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Discover the ecosystems transforming the digital world As part of the 7th edition of MTL connect: Montreal’s Digital Week, Printemps numérique invites you to dive into strategic moments of discovery, exchange and inspiration. Our Sectors of Excellence Meetups and Territory Spotlights highlight innovative partners and ecosystems shaping today’s and tomorrow’s digital transformations. Territory Spotlights | Meeting Francophone Innovation This year, MTL connect shines a light on influential digital territories. A unique opportunity to understand their strategies, challenges and successes through ecosystem presentations, […]

Dedicated to the world of technology, Desjardins Caisse des Technologies is a financial services cooperative that belongs to the Desjardins Movement. It is the go-to financial institution for those who help shape the ever-evolving technology sector every day. We look after your interests While you build the future, we simplify your financial life. We grow your investments to give you more freedom, and we contribute to the growth of the technology sector. Result: a strong and committed tech community, increased prosperity for each of our members. We move forward with you Our support goes beyond the […]

UnitedXR Europe is pleased to be present this year at MTL connect and to host a Belgian-Quebec panel to strengthen the ties that already unite Quebec and, more broadly, Canada with Belgium and Europe. The panel proposed on Thursday, October 29 will raise awareness among Quebec organizations, businesses, and research centers about new opportunities for international cooperation and funding for their work. Indeed, since 2024, Canadian businesses and research centers have been eligible for the European Commission’s Horizon Europe Programme Pillar II. Endowed with nearly 97 billion euros (approximately 155 billion [

At a time when digital technology is profoundly redefining our communication methods, media visibility has become a major strategic issue for businesses, startups and institutions. In this context, SMIAfrica, an innovative SaaS solution dedicated to the creation, distribution and monitoring of media content in Africa, will actively participate in MTL connect 2025, an unmissable event for digital and innovation players. Giving businesses a voice through media innovation SMIAfrica was born from a simple observation: too many businesses, particularly in Africa, struggle to gain visibility with the right audiences. The media landscape [...]

As every year, MTL connect: Montreal’s Digital Week comes to life all over the city! Many partners are hosting off-site events such as workshops, meetings, immersive activities, to offer you a rich and diverse experience. Take advantage of these unique spaces to explore, learn, network and fully experience the creative buzz of MTL connect, wherever you are! Rehumanizing the digital: education, ethics and artificial intelligence put to the test of reality. Participate in hands-on workshops around digital arts, 3D creation, animation and immersive technologies, led by experts in the field. From 8am to 11am, in the offices of Dentons Canada, participate in […]

Come as a team to meet key partners, potential clients, and investors in a dynamic ecosystem full of business opportunities. An offer not to be missed to showcase your organization. Buy your 5-ticket package Exhibit at the Innovation Show (new for 2025) Position your company at the heart of digital innovation. Take advantage of a strategic showcase to increase your visibility, create promising partnerships, and boost your growth. Hurry, only a few kiosks left! RESERVE A KIOSK Seize concrete opportunities to develop your business Benefit from targeted business meetings with the B2B concierge Our team supports you in organizing targeted meetings with [

On October 30, MTL connect: Montreal’s Digital Week dedicates a day to the Culture & Creativity theme. As artificial intelligence redefines modes of creation, memory and transmission, artists, thinkers and innovators question the impact of these technologies on our relationship with identity, art and collective narratives. Opening conference: Moridja Kitenge Banza The multidisciplinary artist Moridja Kitenge Banza will open the day with an exclusive conference on the tensions between human creation and generative intelligences. Through a sensitive reflection, he asks: What becomes of the author when the tool creates? Who holds memory in a [

On October 29, MTL connect: Printemps numérique will bring together those shaping the future of artificial intelligence. At a time when AI is transforming every sector, a key question arises: how can we make it an ethical, useful, and responsible tool? Experts, researchers, and decision-makers will address critical issues: regulation, governance, public services, health, and digital sobriety. Day’s program: highlights not to miss AI in Business: Balancing Performance and Ethics AI is changing business practices, but its integration raises complex challenges: how can we leverage it […]

On October 30, MTL connect: Printemps numérique invites us to rethink our relationship with digital technology through the theme Territories & Humanities. In a world undergoing technological, social and ecological transformation, this day offers a collective reflection on a more ethical, sustainable and locally grounded digital future. Opening conference: Humanizing Digital Jalal Charaf, Executive Vice President of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), will open the day with a powerful and inspiring conference. Faced with increasing automation, he advocates for a human-centred digital approach, based on essential pillars: education, inclusion, autonomy and governance […]