A forum designed to strengthen economic cooperation
In a rapidly changing economic environment, the Transatlantic Economic Forum Québec–Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes will bring together business and entrepreneurial leaders, experts and key players from the economic ecosystem to foster new collaborations between the two regions.
Co-developed with the Centre Jacques Cartier as part of the 38th edition of the Entretiens Jacques Cartier, the Forum will highlight the real-world experiences of companies active on both sides of the Atlantic, particularly in strategic sectors such as aeronautics, aerospace, defence, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Through presentations and discussions, participants will discover projects, business journeys and opportunities in the other market, while gaining a deeper understanding of the key issues shaping business development today.
The Forum will also provide opportunities to connect, continue the conversation and build new relationships between the Québec and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes business ecosystems.
Why participate?
Develop new collaborations
Explore partnership opportunities between businesses and economic stakeholders in Québec and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
Gain insight into shared strategic issues
Take part in discussions on economic and industrial sovereignty, aeronautics, aerospace, defence, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Expand your business network
Connect with business leaders, experts and representatives from the economic ecosystems of both regions.
At the heart of the Forum: three strategic panels
PANEL 1
PANEL
1
Collaborating to innovate and strengthen economic and industrial sovereignty
Discover concrete collaboration projects between Québec and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in areas such as innovation, financing and business expansion, as well as the business opportunities they can create
PANEL 2
PANEL
2
Industrial cooperation in aeronautics, aerospace and defence
Explore opportunities for industrial cooperation between the two regions, with a focus on supply chains, innovation and sovereignty in strategic sectors such as aeronautics, aerospace and defence.
PANEL 3
PANEL
3
AI and cybersecurity: from constraint to opportunity
Discover how AI and cybersecurity projects can help improve industrial performance, better manage risk and create new business opportunities between the two ecosystems.
Program at a glance
7:30 a.m.
Welcome breakfast and networking
Start the morning by connecting with participants from Québec and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
8:30 a.m.
Opening remarks
8:40 a.m.
Featured interview
A conversation with a leading figure from Québec’s business community.
9:00 a.m.
Panel 1
Collaborating to innovate and strengthen economic and industrial sovereignty
9:40 a.m.
Québec business pitches
10:05 a.m.
Panel 2
Industrial cooperation in aeronautics, aerospace and defence
10:40 a.m.
Panel 3
Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity: from constraint to opportunity
11:20 a.m.
Closing interview
A conversation on the future of economic cooperation between Québec and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
11:40 a.m.
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes business pitches
11:50 a.m.
Forum closing remarks
12:10 p.m.
Networking lunch hosted by the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region.
Continue the conversation and connect with participants from Québec and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
This forum is intended in particular for:
- business leaders and decision-makers;
- SMEs and large companies active in the targeted sectors;
- entrepreneurs and innovation stakeholders;
- economic development organizations;
- institutional stakeholders and experts interested in collaboration between Québec and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.