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Montmagny, April 10, 2026 — The MRC of Montmagny and the MRC of L’Islet, supported by a working committee composed of the Centre d’aide aux entreprises (CAE) Montmagny–L’Islet, the Kamouraska–L’Islet Chamber of Commerce, the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de la MRC de Montmagny, and Chaudière-Appalaches Économique, are proud to invite manufacturing companies from the region to the second edition of the Montmagny–L’Islet Innovation Rendezvous. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 13, starting at 8:00 a.m. at the Espace citoyen de Montmagny. This event is made possible through financial support from the Government of Quebec.

Presented as a half-day event including breakfast, this year’s edition will focus on artificial intelligence in business. Participants will have the opportunity to explore how artificial intelligence technologies can support performance, innovation, and competitiveness in the manufacturing sector. The morning program will feature an inspiring panel of industry stakeholders, lightning presentations highlighting concrete applications of AI in business, as well as a training segment offering participants a selection of topics related to digital technologies and artificial intelligence. Participants will also have access to industrial AI experts who will present use cases, integration pathways, and tools tailored to the realities of manufacturing companies.

In a context where digital transformation is accelerating, this event aims to equip businesses, foster knowledge sharing, and encourage the adoption of new technologies within the local economic fabric.

This event is made possible through strong collaboration among economic development stakeholders in Montmagny–L’Islet. By combining their expertise and networks, partners aim to provide businesses with privileged access to relevant content, recognized experts, and meaningful networking opportunities. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to supporting innovation, guiding businesses through digital transformation, and strengthening the competitiveness of the regional manufacturing sector.

Employees of manufacturing companies in Montmagny–L’Islet are therefore invited to take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn, network, and discover practical solutions for their operations. Details regarding the full program and registration will be announced shortly.

This initiative is carried out as part of the Sectoral Agreement on Innovation and Digital Transformation. Partners to this agreement include the Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation (MAMH), the Ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale, the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie, Développement PME Chaudière-Appalaches (DPME), Chaudière-Appalaches Économique, nine MRCs and the City of Lévis, school service centres, CEGEPs, and universities in the region. A photo of the organizing committee is also available.

Here is the registration link.

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Source : Christine Talbot, CAE Montmagny-L’Islet, 418 248-4815 | [email protected]

Photo credit: Journal L’Oie Blanche.

Photo caption:
Front row, from left to right: Mireille Thibault (Executive Director, CAE Montmagny–L’Islet), Sylvain Thiboutot (Director of Economic Development, MRC of L’Islet), Martine Leulier (Coordinator and Industrial Commissioner, CLD of the MRC of Montmagny).
Back row, from left to right: Anne-Christine Charest (Executive Director, CCKL), Christine Talbot (Advisor, CAE Montmagny–L’Islet), Naomi Marcoux (Communications and Event Logistics Officer, Chaudière-Appalaches Économique), and Nicole Robert (Executive Director, CCIM).
Absent from the press briefing: Renée Bolduc (Project Manager – Innovation and Business Strategies, Espace PME Innovation Chaudière-Appalaches Économique) and Camille Bolduc (Business Advisor, Services Québec – Capitale-Nationale and Chaudière-Appalaches).