Montréal is the place to be, if you’re looking to stay in the land of the maple leaf this year. Did you know that 94% of recently surveyed event organizers recommend Montréal for major conferences?[1]
Montréal is a breeding ground for innovation, world-renowned for its energy and trademark joie de vivre. The Palais des congrès de Montréal is a meeting ground for knowledge-sharing and creativity, constantly adding to the city’s effervescence.
Here’s a refresher on what makes the city and the Palais a centre of excellence for business gatherings.
- Montréal maintains top international ranking
The 539 business events held in Montréal last year strengthened its positioning as a top-ranking destination by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) for international association meetings in North America and the Union of International Associations (UIA) for international meetings in the Americas.[2]
- A city with lasting appeal
A safe, friendly, and walkable city, Montréal boasts thriving economic sectors, visionary leaders, and vibrant communities. Add world-class culture, entertainment, and cuisine, and you have the perfect blend of business and leisure. It’s an ideal host for events of any size, easily accessible by the newly revamped Montréal Trudeau airport, only 20 minutes from downtown.
- The Palais des congrès, a partner of choice
Event spaces at the Palais are astoundingly versatile, and the possibilities are infinite! Advanced event technology, modern rental space and exceptional planning services spearhead the defining features of the Palais des congrès. This exceptional venue located close to a wide range of hotel rooms ranks among the top convention and exhibition centres in the world for generating special moments, staging unforgettable events, and delivering uniquely spectacular immersive experiences.
- A carbon-neutral building
Among the very first convention centres to operate a carbon-neutral building, the Palais des congrès offsets its GHG emissions from the building’s energy use by contributing to tree planting efforts at Université Laval’s Montmorency Forest, the largest university teaching and research forest in the world.
- A unique and local experience
Every day, the Palais des congrès finds a way to celebrate local knowhow and support local purchasing. Recently, the Palais’ exclusive food partner, Maestro Culinaire, received the Aliments du Québec au menu recognition, highlighting its dedication to sourcing its ingredients from local producers to the delight of all guests.
- A dynamic ecosystem driving your success beyond expectations
The Palais des congrès is connected to all the people that can make a difference in helping you deliver memorable events. We’ll reach out to major industry leaders, open to the doors to the most innovative universities and research labs, and suggest the best suppliers adapted to your needs.
We’ll push every boundary to find the best solution for you, right here in Canada.
Contact us today!
By email at [email protected] or by phone at +1 514 871-8122 or 1 800 268-8122 (toll free in Canada)
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[1] According to a recent survey commissioned by Tourisme Montréal and conducted by the firm Evidénz among 492 event organizers around the world.
[2] UIA Rankings: First place in the Americas for hosting international association events (2011 to 2015, 2017 to 2023).
ICCA Rankings: First place in North America for hosting the largest number of conferences organized by international associations (2012, 2013, 2016 to 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023).
