Quebec stands at a pivotal moment in its technological development. The acceleration of innovation is redefining business models, ecosystems, and value chains. In this fast-moving context, one essential question arises: should we follow the movement or create it?
Building on the success of its first edition, BCF Business Law's Tech Forum 360 returns on October 29, 2025, at 1 p.m., at Espace Ax.C in downtown Montreal. The event will bring together leaders and key players from the technology and innovation ecosystem for a fundamental discussion: how to turn an innovative idea into a lasting commercial success.
Entrepreneurs, business executives, investors, and researchers will gather to explore the levers that enable innovation to move from research to real economic impact. The networking cocktail at 4:30 p.m. will extend the discussions and foster strategic connections among ecosystem visionaries.
An Exclusive Study on Commercialization and Productivity
The Forum will open with the presentation of an exclusive study conducted by Aviseo Conseil, which will analyze value leaks and untapped potential in technology transfer in Quebec and Canada.
This study will provide a comparative overview of research and development (R&D) investments and their conversion into economic outcomes, benchmarking Quebec and Canada against the world's top-performing countries.
Objective: to identify concrete levers to turn innovation into productivity and boost the competitiveness of Quebec businesses.
Panel 1 – Risk-Taking in the Technological Era
The Forum's first panel will explore the many faces
of risk: entrepreneurial, industrial, financial, and
technological.
Discussions will highlight the diversity of approaches
across different contexts—startups, large
corporations, venture capital, and artificial
intelligence—and how to turn risk into value
creation.
Panelists:
- Annick Charbonneau, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Accelia Capital
- Yves Jacquier, Executive Director, Production Studios Services, Ubisoft
- Amy Lorincz, President and Co-Founder, vopemed
- Éric Rondeau, Head of Innovation – Montreal, Alstom
Inspiring Talk – From Idea to Market
This exclusive presentation will be delivered by Émilie Boutros, Managing Partner at TandemLaunch.
Drawing from her experience, she will share her insights on the journey from research to commercialization and the key factors that make innovation sustainable, scalable, and investment-ready.
Panel 2 – Turning Innovation into Commercial Success
The second panel will bring together leaders who have successfully transformed innovation into growth, combining strategy, creativity, and executional excellence.
Panelists:
- Gabrielle Dorais, Chief Commercial and Legal Officer, Sorare
- Madhavi Mantha, Executive Advisor, AI Innovation Strategy
- Raphael Steinman, Co-CEO, Maxa AI
See and Empower: Rethinking Quebec's Role in the Innovation Economy
By bringing together influential figures from the technology ecosystem, BCF reaffirms its commitment to supporting the businesses that are shaping Quebec's future. Tech Forum 360 is more than just an event — it is a platform for dialogue and collaboration where the solutions of tomorrow take shape.
Will you be among those who make a
difference?
Register now!
Frequently Asked Questions – Tech Forum 360
1. What is Tech Forum 360?
Tech Forum 360 is an event organized by
BCF Business Law that brings together leaders from
Quebec's technology ecosystem for a strategic reflection on
innovation commercialization and
risk-taking in the technological era.
This second edition will feature expert panels, an
exclusive study by Aviseo Conseil, and a
networking cocktail designed to foster dialogue
among entrepreneurs, investors, and decision-makers.
2. Who should attend?
The Forum is designed for anyone involved in the innovation ecosystem, including:
- Business leaders and executives
- Investors and venture capital professionals
- Researchers and academics
- Innovation and R&D directors
- Representatives from incubators, accelerators, and tech organizations
It's a space for cross-sector collaboration and strategic connections among innovation stakeholders.
3. When and where will the Forum take place?
- Date: October 29, 2025
- Time: Starting at 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Espace Ax.C, 800 Square-Victoria Street (Tour de la Bourse, 3rd floor), Montreal, QC, H3C 0B4
- Networking cocktail: 4:30 p.m.
4. How can I register?
Registration is available online via the following link:
Register now
Seats are limited, so early registration is strongly encouraged.
5. Is there a registration fee?
Attendance at Tech Forum 360 is free of charge, but registration is mandatory.
The event is intended for professionals in the technology sector, innovation leaders, and ecosystem partners.
6. What are the main topics covered this year?
- Commercialization and productivity: exclusive study on value leaks and competitiveness levers.
- Risk-taking in the technological era: understanding and managing risk in all its forms.
- From idea to market: an inspiring talk on the path from research to commercialization.
- Turning innovation into commercial success: concrete examples of sustainable growth through innovation.
7. Who are the speakers?
Panels and presentations will feature:
- Annick Charbonneau (Accelia Capital)
- Yves Jacquier (Ubisoft)
- Amy Lorincz (vopemed)
- Éric Rondeau (Alstom)
- Émilie Boutros (TandemLaunch)
- Gabrielle Dorais (Sorare)
- Madhavi Mantha (AI Innovation Strategy)
- Raphael Steinman (Maxa AI)
8. Will the event be livestreamed?
Tech Forum 360 is an in-person event.
There will be no livestream, as the goal is to foster direct conversations and networking opportunities on-site. A post-event summary highlighting key insights will be published on the BCF website.
9. Who can I contact for more information?
For any questions regarding the event, please contact:
📧 info.bcf@bcf.ca