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From October 12 to 17, 2021, over 300 local and international Speakers and 10,000 participants gathered in a hybrid format to discuss digital transformation during MTL connect : Printemps numérique de Montréal. This digital week provided opportunities to educate, raise awareness, learn, connect, and above all, imagine a better digital future.
We invite you to (re)live 10 highlights from this colourful edition!
1. Catalyzing a more inclusive digital future with La Francophonie numérique 2022–2026 – French content only
Would you like to learn more about La Francophonie numérique’s strategy and how to accelerate digital transformation as a driver of human, social, and economic development? (Re)discover the conference by Mohammed Traoré, Digital and Innovation Advisor to the Secretary-General of La Francophonie.
2. Humans Are the Loop – Workforce Development in the Age of Automation Hypergrowth – English content only
Are you passionate about automation, or does it concern you? To guard against labour shortages, companies are increasingly turning to robots. In his conference, Erik Nieves, CEO of Plus One Robotics (Port San Antonio, Texas), discusses this topic and how automation is transforming warehouses and other logistics operations.
3. Post-COVID Cybersecurity: New Normal, New Challenges – French content only
Since you started working remotely, do you fear cybercriminals, or have you already been a victim? With remote work, far from the protected networks of organizations, it has never been easier for cybercriminals to launch ransomware attacks. In his conference, Martin Bélanger, National Director, Security Solutions at TELUS Business, shares his thoughts on how Canadian organizations are handling ransomware in these uncertain and unprecedented times.
4. Towards Advanced Air Mobility: Ecological, Social and Economic Challenges – English content only
Are you interested in the future of air transport and would like to know what it needs to look like to be more climate-friendly? (Re)discover this topic with experts from 4 regions (Quebec, Bavaria, Georgia, Sao Paulo).
5. Future(s) of the Post-Pandemic Customer Experience – French content only
Dynamic stores, virtual concierge… what future is emerging for brands? Will the future of the post-pandemic customer experience involve the growth of their physical stores, their decline, or their total reinvention? Mélanie Roth and François Haguel from Valtech offer content that combines research findings from our experts and innovative proofs of concept to help your teams consider each scenario of this unpredictable future.
6. Reinventing Daily Life: Africa Facing the Challenges of Digital Transformation – French content only
Are you interested in Africa’s challenges in the era of digital transformation? (Re)watch the exchange organized by IDEES-AFRIQUES and the association 10 000 Codeurs, featuring experts from Benin, Cameroon, Morocco, and Senegal.
7. From Virtual to Very Real – French content only
Are you wondering how to protect your virtual projects? Good news! In addition to copyright, companies benefit from better-suited protection in the digital age for trademarks and industrial designs. Frédéric Letendre from the law firm YULEX addresses these topics in his conference.
8. The Future of Education After COVID-19 – English content only
Would you like to learn more about the future of post-COVID education? We will need to address the inequalities highlighted during the pandemic with opportunities and adapt to the technological needs of contemporary students. Dr. Parin Somani discusses this topic in his conference.
9. How to Master Virtual Presentations in a Hybrid Work Environment – English content only
Do you want to make your virtual work presentations more dynamic? To persuade someone to think, act, and feel differently about a topic, it’s not enough to appear on a video and then share your slides. You need to establish your credibility, build trust, and appeal to your audience’s emotions. (Re)discover the practical advice from Spencer Waldron, Marketing Director at Prezi, and Rosanne Bourque.
10. Better Understanding Audience Behaviour Before and During the Pandemic to Envision the Return – French content only
Audience behaviour has changed since the pandemic. To anticipate what might happen after the health crisis, it is essential to understand their pre-pandemic behaviour. This is what Juliette Denis from Synapse C explains in her conference.
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