Opening Remarks: Navigating a New Era of Economic Transformation | Conference of Montréal 2026

The Conference of Montréal 2026 opens with welcoming remarks from: • Nicholas Rémillard, CEO, International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA) • Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Mayor, City of Montreal • Hélène Desmarais, Chair of the Board of Directors, HEC Montréal, President, IVADO Labs, Chair of the Board and CEO, Centre d’entreprises et d’innovation de Montréal (CEIM) As the world navigates profound economic, technological, and geopolitical transformation, this opening session sets the stage for discussions on competitiveness, innovation, resilience, and long-term prosperity. This opening session highlights the importance of collaboration between governments, businesses, academic institutions, and innovators in addressing the challenges and opportunities shaping the global economy. 👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights from the world’s most influential leaders. Visit our website: www.forum-americas.org/ Follow IEFA LinkedIn:   / international-economic-forum-of-the-americas   Facebook:   / forum.americas   Instagram:   / forumamericas   X: https://x.com/AmericasForum