Montreal 2026
Montreal 2026
Location
Grand Quay of the Port of Montreal
200 Rue de la Commune West, Montreal, QC
200 Rue de la Commune West, Montreal, QC
Date
May 7, 2026
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
9 am
Kick off
9:05 AM
Conference
Turning Data into an Operational Advantage
In the mining industry, data is abundant, but its use often remains limited by traditional processes. Champion Iron (Minerai de fer Québec) made the bold bet of acquiring a mining asset once considered inoperable and succeeded in building a world-class asset. This talk offers a strategic look at how data can become concrete performance levers. Discover how AI enables optimizing operations, improving decision-making, and creating a lasting competitive advantage in an industry undergoing major transformation.
9:35 AM
Conference
AI at the Heart of Operations
A real world perspective on integrating AI into processes and decision making within a large enterprise. More details coming soon.
10:05 AM
Conference
When AI Transforms the Way You've Always Worked
As with many other professions, AI doesn't replace the engineer, it redefines what is expected of them. At Norda Stelo, the question quickly arose: how will AI impact industry standards? Discover how the company adapted by integrating AI both in its projects and within its own organization.
10:35 AM
Networking
Break
Start the day with a boost of energy: coffee, tea, and light snacks are available! Take a moment to recharge, chat with other attendees, and let the morning sessions spark exciting conversations.
11 am
Conference
AI in Action at the Core of Cybersecurity
How do you innovate rapidly while protecting critical data? This panel dives into the tensions experienced by both governments and businesses. Between adoption pressure, environment complexity, and lack of data visibility, discover how the most advanced organizations balance performance, security, accountability, and data sovereignty.
11h45 AM
Networking
Lunch time
Take time to eat and socialize! Enjoy a good meal while chatting with other attendees and reflecting on the morning’s takeaways. It’s the perfect opportunity to make connections before the afternoon sessions begin.
1:00 PM
Conference
Capturing 30 Years of Expertise in 30 Days
Every retirement takes with it decades of decisions, instincts, and unwritten rules. Yet it is precisely this invisible knowledge that determines the success or failure of your AI initiatives. Through a live demonstration, discover how to capture what has never been documented in order to power AI agents aligned with the reality of your operations.
1:30 PM
Conference
How La Presse Structured Its Multi-Agent Transformation
You've identified use cases for AI agents, maybe even developed prototypes. But how do you turn these initiatives into a strategic lever aligned with your business priorities? The VP of Marketing and Data at La Presse will present how, over 18 months, the organization built a true agentic ecosystem to drive its performance. He will explain how the multi-agent architecture was integrated into the company's key operations, from sales to product to marketing.
12:00 PM
Networking
Break
Treat yourself to a well-deserved break with snacks and refreshing drinks. Take the opportunity to reflect on the amazing ideas shared so far and get ready for the final sessions of the day.
2:30 PM
Conference
AI in a Major Teaching Hospital: Key Ingredients for Moving from Pilot Project to the Field
AI in healthcare is not short on promises. What's missing are concrete examples of deployments that actually work. How do you deploy AI in an environment as complex as a university hospital with 13,000 employees, 2,000 physicians, and 4,000 researchers? The CHU de Québec shares the behind-the-scenes of its approach: selecting a strategic partner, rigorously defining a real problem, and aligning with six years of data culture efforts. Discover how the organization successfully integrated AI into patient care without slowing down frontline momentum.
3:00 PM
Conference
4:00 PM
Conference
Closing remarks
As the day comes to a close, let’s review the key takeaways and the inspiring lessons shared. Leave with the ideas and energy you need to drive innovation and change in your field.
4:15 PM
Networking
Cocktail hour
End the day on a high note with a drink in hand and lively conversations with some of the brightest minds in your field. Enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and a unique opportunity to network with attendees and speakers in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Let’s celebrate the day’s success together and build lasting relationships!
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