from 9 to 11 a.m. Pricing: $150 members, $195 non-members, plus taxes.
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Formation - Le réseautage d'affaires intelligent et rentable (en ligne)
CCMM online training on the art of networking to grow your business network (Aug. 20, indicative price).
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Midi-Affaires - Du premier contact au suivi, automatisez vos ventes B2B (PME MTL Centre-Ouest)
PME MTL Centre-Ouest hybrid workshop, noon to 1 p.m., on using artificial intelligence for B2B prospecting and follow-up, at 1350 Mazurette Street.
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Séance d'information - De l'idée au lancement d'entreprise (PME MTL Centre-Est)
PME MTL Centre-Est online information session, 10 to 11:30 a.m., on moving from idea to business launch.
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Séance d'information - Devenir entrepreneur(e) : de l'idée à l'action (PME MTL Centre-Ouest)
PME MTL Centre-Ouest information session on moving from business idea to action.
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Atelier - Devenir entrepreneur(e) (PME MTL Est-de-l'Île, août 2026)
PME MTL Est-de-l'Île workshop on the first steps of the entrepreneurial journey.
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Séance d'information - Démarrage d'entreprise (PME MTL Grand Sud-Ouest)
PME MTL Grand Sud-Ouest information session for people looking to start a business.
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Apéro montréalais à l'Omnium Banque Nationale (2e édition)
CCMM summer networking in the buzz of the National Bank Open men's tournament (Aug. 5) (indicative price).
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Séances d'information du Réseau Mentorat
Every month-end: free virtual meetings with mentors and mentored entrepreneurs.
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Salon de l'entrepreneuriat 2026
Very first edition at the Grand Quai: 100+ talks, 180 demos and advisory clinics.
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Cocktail ESTival 2026 (CCEM)
Summer networking event of the Chambre de commerce de l'Est de Montréal, at Taverne Marion.
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Assemblée générale d'élections 2026 (CCEM)
Election general meeting of the Chambre de commerce de l'Est de Montréal, held at Énergir, followed by networking.
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RDV de l'Est - Manufacturier 2026 (CCEM)
CCEM conference on the manufacturing sector in East Montreal, at Golf Métropolitain d'Anjou.
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6 à 8 de clôture de saison 2025-2026 (JCCM)
Public networking event of the Jeune chambre de commerce de Montréal closing the 2025-2026 season, on the theme of the socio-ecological transition.
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Assemblée générale annuelle de Mentorat Québec
Mentorat Québec's AGM at the Lavery law firm, 1 Place Ville-Marie (35th floor), from 5:30 p.m. Registration required, price not published.
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Webinaire - Le repreneuriat : planifier la richesse après l'acquisition
Free online talk by Repreneuriat Québec: debt, balancing personal and corporate wealth, risk management and financial planning after a business acquisition.
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Matinée export : financer vos projets à l'international (CCEM)
Training by the CCEM export assistance service on financing international projects.
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Réseautage au CF Montréal (CCEM)
CCEM networking event at Stade Saputo, alongside a CF Montréal match.
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Gala Les Mercuriades 2026
Gala night of the 46th edition of the FCCQ's Mercuriades business awards, at the Palais des congrès de Montréal (May 11, 5 to 10:30 p.m.). Individual ticket $525 + taxes, standard table $4,200, premium table $6,000.
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Demo Day Accélération Centech (printemps 2026)
Centech's deeptech startups pitched at the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec.
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ESTim 2026 - Gala (CCEM)
38th edition of the ESTim awards gala of the Chambre de commerce de l'Est de Montréal, held on May 7, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at La Tohu (date confirmed on the official page).
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Conférence annuelle de la philanthropie 2026
80 participants at ESG UQAM: AI and donors, corporate philanthropy and social movements.
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SIAL Canada 2026
North America's major agri-food show at the Palais des congrès (the 2027 edition moves to Toronto).
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Séance immersive - Valider l'impact de son projet avec l'Impact Gaps Canvas (Esplanade)
Free Esplanade Québec immersive session to understand and validate a project's impact using the Impact Gaps Canvas, 8:30 a.m. to noon.
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Webinaire - Accéder au financement en économie sociale : leviers et bonnes pratiques (Esplanade)
Free webinar in Esplanade Québec's financing series on access to funding in the social economy, noon to 1 p.m.
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Salon de la franchise de Montréal 2026
Franchise brands and turnkey opportunities at the Palais des congrès, April 11-12.
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Webinaire - Cofonder avec intention : complémentarité et alignement (Esplanade)
Free webinar in Esplanade Québec's introspection series on choosing and aligning co-founders, noon to 1 p.m.
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Sommet du repreneuriat 2026
9th edition at the Palais des congrès: sellers, buyers and business-transfer experts.
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Webinaire - Financer les femmes entrepreneures : ressources et leviers clés (Esplanade)
Free Esplanade Québec webinar on financing resources for women entrepreneurs, noon to 1:30 p.m.
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Webinaire - Éveiller son leadership : passer de la réactivité à la créativité (Esplanade)
Free webinar in Esplanade Québec's introspection series on creative leadership, noon to 1 p.m.
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Webinar - Scaling Without Burnout: A Guide for Impact-Driven Founders (Esplanade)
Free English-language webinar in Esplanade Québec's introspection series on scaling without burnout, noon to 1 p.m.
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Webinaire - Entrepreneuriat féminin : comprendre les investisseurs pour convaincre (Esplanade)
Free Esplanade Québec webinar on what investors expect from women entrepreneurs, noon to 1:30 p.m.
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Chocs de l'innovation en économie circulaire (Esplanade)
Free Esplanade Québec gathering on circular economy innovations, starting at 5 p.m.
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Webinaire - Mieux écouter pour mieux décider (Esplanade)
Free webinar in Esplanade Québec's impact series on listening as a decision-making tool, noon to 1 p.m.
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Webinaire - Comprendre et mobiliser les parties prenantes d'un projet collectif (Esplanade)
Free webinar in Esplanade Québec's impact series on stakeholder mobilization, noon to 1 p.m.
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Atelier - Femmes entrepreneures : transformez vos chiffres en alliés de croissance (Esplanade)
Free in-person Esplanade Québec workshop on reading financial statements as a growth lever, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Forum du mentorat : Transmission et connexion à l'heure de l'iA
Mentoring Month kickoff at Square BDC, by Mentorat Québec.
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Webinaire - Science impact 2026 : recette pour un projet de recherche efficace (Esplanade)
Free Esplanade Québec webinar on building an effective social innovation research project, noon to 1 p.m.
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Webinaire - Financement et entrepreneuriat au féminin : dépasser les biais inconscients (Esplanade)
Free Esplanade Québec webinar on unconscious bias in financing women entrepreneurs, noon to 1:30 p.m.
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Session d'information - Programme Science impact 2026 (Esplanade)
Free Esplanade Québec information session on the Science impact 2026 program, noon to 1 p.m.
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