THE NOT-TO-BE-MISSED EVENT FOR THE BUSINESS AND IT COMMUNITIES, RETURNS ON

NOVEMBER 12 2024.

JOIMS US AT THE CENTRE DE FOIRES EXPOCITÉ DE QUÉBEC FOR A 45TH EDITION NOT TO BE MISSED

2024 themes

The reality of artificial intelligence
Digital acceleration in public and private organizations
The challenges of a hyperconnected world
Cybersecurity in the age of major threats
Developing Quebec’s future in an era of sustainable development and innovation

HONORARY PRESIDENT 2024

Martin Soucy

President and CEO

Sépaq

“I am honoured to be the Honorary President of the 45th edition of the JIQ! I look forward to meeting the brightest minds in information technology and the business world that this flagship event brings together. Each year, Sépaq generates significant economic, environmental and social benefits for the population and the regions. I am delighted to be able to highlight some innovative trends and projects, from the perspective of the world of tourism, that will, I hope, inspire a prosperous digital future for Quebec.”

Biography

Martin stands out for his love of nature, tourism and Quebec.

In February 2024, he became President and General Manager of Sépaq, where he continues to write a story tinged with professional and personal passion.

His career has seen him progress from position to position, starting as a field employee before leading national parks and a wildlife reserve, and finally becoming vice-president of national park operations. He played a key role in the renewal of Quebec’s national parks network and implemented various innovative tourism initiatives across the province.

Before returning to Sépaq, Martin served from 2016 to 2024 as CEO of the Alliance de l’industrie touristique du Québec, the largest business federation specializing in tourism in Canada. Under his leadership, the team’s mission included promoting Quebec as a destination on the national and international stages.

With an entrepreneurial spirit, Martin always prioritizes distinctive customer experiences, human wealth, sustainable development, innovation and the creation of strategic partnerships in his management approaches. Holder of an MBA and accreditation in corporate governance (ASC), he has actively participated in various boards of directors of socio-economic organizations, including the Conseil du patronat du Québec and Destination Canada. Currently, he also devotes time to mentoring the next generation of tourism professionals.

Discover the speakers and participating organizations of this edition!

Frédéric Massey

Division Manager – Specialized Cybercrime and Financial Crimes Investigation Division | Sureté du Québec

Biography

Lieutenant Frédéric Massey has been a police officer with the Sûreté du Québec for 18 years and is the head of the Specialized Cybercrime and Financial Crime Investigation Division. He has worked in the field of computer forensics and cybercrime since 2010 and has 10 years of experience as a manager. His team is mandated to investigate criminal events in cybercrime and financial crimes while providing support to the entire Quebec police community in connection with their investigations involving information technology.

Benoît Dupont

Professor of criminology at the University of Montreal | University of Montreal

Biography

Benoît Dupont is a professor of criminology at the Université de Montréal, where he also holds the Canada Research Chair in Cyber-Resilience and the Research Chair in Cybercrime Prevention. Since 2020, he has directed the Human- Centric Cybersecurity Partnership, un réseau interdisciplinaire de chercheurs, d’organismes gouvernementaux, d’entreprises et d’ONG oeuvrant together in the design of effective cybersecurity strategies and policies. His current research projects focus on security governance, the co-evolution of crime and technology from an ecological perspective, and effective cybercrime prevention policies.

OPENING LECTURE:

Behind the scenes of ransomware attacks: an incursion into the heart of a cybercriminal group and a police investigation team

Ransomware attacks represent a growing threat to the Quebec economy, targeting businesses of all sizes and jeopardizing critical sectors such as healthcare, education and essential infrastructure. Cybercriminals exploit security vulnerabilities to encrypt victims’ data and demand a ransom, disrupting economic activities and causing significant financial losses.

At the heart of these attacks are well-organized cybercriminal groups, whose leadership model is based on a hierarchical project-based management structure. These groups deploy sophisticated techniques and call upon cutting-edge skills to infiltrate systems and monetize their attacks. This presentation will take you to the heart of the operations of one of these groups, renowned for its performance.

