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Discover Explore MTL connect 2026, a driver of digital inclusion for youth in developing countries
Printemps numérique continues its mission to promote inclusive digital practices by launching the Explore MTL connect 2026 program. This initiative is part of the international momentum of MTL connect, a major event dedicated to digital transformation and future technologies.
Through this free online accessibility program, Printemps numérique creates concrete bridges between Quebec and emerging digital ecosystems. The goal is twofold: to strengthen the skills of young talent and to generate a lasting impact on economic development and innovation.
An international program serving digital transformation
Explore MTL connect targets young people aged 18 to 35 from developing countries who are interested in emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
The program allows them to:
- strengthen their knowledge of digital transformation
- access high-level specialized content
- participate in thematic workshops
- expand their professional network internationally
In 2025, Explore MTL connect engaged 10,228 participants from 60 countries, including 5,404 young women. The program also relied on the commitment of 35 institutional partners, primarily based in developing countries. These results confirm the international reach and structural impact of the initiative.
« We are proud to offer a program that generates growing interest year after year. We are pleased with the strong partnerships we are building with organizations and institutions based in the target countries, thereby strengthening our impact and international collaboration. Through our accessibility program, we aim to strengthen North-South collaborations, facilitate knowledge sharing, and encourage new partnerships. »
Mehdi Benboubakeur, General Director of Printemps numérique
A call for partners for the 2026 edition
As part of the 2026 edition, Printemps numérique is launching a call for partners targeting universities, incubators, associations, and institutions offering professional and technical training.
The sought-after organizations work with young people aged 18 to 35 in developing countries and share a common vision of responsible, accessible, and opportunity-driven digital practices.
Why become a partner of Explore MTL connect
Joining Explore MTL connect means:
- positioning your organization as a committed player in digital inclusion
- providing your community with privileged access to a leading international event
- strengthening your visibility within an innovative ecosystem
- developing strategic North-South collaborations
This partnership is a concrete lever to support the development of digital skills and foster the emergence of new talent.
Eligibility criteria for participants
Young people wishing to join the program must:
- be between 18 and 35 years old
- be an entrepreneur, academic, technical student, or researcher
- demonstrate an interest or expertise in future technologies
- come from a developing country in Asia, Africa, Latin America, or the Caribbean
Concrete benefits for young talent
Participants benefit from:
- free access to specialized content
- workshops on key topics such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital creativity
- networking opportunities with digital experts and professionals
Explore MTL connect 2026 thus establishes itself as a structuring program to strengthen digital inclusion and accelerate the skill development of young people in developing countries.
Become a partner now.
Do you want to actively contribute to digital inclusion and offer your community a strategic international opening?
Submit your application by filling out the form.