As financial institutions seek to improve operational efficiency while accelerating their technological transformation, Montreal continues to stand out through a unique combination of competitive advantages. Beyond its position as a leading financial centre, the city offers both competitive operating costs and one of the world's most recognized artificial intelligence ecosystems.

For financial services organizations, this combination creates a powerful growth lever: savings generated through a cost-effective business environment can be reinvested into innovation, automation, and AI-driven operational transformation. This complementary advantage enables organizations not only to reduce costs, but also to enhance productivity, agility, and their capacity to innovate.

In this context, Finance Montréal and TS Imagine invite you to an exclusive event focused on Montreal's dual advantage: competitive costs and an AI ecosystem capable of transforming financial operations.

Why attend?

• Gain access to the latest data demonstrating why Montreal remains one of the most cost-competitive locations for financial services activities despite inflationary pressures and global economic uncertainty;
• Learn how financial institutions are leveraging Montreal's talent pool and artificial intelligence ecosystem to optimize operations and increase productivity;
• Discover real-world examples illustrating how the combination of competitive costs and technological innovation creates a sustainable strategic advantage.

Agenda

3:00 p.m. – Doors open

3:15 p.m. – Opening remarks

3:20 p.m. – Presentation of The Boyd Company cost competitiveness analysis
 Bruno Séguin, Finance Montréal

3:35 p.m. – TS Imagine presentation and Q&A session
 Henri Tremblay, Director, TS Imagine

4:00 p.m. – Transition to the Forum Fintech 2026 closing cocktail

Our Speakers

Bruno Séguin
Director, Investment and Business Development, Finance Montréal

Henri Tremblay
Director, TS Imagine

Coffee and pastries will be served to participants. Attendees are also invited to continue the conversation during the Forum Fintech 2026 closing cocktail reception.