Climate change is the greatest challenge of our time.
Time is running out to reconcile economic development and green transition.
It's time to take action for a sustainable future.
Fighting climate change is the greatest challenge of our time. Cities and metropolises play a key role in this due to their high concentration of economic activity and population.
Companies, large and small, can make a difference. They have a key role to play. It's in this context that the Chamber and BMO have joined forces to roll out the convertgence initiative, aimed at helping urban businesses accelerate their green transition.
On March 21, a new edition of the convertgence Strategic Forum will take place. This key event attracted over 650 participants at its first edition in 2024.
A full day of conferences, panels and expert sessions is waiting for you. Whatever your company's stage of progress in the green transition, this day aims to guide you as best you can in your approach.
At this major mobilization event, you'll meet green transition specialists, ecosystem leaders, political figures and other companies and entrepreneurs committed to making their business practices more sustainable. An exhibition area will also allow you to meet organizations offering solutions to help you make the green transition.
The event will close with a networking cocktail, a privileged opportunity to create connections with key players.
Join us on March 21 for this must-attend event at the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth.
Reserve your place now. Get on board and take action!
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A winning and productive strategy to accelerate your green transition strategy
An enriching experience: attend talks and panel discussions in the morning and take part in expert-led sessions in the afternoon.
A host of business opportunities
Take advantage of networking opportunities throughout the day, from breaks, meals and expert-led sessions to the closing networking cocktail hour.
Expo area
Explore our exhibition area, where organizations will be on hand to help you accelerate your transition.
Meet them: CERIEC, Énergir, Equans, the Government of Québec, Hydro-Québec, LG2, Mobilidée, the Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec (CPA) Public Services and Procurement Canada and SOFIAC.
Attend this forum to:
- Learn more about the new convertgence initiative, which invites the business community to rapidly integrate sustainable business practices;
- Better understand the benefits of taking action and the need to adapt to tomorrow's economy;
- Equip your company to initiate or accelerate its green transition by integrating environmentally friendly business practices;
- Be inspired by actual cases of transition and celebrate leaders who have demonstrated their positive impact;
- Network and meet ecosystem leaders – specialists in climate transition and sustainable business practices, organizations sharing a common interest in sustainable development, etc.
- Meet organizations in the exhibition area that will help you accelerate your transition: CERIEC, Énergir, Equans, the Government of Québec, Hydro-Québec, LG2, Mobilidée, the Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec (CPA), Public Services and Procurement Canada and SOFIAC.
Program for the day
7 a.m. – Reception of participants: breakfast, networking and visit to exhibitor booths
8 a.m. – Conferences begin
12 p.m. – Networking lunch and visit to exhibitor booths
1 p.m. – Panel sessions begin
2 p.m. – Main conference
3 p.m. – Closing speech and networking cocktail reception
5 p.m. – End of event
Our first speakers :
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Grégoire Baillargeon
President
BMO Financial Group, Quebec
Vice-Chair
BMO Capital Markets
Vice Chair, BMO Climate Institute
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Sasha Luccioni
AI and Climate Lead
Hugging Face
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Emmanuelle Géhin
President and CEO
Recyc-Québec
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Michel Méthot
Executive VP, Projects and Operations
SOFIAC
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Isabelle Côté-Dubé
President and Chief Executive Officer,
Écotech Québec
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Karel Mayrand
President and Chief Executive Officer
Foundation of Greater Montréal
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Daniel Charron
Vice-President, Engagement, Sustainability and Public Affairs
Fondaction
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Stéphanie Trudeau
Executive Vice President, Québec
Énergir
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Alain Fortin
Senior Vice President
Intact Insurance, Quebec
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Patrick Beauger
Vice President, Strategy, Development and Marketing
Veolia North America, Canada
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Nicolas Lacroix
Energy Projects Director
Equans Services
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Gladys Caron
Senior Vice-President, Strategies and External Communications
Investissement Québec
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Olivier Joyal
Executive Vice President, Client Program, and ESG Leader & Québec Regional Leader
WSP
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Raymond Bachand
Strategic Advisor
Norton Rose Fulbright
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Sarah V.Doyon
Managing Director
Partenariat Climat Montréal
Highlights of our program
BLOCK 1
BLOCK
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NAVIGATING IN THE FOG: MEETING STAKEHOLDER EXPECTATIONS AND ACCELERATING TRANSITION
How can companies navigate climate, political and economic uncertainties while meeting the growing expectations of their stakeholders – be they consumers, employees, partners, regulators or investors? Through exchanges with public decision-makers and private sector leaders, participants will discover political and economic levers, strategies for mastering risks, and concrete approaches for transforming the green transition into a sustainable competitive advantage.
BLOCK 2
BLOCK
2
MAKING TRANSITION A SOURCE OF GROWTH: HOW TO TURN CHALLENGES INTO ASSETS
Discover concrete ways for companies to take advantage of the green transition to create sustainable value and remain competitive. From the circular economy to decarbonization, digital innovations and local initiatives, explore proven strategies and exemplary projects. This block will answer key questions: where and how to invest? What are the short- and medium-term priorities? Who can accompany this transformation to maximize its benefits?
BLOCK 3
BLOCK
3
INTERNAL TRANSFORMATION FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Come and listen to this final block, which will highlight the internal transformations essential for a successful green transition, from employee involvement and training needs to strategic collaboration with external partners. Discussions will focus on strategies for mobilizing teams, aligning business models and building effective partnerships to amplify environmental results.
Work in small groups on concrete elements of your strategy during our expert sessions.
Everyone's saying it: it's essential for business leaders to integrate sustainability imperatives into their strategy, decisions and operations. There are significant opportunities to be seized, as well as risks to be mitigated. However, it can be difficult to know where to start, which issues to prioritize and, above all, how to translate these risks and opportunities into financial terms. In this session, you will discover the four key steps to identifying their priority ESG issues, as well as how to build the financial argument associated with these priorities.
Your expert
Much more than a marketing trend, ESG is a condition for long-term success for organizations. In this panel session, we will explain why it's necessary to deliver on your commitments, and how tomorrow's leaders will lead the way in their markets, creating value for their brands and their customers.
Your experts:
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Marc-André Fafard
Partner, Principal Strategist, Branding and Design
LG2
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Laetitia Prido
Strategy Director
LG2
Thanks to our committed partners, we're delighted to be able to offer exceptionally accessible prices, encouraging massive participation from a wide range of players at this must-attend, full-day event that includes conferences, activities and networking cocktails. Join us for a unique experience where accessibility meets excellence!