Business events and conferences in Montréal
67 business events listed in Montréal: conferences, breakfast conferences, galas, trade shows, training sessions and networking activities. Every listing is verified and links back to its organizer's official website. See also everything happening in Montréal.
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Webinaire - Préparer son entreprise pour le transfert
Free online webinar by Repreneuriat Québec on valuing a business ahead of its transfer.
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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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Assemblée annuelle 2026 des membres
The 2026 annual members meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal. Free.
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Desjardins Co-founder Matchmaking
Co-founder matchmaking evening organized by District 3 and La base entrepreneuriale HEC Montréal, at District 3 Innovation Hub. Ticket at $7.
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Apéro montréalais au Stade Saputo
CCMM networking event held at Stade Saputo with CF Montréal. Ticket at $85 (member rate).
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Salon de l'emploi et de la formation continue
Job fair at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, free for job-seeking visitors.
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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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Agir dans un monde en turbulence
CCMM economic talk on business strategies during a period of economic instability. Ticket at $140 (member rate).
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Webinaire - Transfert d'entreprise : enjeux humains, fiscaux et stratégiques
Free webinar in the Perspectives repreneuriat 2026 series, on the human, tax and strategic issues of business transfer.
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Accompagnez vos équipes dans l'adoption de l'IA
Online training by Événements Les Affaires to help teams adopt artificial intelligence. Ticket priced at $845.
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Jasette mentorale
Informal virtual gathering on Zoom organized by Mentorat Québec to discuss mentoring practice.
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RDV stratégique sur le repreneuriat
CCMM strategic meeting focused on business succession and takeover issues. Ticket at $125 (member rate).
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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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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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ORBICOM 2026 - Conférence internationale annuelle
Annual international conference of ORBICOM, the network of UNESCO chairs in communication, held at UQAM.
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Assemblée générale annuelle et célébrations du 40e anniversaire de la CCEM
Annual general meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of East Montreal combined with its 40th anniversary celebrations, at the Olympic Park. Ticket at $40.
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Webinaire - De la lettre d'intention à la négociation
Free webinar by Repreneuriat Québec on the legal aspects and negotiation involved in a business transfer, from the letter of intent onward.
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Gala 2026 du Prix Hippocrate
Prix Hippocrate gala celebrating achievements in life sciences and health technologies, in Montreal.
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Séance d'information - Programme de mentorat inclusif
Online information session by Mentorat Québec on implementing an inclusive mentoring program.
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Xplor (AEMQ)
Quebec's mineral-exploration convention at the Westin Montréal: 4 days of talks and networking. Pricing: $665 for the pass at the current rate (the $540 early-bird rate expired September 28).
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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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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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Forum économique transatlantique Québec-Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Economic forum organized by World Trade Centre Montreal between Quebec and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Ticket at $130 (member rate).
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Masterclass IA générative et agentique (2026-11-10)
Two-day training by Évènements Les Affaires on the strategic integration of generative and agentic AI, at the Sun Life Building conference centre. Ticket at $1695.
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Communauté de pratique de Mila : L'IA agentique
Mila community of practice gathering focused on the responsible development and deployment of agentic AI systems. Free public access from 4:30 to 7 p.m.; the round-table portion (3 to 4:30 p.m.) costs $40 plus taxes.
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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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Montréal face aux grands choix économiques
CCMM economic talk with Grégoire Baillargeon on Montreal's major economic choices. Ticket at $140 (member rate).
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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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Conférence de Doug Ford
CCMM political talk featuring Ontario premier Doug Ford. Ticket at $150 (member rate).
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Assemblée Générale Annuelle 2026 (CCOIM)
Annual general meeting of the West Island of Montreal Chamber of Commerce.
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Dîner-Conférence RDV Économique (CCOIM)
Economic luncheon conference organized by CCOIM following its general meeting.
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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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IA & International : Propulsez votre entreprise vers de nouveaux marchés
CCEM training on using AI to access new international markets, at Golf Métropolitain d'Anjou.
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ÉCO-RDV 2026
Montréal International networking event dedicated to clean technologies.
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Cocktail de fin d'année 2026 (CCEM)
End-of-year networking cocktail of the Chamber of Commerce of East Montreal, at Productions Jeun'Est.
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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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Village des créateurs-trices ethnoculturels
Groupe 3737 holiday market showcasing ethnocultural artisans and creators, free ticket available.
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ICHOM 2026
Annual conference of the International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement, held in Montreal.
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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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Dîner des Fêtes (CCOIM)
Holiday networking luncheon organized by the West Island of Montreal Chamber of Commerce.
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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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Forum du Mois du Mentorat
Mentorat Québec gathers the community at Square BDC to launch Mentoring Month (estimated date).
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Forum du mentorat 2027
Annual forum by Mentorat Québec bringing together business mentoring stakeholders, in Montreal. Early-bird member ticket at $183 (ranging from $109 to $292 depending on status).
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Cocktail de la Présidence 2027 (CCOIM)
CCOIM's annual presidency cocktail event.
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Webinaire AFP - Dons planifiés
AFP Québec webinar on planned giving, for philanthropy professionals. Ticket at $35 (member rate).
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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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Grand rendez-vous économique Banque Nationale 2027
Annual CCMM economic talk presented with National Bank. Ticket at $140 (member rate).
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Formation intensive - Leadership au féminin en philanthropie
Intensive AFP Québec training on women's leadership in philanthropy, in Montreal. Ticket at $300 (member rate). (estimated date)
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Dîner pour Femmes « ELLES Inspirent »
CCOIM networking luncheon dedicated to businesswomen, "ELLES Inspirent".
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Open Innovation Day (Centech)
Corporates and startups explore open-innovation collaborations (estimated date).
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Souper Tournant Des Inspirants
CCOIM's rotating networking dinner bringing together inspiring entrepreneurs.
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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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Cocktail des Finalistes Accolades 2027
Cocktail honoring the finalists of CCOIM's 2027 Accolades gala.
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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).
Past editions this year
Kept to show the region's annual rhythm and help anticipate the next editions.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 - 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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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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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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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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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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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.
Elsewhere in Montréal
Upcoming activities across the rest of the region, often less than an hour away.
- Avantage IA : productivité dans la fonction publique Online
- Webinaire - Solliciter avec confiance : négociation et influence en philanthropie Online
- Mission aux douanes américaines : journée terrain à Plattsburgh Plattsburgh
- Formation accélérée - IA et commerce international : une approche stratégique et sécurisée Online
- Webinaire - Brasser des idées d'économie sociale (PME MTL Centre-Est) Online
- Clans d'affaires virtuels - Cohorte automne 2026 Online
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