Faced with this threat, specialized investigation units, such as that of the Sûreté du Québec, are dedicated to tracking down ransomware operators and assisting victim companies. Police organizations work closely with each other, but also with various players in the private and academic sectors, allowing them to better anticipate and neutralize these threats. The presentation will provide an overview of the mandate of the Sûreté du Québec’s Specialized Cybercrime and Financial Crime Investigation Division, in addition to demonstrating how partnership is at the heart of these investigations, making it possible to pool resources, share information in real time, and improve response strategies in the face of a constantly evolving phenomenon.

David Côté

Co-founder and superhero

LOOP Mission (Canadian leader in circular economy against food waste)
Dragon in the popular TV series “Dans l’œil du Dragon” on ICI Radio-Canada

Biography

Souvent décrit comme un hyperactif, David a une tendance à l’éparpillement productif. Qualifié d’entrepreneur en série bien malgré lui, David est un autodidacte qui ne peut s’empêcher de multiplier les projets. Après avoir cofondé RISE Kombucha et la chaîne de restaurants bio Crudessence, il s’est lancé dans une nouvelle mission: sauver des aliments rejetés en cofondant LOOP Mission.

Between teaching acroyoga and throwing epic parties, in his rare free time, David has found the time to write 7 cookbooks on raw food, including 3 bestsellers translated into 5 languages. He is a go-getter who doesn’t mince his words and doesn’t hesitate to disrupt traditional ways of doing business.

David Côté is one of the stars of the popular show “Dans l’oeil du Dragon”, broadcast on Radio-Canada.

LOOP Mission

LOOP Mission is a circular economy company that comes to the rescue of the food industry’s unloved by reusing foods that have been set aside for aesthetic reasons or shelf-life issues. In addition to cold-pressed juices made from perfectly imperfect fruits and vegetables, LOOP Mission sells beers made from day-old bread from bakeries, gin that recycles potato scraps, soaps that recycle cooking oils from a restaurant chain, and fermented sodas that give a second life to by-products from the essential oil industry. Since the company was founded in 2016, it has saved more than 8,035 tons of food, avoided the emission of 6,411 tons of GHGs, and saved more than 482 million liters of water.

– Canadian leader in circular economy in the food industry
– Among the world leaders in the fight against food waste
– The #1 brand of cold-pressed juices in Quebec and Canada
– Among the best-selling gins in Quebec
– Among the best startups in the world

Dragon Profile

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CLOSING CONFERENCE:

« Mission Possible! »

Saving rejected foods and coming to the rescue of the food industry’s unloved by revaluing foods set aside for aesthetic reasons or shelf life issues: this is David Côté’s current mission. During his lecture-testimonial, you will discover his atypical career path that highlights a go-getter who doesn’t mince his words and who never hesitates to disrupt traditional ways of doing business, but also how a corporate mission can make all the difference in mobilizing and inspiring new generations.

Her desire to break taboos has completely propelled her company, which, in addition to fully connecting with young people, also manages to bring everyone together around the messages and values it embodies, such as family, love and the environment.

A successful entrepreneur, highly charismatic and very inspiring, David’s words will lead you to innovate, challenge the status quo and think differently but always with a view to sustainable development. A conference that takes us to another level of consciousness.

The transition to an ERP, an important pillar of digital transformation

HUGO GOUIN

Vice President Information Technology | Cascade

Biography

With over 23 years of experience in IT, I have been VP IT at Cascades since 2019. I am responsible for a team of over 250 IT specialists covering infrastructure, business solutions, data and analytics (BI and AI), IT OT security, business continuity, IT operations and master data. During my time at Cascades, I have grown enormously by being responsible for software implementations and the SAP implementation project.

Conference Description

The trap of being different in an ERP program

Keywords: ERP program, digital transformation

Sustainable growth and performance

LOUIS TREMBLAY

President | FLO

Biography

A pioneer in electric mobility in Canada, Louis co-founded FLO in 2009 while still a student at Université Laval (Québec). Over the years, Louis has established himself as an influential and respected figure in the electric vehicle industry, while positioning his company as a North American leader in EV charging solutions and building a leading North American charging network. Louis holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Université Laval and pursued graduate studies in power electronics.

