Major events coming to Montréal in 2026
For eight years in a row now, the Union of International Associations has named Montréal the top city in the Americas for international meetings. We lead the pack ahead of Washington, Toronto, Buenos Aires, and Mexico City. We’re planning another bountiful year full of big-ticket events in Montréal in 2026 — it’s sure to be another one for the books.
ACLA 2026 Annual Conference
This annual conference of the American Comparative Literature Association brings together global scholars to discuss literature, culture, and new methodologies, fostering deep engagement through multi-day seminars and welcoming diverse participants from students to established academics.
Dates: February 26 to March 1, 2026
Organized by: American Comparative Literature Association
Attendees expected: 2,500
Venue: Palais des congrès de Montréal
2026 ADEA Annual Meeting
A major oral health education conference hosted by the American Dental Education Association, this event brings together educators, researchers, students, and leaders to discuss innovation, health equity, technology, and global health initiatives in dentistry..
Dates: March 19 to 22, 2026
Organized by: American Dental Education Association
Attendees expected: 1,800
Venue: Palais des congrès de Montréal
2026 Scientific Sessions SCAI
This important three-day international conference for interventional cardiology unites cardiovascular professionals to share clinical data, research, and innovations. It features live cases, workshops, expert panels, and hands-on learning for all levels of expertise.
Dates: April 23 to 26, 2026
Organized by: Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
Attendees expected: 2,000
Venue: Palais des congrès de Montréal
2026 World Tunnel Congress
Hosted by the Tunnelling Association of Canada, this event for the underground construction industry will focus on the theme “Connecting Communities through Underground Infrastructure,” and feature technical sessions, networking, and an exhibition of innovations.
Dates: May 16 to 21, 2026
Organized by: International Tunnelling Association
Attendees expected: 2,000
Venue: Palais des congrès de Montréal
2026 IMLB
The 2026 International Meeting on Lithium Batteries is the premier global conference on lithium battery science, technology, and applications, bringing together researchers, industry experts, and students to discuss advancements in EVs, energy storage, recycling, and future battery systems.
Dates: June 14 to 19, 2026
Organized by: IMLB Limited Liability Company LLC
Attendees expected: 1,650
Venue: Palais des congrès de Montréal
2026 World Powder Metallurgy Congress
This major global event for the powder metallurgy and particulate materials industry features technical sessions, an exhibition of suppliers, and networking for professionals in metal additive manufacturing and traditional powder metallurgy technologies.
Dates: June 24 to 29, 2026
Organized by: Metal Powder Industries Federation
Attendees expected: 1,500
Venue: Palais des congrès de Montréal
ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting
This global event for stem cell science hosted by the International Society for Stem Cell Research focuses on key themes like clinical applications, development, disease modeling, engineering biology, and somatic stem cells.
Dates: July 6 to 11, 2026
Organized by: International Society for Stem Cell Research
Attendees expected: 4,000
Venue: Palais des congrès de Montréal
2026 Goldschmidt Conference
The premier international geochemistry meeting brings together geochemists to share science, organized by the Geochemical Society and European Association of Geochemistry with a focus on sessions, workshops, and networking for all career stages, including grants for students.
Dates: July 12 to 17, 2026
Organized by: Geochemical Society
Attendees expected: 3,000
2026 ASRS Annual Meeting
This 44th annual convention of the American Society of Retina Specialists will unite retina specialists for education, research, and networking on vitreoretinal diseases and surgery.
Dates: July 15 to 18, 2026
Organized by: American Society of Retina Specialists
Attendees expected: 2,500
Venue: Palais des congrès de Montréal
2026 IEEE PES General Meeting
This major global power engineering conference is for academics and professionals to discuss the future of the electric grid under the theme “Powering the Digital Era,” focusing on challenges like AI, renewables, and grid resilience.
Dates: July 19 to 24, 2026
Organized by: IEEE - Power and Energy Society
Attendees expected: 3,500
Venue: Palais des congrès de Montréal
HCI International 2026
This 28th major global conference on human-computer interaction centres on research on AI, VR/AR, usability, accessibility, and more. Researchers, designers, and practitioners will share the latest in making technology user-friendly.
Dates: July 26 to 31, 2026
Organized by: Human Computer Interaction International
Attendees expected: 1,700
Venue: Palais des congrès de Montréal
37th ISME World Conference 2026
With the theme “Unity in Music Education: Building Bridges for All,” this conference gathers global music educators, researchers, and practitioners to share ideas and shape the future of music education.
Dates: July 26 to 31, 2026
Organized by: International Society for Music Education
Attendees expected: 1,800
Venue: Palais des congrès de Montréal
ICOPA XVI - 16th International Congress of Parasitology 2026
This largest global event for parasitology will have the theme “Parasites in a Changing World”, and aim to foster collaboration and address critical global health challenges. Topics will include advances in treatments, diagnostics, and control for parasitic diseases.
Dates: August 15 to 21, 2026
Organized by: World Federation of Parasitologists
Attendees expected: 2,000
FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 2026
“One Health, One Pharmacy – Bridging science, practice and education” is the 2026 theme of this major event for pharmacy professionals, aimed at advancing patient care, health equity, and resilient systems.
Dates: August 30 to September 2, 2026
Organized by: International Pharmaceutical Federation
Attendees expected: 2,600
Venue: Palais des congrès de Montréal
Global Meeting of the International Gynecologic Cancer Society 2026
This is an important multidisciplinary event for global experts to share research, advance care, and foster collaboration in gynecologic oncology through scientific sessions, workshops, and networking.
Dates: September 29 to October 3, 2026
Organized by: International Gynecologic Cancer Society
Attendees expected: 2,000
Venue: Palais des congrès de Montréal
2026 ASHG Annual Meeting
Focused on cutting-edge human genetics and genomics research, this annual meeting features symposia, plenary sessions, workshops, and networking for professionals in the field, and will cover topics from rare diseases to AI in genetics.
Dates: October 21 to 24, 2026
Organized by: American Society of Human Genetics
Attendees expected: 4,600
Venue: Palais des congrès de Montréal
2026 SETAC Annual Meeting
Focusing on environmental science, risk, and remediation, this major global event for professionals in environmental toxicology and chemistry will cover emerging contaminants, risk assessment, and sustainable solutions.
Dates: October 30 to November 6, 2026
Organized by: Society of Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry
Attendees expected: 2,200