Three Months Already at Montréal InVivo
Time is flying by! These past three months have been filled with learning opportunities, inspiring encounters, and unique occasions to help advance our ecosystem. I’ve had the pleasure of joining a passionate and dedicated team that supports me every day in this new role. I’ve also had the chance to connect with many of our partners to discuss their ambitions, projects, and the ongoing transformation of our sector.
One major highlight during this period was hosting my very first edition of EFFERVESCENCE — a flagship event that brought together over 500 life sciences and health tech enthusiasts. A truly memorable experience I won’t forget!
More recently, I had the opportunity to take part in a trade mission to Calgary with Tourisme Montréal. It was an intense and inspiring week filled with meaningful discussions with international associations in the LSHT field. These conversations have paved the way for exciting collaborations to come. A huge thank you to Tourisme Montréal and Innovate Canada for the warm invitation!
Next stop: the BIO International Convention in Boston, this time as part of the Québec delegation. We’ll be proudly joined by Minister Christopher Skeete (Delegate Minister for the Economy) to showcase our province’s energy and ambition on the global stage.
In today’s international climate, where new trade barriers are creating more complexity, we’re doubling down on our vigilance. These challenges are a reminder of the importance of collaboration, resilience, and agility.
Back home, I had the privilege of taking part in my first inter-cluster day—a great opportunity to better understand our fellow clusters, exchange perspectives, and identify new synergies.
Finally, our Annual General Assembly is just around the corner! Despite the upcoming STM strike, we look forward to welcoming many of you in person or online. This will be a key moment to reflect on what we’ve achieved and, above all, to look ahead together.
As summer approaches, we’re already gearing up to resume our strategic initiatives this fall. Key conversations are on the horizon between industry, public stakeholders, and all three levels of government, with the shared goal of building a strong, cohesive, and innovative ecosystem.
I’m always eager to hear your ideas, thoughts, and suggestions—they’re what fuel our shared vision and drive our sector forward. Speak soon!