More than 300 people expected!
Now in its 18th year, this unique annual gathering brings together designers, developers, financiers, experts from the real estate and construction sectors, civil society representatives and political decision-makers to discuss flagship projects and key development issues for the metropolis.
Attend this Forum to:
- Learn more about the latest trends in urban development;
- Meet experts and leaders in the real estate and construction industry;
- Gain valuable insights for your business;
- Take part in constructive discussions on key industry issues.
You are:
- A construction company or real estate developer
- A professional involved in housing, urban planning, architecture or engineering
- A construction contractor, a company seeking to keep abreast of construction opportunities
- A financial investor
- A political leader or decision-maker: Municipal and regional authorities involved in urban planning and development
- A representative of civil society
- A sustainable development player: professionals or organizations focused on green buildings and carbon neutrality
- An academic community: researchers and students in urban planning, sustainable development and related fields
This event is for you!
This year's topics will include:
- Real estate projects: commercial, industrial and large-scale residential
- The housing shortage in Greater Montréal
- The redevelopment of high-potential areas: (Bridge-Bonaventure and others)
- Financial models supporting real estate projects
- The future of downtown office spaces
- The Mouvement pour mettre fin à l'itinérance (MMFIM) in Montréal
- The green transition in the construction sector: financial challenges and opportunities
- The landmark projects of 2025
With the participation of:
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The Honourable Sean Fraser
Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
See biography
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France-Élaine Duranceau
Minister Responsible for Housing
See biography
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Valérie Plante
Mayor of Montréal, Projet Montréal Leader
See biography
Program
7:30 a.m. – Welcome: breakfast and networking
8 a.m. – Opening remarks
Maître de cérémonie
8:05 a.m. − The Bridge-Bonaventure sector: The vision developed by the Groupe d’intervention
BLOCK 1
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Development of major strategic sectors: Acting now
8:15 a.m. – Hindsight and foresight: Lessons from major real estate projects
8:25 a.m. − Financial models for real estate projects
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Isabelle Melançon
President and Chief Executive Officer
Urban Development Institute of Quebec
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Pierre Pelletier
Head of Real Estate Development and Financing – Canada
Fiera Immobilier
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Martin Raymond
President and CEO
Fonds immobilier de solidarité FTQ
8:45 a.m. − Canada Lands Company: A vision for Montréal
8:55 a.m. − Redeveloping the Bridge-Bonaventure sector: The vision of major real estate players
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Véronique Alepin
Vice President, Real Estate Development and Design
Groupe Mach
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Stéphan Déry
President and CEO
Canada Lands Company
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Serge Goulet
President
Groupe Devimco
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Roger Plamondon
Former President
Broccolini Real Estate Group
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Michel Leblanc
President and CEO
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
9:30 a.m. - Political discussion
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The Honourable Sean Fraser
Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
See biography
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France-Élaine Duranceau
Minister Responsible for Housing
See biography
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Valérie Plante
Mayor of Montréal, Projet Montréal Leader
See biography
9:55 a.m. − Transforming the Bonaventure Expressway into an urban boulevard: Vision and strategies
10:05 a.m. – Networking break
BLOCK 2
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CENTRE VILLE : DOWNTOWN: TRANSFORMATION, INNOVATION AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT
10:35 a.m. - An uncertain future for downtown offices: Temporary crisis or profound change?
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Jessica Bouchard
Vice-President, Public and Economic Affairs and Impact Initiatives
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
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Jean Laurin
Principal and President, Quebec
Chartered Real Estate Broker, Broker of Record
Avison Young
10:50 a.m. − Coexisting and thriving: Building a city for everyone
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Alexandrine Désourdy
Director, Programming Strategy, Impact Initiatives and Community Relations
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
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Julie Grenier, M.Sc.
Management Consulting in Public Affairs
Spokesperson for the Mouvement pour mettre fin à l’itinérance à Montréal (MMFIM)
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Éric Lefebvre
Executive Director
Quartier des Spectacles Partnership
BLOCK 3
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LANDMARK PROJECTS OF 2025: SHOWCASING MONTRÉAL’S EXPERTISE
Block 3 of the Forum celebrates Montréal’s innovation and excellence through the presentation of iconic projects planned for 2025.
11:05 a.m. − Key success factors for major projects
11:25 a.m. − DOMUS: Urban living rethought
11:35 a.m. − The acceleration of decarbonization in the real estate sector
11:45 a.m. − Developing bold, forward-thinking and responsible living environments
11:55 a.m. − MR-63: A new monument to our creative distinction
12:10 p.m. – Lunch and networking