The Réseau des SADC et CAE , SADC Vallée-de-l’Or and SADC de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue et du Nord-du-Québec invite you to the 22nd Annual Réseau des SADC and CAE Congress, taking place in Val-d’Or on June 3, 4, and 5, 2026. After the postponement of the 2023 edition, this highly anticipated event will bring together local economic development actors from across Quebec in a region known for its natural, human, and entrepreneurial richness.
ExplORing the horizons, celebrating our treasures! This theme highlights the focus on looking to the future, opening up to new perspectives, and being inspired by innovative practices to support sustainable local development. Celebrating our riches also means recognizing the value of our projects, partnerships, territories, and the people who contribute daily to their vitality.
Participants will have opportunities to share experiences, create lasting connections, and reflect on common visions for a strong Quebec with dynamic territories and horizons.
A PROGRAM INSPIRED BY THE REGION
CONFERENCES
WORKSHOPS
NETWORKING
COCKTAIL AND BANQUET
WORKSHOPS
The 2026 Congress countdown is on!
Discover the location hosting the Congress
2026 Organizing Commitee
Mario Thouin
President
SADC de la Vallée-de-l’Or
Michel Germain
General Manager
SADC de la Vallée-de-l’Or
Jeanne Côté-Dumais
Economic Development Advisor
SADC de la Vallée-de-l’Or
Pascal Harvey
CEO
Réseau des SADC et CAE
Christine Pilote
Communications & Marketing Director
Réseau des SADC et CAE
Marie-Pier Bédard
Executive Assistant
Réseau des SADC et CAE
Marc Hardy
General Manager
SADC Barraute-Senneterre-Quévillon
Line St-Amour
Regional Representative
Marie-Eve Arcand
Project Coordinator
SADC Vallée-de-l’Or
Rosalie Davis
Administrative Assistant
SADC Vallée-de-l’Or
For 31 years now, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) has been working with the Réseau des SADC et CAE to increase economic development in Quebec’s rural communities by building on the strengths of each region. You fulfill this mandate brilliantly each year, guiding over 10,000 entrepreneurs and helping an average of over 1500 projects come to light each year.
Once again this year, the collaboration between CED and the Réseau des SADC et CAE du Québec has been marked by significant projects. In addition to its regular activities, the network ratified an agreement with the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) so that the SADCs and CAEs that wish to can offer enhanced financial support. It also toured all regions to meet with its members and contributed to the national assessment of the Community Futures Program (CFP).
None of this would be possible without the dynamism, creativity and commitment that drive the approximate 400 professionals and 600 volunteers that make you a veritable regional economic development powerhouse on the ground. Your expertise and knowledge of regional issues directly contribute to the creation of strong, resilient, inclusive regional economies that are central to prosperity in our regions.
On behalf of the Government of Canada and myself personally, I would like to highlight your remarkable ongoing contribution to economic development and innovation within our communities, and I thank you for this.
Congratulations on the work you do!
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
THANK YOU TO THE 2026 CONGRESS PARTNERS!
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