Business events in Montréal
37 upcoming events in Montréal: 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.
Individually verified data · Updated: July 2026
Upcoming events
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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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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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Pitch de vente en anglais : réussir sur les marchés internationaux
CCMM workshop to build a clear, convincing English sales pitch for international markets (Aug. 25, indicative price).
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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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Forum Fintech Canada
Open finance, payments, AI and cybersecurity: Canada's fintech gathering at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth (indicative price).
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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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ALL IN
Canada's largest AI event: 6,500+ attendees, researchers, executives and startups at the Palais des congrès (indicative price).
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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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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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Mission commerciale au Paris Builders Show 2026
CCMM mission to the world building show in Paris: strategic meetings and opportunities (from Sep. 28, indicative price).
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Cocktail de l'écosystème d'impact (Esplanade)
The impact incubator gathers social entrepreneurs, nonprofits and impact investors (estimated date).
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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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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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Demo Day FounderFuel
The Montreal accelerator's cohort pitches to the investor community (estimated date).
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Sommet MAIN
The annual gathering of Quebec's accelerators and incubators: the full startup-support network (estimated date).
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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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Xplor (AEMQ)
Quebec's mineral-exploration convention at the Westin Montréal: 4 days of talks and networking (indicative price).
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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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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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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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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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Journée de la philanthropie (AFP Québec)
Talks and cocktail by the Association of Fundraising Professionals: fundraising and leadership (estimated date).
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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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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: 2026 edition paused, return announced for 2027 (estimated date, format under review).
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Gala ARISTA (JCCM)
Expected 47th edition of the provincial young-business-leaders awards, by Montreal's Junior Chamber of Commerce (estimated date).
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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).
Past editions this year
Kept to show the region's annual rhythm and help anticipate the next editions.
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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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Startupfest 2026
2026 edition held July 8-10 at the Old Port: founders, investors and mentors from around the world.
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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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Demo Day Accélération Centech (printemps 2026)
Centech's deeptech startups pitched at the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec.
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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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Salon de la franchise de Montréal 2026
Franchise brands and turnkey opportunities at the Palais des congrès, April 11-12.
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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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Forum du Mois du Mentorat 2026
Mentoring Month kickoff at Square BDC, by Mentorat Québec.
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