Open Innovation Day

Collision Lab's annual flagship event returns for a new edition on Tuesday, February 3, 2026!

What is the OID?

The largest open innovation event in Quebec

Collaborations between startups and large companies help accelerate innovation while reducing risks, timelines, and budgets. Open innovation means moving forward together—it’s about collaborating to innovate.

 

Since 2023, the Open Innovation Day (JIO) has been bringing you together every February to explore best practices in open innovation. On the agenda: conferences, keynotes, panels, and workshops to train, inspire, and deepen your expertise. You will also discover innovative solutions from startups and student clubs at ÉTS through their dedicated booths. A must-attend event for those shaping the innovation of tomorrow!

 

The Open Innovation Day is an event initiated by Centech and its Collision Lab team, an open innovation hub that supports many large companies in their open innovation processes and collaboration with startups.

 

It is a unique opportunity to expand your network, bring your ideas to life, and create opportunities. Throughout the day, technology, collaboration, and exchanges will be at the heart of every discussion.

Open Innovation Day : Key Figures

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Why participate?

For large companies

Whether you are a novice, enthusiast, or expert in open innovation, this event will allow you to discover best practices and deepen your expertise.

For startups

If you want to work with established companies but struggle to make these collaborations happen, come discover best practices and network at this event.

The speakers

Martin Lessard

Managing director - MT Lab

Marjorick Foisy

General Manager - Centech

Pierre-Luc Gosselin

Director of Business Intelligence - Port du Québec

Aurélie Khaldi

Senior Strategy and Innovation Director - Radio Canada

Luc Sirois

Quebec's Chief Innovator

Richard Chénier

General Manager - Québec Tech

Pierre Gingras

Director of Innovation - Société de transport de Montréal

Jean-Nicolas Delage

Partner - Osler

Christelle Rousseau

General Manager - Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Française au Canada

Chris Forrest

Partner - Deloitte

Bertrand Nepveu

Managing Partner - Triptyq Capital

Dave Caissy

Founder - Innovation Leaders Club

André Lavigne

Results Orchestrator - André Lavigne Conseils

Nicolas Buche

Business Innovation Manager - Innovation Department - Orano

Bruno Gutierres

Open Innovation Director

Don’t miss the next edition on Tuesday, February 3, 2026!

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