MONTREAL, April 30,
2024 /CNW/ - The business event C2 Montreal, today announces the programming for
its 13th edition, which will be held from May 21 to 23, 2024, at the Grand Quay of the Port
of Montreal. More than 100 experts
from around the world will take part in more than 40 conferences,
labs and coaching sessions, promising an immersive and inspiring
experience for all participants.
Each day at C2MTL is carefully orchestrated around a theme,
providing a unique platform to address the crucial issues that will
shape our future. Without fear or detours, C2MTL encourages
participants to foster deep reflection and engaging discussions
around subjects that are equally confronting.
THE PROGRAM:
DISCUSSIONS : Get inspired, cultivate your
knowledge, interact with international leaders and benefit from
their expertise.
- The new progress is hidden in plain sight : In this
important conversation on the energy transition presented by the
Cree Nation, Mandy Gull-Masty, Grand Chief of the Cree Nation, and
Stephen Cookson, Vice President of
Origination and Strategy at RES, address the challenges and
opportunities of the energy transition towards renewable energies.
They question decision-making power, the history of indigenous
communities and the societal implications of this transition,
presenting it as a chance to redefine our future.
- Taking architecture apart and putting it back together again
: This discussion, moderated by Tosin Oshinowo (Oshinowo Studios), Sophie Boone (Rotor), Nicolas Coeckelberghs (BC
architects & studies & materials), and Nathalie Baaklini (SOMA Group) examines
innovative approaches to contemporary architecture. By questioning
conventions, they explore practices such as bioregionalism and
circular building methods for a more sustainable built
environment.
- How to hope : Led by Indy
Johar (Dark Matter Labs),Dax
Dasilva (Age of Union) and the photographer Richard Mosse, this discussion explores
transforming hope into tangible action. They examine how engagement
in meaningful projects can bridge the gap between philosophy and
action, offering insights into social transformation through
patience and perseverance.
- Why you should be strange : This conversation
features Nathan Pyle, author and
executive producer of Strange Planet, alongside David Levine, creative strategist at Jet
Propulsion Laboratory/NASA, and Dylan
Thuras, creative director at Atlas Obscura. Together, they
delve into the concept of adopting an extraterrestrial mindset to
unleash creativity. Explore how viewing the ordinary from a new
perspective can ignite fresh ideas and inspire creativity.
- Learning from excellence : Presented by
Bombardier, this discussion with Éric Martel, President and CEO of
Bombardier, Ève Laurier, Vice
President, Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs of
Bombardier, and Lizzie Harris,
Senior Partner at Lippincott - a global branding and experience
agency - examines lessons learned from the success of a legacy
brand. Explore the rebranding of a global company, and its impact
in an ever-changing marketing landscape.
- Immaterial world : equity, justice, community, and
technology : Ruha
Benjamin, professor and sociologist at Princeton University, offers perspective on the
societal impact of technology. Explore how innovation can tackle
systemic inequities by examining emerging technologies from new
perspectives.
- The XP Fronts : This immersive session, presented
by XP Land, the growing experiential industry community, brings the
future of experiential to life with creators, artists, bold brands
and individuals shaping today's world, including Michael Barclay II of Essence Ventures,
Abbey Londer, Festival Director at
Netflix and Leah Rubin-Cadrain of
Snapchat, to name a few.
COACHING SESSIONS : Deepen awareness and openness to
creation with coaching sessions focused on curiosity, compassion
and courage.
- Are you you? : Led by Caitlan Maggs, this coaching workshop explores
how to be present and creative in your area of expertise. Learn to
express yourself authentically and develop your intuition for a
deeper connection with others.
- Path of you : Cath
Laporte guides this session through active engagement in
movement, music, and drawing, helping you discover the creative
tools needed to effectively tackle challenges, even without prior
creative experience.
LABS: Explore different themes in a new light in small
groups with immersive and interactive workshops, a perfect blend of
enriching experiences, deep content and active participation.
- Relevant or obsolete : The Gameshow : Pierre
Thirion presents an innovative quiz designed to anticipate the
future in a constantly changing world. Participants are invited to
take the stage and answer specific questions on topics such as
artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and ethics. In
addition to the fun aspect, the quiz offers an opportunity to think
about how these forces are shaping our future.
- Prophecies : Dominique
Leclerc offers a lab exploring the link between privacy,
self-determination and destiny in the age of cognitive technology,
inviting participants to embrace the paradoxes of this
reality.
- Neurodiverlasagna : This lab, led by Shi Diwen, Chef
Michael Ho, Melissa St-Louis and Fran Delhoume, uses the
metaphor of preparing a lasagna to explore neurodiversity and
promote inclusion through collective effort.
- The language model : Led by David Drury, this lab explores the different
dimensions of language, from sonic narration to extra-textual
communication, for a deeper understanding of our conception of
language and its future potential.
"C2 Montreal is a unique event
aiming to spark innovation and creativity. Every year, thousands of
participants converge in Montreal
to discover all the talent, inventiveness, and economic and
cultural dynamism of our metropolis," mentions Valérie Plante,
Mayor of the City of Montreal. "C2
Montreal highlights the uniqueness
and attractiveness of our city, in addition to allowing the
metropolis to benefit from significant economic and tourism
advantages and to shine on the international scene."
In addition to the diverse discussions, coaching sessions, and
labs, participants will have the opportunity to attend
performances, master classes, braindate sessions, networking
cocktails, and other educational activities, catering to both
business and personal growth.
C2 Montréal thanks its partners, including: Sid Lee, Cirque du Soleil, le gouvernement du
Québec, la Ville de Montréal, Fasken, Kyu, XP Land, Tourisme
Montréal, Mila, Cree Nation Government, La Presse, BRP,
AtkinsRéalis, Power Corporation of Canada, KPMG, Bombardier, Loto-Québec,
Stingray, Solotech, le Groupe ABP, Aéroports de Montréal,
Braindate, Cinco, IKEA, Cozey, OFFF Festival, Montréal
International, Normal Studio, Globe & Mail, Event'nroll, a
division of Spordle and Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth for their
invaluable collaboration.
For more information on the complete program and to buy tickets,
visit c2montreal.com
About C2 Montréal
Founded in 2012 by creative agency
Sid Lee in collaboration with its
founding partner Cirque du Soleil, C2 Montréal is Canada's premier business event. A true
playground for the imagination, C2 Montréal is an immersive
three-day experience taking place in a highly creative setting that
attracts more than 5,000 participants from more than 60 countries
and more than 30 industries. It is an internationally renowned
forum for entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity, where one in
four participants experience an increase in business opportunities
through the thousands of conversations started at each edition. The
event is an exceptional way to create and grow value in startups,
SMEs and large enterprises, resulting in more than $500 million in business transactions and
economic impact each year. More information:
https://c2montreal.com/
Media contact and accreditations
Pauline Lazarus
YPR
pauline@yprcanada.com
514 655-0427
SOURCE C2 International Inc.