Strategic Forum on the Future of Energy in Quebec – 3rd Edition

Major projects and key infrastructure shaping Quebec. In-person events The activity will be held in French. Monday, May 25, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Registration deadline: May 22, 2026

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This forum is part of con vertgence, an initiative co-developed by the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal and BMO designed to support businesses in their green and energy transition.

Accelerate action. Power Quebec’s energy future.

Quebec is at a decisive turning point.

Amid pressure on supply chains, decarbonization requirements, and growing infrastructure needs, one thing is clear: the time to act is now.

Come meet key players to move from intention to execution and advance the projects that will shape Quebec’s energy and economic future.

Why participate?

Because understanding is no longer enough: we must anticipate, decide, and act.

By participating, you will be able to:

Decode government reforms and policy directions reshaping the energy sector
Grasp critical issues: electricity availability, energy security, and resilience
Identify high-impact projects and investment opportunities
Engage directly with decision-makers and industry leaders
Help align economic growth with the energy transition ‒ we move forward better together!

Who is this forum for?

A must-attend event for all stakeholders involved in Quebec’s energy future:

Businesses across all sectors
Understand the energy impacts on your operations and strategy. Learn how strategic energy management can positively affect your profitability.
Energy producers and distributors
Navigate the regulatory landscape more effectively and identify new business opportunities.
Energy efficiency experts and innovators
Position your offering, expand your network, and access new markets.
Battery sector and energy value chain players
Create synergies and contribute to the sustainability of strategic sectors.
Organizations committed to a green transition
Integrate energy considerations into your transition strategies in a concrete way.

Agenda

1:00 p.m. – Participant welcome and networking
1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Conferences, including a 30-minute networking break
5:00 p.m. – Networking cocktail (drinks and hors d’oeuvres)
6:00 p.m. – End of the event

Program preview

1:00 p.m. – Participant arrival: networking and exhibitor area visit

1:25 p.m. – Welcome address and start of the conference sessions

Karine Villeneuve Master of Ceremonies
Senior Director, Membership and Partnerships
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal

1:35 p.m. – Opening remarks

Jessica Bouchard President and CEO
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal

Grégoire Baillargeon President, BMO Financial Group, Quebec
Vice-Chair, BMO Capital Markets
Vice Chair, BMO Climate Institute

BLOCK 1

BLOCK
1

Energy governance: managing demand, guiding decisions

Learn more about the governance challenges that will define Quebec’s energy trajectory in a context of strong demand growth. Discussions will explore how production is planned, how electricity is prioritized, how projects are regulated, and how pricing is structured.

At the heart of the conversation: collective choices to balance competitiveness, energy accessibility, and climate objectives, while maximizing benefits for Quebec and its businesses.

1:45 p.m. – Major energy trends in quebec

A concise overview of Quebec’s major energy trends to better understand their concrete impacts on business models, efficiency, pricing, and the decarbonization pathway.

Pierre-Olivier Pineau Professor, Chair in Energy Sector Management
HEC Montréal

Follow-up to a discussion with

Pierre-Olivier Pineau Professor, Chair in Energy Sector Management
HEC Montréal

Moderator

Grégoire Baillargeon President, BMO Financial Group, Quebec
Vice-Chair, BMO Capital Markets
Vice Chair, BMO Climate Institute

2:05 p.m. – On the road to carbon neutrality: what projects and progress for hydro‑québec’s 2035 plan?

A key moment to understand the current status of Hydro‑Québec’s 2035 Plan, explore the structuring projects driving carbon neutrality, and identify the resulting economic and industrial opportunities for businesses.

Dave Rhéaume Executive Vice President – Energy and Regulatory Strategy and Industrial Operations
Hydro-Québec

Moderator

Grégoire Baillargeon President, BMO Financial Group, Quebec
Vice-Chair, BMO Capital Markets
Vice Chair, BMO Climate Institute

2:25 p.m. – Renewable natural gas: from potential to a future‑ready industry

A discussion to understand how renewable natural gas is moving from promising potential to a true growth sector, and to grasp its strategic, economic, and operational role in Quebec’s decarbonization.

Renault Lortie Vice President, Customers and Gas Supply
Énergir

Moderator

Sandrine Veillette Director, Economic Affairs and Communications
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal

2:40 p.m. – Financing and delivering large-scale energy projects

Explore how to structure, finance, and deliver large-scale energy projects by understanding key levers, overcoming critical challenges, and recognizing the pivotal role investors play in their success.

Isabelle Fontaine Senior Vice President, Marketing, Public Affairs and Corporate Communications
Boralex
Alain Longpré Deputy CIO, Impact and Sustainable Investments
Fondaction

Moderator

Alexandrine Desourdy Director, Programming Strategy, Impact Initiatives and Community Relations
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal

2:55 p.m. – Energy productivity: what levers can transform corporate energy models?

Discover how energy productivity is becoming a concrete driver of competitiveness by transforming business models, reducing risks, and maximizing gains in both the short and long term.

Christian G. Brosseau President & CEO
SOFIAC

Moderator

Sandrine Veillette Director, Economic Affairs and Communications
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal

3:10 p.m. – Networking break

BLOCK 2

BLOCK
2

Energy & industrialization: driving strategic sectors

Explore the role of energy as a driver of Quebec’s economic development in a context of reindustrialization and global competition. Focus will be placed on key sectors such as batteries, critical materials, and clean technologies.

Discussions will address how to align industrial development, energy transition, competitiveness, and energy security — including the role of critical minerals.

3:40 p.m. – Reindustrialization in canada: energy as a key success factor for major industrial sectors

Join this strategic discussion to understand why access to decarbonized energy is becoming a decisive factor in reindustrialization, competitiveness, and the success of Canada’s major industrial sectors.

Mathieu Bouchard Vice President, Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs
Deep Sky
Daniel St-Onge Director, Energy Integrated Operations – Aluminium, Atlantic Region
Rio Tinto

Moderator

Jessica Bouchard President and CEO
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal

4:00 p.m. – Northern corridor project: supporting northern energy development and connecting our natural resources to global markets

A unique opportunity to discover a structuring project for Quebec aimed at supporting energy development in the North and connecting our natural resources to global markets.

Carl Laberge President and CEO
Port de Saguenay

BLOCK 3

BLOCK
3

Innovate & adapt: levers for greater energy productivity

Discover solutions to better produce, consume, and manage energy in a context where innovation is a key driver of performance and resilience. Discussions will highlight technologies and approaches in energy efficiency that accelerate the transformation of businesses and infrastructure.

An opportunity to strengthen the competitiveness and resilience of Quebec’s economy by optimizing energy use.

4:15 p.m. – Reducing or eliminating your electricity bills through solar energy and battery storage: myth or reality?

Explore how energy self‑generation and storage are becoming practical solutions to optimize the grid, reduce energy pressure, and improve overall performance, and significantly reduce your electricity costs.

Mike Perrault CEO
Rematek Energy
Martin Tremblay Director of Business Development, Co-owner and Shareholder
Idea Contrôle Inc.

4:35 p.m. – Designing today the energy infrastructures that will meet tomorrow’s needs

How can we think about and design high‑performing, flexible, and low‑carbon energy infrastructures today—capable of sustainably meeting tomorrow’s needs and uncertainties?

Arielle Kadoch Vice President, Power Delivery – Canada
Stantec

4:45 p.m. – Closing remarks

Jessica Bouchard President and CEO
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal

5:00 p.m. – Networking cocktail

6:00 p.m. – End of the event

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Registration deadline: May 22, 2026

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