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Morocco, guest of honour in Montreal From 27 to 31 October 2025, Montreal will host a new edition of MTL connect, one of the major international events dedicated to digital transformation and artificial intelligence. This year, Morocco is the guest of honour, confirming the growing recognition of its technological ecosystem within the Francophonie and on the global stage. The APEBI Federation, representing Morocco’s digital, telecommunications and offshoring ecosystem, will take an active part in this edition through several major interventions, showcasing the country’s dynamism and strategic vision in the digital field. A presence [

Montreal, October 23, 2025 – A true international hub dedicated to digital transformation, MTL connect returns for its 7th edition, from October 28 to 31, 2025, at the Société des arts technologiques [SAT] in Montreal and online. Organized by Printemps numérique, the event will explore the forces driving digital change—from the evolution of ideas and technologies to genuine revolutions in our practices, our professions, and our institutions. An edition under the banner of the digital Francophonie and Morocco in the spotlight. This edition will honour the Kingdom of Morocco, whose dynamic digital ecosystem plays a [...]

In Quebec, productivity remains a major challenge. Despite a rich innovation ecosystem, Quebec businesses still need to work 5.2% more hours than their Ontario counterparts to generate the same value. This lag is explained by the predominance of SMEs, which are often less automated, and by uneven digital transformation: investments are numerous, but the gains are slow to materialize. While 76% of Quebec organizations claim to have adopted generative AI (KPMG, 2024), the question is no longer whether to invest, but how to turn these investments into real productivity. Here are three concrete levers. 1. Intelligently automate […]

Faced with the digital upheavals redefining the world of work, the Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale is partnering with Printemps numérique to make MTL connect 2025, taking place from October 28 to 31 at the Société des arts technologiques [SAT], a leading platform to support talent, develop skills, and foster strategic connections between digital stakeholders. The digital transformation is profoundly changing the skills required in many professions, highlighting the urgent need for concrete training and upskilling initiatives to prepare talent for the challenges of tomorrow. Concrete initiatives for talent […]

As MTL connect brings together Quebec’s digital leaders around innovation, one question arises with urgency: what if digital transformation now had to rhyme with responsibility? In a context of economic, environmental and social upheavals, digital sobriety is emerging as an unavoidable priority. It is no longer just about doing better with technology, but about doing better with less. This approach invites us to rethink uses, reduce the digital ecological footprint and restore meaning to the technological choices we make collectively. Our 2025-2028 sectoral diagnosis reveals a profound transformation of the information and communication technologies sector [

Montreal thrives on digital innovation; for foreign companies looking to break into the Canadian market, the metropolis stands as a true growth accelerator. It is in this vibrant atmosphere that Dentons Canada S.E.N.C.R.L., Canada’s global law firm, passionately engages with MTL connect: Printemps numérique de Montréal. A law firm deeply rooted in Quebec, present in Canada’s six major economic centers and in over 80 countries, Dentons has been supporting technology, manufacturing, and service companies in their North American expansion for decades. Our partnership with MTL connect stems […]

Nantes, September 16, 2025 – On the occasion of the launch of Nantes Digital Week, during the Data & AI Trade Show, four major players in the Francophone digital sector officially signed a joint commitment charter for responsible digital practices in the events industry. This unprecedented initiative brings together Capitale Numérique (Québec), Printemps numérique (Montréal), La Cantine x La French Tech Nantes and La Cité des Congrès de Nantes, united by a shared vision: to build a more ethical, sustainable and inclusive digital sector. An international cooperation based on shared values. The result of ties forged over several years between the Nantes and Québec ecosystems, this charter formalises a [

Founded in 1992 in Montréal, the École des arts numériques, de l’animation et du design of the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (NAD-UQAC) is an institution dedicated to training, research, and creation in digital creativity. It trains and supports the next generation in the fields of video games, visual effects, animation cinema, and immersive experiences. An internationally recognized higher education institution, the NAD-UQAC school combines teaching, research, and creation to provide its student community with cutting-edge equipment, guidance from industry specialists, and an environment conducive to exploring new artistic and technological frontiers. These are […]

At the dawn of an era where artificial intelligence is redefining the contours of development, Africa faces a dual challenge: harnessing the promises of technology while ensuring they address local realities. The stakes are manifold: unequal access to connectivity, fragmented access to data, a shortage of specialized training, and disparities in infrastructure. It is at this crossroads that Mohammed VI Polytechnic University positions itself, with a mission to anchor these developments in an African model that is relevant, resilient, sustainable, and fair. The AI Movement Centre, designated a Category II Centre by UNESCO, provides a platform for this ambition [