Transportation Infrastructure

7:30 a.m. ‒ Welcome of participants: breakfast and networking

8:00 a.m. Welcome note

8:05 a.m. ‒ Introductory Remarks

8:10 a.m. ‒ Major future projects in the transportation industry

• The development of major transportation infrastructure projects in Greater Montréal
• The state of affairs and business opportunities in the passenger and freight transportation industry in the Greater Montréal area

8:10 a.m. Political discussion

8:35 a.m. ‒ Major freight transport infrastructure projects

Learn how the freight industry is adapting to current challenges, such as the effects of economic downturns, labor shortages, changes in supply chains, profitability and transportation logistics. We will examine the state of the industry by rail, sea and road, as well as major projects underway to meet the ever-changing needs of the sector.

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9:05 a.m. ‒ Major public transportation infrastructure projects

Find out how the public transit industry is adapting to today’s challenges during our panel discussion.

We will also discuss lessons learned from major infrastructure projects of the past few years, including the Blue Line extension and Pie-IX BRT, the status of REM East, its decision-making horizon, its connection to downtown, its final proposal and its implementation.

Finally, we will discuss the decompartmentalization of the territory for transportation development, particularly in terms of infrastructure and data sharing.

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9:30 a.m. ‒ Networking Break

10:00 a.m. ‒ Infrastructure at the heart of improved transportation network connectivity

• Interprovincial connectivity: The future of rail to ensure the connectivity of the metropolis.
• International connectivity: ways to optimize aviation.

10:00 a.m. ‒ Analysis and Characteristics of the HFR Project

Learn how the connectivity of the metropolitan transportation network can play a key role in the economic development of Greater Montréal. Join our discussion to learn more about the initiatives underway to strengthen transportation network connectivity and their impact on the region's attractiveness to investors, businesses and workers.

10 : 15 a.m. – Analysis and Characteristics of the TGV Project

10:35 a.m. ‒ International connectivity: ways to optimize aviation

Learn more about the future of the aviation industry and international connectivity at our panel discussion. Join us to explore the potential of green aviation to address climate change.

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10:45 a.m. ‒ Networking Break

10:55 a.m. ‒ Innovation as a lever for competitiveness and productivity

• Applying green and sustainable certifications in the design of a major transportation project
• Innovative and green transportation solutions for tomorrow's transportation

10:55 a.m. ‒ Welcome to the future: heliports and flying cabs

Learn about the latest advances in electric air cabs, including the outcomes of Harbour Air's first commercial flight in 2019 and updates since. Also explore the potential of the infrastructure network planned to accommodate electric flying cabs, which could be transporting cargo and medical equipment in regions across Quebec by 2030.

11:10 a.m. ‒ The application of green and sustainable certifications in the design of a major transportation project

Today, more and more clients are requiring an ENVISION certification for their major infrastructure project. Very early in the design stage, BIM comes into play to establish ENVISION targets, integrate and track them throughout the life cycle of a project, from design to construction and all the way to operations, making it possible to identify, among others, the wetlands to be protected, the habitats of endangered species, the materials and their lifespan and the GHG emissions released by the materials used.

11:30 a.m. ‒ Innovative and green transportation solutions for the future

Learn how intelligent transportation systems (ITS) are transforming the future of urban mobility.

We will also discuss technological and ecological innovation in the metropolitan transportation ecosystem to ensure a sustainable and resilient future. Join us to learn more about emerging trends and recent developments in urban mobility.

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11:55 p.m. – Closing remarks and conclusion

12:00 p.m. ‒ Lunch and Networking