Conference Description

Sustaining growth: challenges and strategies for sustained growth and sustainable performance

In a rapidly expanding environment, it is essential to establish objectives and key results (OKRs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure growth and performance and maintain a strong company culture. By building high-performing teams and developing effective leadership, companies can achieve greatness while remaining true to their values.

Keywords: Growth, KPI, business

Stingray: Our transformation with generative AI and how you can do the same

PHILIPPE CÔTÉ

Vice President, Innovation and AI | Group Stingray

Biography

With over 20 years of experience in technology, Philippe Côté is a founding employee of Stingray, a global leader in music and media. He has led the technology side of numerous acquisitions, filed innovative patents and managed a large development team. Today, he is leveraging the transformative power of generative AI to maintain Stingray’s leadership position through continuous innovation. He also supports other organizations in their transition to AI.

Conference Description

For nearly two years, Stingray has been putting generative AI at the heart of its transformation, involving all of its employees, every facet of its operations, and many of its products. While many companies are hesitant or fearful of this new technology, we have discovered that adopting generative AI is simpler and more accessible than you might think. Join us to discover how we overcame the obstacles, our successes, lessons learned, and our vision for the future. Get inspired by our journey to confidently integrate generative AI into your organization and transform your business today.

Conference in duo between Philippe Côté and Mario Dubois

Stingray: Our transformation with generative AI and how you can do the same

MARIO DUBOIS

CTO | Groupe Stingray

Biography

An expert in technology and business strategy, Mario Dubois has led Stingray since 2007, transforming an emerging company into a thriving public company through his leadership in innovation and operational efficiency. He also founded Teneon Technologies in 1996, which, after its acquisition by Hexacto, was integrated into Jamdat. Cette dernière a réalisé une introduction en bourse réussie avant d’être acquise par Electronic Arts. A specialist in engineering and management, Mario is also passionate about artificial intelligence and its application in the business world, actively contributing to the community by sharing his expertise.

Conference Description

Conference in duo between Philippe Côté and Mario Dubois

Canada's Artificial Intelligence Standardization Strategy

DR TOM LEBRUN

AI and Data Standardization Expert | Standards Council of Canada

Biography

Tom Lebrun is an expert in artificial intelligence and data standardization for the Standards Council of Canada. He teaches artificial intelligence law at Université Laval and has written numerous articles on the governance and regulation of new technologies. He defended his thesis in 2023 on texts generated by artificial intelligence.

Conference Description

The conference will aim to present Canada’s current strategy for standardizing artificial intelligence, both internationally and domestically. The discussion will focus on the global legislative and regulatory framework, with a focus on how Canada currently positions itself on these key issues of contemporary technological governance.

AI for network experts: when intelligent analysis sheds light on problem solving

FRANÇOIS LÉGARÉ

AI/ML Solutions Architect | Bell

Biography

François has been working in the IT field since 1998. Of course, that doesn’t include the years before 1998, when connecting to a network meant the sweet melody of a modem and the hours ticked by on BBSs! With a degree in computer engineering and an eMBA, he has held various positions over the years, including programmer analyst, system architect, team leader, web and mobile developer, and trainer. His journey led him to the Bell Innovation Lab, where he was able to explore and experiment with a wide range of cutting-edge technologies. With this experience, he is now an AI/ML solutions architect at Bell. In this role, he focuses on implementing generative AI solutions to increase productivity across the company.

Conference Description

What if artificial intelligence could help your network teams resolve incidents more quickly and efficiently?

It’s no longer science fiction, but a concrete reality at Bell thanks to an innovative generative AI system based on reasoning (reACT).

No more endless searching through mountains of data! This solution allows network teams to easily query a massive amount of information, without any training in business intelligence (BI).

On the program for this dive into the world of AI applied to networks:

Discovery of the project and the challenges faced;
Exploring the technology stack: a clever mix of semantic search, relational databases, APIs and open source solutions in the cloud;
Captivating demo with anonymized data: see AI in action!

