Click through the different industries to learn more about key economic sectors in Québec City
Food and Nutrition
Food and nutrition companies are investing in research and development to transform the way Quebecers feed themselves and the world through innovative products and integrative, sustainable approaches. Not only is Québec City a hub for major players within the food industry, but the city has also hosted a number of conferences uniting industry experts, such as the 4th International Conference Insects to Feed the World in 2022 and BENEFIQ International Rendez-vous on Health Food and Ingredients this year, making it an ideal location for industry leaders to connect and share their ideas.
Food and Nutrition
Electronics
Life Sciences
ICT and Digital Arts
Green Buildings
Finance
When you think of Québec City, you may not think of laser beams or X-rays. But the city is home to a family of research centres specializing in cutting-edge electronics and optics-photonics research, which include specializations within neuroscience, defence research, robotics, and laser technology. In recent years, the rapidly developing industry has impacted so much of our material world, and large conference events are crucial to stay up-to-date on the latest innovations across the sector.
Electronics and Optics-Photonics
Québec City finds itself at the nexus of life-saving healthcare innovation, critical chemical research, and advancements in biomedical engineering. The impressive laboratory and clinical facilities, such as the Infectious Disease Research Centre at Université Laval or the Québec Heart and Lung Institute, allow visiting researchers, industry professionals, and professional associations to explore the diverse medical projects that are shaping clinical best practices. In the first months of 2023 alone, Québec City hosted the Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research and the International Symposium on Fluorine.
Life Sciences
Home to a thriving industry of digital art, animation, special effects, and video game development, as well as software and Web development, big data, and IT services, Québec City offers a multitude of event spaces conducive to demos and exhibitions. Such a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration makes Québec City the perfect place for flagship events and imaginative conferences that reach across the art/tech divide, like the dynamic Semaine numérique (Digital Week) Cartoon Connection Canada and Québec City’s IA Rendez-vous.
ICT and Digital Arts
Besides the historic architectural marvels that tourists flock to in Québec City, there is a growing imprint of carbon-neutral, green buildings with sustainable materials taking over the real estate scene. As the property business booms, developers and firms like Québec BVI are committed to building better, while organizations like Centre Eau Terre Environnement work to ensure that the materials used are not having a detrimental effect on the surrounding environment. There is no better place to host real-estate events than in conference spaces already constructed with smart, equitable design in mind.
Green and Smart Construction
Québec City is one of Canada’s most dynamic cities for the insurance and finance sectors, and in terms of economic stability. It is also a clear favourite for the industries’ event experiences.
The headquarters for many key players that operate in French and English, such as Desjardins, Beneva, and IA, are found in Québec City and beckon industry titans to gather where many powerful players have before—think of the 2017 National Insurance Conference of Canadaor the Canadian Finance and Leasing Association Annual Convention in 2023.
Insurance and Financial Services
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