Business Beyond Tomorrow

The Conference

This unique event is a joint partnership between Concordia University’s John Molson Sustainable Enterprise Committee (JSEC), and John Molson’s Sustainable Business Group (JMSBG). This year, Business Beyond Tomorrow will bring together the Montreal university community, corporate leaders, and sustainable pioneers to learn about how environmental and social sustainable decisions can positively impact the well-being of our planet and livelihood. The entire event will be hosted in the newly renovated 9th floor of the JMSB building located at 1450 Guy St, Montreal, QC H3H 0A1.

10+ Speakers

The objective of every speaker is to provide you with some of the knowledge they acquired through their own experience of developing a sustainable investment, way of life, system or innovation.

100+ Attendees

This conference reaches everyone who wants to learn how they can get involved in the actual and upcoming opportunities available in the sustainability sector.

Sustainable Investing

Yannick Prince Bidounga, Nicole Wilson

Socially responsible investments (SRI’s) were developed to increase the emphasis on social, economic, and environmental impact. However, SRI’s are now increasingly appealing as they exhibit better performance than their regular counterparts. Studies show that firms actively managing and planning for climate change achieve a higher return on investment than companies not planning for climate change.

This panel will offer guidance on how to best develop an investment portfolio, keeping both profits and sustainability in mind.

Sustainable Living

Carole Lalonde, Odile Bougain Nasri, Audrey Samson, Kinza Nasri, Krystel Panti

This session will dive deep into current and future sustainability trends pertaining to the basic human needs: food, clothing, and shelter. Lifestyle choices can have a considerable impact on the environment, and even the smallest decisions can make the difference.

Learn about how your decisions can have lasting positive impacts on both a personal and business level.

Sustainable Living

Carole Lalonde, Odile Bougain Nasri, Audrey Samson, Kinza Nasri, Krystel Panti

Learn about how your decisions can have lasting positive impacts on both a personal and business level.

Sustainable Systems

Gabrielle Bouchard, Julie Reid

In this segment, take a step back and consider sustainability as a whole. What role do systemic frameworks play in contributing to the environment?

Policy has a large impact on the way infrastructure, agriculture, and businesses are shaped; sustainability can no longer be ignored in the process. It is time to start dismantling dated systems while implementing new ones that will reinvigorate our planet.

Sustainable Innovation

Benjamin Wareing

With sustainability comes innovation. Scientists, entrepreneurs, and visionaries have developed solutions to solve some of our planet’s problems. Whether it be the creation of fast cars or edible cutlery, innovation can be found in any industry.

Be the first to hear what today’s top minds have in store for our sustainable tomorrow.

Sustainable Innovation

Benjamin Wareing

Be the first to hear what today’s top minds have in store for our sustainable tomorrow.

Professionnals from the Field

More than just entrepreneurs, they are actual pioneers in their industry and will definitely make a change for the better in Montreal. Make sure to follow our Facebook Event Page to see every update!

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Carole Lalonde

Territory Manager

Gabrielle Bouchard

President

Julie Reid

Strategist and Blogger in Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability

Benjamin Wareing

Architecture Lead

Marc Bovet

CEO & Founder

Yannick Prince Bidounga

Co-Founder and Chairman

Odile Bougain Nasri

Co-Founder

Krystel Panti

Style and product Expert

Kinza Nasri

VP Marketing

Yannick Prince Bidounga

Co-Founder and Chairman

Noor El Bawab

Managing Director

Nicole Wilson

Senior Analyst

Conference Schedule

Here is a brief schedule of the day. Come back to see the complete schedule once we unveil our full panel of speakers! Have a look at the new face of the 9th floor of JMSB.

9:00 AM

ARRIVAL WITH COFFEE, TEA & BISCUITS

9th Floor

10:00 AM

OPENING KEYNOTE – NOOR EL BAWAB
Managing Director
District 3

10:45 – 12:15 PM

SUSTAINABLE INVESTING

9th Floor, Room G

10:45 – 12:15 PM

SUSTAINABLE LIVING

9th Floor, Room B

12:15 – 13:15 PM

LUNCH

9th Floor

13:30 – 15:00 PM

SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS

9th Floor, Room G

13:30 – 15:00 PM

SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS

9th Floor, Room B

15:30 PM

CLOSING KEYNOTE – MARC BOVET
Ceo & Founder
BONE Structure

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Our Great Sponsors

Developing a lasting partnership in support of Business Beyond Tomorrow is a meaningful way to connect with future sustainability leaders. Cheers to our great sponsors who make Business Beyond Tomorrow happen each year.