A MAJOR EVENT HONOURING INNOVATION AND ECOSYSTEMS
IASP 2025
The Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole is pleased to be hosting the International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP) North American Division event from May 28 to 30, 2025.
The event will bring together leaders of innovation communities—such as technology and innovation ecosystems, incubators and research and technology transfer centres, as well as public decision-makers and entrepreneurs—to share best practices and strategies for fast-tracking research development and converting the findings into concrete, marketable solutions.
Through inspiring panels of international experts, compelling case studies and exclusive networking opportunities, this event will showcase the ways in which innovation communities can play a key role in the emergence of a more agile, sustainable and competitive economy.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with North American and international experts and help shape increasingly innovative communities!
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
EMPOWERING INNOVATION
Innovating communities to tackle big challenges
Innovation is about transforming bold ideas into real value—meeting societal needs while driving industry competitiveness and community vitality.
At the Saint-Hyacinthe event, we will explore how innovation ecosystems, organizations, and institutions can accelerate technological breakthroughs, foster company creation, and enhance the commercialization of cutting-edge solutions.
Through strategic discussions, we will tackle key drivers of innovation: AI-powered advancements, financing and capital access and economic growth. Experts will share insights on managing innovation, measuring performance, and positioning regions as hubs for investment and technological excellence.
Join us to discover how today’s challenges—social, economic, and technological—can be transformed into lasting opportunities for a smarter, more connected, and more resilient future.
*All presentations will be given in English. We offer free a simultaneous translation option on your smartphone
Wednesday - May 28th
Preliminary schedule. Program launched in February 2025
AM - From Local Startup to international Scale-up
From Local Startup to international Scale-up : Strategies to Drive Growth for Tech Companies
Networking break
Enjoy your time!
AM - Funding innovation initiatives
Funding innovation initiatives
Lunch
Enjoy your time!
Opening words
Detailed programming coming soon
PM - Empowering Innovation
Empowering Innovation : The Role and Capacity of Communities for an Innovation-Based Economy
PM - The impact of interaction on innovation
The impact of interaction on innovation
PM - Shaping Spaces where Research, Business & Life Connect
Shaping Places where research, business and life connect to drive innovation
PM - From idea to Market
From idea to Market : Turning research into marketable innovation
Welcome cocktail
Detailed programming coming soon
Thursday - May 29th
Preliminary schedule. Program launched in February 2025
AM - Seizing the potential of AI
Seizing the potential of AI to drive innovation
AM - How to stimulate innovation in region ?
How to stimulate innovation in region ?
Networking break
Enjoy your time!
AM - Innovation zones : A new Quebec model
Innovation zones : A new Quebec model for growth through innovation
Lunch
Enjoy your time!
PM - Leadership and impact
Leadership and impact : Connecting mandate to results in innovation ecosystems
PM - Entrepreneur-centered, effective support
Putting the entrepreneur at the hearth or our actions : The key to effective support
Networking break
Envoy your time!
PM - Measuring innovation ecosystem performance
Measuring the performance of innovation ecosystems and communities
Closing remarks
Detailed programming coming soon
Friday - May 30th
Technical visits
A day devoted to technical visits
DESTINATION
The event will be held at the Saint-Hyacinthe Convention Centre, Quebec’s largest convention and exhibition venue outside Montréal and Québec City.
1325 Daniel-Johnson W street, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada, J2S 8S4
Where to sleep
Book your accommodation now to make sure rooms are available close to the event!
*IASP rates valid until April 27, 2025
As the public transport network between Montreal and Saint-Hyacinthe is limited, car or cab remains the most efficient option. To avoid additional costs and delays due to heavy traffic near Montreal, we recommend that you stay in Saint-Hyacinthe during the convention. Free transportation between Montréal-Trudeau airport and the convention center will be available before and after the event.
Sheraton Saint-Hyacinthe
The Sheraton Saint-Hyacinthe Hotel offers 206 comfortable rooms and 17 spacious suites. The hotel is directly connected to the Convention Center. The hotel also features an indoor pool, spa, fitness center, ZIBO! Restaurant – Bar and the Barsa Lounge among its range of high-quality services on offer.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
Located less than 2 km from the convention center (5 minutes from the convention center by shuttle), this 3-star hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and free WiFi. The hotel features an indoor swimming pool and 24-hour reception. Guests can enjoy a buffet or American breakfast.
Hôtel Le Dauphin
Just a 2-minute walk from the convention center, this 3-star hotel offers modern, spacious and comfortable rooms. Continental breakfast included. Other amenities: free WIFI, iMac computers in rooms.
*For IASP participants:
Travelling
Shuttle from Montreal-Trudeau to Saint-Hyacinthe
Saint-Hyacinthe is located between Montreal (58 km), Quebec City (199 km) and Ottawa (270 km). Congress participants, visitors and exhibitors can reach the site via the Jean-Lesage highway (Autoroute 20).
For international visitors and those from outside Québec, Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the closest point of entry to Saint-Hyacinthe (70 km).
**Public transit access to Saint-Hyacinthe can be complex, so a free transportation service between Montréal-Trudeau and the Convention Centre will be offered to participants in the days before and after the conference.
Official Canadian carrier
Our official airline, Air Canada, offers you discounts on flights from any of the cities in its international network to Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) through its Meetings & Events program. Simply use the following promotional code TZR8EJ31 to search for flights at www.aircanada.com and benefit from special rates. 5% discount on standard fares and 10% discount on Flex fares and higher for flights within North America. 10% discount on standard fares and higher for international flights. Enjoy your trip!
- Promo code: TZR8EJ31
- www.aircanada.com
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IASP
- Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec
- May 28-30, 2025
Canadian entry requirements
Are you attending the IASP North American Division Conference but not a Canadian citizen? Check your passport now, as you’ll need it to enter the country (including from the USA). For more information on travel requirements to Canada, including visa information, please visit these websites.
Discover Saint-Hyacinthe
Located on the outskirts of the Montreal metropolitan area, Saint-Hyacinthe is one of the main manufacturing zones in Quebec and Eastern Canada. Despite its small size (60,000 inhabitants), it is internationally recognized as a major agri-food innovation hub, particularly in the veterinary and food processing sectors.
Its technology park, the Cité de l’innovation agroalimentaire, brings together nearly 3,000 professionals from the sector, including some 200 world-renowned researchers. They work for companies as well as major specialized institutions such as the Université de Montréal’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, the Institut de technologie agroalimentaire du Québec, Cintech agroalimentaire and the Centre de recherche et de développement de Saint-Hyacinthe, Canada’s leading research center for processed foods.
Our Partners
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IASP
- Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec
- May 28-30, 2025
Pre-registration until March 14, 2025
- Book early