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Attend the second Forum on Internationalization.
The objective of this gathering is to promote the internationalization of Montréal, whose influence is largely attributable to its economic fabric.
This edition of the Forum will unveil the highlights of the study currently being conducted by Chamber experts who are comparing Greater Montréal to the top cities in the world.
You will have the opportunity to learn about companies’ success stories and promising strategies to strengthen the internationalization of Greater Montréal and Québec.
The day’s four pillars:
- Increase and diversify exports of goods and services
- Capitalize on the contribution of foreign investment
- Attract, integrate and retain international talent
- Strengthen cybersecurity in data exports
This day will also be an opportunity to highlight the foreign subsidiaries that have established themselves in Montréal in recent years.
By participating in the Forum, you will be able to:
- Expand your network by meeting with local companies and foreign subsidiaries;
- Learn how to enter new markets and increase your exports;
- Attract and retain new talent;
- Be inspired by various cases of subsidiaries that have recently set up in Montréal.
This forum will give you the keys to promote your company on an international level. So don't miss this must-see event!
The program for the day will be announced shortly. Reserve your spot now!
7:30 a.m. – Welcome, networking breakfast
8:10 a.m. Opening remarks and introduction
8:32 a.m. Presentation - Collaboration between the economic powers of Quebec and Montréal
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Hubert Bolduc
President and Chief Executive Officer
Investissement Québec International
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Mitch GarberChairman
Invest in Canada
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Michel LeblancPresident and CEO
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
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Stéphane Paquet President-General Manager
Montréal International
Moderator:
8:54 a.m. How to integrate and retain foreign workers once they're here
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Christian BernardChief Economist and Vice President, Economic Affairs and Marketing Communication
Montréal International
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Michelle Llambias MeunierVice-President, Corporate and Public Affairs
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
9:11 a.m. Panel – The new economic mission of Quebec’s international delegates
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David BrulotteDelegate General of Quebec in Tokyo
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Marie-Ève JeanDelegate General of Quebec in Munich
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Catherine LoubierQuebec General Delegation in New York
Moderator:
BLOC I
Increasing export volumes and diversifying markets
Joint presentation – Taking advantage of the new free trade agreements
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Yves Dandurand CEO
Adfast
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Jean-François Prince Regional VP, Business Financial Services – Quebec Headquarters
RBC Royal Bank
9:50 a.m. Pecha kucha – Strengthening strategic markets and exploring emerging markets
Presentation – Montréal, a world-class centre
10:12 a.m.
BLOC II
Highlighting the contribution of foreign subsidiaries and investments
10:24 a.m Panel – Why head offices choose Montréal
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Francis BailletVice-President, Corporate Affairs
Ubisoft
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Donna Henry COO/Chief Financial Officer
Reel FX
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Alain Vallée General Manager
Blue Solutions
Moderator:
10:46 a.m. Presentation – The arrival of a new player in the city
Business luncheon from 11:30 am to 1:30pm
The 2020 Montréal International Awards : Celebrate the companies that contribute to the promotion and growth of Greater Montréal here and abroad.
Four awards will be presented to companies that have distinguished themselves in the following categories:
1. Best Export Strategy
2 Best Foreign Investment Strategy
3. Best International Talent Attraction and Retention Strategy
4. Best Digital Data Management Strategy
Finalists
BLOC III
Attracting, integrating and retaining international talent
1:45 p.m. Panel – Attracting the world’s skilled workers to Montréal
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Lise LaforceExecutive Vice-President and Co-founder
OPAL-RT Technologies Inc.
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Annie Loiselle Vice-President, Talent Attraction
Larochelle Groupe Conseil
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Eve Rivard Recruitment Manager – Canada
Unity Technologies
Moderator :
2:07 p.m. Presentation – How to integrate and retain foreign workers once they’re here
BLOC IV
Leveraging data to create wealth
2:19 p.m. Presentation – Processing, monetizing and securing data
2:31 p.m. Presentation – Ownership of open data: Capitalizing on Montréal’s reputation as a tech leader
2:43 p.m. Panel – Montréal’s potential to become a cybersecurity hub
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Béatrice CoutureCo-Chair
CyberEco
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Benoit DupontProfessor of criminology and Holder of the Canada Research Chair in Cybersecurity
Université de Montréal
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Masarah Paquet-CloustonCybersecurity Researcher
GoSecure
Moderator:
3 p.m. Fireside chat
3:17 p.m. Closing message
Who should participate in this forum?
- Decision makers in large companies and SMEs
- Anyone wishing to develop their business
- Any manager looking for innovation, financing or skilled labour
- Business people and institutional players in Greater Montréal
- Decision makers of foreign subsidiaries located in the metropolitan area, especially those that have settled here in the past two years
- Executives of Québec companies operating internationally or wishing to do so
Discover our finalists for The 2020 Montréal International Awards :
1. Best Export Strategy
- BRP
- CAE
- CMA CGM Canada Inc.
- GIRO inc.
- NoviFlow Inc.
2. Best Foreign Investment Strategy
- Epic Games
- Framestore
- Maltem Consulting
- Mino Games
- ReDefine
3. Best International Talent Attraction and Retention Strategy
- Cofomo
- Framestore
- Larochelle Groupe Conseil
- Université de Montréal
- Uzinakod
4. Best Digital Data Management Strategy
- AlayaCare
- Hotel Monville
- imagia
- Logiciels Etiya Canada inc.
- Sollio Agriculture