Themes
DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY
Regaining control of our infrastructure, data and cultures.
For its 8th edition, MTL connect places at the heart of its programming a question that has become central in the digital age: digital sovereignty.
As technologies transform our societies, economies, cultures and institutions, one question arises: who designs these technologies, who governs them, and for whose benefit?
Digital sovereignty is not just a technical or geopolitical issue. It concerns our collective ability to understand, decide and act in a world shaped by data, platforms, artificial intelligence and digital infrastructures.
Digital sovereignty is not about withdrawal. It is an essential condition for democracy, creation, innovation and social justice in the 21st century.
Artificial Intelligence
Regaining control: beyond performance, who sets the rules for AI? We will explore how to transform algorithms into ethical, transparent tools that truly serve the common good and local talent.
Culture & Creativity
Shining despite the giants: in the face of the standardization of global platforms, how can we protect our cultural diversity? A focus on the discoverability of our creators, fair compensation and the impact of generative AI on art.
Cybersecurity & Digital Identity
Building trust: our digital infrastructures are the foundation of our democracy. We will address the protection of our data and digital identities as fundamental rights, essential to our collective resilience.
Territories & Humanity
Anchoring the digital in reality: digital must first and foremost serve social connection. Discover how communities and citizens use technology to create public services that are more human, inclusive and adapted to local realities.
The major event on digital transformation
The Montreal Digital Week will take place from October 13 to 16, 2026 in a hybrid format. Be part of tomorrow’s leaders.