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Montreal, June 22, 2023 — For its 5th anniversary edition, MTL connect: Montreal Digital Week is showcasing the excellence of Quebec’s regions and continuing to propel Quebec innovation onto international markets. To this end, a delegation will take part in the very first regional visit on October 13 in a city that has positioned itself as an essential reference in the Laurentians for developing innovative solutions in sustainable tourism, culture, and entertainment: Mont-Tremblant.
The Printemps numérique is collaborating with Arche Innovation to organize this regional component. The day will feature an exploratory tour of the area. From morning to evening, the delegation will take part in a series of visits to discover the region, certain businesses, and inspiring projects.
Meetings with local stakeholders are also planned to create connections and establish potential collaboration opportunities. Finally, the option to extend the experience by taking advantage of an overnight stay and a day of activities on Saturday, October 14 will be offered as an option.
Several local stakeholders are joining forces to create this unprecedented tour: the Economic Development Department of the City of Mont-Tremblant, the Economic Development Corporation of the Laurentians MRC, the MT Lab, Tourisme Mont-Tremblant, Tourisme Laurentides, Innovation X Mont-Tremblant, Connexion Laurentides and the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Mont-Tremblant.
“We are delighted to launch our regional visits project by offering MTL connect Speakers the opportunity to discover the magnificent Laurentians region and the City of Mont-Tremblant. These regional visits reflect our commitment within Printemps numérique to promote Quebec’s technological advancements and the vitality of its regional economic fabric,”
notes Caroline Roy, Chair of the Board of Directors of Printemps numérique, the organizing body of MTL connect.
“Mont-Tremblant has implemented a series of structuring measures to diversify its economy by focusing on digital technology, including strategic planning for a smart tourism destination and the creation of the Innovation X Mont-Tremblant accelerator. A shift toward a smart city is underway in parallel to enhance its services and find innovative solutions to territorial challenges, while deploying change management strategies,”
explains Louis-Martin Levac, Director of the Economic Development Department of the City of Mont-Tremblant.
Around fifty spots are available to participate in this visit, which is offered to MTL connect’s international delegates and holders of a full-access pass.
Reservations for your spot on the visit can be made when the event platform opens,
starting in mid-September.
“The Economic Development Corporation of the Laurentians MRC is pleased to contribute to the success of MTL connect’s first meeting in Mont-Tremblant. The discovery of our region and the presentation of several business opportunities will be part of your stay. We are looking for people who are eager to contribute to the economic and social development of our beautiful region. I join my colleagues in wishing you fruitful exchanges for our future,” says Paul Calce, Executive Director of the Economic Development Corporation of the Laurentians MRC.
“The MT Lab team is proud to actively and concretely help showcase startups in tourism, culture, and entertainment across Quebec. Mont-Tremblant is a major open innovation partner of the MT Lab. It is an extraordinary springboard with an X factor for innovative young companies,” notes Frédérick Roussel, Deputy Executive Director of the MT Lab.
“We are honored to welcome Printemps numérique and the first regional component of MTL connect. The delegation will certainly be inspired by the quality and dynamism of our four-season tourism offering and the networking opportunities with our industry. Welcome to Mont-Tremblant!”, states Daniel Blier, Executive Director of Tourisme Mont-Tremblant.
“Tourisme Laurentides is proud to partner with the stakeholders of this unprecedented tour in the city of Mont-Tremblant as part of the 5th edition of MTL connect: Montreal Digital Week. This regional component will highlight an essential destination in the Laurentians in a spirit of sustainable development and innovation. Best of luck!”, says Diane Leblond, Executive Director of Tourisme Laurentides.
“The Laurentians are full of tourism and cultural businesses that have made their mark through their innovative, but above all, captivating approach. We are very enthusiastic about contributing to this project to showcase our beautiful region, its projects, and its many opportunities. We will be present, together with the entire support ecosystem, to accelerate innovative projects that wish to establish themselves in the Laurentians,” says Carmen-G. Sanchez, Executive Director of Connexion Laurentides.
“The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Mont-Tremblant is proud to be part of this event and looks forward to the benefits of the upcoming meetings! Our entrepreneurial community welcomes you with open arms!”, concludes Annie Gosselin, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Mont-Tremblant.
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About MTL connect
MTL connect is an annual international event organized by the non-profit organization Printemps numérique. This gathering of industry players, researchers, decision-makers, and entrepreneurs aims to raise awareness of the challenges and issues of the digital revolution while presenting opportunities and providing solutions to leverage it. It is also an opportunity for participants to expand their network and develop business relationships and collaborations.
MTL connect addresses the digital field in a cross-cutting manner, through its economic, social, cultural, and environmental impacts across various sectors of activity.
About Printemps numérique
The Printemps numérique (PN) is a non-profit organization that aims to connect individuals, organizations, and ideas to advance and promote digital intelligence. Acting for industries, communities, and local and international players, PN is a forward-thinking organization that fosters connections by opening up new horizons for digital progress.
The PN provides direct and accessible access to the digital world through its actions that promote inclusivity, humanism, boldness, and curiosity.
About Arche Innovation
Arche Innovation is a firm specializing in strategic planning and the implementation of transformative projects in Quebec and internationally. For over 10 years, Arche has worked with economic development stakeholders, municipalities, private companies, and major academic and research institutions to integrate innovation into the DNA of all organizations.
Through Re-Innover, its continuous improvement branch, it designs, facilitates, and leads strategic workshops, training programs, and conferences to make innovation accessible to everyone.