Ready to shape Montréal’s future?
Join us for the 20th edition of the Strategic Forum on Major Projects on May 4, 2026. Immerse yourself in the projects transforming Montréal during this day-long event, bringing together key players in real estate and urban development.
Amid climate transition, economic pressures, and evolving citizen expectations, the smart city emerges as a crucial lever to rethink how we plan, finance, and build the metropolis. Housing, infrastructure, innovation, and technology will be at the heart of the discussions.
An unmissable event for anyone looking to contribute to building a sustainable, efficient, and connected metropolis.
Program
- 8:00 a.m. – Participant registration and networking
- 9:00 a.m. – Opening and start of the conference sessions
- 10:00 a.m. – Networking break
- 12:00 p.m. – Lunch break and networking
- 13:00 p.m. – Conference sessions continue
- 15:00 p.m. – Forum conclusion
Conferences and transformative projects
See, understand, and anticipate the city of tomorrow
Attend conferences, panels, and presentations highlighting the projects transforming Montréal. Discussions will explore topics such as housing, infrastructure, innovation, technology, and the key drivers of the smart city.
Smart networking
The right conversations at the right time
Take advantage of dedicated moments to expand your network throughout the day, from registration to the networking breaks. To facilitate meaningful and targeted exchanges, the Forum relies on an intelligent matchmaking tool.
By registering, you will gain access to the PairConnex platform, which allows you to identify and schedule meetings with relevant partners, experts, and decision-makers both before and during the event, as well as access the networking lounge.
Exhibition space
Discover field-tested solutions
Explore a dedicated exhibitor area enhanced for the 20th edition and connect with exhibitors from real estate, urban development, and technology sectors. Leave with concrete ideas, valuable contacts, and potential collaboration opportunities.
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Housing the metropolis: Removing barriers, accelerating solutions
Faced with increasing pressure on housing, this session opens a strategic dialogue on the levers that can be activated to accelerate residential development in Greater Montréal. Discussions will highlight visions, priorities, and innovative practices aimed at overcoming regulatory, financial, and operational barriers, enabling a faster transition from intention to the delivery of impactful projects for the metropolis.
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Turning plans into action: The major projects redefining Montréal
From ambitious plans to real-world construction sites, the focus will be on the transformative projects reshaping Greater Montréal. Through concrete examples, discussions will illustrate how an integrated metropolitan approach enables the creation of complete, better-connected, and sustainable living environments. The progress of major projects and the modernization of iconic infrastructure will also be highlighted as key drivers of economic and urban development.
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Shaping the city: Technologies and solutions for a smarter Montréal
Today, technological innovation has become an essential lever for building more efficient, resilient, and connected cities. Discussions will focus on digital solutions and smart infrastructure that modernize the planning, management, and execution of major projects, while strengthening the metropolis’s sustainability and adaptability in the face of climate, social, and economic challenges.