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Agenda


8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

  1. Registration, breakfast and networking

    A.373 - Centre de conférence Claude-Séguin
    Thursday, May 21 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    Summary
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

  1. Welcome and opening remarks

    A.335 - Amphithéâtre Rachelle et Alain-Paris
    Thursday, May 21 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
    Summary
9:15 AM - 9:35 AM

  1. Keynote address - Jimmy Jean, Desjardins Group

    A.335 - Amphithéâtre Rachelle et Alain-Paris
    Thursday, May 21 9:15 AM - 9:35 AM
    Keynote Speaker
    Jimmy Jean Jimmy Jean
    Summary
    What’s happening in Quebec’s economy
    An honest, insightful discussion of the macroeconomic outlook, investment climate and key signals influencing strategic decisions in Quebec and the rest of Canada. This talk will also include a segment covering renewable energy issues and opportunities in today’s economy.
9:40 AM - 10:30 AM

  1. Opening Panel | Wind: A new era for energy in Quebec

    A.335 - Amphithéâtre Rachelle et Alain-Paris
    Thursday, May 21 9:40 AM - 10:30 AM
    Moderator
    Sabrina Harbec Sabrina Harbec
    Panelist(s)
    Hervé Simard Hervé Simard
    Yanick Baillargeon Yanick Baillargeon
    Michel Lacacé Michel Lacacé
    Jan Ducouret Jan Ducouret
    Summary

    Wind will have a larger role to play in Quebec’s energy supply over the years to come. In particular, Hydro-Québec plans to develop new areas for wind farms in order to meet future energy needs. 

    This panel will be made up of stakeholders involved in developing strategic wind infrastructure, in collaboration with First Nations and municipal governments. 

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

  1. Wellness and networking break

    A.373 - Centre de conférence Claude-Séguin
    Thursday, May 21 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    Summary
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  1. Panel 1 | Financing the energy transition: How to mobilize investments in the coming decades

    A.335 - Amphithéâtre Rachelle et Alain-Paris
    Thursday, May 21 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Panelist(s)
    Gregory Balycky Gregory Balycky
    François-Olivier Gagnon François-Olivier Gagnon
    Olivier Lacaille Olivier Lacaille
    Mathieu Ferland Mathieu Ferland
    Summary

    Quebec is fully committed to the energy transition, driven by both environmental objectives and economic ambitions. The renewable energy sector is effectively entering a new investment era that will have massive economic benefits across Quebec. This panel will be made up of energy transition stakeholders, who will speak to how these projects will be financed. 

  2. Panel 2 | Supply chains and labour: Stimulating the local economy through successful strategic investments

    B.307 - Salle multifonctionnelle Ass. des diplômés de HEC Montréal
    Thursday, May 21 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Moderator
    Marie Lapointe Marie Lapointe
    Panelist(s)
    Etienne Champagne Etienne Champagne
    Andre Bourgault Andre Bourgault
    Audrey Murray Audrey Murray
    Adam Sirignano
    Summary

    As Quebec and the rest of the world invest in the renewable energy sector, supply chains and labour will be the key to the energy transition. 

    This panel will be an opportunity to hear from several industry players about how they are adapting to a constantly changing economy with limited labour and supply chains under pressure. 

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

  1. Networking lunch

    A.373 - Centre de conférence Claude-Séguin
    Thursday, May 21 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    Summary
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

  1. Fireside Chat

    A.335 - Amphithéâtre Rachelle et Alain-Paris
    Thursday, May 21 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    Summary
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

  1. Fireside Chat with Carlos Leitão, Government of Canada

    A.335 - Amphithéâtre Rachelle et Alain-Paris
    Thursday, May 21 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
    Moderator
    Stephane Desdunes Stephane Desdunes
    Speaker
    Carlos Leitão Carlos Leitão
    Summary
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

  1. Fireside Chat

    A.335 - Amphithéâtre Rachelle et Alain-Paris
    Thursday, May 21 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Summary
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

  1. Fireside Chat

    A.335 - Amphithéâtre Rachelle et Alain-Paris
    Thursday, May 21 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
    Summary
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

  1. Wellness and networking break

    A.373 - Centre de conférence Claude-Séguin
    Thursday, May 21 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    Summary
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM

  1. Panel 3 | Rolling out renewable projects in Quebec: A challenge worthy of our shared goals

    A.335 - Amphithéâtre Rachelle et Alain-Paris
    Thursday, May 21 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
    Panelist(s)
    Myriam Trudel Myriam Trudel
    Jean-Luc Bellemare Jean-Luc Bellemare
    Stéphanie Fortin Stéphanie Fortin
    Summary

    While Quebec must continue hitting major milestones to reach the goal of producing over 150 additional TWh of renewable energy in the next 25 years, each and every stakeholder must adapt to this unprecedented energy demand. 

    This panel will discuss issues and best practices for optimal rollout of projects that strictly comply with precepts for sustainable development and environmental and social acceptability and meet the growing demand for energy. 

  2. Panel 4 | Energy demand: The common denominator across different sectors of our economy

    B.307 - Salle multifonctionnelle Ass. des diplômés de HEC Montréal
    Thursday, May 21 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
    Panelist(s)
    Laurent Verrier Laurent Verrier
    Emmanuelle Toussaint Emmanuelle Toussaint
    André Mousseau André Mousseau
    Summary

    Quebec is making a decisive turn to renewable energy production, which will help decarbonize various sectors of the economy while driving growth. This panel will talk about the needs of different industries and how the renewable energy sector can meet the demand. 

4:30 PM - 4:55 PM

  1. Fireside Chat with Gregory Kelley, Quebec Liberal Party

    A.335 - Amphithéâtre Rachelle et Alain-Paris
    Thursday, May 21 4:30 PM - 4:55 PM
    Speaker
    Gregory Kelley Gregory Kelley
    Summary
4:55 PM - 5:00 PM

  1. Closing remarks

    A.335 - Amphithéâtre Rachelle et Alain-Paris
    Thursday, May 21 4:55 PM - 5:00 PM
    Speaker
    Jean Habel Jean Habel
    Summary
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

  1. CanREA Connects—Québec: Networking reception

    A.373 - Centre de conférence Claude-Séguin
    Thursday, May 21 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Summary

Date

Thursday, May 21st, 2026

Location

École des Hautes Études Commerciales
Édifice Hélène-Desmarais
Main Entrance – 1075 Côte du Beaver Hall
Montréal, QC

Additional Information

Contact
events@renewablesassociation.ca