Montreal, March 15, 2023 — Propulsion Québec, the cluster for electric and intelligent transportation (EIT), organized IMPULSION Innova Editiontion, the international summit of electric and intelligent transportation. The event generated enthusiasm among participants and speakers from around the world.
More than 1,500 participants!
Quebec thus confirms its position as a global leader in the electric and intelligent transportation sector. Over the three days of the event, 40 conferences and workshops took place and addressed the challenges and solutions across the entire EIT value chain.
“ The topics of the EIT industry in Quebec are strategic for the future, and the presence of renowned stakeholders, both local and international, shows that a carbon‑neutral world needs Quebec’s EIT industry. Thanks to Impulsion, more than 850 B2B meetings took place. Beyond an event, we have created a meeting place to move ever faster toward sustainable mobility, together. ” Sarah Houde, President and Chief Executive Officer of Propulsion Québec
Participants had the opportunity to discover the latest technologies in electric and intelligent transportation, and more than 70 exhibitors were able to share their expertise. Nine vehicles were also on display.
Propulsion Québec welcomes the notable presence of many dignitaries at its event
The industrial cluster for electric and intelligent transportation had the honor of hosting seven ministers at its event, as well as numerous Quebec and international elected officials. An encouraging sign of engagement and collaboration, significant for our industry.
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“ Canada has everything it takes to be a leader in the electric and intelligent transportation sector. Our government knows that by helping SMEs become more innovative and competitive and by supporting innovation for the development of technologies, we are setting the stage for the jobs of tomorrow. Congratulations to the entire Propulsion Québec team for organizing IMPULSION! It is by bringing together all stakeholders in the ecosystem that we will see our transportation sector adapt effectively toward a more sustainable model. ”
“ This event organized by Propulsion Québec showcases our renewable energy and our electric and intelligent vehicle sector. Decarbonizing our economy and electrifying our transportation are priorities for our government, and we will continue to encourage the sectors that will strengthen Quebec’s position as a leader in sustainable mobility. ”
“ I am very proud that our government took part in this summit, a flagship event of the Franco‑Quebec innovation year. We share with France a strong desire to transition to a green economy. I would like to highlight the excellent work of the Quebec Government Office in Paris, which succeeded in creating a rapprochement between the French and Quebec ecosystems in the transportation sector, with the signing of an agreement between the Agency for Transport Innovation, a French partner, Propulsion Québec and Innovation en énergie électrique (InnovÉÉ). ”
The realization of IMPULSION Innovation Edition was made possible thanks to the financial support of Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, the Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy of Quebec (MEIE), the Ministry of International Relations and the Francophonie, the Ministry of Transport and Mobility of Quebec and the Ministry of Tourism of Quebec (MTO), of the City of Montreal, of AttriX, Geotab partner, ofHydro‑Québec, Québecor and of InnovÉÉ.
Cover image by Mathieu B. Morin
