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Major transportation projects

Challenges and solutions for enhancing mobility and traffic flow Events The speech will be presented mainly in French.

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Forum stratégique – Gestion de la mobilité urbaine à Montréal

Traffic flow is crucial to the economic development of the metropolis and to reducing our emissions. Join us on November 24 to discuss the major transportation projects that are shaping Greater Montréal's accessibility and interconnectedness. Together, let's be part of the solution to improve urban mobility and optimize our infrastructures.

The Forum will also be an the opportunity to get a first look at the results of the study entitled Minimum traffic jams: Innovative management of public and private construction sites to make downtown Montréal more attractive and accessible, unveiled in January 2023, as well as the measures taken by public and private players since its publication. The media and political resonance of this study had been significant.

Who is this event for?

  • Key players in the transportation ecosystem
  • Transportation infrastructure managers
  • Passenger transportation managers
  • Freight transportation managers
  • Technology companies modernizing transportation networks and infrastructure

Register now to reserve your place!

Why participate?

  • To get strategic information on the major transportation projects in the city;
  • To debate together on the major issues facing a sector that is crucial to our economy;
  • To network and collaborate with key players in the ecosystem thanks to our business matching platform;
  • To take part in the discussion alongside exceptional speakers such as the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant.

Highlights of our program

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

8:00 a.m. Welcome note

Master of Ceremonies

  •  
    Quentin Janel Head, Public Affairs and Communications
    Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal

Forum opening – minimum traffic jams one year later: is Montréal on the move?

8:05 a.m. Report on worksite management and launch of the new "Minimum Obstacle in Montréal" barometer

Get an exclusive look at the assessment of issues related to construction management and downtown Montréal's mobility.

  •  
    Jessica Bouchard Vice-President, Content Strategy and Economic Affairs
    Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
BLOCK 1
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Transport in transition: electrification, batteries, value chains and new technologies

8:20 a.m. Electrification and development of the battery industry: how can we consolidate and position our companies?

This discussion focuses on the battery sector in sustainable transition, exploring geopolitical challenges, Quebec's role in the supply chain, and strategies for an efficient sector essential to sustainable mobility.

  •  
    Mathieu Bouchard Executive Director
    Lead, Impact Strategy – Industrial and Commercial Innovation
    Leader, Energy and Natural Resources
    KPMG Canada
  •  
    Michelle LLambías Meunier CEO Propulsion Québec

Moderator:

  •  
    Jessica Bouchard Vice-President, Content Strategy and Economic Affairs
    Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal

8:45 a.m. Freight transport: major trends in the industry and our value chains

Join our discussion to explore the impacts of the Contrecœur project on economic development, logistics and the creation of sustainable flows in the Greater Montréal region.

  •  
    Paul Bird Vice-President, Contrecœur
    Montreal Port Authority

Moderator:

  •  
    Mathieu Charbonneau Directeur général
    CargoM
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Passenger transportation: how to better position Montréal in sustainable mobility by leveraging new technologies

Join our panelists to shape the future of active and public transportation, exploring opportunities for connectivity, automation, and modernization of our network. We'll delve into the lessons learned from pioneering metropolises in transportation management and intelligent traffic control, among other topics.

9:05 a.m. REM: the first 100 days and beyond

Discover the first developments and prospects of the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) since its inauguration.

  •  
    Denis Andlauer Vice-president, Operations
    CDPQ Infra

9:20 a.m. Blue Line extension – What can we expect from this major project?

Learn more about Montréal's Blue Line extension, its economic impact, and the challenges and expectations associated with its planning and operation.

  •  
    Maha Clour Lead Project Manager – Municipal and Commercial Interfaces
    Société de transport de Montréal (STM)
  •  
    Michel Leblanc President and CEO
    Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal

9:35 a.m. Intelligent payment in public transport in world-class metropolises – Inspiring achievements in New York, San Francisco and Vancouver

Aspirations for Montréal: Examples of three metropolises driven by innovation to enhance the user experience in public transportation

  • Matthew McDonagh Senior Director, Business Development
    Cubic Transportation Systems

9:50 a.m. Intelligent traffic management solutions – Case study from the University of British Columbia and the City of Toronto

What can we learn from the intelligent traffic management solution deployed on the campus of the University of British Columbia and the City of Toronto?

  •  
    Josée Riendeau Director of Strategy, Corporate and Public Sector
    Rogers Business

10:05 a.m. Local champions enrich the mobility offer and go global – The vision of Transit, BIXI and Communauto

Join us for a rich discussion on innovative strategies for sustainable, connected urban mobility, from active transport to car-sharing.

  •  
    Pierre-Luc Marier Director, Integrated Marketing, Communications, and Public Affairs
    BIXI Montréal
  • Samuel Vermette CEO and Head of Product
    Transit
  • Marco Viviani Vice President, Strategic Development
    Communauto Inc.

Moderator:

  •  
    Michel Leblanc President and CEO
    Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal

10:25 a.m. Networking Break

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Air mobility from greater Montréal – what projects? What impact for the business community?

Discover more about priorities for Montréal's airport development, infrastructure projects.

10:55 a.m. A new terminal to take Saint-Hubert airport off

Explore the progress of the new terminal at Saint-Hubert Airport and its impact on air traffic flow.

  •  
    Kevin Jackson Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer
    Porter Airlines
  •  
    Yanic Roy Chief Executive Officer
    Aéroport Montréal Saint-Hubert
  •  
    Daniel Toutant Chief Executive Officer
    YHU Infra

Moderator:

  •  
    Michel Leblanc President and CEO
    Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal

11:15 a.m. Aéroports de Montréal's vision: Accessibility and fluidity for travellers

Learn more about the new measures for visitors at Montréal Airport.

  •  
    Yves Beauchamp President and CEO
    ADM Aéroports de Montréal
  •  
    Michel Leblanc President and CEO
    Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal

11:30 a.m. The Government of Canada's vision for the development of the transportation sector in Montréal

Discover Transport Canada’s priorities

  •  
    The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant

Moderator:

  •  
    Michel Leblanc President and CEO
    Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal

11:50 a.m. Let's all take responsibility for ensuring the smooth flow of traffic in Greater Montréal

  •  
    Michel LeblancPresident and CEO
    Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal

12:00 p.m. Lunch and Networking

Prices

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STRATEGIC FORUM ON MAJOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2023
STRATEGIC FORUM ON MAJOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2023 $380 * $480 *

Contact et informations

By phone:

514 871-4001

For more information

Mariya Dyomina
Special Projects Manager
514 669-6711
mdyomina@ccmm.ca

No cancellations or refunds as of 48 business hours before the event. Participant substitutions are accepted until the event is held. Please send cancellation notices by email at reservations@ccmm.ca.

Location

Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

900 René-Lévesque Blvd. W.
Montréal, Quebec
H3B 4A5

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