4 April 2024

09:00 – 10:35

Amphi 4

Jonathan Lesage

With over 20 years’ experience in technical management and 10 years as President of RH Equipment, Jonathan has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the retail and manufacturing industries. His career path led him to sit on the board of parts managers at Yamaha Motors Canada, and at Groupe Bibeau, where he oversaw sales and production. His extensive technical training, ranging from production management to robotic programming and 3D design skills, reinforces his expertise in the field. His passionate commitment to innovation has led him to propel the company to new heights, positioning products as global benchmarks in aerial ladders.

Debate: Innovation Challenges: a tool for Quebec’s energy transition?

In the midst of the energy transition, industries and municipal organizations are looking to move away from fossil fuels and towards green energy. Is it possible to set up partnerships between these two sectors, with a view to sustainable development? Can the Innovation Challenges, led by Alliance Métal Québec for the Industrial Metal Fabrication (IMF) sector, enable them to accelerate this transition and break down the barriers? Innovation Challenges, initiated by Alliance Métal Québec, receives a grant from the MEIE as part of the Défis innovation Québec measure. Find out how local SMEs are rising to the challenge of developing products that currently don’t exist to meet the needs of municipal organizations. Join this essential discussion that will build bridges between these different realities.