Impulsion 2027 · Program

Electrifying long-haul freight requires reliable high-power charging infrastructure, coordination between provinces, and new ways of working together for carriers, charge point operators, utilities and governments. This panel brings together organizations already deploying this infrastructure to tackle the practical realities of scaling up: how to remove the main barriers and make the investments pay off, so that Quebec's and Canada's major trade corridors become a driver of both competitiveness and supply chain decarbonization.

Around the world, cities are rethinking how people move, how goods are delivered and how urban space is shared, through public transit, micromobility, last-mile delivery and low-emission zones. Decision-makers behind the mobility strategies of major cities will share the models we can draw on to transform urban mobility.

As the climate emergency deepens, efforts to address it are meeting strong headwinds around the world. This keynote conversation brings together leaders from government, environmental advocacy, philanthropy and business to reflect on the leadership, courage and collective choices needed to accelerate decarbonization, particularly in a sector as pivotal as transportation. Touching on public policy, citizen engagement, economic leverage and women's leadership, the discussion will explore how to stay the course and turn climate urgency into action, even as consensus continues to erode.

Traceability of critical and strategic minerals is becoming essential for accessing international markets, and new regulatory requirements are rewriting the rules. How can companies turn these requirements into a competitive advantage? This panel will explore the tools and strategies that strengthen the sovereignty and competitiveness of our value chains and open up new business opportunities for Canadian companies.

Often seen as a new strain on the grid, electric vehicles can become a genuine source of energy flexibility. With smart charging and vehicle-to-grid (V2G), they can help balance the grid while opening the door to new business models and revenue streams. The players building this model will explain how those benefits can be shared among vehicle owners, fleet managers, charging operators and electricity providers.

Zero-emission transportation technologies have proven themselves. One of the main hurdles to scaling up is now securing substantial financing to bring them to market. Investors, decision-makers and entrepreneurs will discuss how to unlock that capital, and what sets apart the projects that attract investment from those that never get past the demonstration stage.