Since opening its doors in 1983, the Palais des congrès de Montréal has played a central role in shaping Montreal’s international reputation as a city of ideas, diplomacy, and innovation. Built by Victor Prus and later expanded with a now-iconic glass façade, this convention centre sits at the junction of Old Montreal and downtown, connected directly to the city’s métro and underground network. Its evolution mirrors the city’s own—hosting events as varied as the 1989 International AIDS Conference, multiple UN climate summits, and speeches from global figures like the Dalai Lama, Barack Obama, and Michelle Obama. In recent years, it’s become a hub for climate resilience and creative industries, with urban vineyards on its roof and media production studios on site. Behind the programming is a vision rooted in sustainability, accessibility, and community, backed by record-setting satisfaction rates. It’s not just a venue—it’s a civic engine, continuously reinventing what a convention centre can be.
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