The program for the C2 Montréal 2015 Innovation Village has been revealed!
C2 Montréal is proud to announce the partners shaping the Innovation Village 2015 program, throughout 24 participative workshops, 10 master classes, 3 C2 Lab experiences, and about 20 conferences on current trends.
A NEW DISCUSSION SPACE ON CURRENT ISSUES
A new conference space pops up in the Plaza this year. Accommodating 200 people, the Big Top BDC will host some 20 speakers who will address issues on investment, social business and innovation, renewable energies, and technologies among other trends.
Investment
Investing in Sustainable Technologies, animated by Samuel M. Shafner from FisherBroyles, with Joseph A. King from DuPont Ventures, Zack Schildhorn from Lux Capital, and Sebastien Titz from 3M Ventures
The New Global Workforce and The Future of Work, animated by Mike Grandinetti, from Startup Next Boston,
Southboro Capital Group and Hult International Business School, with Alex Chriss, from Self Employed Solutions and Suzanne Pelican from Intuit.
Life’s a pitch, sessions for selected emerging entrepreneurs to pitch to real investors
Renewable energies
Movements towards a Greener Economy, animated by Denis Leclerc from Écotech Québec, with Netlift, Polystyvert, and Produktif Studio
The business of CO2 Capture, animated by Graciela Chichilnisky from Global Thermostat and environmentalist Ben Bronfman
Social Business & Innovation
Social Business Opening Talk, animated by Michael Brohm and Christina Jäger from The Grameen Creative Lab
Catalyzing Impact in Quebec: Esplanade, SVX Quebec and Impact8 Launch, animated by Diane Bérard from Les Affaires, with: Adam Spence and Alain-Olivier Dubois from Social Venture Connection and Samuel Gervais from Esplanade
Business Leaders Seek Advice from Top Social Entrepreneurs: An Interactive Problem-Solving Session, presented by Ashoka
Technologies
Sustainability Through Technology, a China Forum animated by Hon. Martin Cauchon from the Canada China Business Council, with Charles Despins from Prompt, Inc., and Dr. Wen Tong from Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd
The Unlikely Sources of Big Data, by Jacomo Corbo from QuantumBlack
A PLACE TO DISCOVER NOVEL PROCESSES
In the Hangar EMC, 24 workshops, including a conversation series and a creation series, will give the participants the opportunity to take part in a think tank on a specific issue or to get a hands-on experience by testing a procedure.
The Rise of the Chief Digital Officer, animated by Peter Hughes from Deloitte
Putting Québec on the Map, presented by Ministère des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie, animated by François Forget from Sid Lee
Innovating to Get Ahead, presented by Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et des Exportations, animated by Jean-Pierre Dubé from JPD Conseil Inc.
Maximizing the digital intelligence of your business, presented by Government of Québec, animated by CEFRIO
How to Sell Your Business to Financial Backers, presented by Investissement Québec
Energy Recovery: The Challenges, animated by Denis Leclerc from Écotech Québec
The Client of Tomorrow, presented by Loto-Québec
Smart Parking in a Smart City, animated by Dominic Chartrand from Venue Parking
Revolutionize Your Industry through Smart Objects, animated by Dominic Gagnon from Connect & Go
Subscription models, presented by Keurig
The Potential of the Internet of Things, animated by Julie Pomerleau from Keurig
Social Business Idea Brainstorming, animated by Michael Brohm, Christina Jäger, and Helene Gorny from The Grameen Creative Lab
Idea Workout, presented by HEC Mosaic, animated by Laurent Simon, Frédéric Bove, and Nils Bilou from HEC Montréal
Badass (Social) Business, animated by Natalie Voland from Gestion Immobilière Quo Vadis and Anita Nowak from McGill University
Improvisation, Business, and Life – A Question of Decisions, animated by François-Étienne Paré from LNI
The Lifespan of “Cool” presented by 123RF, animated by Anthony Murcia from Murcia Creative
Investing in Sustainable Technologies presented by BDC
Entrepreneurs at a crossroads, animated by Michel Bergeron from BDC
B Corps: Here to Stay and The Way of the Future, animated by Craig Ryan from BDC
AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT DIVERSE CREATIVE PROCESSES
The Garage will host 10 master classes during which participants will learn about ways or creative processes from renowned professionals performing in a variety of industries.
Enchanted Objects, animated by David Rose from MIT
Stay ahead of the curve with Corporate social innovation, presented by McConnell
Leveraging a viral phenomenon to drive your business, presented by EMC
BMW i. Born Electric, by Henrik Wenders from BMW
The Next 3B, animated by Rangu Salgame from Tata Communications
The ten types of innovation, presented by Deloitte and Plus One, animated by Alex Morris from Doblin
From blank paper to a TV format in a few steps, presented by Contenu QMI, animated by Shy Barmeli from Createlt Studio
Succeeding in the Age of Ideaship, animated by Wahn Yoon from L’Institut Idée
EXPERIENCES TO REINVENT PRECONCEPTIONS
In this space, experimental ideation settings propel participants out of the ordinary, and into the zone while throwing themselves into a suspended net, experimenting a virtual reality, or navigating within a fog box… Drop in with a team and sign up for one of three unique brainstorming activities.
With less than 30 days before the event and with more than 90% of tickets already sold, some 4,000 participants representing a wide variety of industries will gather this coming May at Arsenal in Griffintown to get inspired by world-renowned speakers, participate in hands-on, collaborative workshops, experiment in creative labs and experience networking opportunities, exclusive creative happenings, music events and artistic performances.
ABOUT C2 MONTRÉAL – 2015 EDITION, MAY 26 TO 28
C2 Montréal (is a non-profit organization that) aims to reinvent the concept of the annual international conference, in order to better explore the “commerce-creativity” dynamic and its potential to redefine the business world. Every year, this three-day immersive event assembles renowned innovators from varied backgrounds. Participants are plunged into an intellectual and experiential environment that stimulates the left and right sides of their brains in order to develop their creative leadership skills. C2 Montréal features a tremendous variety of non-traditional experiences including presentations by renowned speakers, interactive exhibitions, multimedia presentations and collaborative workshops, all of which are held in an unconventional “Innovation Village” conceived exclusively by and for C2 Montréal.
C2 Montréal was imagined by the Sid Lee creative agency in collaboration with Founding Partner Cirque du Soleil, and benefits from the support of Leadership Partner Microsoft, Content and Media Partner Fast Company magazine and Technology Partner EMC. C2 Montréal is extremely grateful for the continuous support of the Government of Canada, the Government of Québec and the Ville de Montréal who have been key partners from day one. C2 Montréal is also thankful for the contribution of its partners: Arsenal, BMW, the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montréal, the Business Development Bank of Canada, Deloitte, Fasken Martineau, Fatboy, Hydro-Québec, Investissement Québec, Keurig, Loto-Québec (via its subsidiary Ingenio), M0851, VenueParking.com, Montréal International, Solotech, Tourisme Montréal, Uber, Ubisoft, Videotron Business Solutions, and its media partners Bell Media, Corus, Droit inc., Fusion.net, The Globe and Mail, La Presse, Les Affaires, UB Media, Newad, as well as its generous patrons, Power Corporation and the Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Family Foundation.
For more information, visit c2mtl.com.
