Train to perform : develop key skills for your business
Winning strategies to boost your productivity and stay competitive in a transforming market.
In a constantly evolving job market, companies must quickly adapt and invest in talent development to remain competitive. Amid economic uncertainties, geopolitical upheavals, activity automation, and digital transformation, organizations’ ability to train and upskill their workforce becomes a strategic lever for performance and resilience.
It is in this context and as part of the Visées program that the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal and the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec join forces to organize this essential meeting. The event aims to bring together business leaders, training and talent development experts, and economic decision-makers to explore current labor market issues and solutions to address them.
On the agenda: inspiring panels and conferences, as well as testimonials from companies sharing their winning strategies to:
- Optimize your company’s productivity and competitiveness.
- Support the transformation of professions and the continuous adaptation of your teams.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and talent development.
Join us for a morning of enriching exchanges and sharing of best practices to build together a qualified workforce ready to meet tomorrow’s challenges.
Who is this event for ?
- CEOs, management members, HR managers, or anyone involved in recruitment, training, and talent retention
- Worker associations
- Sectoral groups
- Community networks
- Education networks (universities, CEGEPs, School Service Centers)
Why participate ?
To understand labor market trends
Get expert analyses on current challenges and future prospects for Quebec.
To discover concrete strategies
Learn how the skills-based approach can improve your company’s productivity and competitiveness.
To exchange with experts and industry leaders
Take advantage of networking opportunities and enriching exchanges with professionals committed to talent development.
To access solutions tailored to your company
Discover how the Visées program can help you finance and facilitate your training projects.
To get inspired by innovative companies
Listen to testimonials from organizations that have successfully optimized their workforce through training and skills development.
To access the training catalog with financial support.
To explore the courses offered by the Visées
program and find the training that will support the skills development of your teams.
Program
8:00 a.m.– Welcome and Networking
9:00 a.m.– Opening Remarks
Master of Ceremonies
Valérie Vézina
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
Introduction
Guy Jobin
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
Alexandre Gagnon
Labour and Human Capital Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec
BLOCK 1 – UNDERSTANDING LABOUR MARKET DYNAMICS
9:15 a.m.– Labour market trends and challenges: Build tomorrow’s strategy today
An analysis of the evolving labour market in Quebec, highlighting key trends, structural challenges, and emerging opportunities. This session aims to inform decision-makers in shaping their continuous training strategies in response to ongoing workforce transformations.
Souleima El Achkar
Institut du Québec
9:30 a.m. – Boosting productivity through a skills-based approach
A discussion on how a skills-based approach can help organizations address market shifts, enhance agility, and increase workforce employability. Academic experts, entrepreneurs, and technology leaders will share insights on how to navigate these strategic challenges.
Amélie Bernier
TÉLUQ University
Michel Fossé
LGS (IBM Canada), IBM CIC (Client Center Innovation)
Joëlle Vincent
Coboom
Moderator:
Alexandre Gagnon
Labour and Human Capital Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec
BLOCK 2 – FROM STRATEGY TO ACTION: PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS AND IMPACTFUL TOOLS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
10:00 a.m.– In-demand skills: spotlight on Québec’s evolving sectors
Through this panel, learn more about the strategic sectors and the key skills most in demand by employers. Gain valuable insights from leaders working in sectors undergoing significant transformation.
Guillaume Brincin
Generative AI Trainer at Cégep de Thetford
Xavier Montagne
Vision Marine
Animation
Pierre Duchaigne
Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec
10:30 a.m.– Visées: Your ally in driving performance
Learn what the Visées program can offer your organization. From customized support to training initiatives and financial assistance, find the right combination to accelerate your continuous learning and workforce development projects.
Anissa Bensaid
Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec
Yasmina Drissi Kaitouni
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
Charlotte Fontaine
Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec
11:00 a.m.– Testimonials: How Visées helps businesses perform
Hear firsthand from businesses supported by the Visées program. They’ll share their experiences, the challenges they addressed, and the concrete solutions implemented. An on-the-ground perspective on the real impact of skills development on organizational growth.
Louis Cousin
Forgescom
Frédéric Demers
Chantier Naval Forillon Inc.
Yannick Fournier
VINCI Energies Academy & Omexon Institut
Moderator
Élise Le Dref
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
11:30 a.m.– Closing remarks and networking
Continue the conversation over coffee and take this opportunity to meet the Visées program team. Learn more about our services, explore available training and funding opportunities, and visit our kiosks to discover solutions tailored to your organization’s needs.