Innovation and regional collaboration
at the heart of MTL connect
For its 5th anniversary edition, MTL connect is highlighting the excellence of Quebec’s regions and propelling innovative Quebec advances on the local and international scene. To mark the occasion, Montreal Digital Spring is organizing the first-ever regional visit on October 13, in Mont-Tremblant.
Mont-Tremblant,
jewel of the Laurentians
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to discover the excellence of this region, its innovative companies, its inspiring projects and the dynamism of its local players.
Why
Mont-Tremblant?
Located approximately 2 hours from Montreal, Mont-Tremblant is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The town stands as an undisputed pillar in the heart of the Laurentians, embodying the development of innovative solutions in the fields of sustainable tourism, culture and entertainment.
Visit program - October 13, 2023
- Depart downtown Montreal around 7:30 a.m.* by bus with the Arche Innovation team, Montreal Digital Spring's deployment partner for this dayOctober 13, 2023
- Meet local entrepreneurs, including former Olympic gold medallist Jasey-Jay Anderson and co-founder of ICI Ski
- Visit to one of the region's leading agri-food business incubator-accelerators: La Manufacture
- Visit a workshop run by board sports enthusiasts who design futuristic electric boards: Lacroix Boards
- Meet a dozen local players (elected officials, tour partners and other local innovators) who will present Mont-Tremblant and its region, the innovative projects under development for the city and opportunities for collaboration.
- Visit the regional tourism showcase project under development at Mont-Tremblant: using projection, virtual reality and other immersive technological tools, the public will discover the region's landscapes, activities and various facets, as well as five tourist attractions.
- Stroll through the pedestrian village at the foot of the mountain
- Mont X networking event, Quebec's first incubator for sports, outdoor and wellness startups
- Meet other innovative startups and the local business community
- Return to Montreal between 8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.
* Montreal Digital Spring reserves the right to modify the agenda due to factors beyond its control (weather, unforeseen events, etc.).
In addition to Arche Innovation, a number of other local players have joined forces to set up this trail: the Ville de Mont-Tremblant’s economic development department, the MRC des Laurentides economic development corporation, the MT Lab, Tourisme Mont-Tremblant, Tourisme Laurentides, Innovation X Mont-Tremblant, Connexion Laurentides and the Greater Mont-Tremblant Chamber of Commerce.
