{"id":31120,"date":"2026-06-30T16:37:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T20:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mtlconnecte.ca\/?p=31120"},"modified":"2026-06-30T16:46:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T20:46:54","slug":"adopt-responsible-ai-and-boost-your-smes-productivity-with-the-mtl-connect-2026-sme-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mtlconnecte.ca\/en\/adopt-responsible-ai-and-boost-your-smes-productivity-with-the-mtl-connect-2026-sme-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Adopt Responsible AI and Boost Your SME’s Productivity with the MTL connect 2026 SME Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the way organizations operate and make decisions. For Qu\u00e9bec’s small and medium-sized businesses, the challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to integrate it strategically to improve productivity and operational performance.<\/span><\/p>

From October 13 to 16, 2026, during MTL connect: Montreal’s Digital Week, Printemps num\u00e9rique will present an exclusive SME Program designed specifically for business leaders, managers, and professionals. Developed with the support of Services Qu\u00e9bec, this initiative offers practical learning opportunities, expert guidance, and valuable networking to help SMEs move confidently from understanding AI to implementing it.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Strategic AI adoption has become a powerful driver of efficiency and competitiveness for small and medium-sized businesses. The SME Program has been designed to provide practical tools that address the day-to-day realities of SME leaders.<\/span><\/p>

Through keynote presentations, hands-on workshops, and expert panels, participants will discover how AI can streamline internal processes, improve operational efficiency, support better decision-making, and unlock new opportunities for growth.<\/span><\/p>

Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage directly with industry specialists, ask questions, and gain practical insights into integrating AI within their own organizations.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Building Trust Through Responsible AI<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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As AI technologies continue to evolve, successful adoption depends on more than technical implementation\u2014it requires clear governance and responsible practices.<\/span><\/p>

That is why Printemps num\u00e9rique is placing responsible AI at the heart of the SME Program. During MTL connect 2026, the organization will exclusively unveil its Simplified Charter for the Responsible Use of AI for SMEs.<\/span><\/p>

Developed specifically for the realities of small and medium-sized businesses, this practical framework is designed to help organizations adopt AI in a way that is ethical, secure, and accessible. It provides business leaders with clear guidance and actionable best practices to ensure AI is deployed responsibly while maintaining confidence and control over its use.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Learning is most valuable when it leads to action. Beyond its educational programming, the SME Track offers targeted B2B networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with potential technology providers, business partners, and fellow SME leaders.<\/span><\/p>

Representatives from key ecosystem organizations, including Services Qu\u00e9bec and PME MTL, will also be on site to help participants identify relevant funding opportunities, support programs, grants, and advisory services that can accelerate their digital transformation journey.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Registration is now open for SME owners, executives, managers, and professionals looking to accelerate their organization’s digital transformation.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Take advantage of our 20% early-bird discount for a limited time and reserve your spot today.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the way organizations operate and make decisions. For Qu\u00e9bec’s small and medium-sized businesses, the challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to integrate it strategically to improve productivity and operational performance. From October 13 to 16, 2026, during MTL connect: Montreal’s Digital Week, Printemps num\u00e9rique will present […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":31127,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-31120","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mtlconnecte.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31120"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mtlconnecte.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mtlconnecte.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mtlconnecte.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mtlconnecte.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31120"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/mtlconnecte.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31120\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31124,"href":"https:\/\/mtlconnecte.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31120\/revisions\/31124"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mtlconnecte.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31127"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mtlconnecte.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31120"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mtlconnecte.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31120"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mtlconnecte.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31120"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}