Get ready to discover how AI is transforming network problem solving and ushering in a new era of operational efficiency.

Double system migration in a short time
(ERP+CRM)

FANNY TRUCHON

President and Business Unit Director | Creaform

The importance of governance during implementation

ROSALIE GIRARD

Director | Executive Speaker | Microsoft

Biography

Rosalie Girard, a native of Quebec City, has built an illustrious career with large multinational technology companies and currently at Microsoft. This year, Rosalie received the “Rising Star” award from Microsoft Silicon Valley MTC and the prestigious award from Microsoft’s global business organization: the Platinum. Now based in Silicon Valley, it specializes in strategically creating business value through generative AI applications in the banking and financial markets in North and South America. Rosalie is passionate about giving back through mentorship, board membership, and advisory committee membership. She currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the Dominican University of California, where she leverages her expertise in governance to foster excellence in higher education.

Keywords: Generative Artificial Intelligence, business, business value, governance

What's coming with AI

HUGUES FOLTZ

Executive Vice President | Vooban

Generative Artificial Intelligence, to do what?

DENIS TABOURDEAU

Executive Partner | Gartner

Biography

A transformational leader and experienced advisor, Denis Tabourdeau brings more than 35 years of national and international experience in various roles in the public and private sectors.

Specializing in digital transformation and organizational evolution, he supports the introduction of innovative technologies and management frameworks to improve the performance and resilience of organizations.

He has promoted the implementation of innovative frameworks in risk management, change management, enterprise architecture, strategic benefits, project/program portfolios, for the benefit of organizations of different sizes.

His involvement in the Quebec public sector allows him to understand the market, the challenges and the realities of this environment. He devotes his activity to transferring and reusing concrete experiences and practices for the benefit of the success of organizations.

Passionate about the personal and professional success of others, Denis has been a mentor to professionals for around ten years.

His basic training is in economics, mathematics, data analysis, computer science and artificial intelligence.

Denis Tabourdeau joined Gartner in 2021 as an Executive Partner. In this role, he supports and equips executives who manage and develop organizations.

Conference Description

AGI, a branch of AI, has been gaining significant traction for two years. Is it well understood and what are the results of the experiments already conducted? What are the conditions for implementation and what impacts can be expected?

Cyberattack: React under pressure and protect your team

LOUIS-FÉLIX BOULANGER

Consultant principal | L17R

Biography

Louis-Felix Boulanger is a seasoned executive and consultant with extensive experience in IT strategy, operational effectiveness and leadership. Most recently, he served as Vice President of IT Strategy and Integration at FYi Health Group, where he oversaw the integration and optimization of the company’s IT systems. Prior to that, he was Chief Operating Officer at BonLook, leading omnichannel retail operations for over 11 years.

Currently, Felix runs his own consulting firm, L17r Consulting Services, where he specializes in discovering hidden value and improving operational efficiency for clients in various industries. His consulting work covers areas such as business process analysis, business valuation and IT strategic consulting.

Felix’s career is distinguished by his ability to merge technology innovation with business operations to generate significant value and growth.

Conference Description

When a cyberattack strikes, every second counts. In this immersive presentation, dive into the first hours of a major attack and discover the strategic decisions that shape an organization’s response.

Through a compelling narrative, we explore immediate actions to take, critical steps in crisis management, and the communication and legal challenges leaders face. Beyond technology, this presentation also highlights the intense emotional impact on frontline teams, and offers strategies to protect not only systems, but the people who defend them.

Be prepared to react under pressure while supporting your team.

Several other workshops and conferences will be added to the 2024 edition. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with the program!

THE JIQ IS

+ 1500

participants

Decision makers, , IT and business professionnals from all fields and sectors of activity, and students coming from across the province and Eastern Canada.

The opportunity to expand your network, acquire new knowledge and be inspired by new trends.

+ 50

Conferences and interactive workshops on topical and innovative IT and Business topics

+ 100

Students

+ 50

Annual partners

+ 20

Exhibitors

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