32nd edition
HOP! The Retail Summit 2026
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Tuesday, 27 October 2026

7 h à 8 h 30
The Retail Presidents' Meeting - Guest speaker : Jacques Farcy, CEO, SAQ
27 octobre 2026 - 7 h à 8 h 30

This gathering offers retail industry leaders the opportunity to come together over breakfast and engage in discussions about the sector’s key directions and strategic challenges.

Private event - Invitation only
Retail and entrepreneurship
Grand Quai du Port de Montréal
Scène Observatoire

Damien Silès

Chief Executive Officer
Retail Council of Quebec

Jacques Farcy

CEO
SAQ
8 h 45 à 9 h 10
Opening of the 32nd edition of Hop! The Retail Summit
October 27, 2026 - 8 h 45 à 9 h 10

The 32nd edition of Hop! The Retail Summit will officially kick off from 8:45 to 9:00 a.m. Hosted by our masters of ceremonies, this opening will launch a day filled with valuable content and insights for retailers and industry professionals.

Conferences
Retail and entrepreneurship
Grand Quai du Port de Montréal

Damien Silès

Chief Executive Officer
Retail Council of Quebec

Anthony Amiel

President of the board of the Retail Council of Quebec / Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Groupe AMIEL
10 h 15 à 10 h 35
Coffee break and visit to the exhibitor hall
October 27, 2026 - 10 h 15 à 10 h 35
Exhibitor hall
Grand Quai du Port de Montréal
10 h 35 à 10 h 55
From acquisition to retention: The real key to sustainable growth
27 octobre 2026 - 10 h 35 à 10 h 55

Discover how to increase customer lifetime value through data, automation, and hyper-personalization. A conference on the most effective retention strategies and optimizing Customer Lifetime Value (CLV).

Conferences
Customer experience and digital transformation
Scène Loto-Québec

Benjamin Guay-Marceau

Vice President, Revenue
Dialog Insight
11 h 25 à 12 h 00
Fighting AI with AI: Staying visible in the era of answer engines
27 octobre 2026 - 11 h 25 à 12 h 00

Discover how ChatGPT, Gemini, and AI assistants are transforming product discovery and purchasing decisions, and how to optimize your visibility through AI to remain competitive.

Conferences
Digital transformation and AI
Scène terminal côté fleuve

Gabriel Tassé

Vice President, Strategy and Innovation
Tink Profitabilité Numérique
13 h 30 à 13 h 50
Flash conference - AI at the heart of the Canadian shopping journey: Inspiring, choosing, and building loyalty
27 octobre 2026 - 13 h 30 à 13 h 50

Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the shopping journey, brand trust, and consumer loyalty, as well as the opportunities it creates for retailers and manufacturers.

Conferences
Digital transformation and AI
Customer experience and digital transformation
Scène Loto-Québec

Marie-Christine Vallée

Vice-présidente
Ad hoc recherche
13 h 30 à 13 h 50
Flash conference - Understanding those who buy... and, more importantly, those who don't
27 octobre 2026 - 13 h 30 à 13 h 50

Gain a deeper understanding of the in-store customer journey beyond sales through in-store tracking data and behavioural analytics. Discover how to optimize the in-store experience, identify areas of interest and friction points, and improve the conversion of visitors into customers.

Conferences
Customer experience and digital transformation
Scène Loto-Québec

Richard Cosetti

Vice President of Sales
Axper
2 h 15 à 2 h 50
Once upon a time, there was an AI that couldn’t count
27 octobre 2026 - 2 h 15 à 2 h 50

AI promised to revolutionize our advertising campaigns. Discover the challenges we faced and the lessons we learned to turn it into a reliable ally.

Conferences
Digital transformation and AI
Scène Terminal côté fleuve

Benoit Domingue

President
Ursa Marketing