The Knowledge Collective
Holding an international event in Montréal creates economic, societal and intellectual spin-offs for everyone.
In institutions of higher learning across the city, people are thinking about new ways of doing things. Events with global reach are one of the best ways to showcase your sector of activity, your team and your institution.
Holding an international event in Montréal creates economic, societal and intellectual spin-offs for everyone.
Hosting a meeting with global reach is a unique experience. That is why we offer you our expertise, resources and network to make your job easier and help you achieve your goals.
SHOWCASE MONTRÉAL AND YOUR EXPERTISE TO THE WORLD
About us
A joint initiative of Business Events Montréal and the Palais des congrès de Montréal, The Knowledge Collective offers a single point of contact that streamlines the process. You’ll have access to a wide range of free tools and resources to attract an international event to Montréal.
You have influence among your peers. We have the network and the event expertise. Together, we can unite Montréal’s knowledge leaders to bring prestigious events to our city. Help us by spreading the word about the Knowledge Collective to people in your network!
Our free services
Our team of experts in event planning and organization offer you a streamlined process that lets you to represent your industry or field when you bid on holding a world-class event in our city. What we offer you:
- Feasibility study services
- Bid preparation and submission
- Help with scouting visits
- Financial aid (when applicable)
- Montréal is selected: Help with logistics and promotion of your event.
Eligibility
If participating in international events is key to growing your industry, get in touch with us. It might be your turn now to welcome your peers. The Knowledge Collective services are free and reserved for events with global reach that meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Montréal has not yet been chosen to host the event.
- The event is held on a regular basis.
- It rotates between at least three different countries.
- There is a minimum number of participants, half of whom are from outside of Québec.
- The event includes a minimum three-night stay.
Testimonials
Marc Steben
President of the International Society for STD Research
STI & HIV 2025 World Congress
Their bidding process is a well-oiled machine, which let us do the work easily and effortlessly without tiring ourselves out.Fabrice Labeau
Vice-President, Administration and Finance
McGill
Hosting the scientific world gives us the chance to position ourselves. Not only does our field of research receive greater visibility, but the entire Montréal ecosystem does too.Kathy Baig
CEO of ÉTS (École de technologie supérieure)
8th World Engineers Convention WEC 2027
We didn’t have a lot of experience with the bidding process, but there was lots of synergy among this highly efficient team helping us. Without them, we wouldn’t have had such an outstanding bid.
Make your project a reality
Contact us
Marc-André Gemme
Manager – Palais des congrès de Montréal (Montréal convention centre)
If you’re interested in hosting an international meeting, get in touch with us. The Knowledge Collective can help you evaluate your project and conduct a feasibility study on it. Like working with experienced professionals? You can count on us.
Presented by
Palais des congrès de Montréal
Learn moreThe Palais des congrès de Montréal is a Crown corporation and commercial enterprise whose mission is to help stimulate the economic vitality and social progress of Québec.
Business Events Montréal
Learn moreBusiness Events Montréal (BEM) is a specialized team at Tourisme Montréal that works to attract, facilitate and promote a wide range of events in Montréal.
