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The INIT User Group Meeting will bring public transit professionals together from all over the world to discuss the latest technology and learn how transit agencies are improving the customer experience through innovative projects and initiatives. 

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  • Enter the event code: INITUGM2024

Keynote Speaker Announced!

Luc Lamontagne is the executive director of the Energy Transition, Innovation and Technology at the Société de transport de Montréal (STM). He has been with the company since 2012. In 2021, he became responsible for electrifying the STM’s bus fleet, a major transformational project that was recently added to his executive directorate’s portfolio. Lamontagne has overseen several transformations at the STM, including the recent merging of information technology and operational technology, the transformation of the manufacturing chain, and the transition to real-time support for bus operations.Lamontagne holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and computer science and an MBA in technology.

One week left to register!

  • $895 -Single rate.
  • $845 -Multiple from same agency rate.
  • $795 -Confirmed presenter rate.

Registration rate includes meals (Sunday reception, Monday  breakfast through Wednesday lunch),  product trainings, technical tours, and all workshops.

Program Highlights

Sunday, October 20

  • Opening Reception

Monday, October 21

  • Welcome! & Opening Session
  • Transforming Case Studies
  • Research & Development
  • Tech Training (Products)
  • Product Roadmaps 
  • Dinner & Trivia Night

All presentations are in English. Program is subject to change. 

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

  • Electromobility Forum
  • E-Fare Exchange
  • ITCS Tech Talk
  • Open Technology Sessions
  • 25th Anniversary Dinner Celebration

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 

  • Closing General Session
  • STM Tech Tours

 

Host Hotel & Meeting Venue

Marriott Chateau Champlain

1050 de la Gauchetiere West | Montreal, Quebec H3B 4C9 | 1-514-878-9000

Room Rate: $220 USD* | $299 CAD

Reserve your room at the iconic Marriott Chateau Champlain in downtown Montreal, connected to the Metro and a short walk from Old Montreal.  The INIT group code is "INIT User Group Meeting". 

Credit card required to reserve room, but will not be charged at time of booking. *Room rate in USD  on 03/01/2024 was $220.  Currency exchange rates subject to change.

Closest airport: Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

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