Another enlightening edition of SIG highlighting technologies in management

The International Management Week (SIG 2024), which took place last month at the College, was a true showcase of the various challenges and opportunities in the field of management, highlighting the integration of new technologies as a crucial lever in this constantly evolving field.

Under the theme "Integration of New Technologies for Business Excellence", our Business students were able to attend three conferences led by recognized professionals in their field and participate in our Career Meetup to meet their potential future employer.

Informative and current issue-focused conferences

How to attract and retain customers with new technologies
By Lucie Mercier, Director of Commerce and Digital Marketing at DeSerres

This first conference exposed innovative strategies to meet consumer expectations in a constantly evolving digital world.

Innovation and Sustainability
By Francis Descombes, Team Leader, and Sarah Bris, Logistics Manager at Decathlon Canada

Students were able to explore the intersection of technological innovation and environmental responsibility to develop crucial solutions for sustainable management.

Managing change in the face of integrating new technologies and AI
By Melissa Authier, Technology Transfer and Innovation Advisor at IVADO

Through this conference, Melissa immersed participants in the complex challenges of organizational adaptation to technological advances, including artificial intelligence.

These conferences provided students with practical advice, preparing them for the dynamic realities of the job market. They were able to discover the vision of local professionals in various management fields, ranging from marketing to logistics.

The next generation meets the industry

In addition to these inspiring conferences, students had the opportunity to participate in our Career Meetup in business, a job fair where they could meet potential employers and explore internship and job opportunities in their field.

Prestigious companies such as Randstad, Axxess International Inc., National Bank of Canada, La Vie En Rose, CGI, TravelBrands, Metro, iA Financial Group, TELUS, Triotech, and the CIUSSS de l'Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal were present, offering a diverse range of opportunities to our students.

SIG 2024 was a resounding success, demonstrating the growing importance of integrating new technologies into modern management while offering students a unique platform to explore their professional future in a rapidly evolving environment.

Thanks to the organizing teachers and all concerned for planning this event, which offers unique opportunities to our students every year, helping them to stand out significantly in the job market.