Annual Meeting of the Quebec
Shipbuilding Supply Chain
Shipbuilding: A World of Opportunities
- November 6 and 7, 2023
- Lévis Convention Center
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What to expect
The Annual Meeting of the Quebec Shipbuilding Supply Chain attracts experts from all sectors of the industry, as well as prime contractors and major suppliers in the field. Take advantage of this opportunity to network and dialogue with a captive audience of senior government officials, international delegations and key decision-makers in the Quebec and Canadian shipbuilding industry.
On Our Menu
- Hot topics conferences
- International guests
- Technical workshops
- Distinguished speakers
- Business meetings
- Exhibitors Business Lounge
- Release of a strategic study
- Presentation of the Quebec Shipbuilding Supply Chain Grand Prize
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Our program
Monday November 6, 2023
07h00
Registration
Breakfast I InnovMarine
07 h 45
Official opening
Mr. André Y. Komlosy,
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the AFCDC
K. Lindsey Kettel
Vice President principale Davie
Mr. Bernard Drainville
Member for Lévis, Minister of Education, Minister Responsible for the Chaudière-Appalaches Region
Gilles Lehouillier
Mayor of Lévis
M. Richard Tremblay
President of Charl-Pol and of the Exhibitors’ Trade Show
M. Raymond Marcoux
Vice President Project Development at EBC and President of the B2B Event
Sylvain Racine
Director, Centre Desjardins Entreprises, Lévis-Lotbinière Bellechasse
08 h 15
Discussion Group | InnovMarine
The importance of the supply chain for the growth of shipyards across Quebec
Participants :
Madalina Verban, Director of Supply, Davie
Sylvie Laporte, Director, Specialized Equipment Procurement and Subcontracts, Davie
Jean-Philippe Brunet, Executive Vice President – Corporate Affairs and Partnerships, Groupe Océan
Martin Lepage, Director of Supply and Infrastructure, Groupe Océan
Jean-David Samuel, President and CEO, Chantier naval Forillon
09 h 00
Innovation Panel | Thales
Présented by Thales
Supercharge Staff to Lower Stress on Human Ressources
A discussion that will address the current context and its constraints. Human resources are likely to remain limited for several years, so it is important to propose optimal practices to support productivity. Innovation is necessarily the way to achieve this, discover the ways favored by our panelists to maximize the benefits within companies in the naval sector.
Participants :
Francois Rioux, Digital Champion – Defence & Security, Thales Canad
François Rioux drives digital transformation within Thales Canada Defense & Security and its customers and manages a portfolio of research and innovation initiatives. With Thales since 2010, François has held various positions ranging from software developer to software system architect to project design authority for programs supporting the Canadian Army and the Royal Canadian Navy.
Christophe Lecapitaine, Marine & Offshore Industry Solution Experience Director, Dassault Systems
Christophe Lecapitaine worked for Dassault Systèmes for 17 years in the Marine R&D department, developing applications for shipbuilding in various countries (USA, India, South Korea). For the last five years, he has been attached to the Marine & Offshore Industry unit, whose mission is to help customers with the digital transformation of their processes.
Éric Dion, Director, Partnerships and Industrial advice to businesses, Investissement Québec-CRIQ
Éric Dion helps Québec businesses identify and implement their technology projects with the goal of increasing their productivity and competitiveness. These businesses benefit from his knowledge of the network of innovation partners and subsidy programs that can help launch or sustain businesses’ technological shift and innovate processes and products.
Bruno Civera, Director, Production Engineering and Planning. Davie
Prior to joining Davie in January 2021, Bruno Civera worked for Chantiers de l’Atlantique for four years, notably in Saint-Nazaire and as Construction Site Manager in Italy. He has also worked for ENI in London as Head FLNG Development, Storage, Loading and Marine. Previously, between 2002 and 2013, he held various positions in France, China, Korea and Australia for Veritas.
10 h 00
Pause and Refreshment
10 h 45
Showcase Workshops
Showcase | ABS
Location: 205
Everything a Supplier Needs to Know About Required Approvals and Certifications
Speaker: Matthew Chakala, Senior Technical Advisor – Type Approval Program, ABS
ABS Type Approval Program to streamline the acceptance of equipment and components. Discuss tiers of approval, process, and its benefits. * The presentation will be given in English. ABS colleague, Michel Labrie will be standing by to assist with French language questions and answers as required.
Showcase | GE Vernova
Presented by Pomerleau
Location: 101 B
SeaJet* POD 1.5 to 15MW: a unique opportunity for Canadian companies to join GE’s POD supply chain
Speaker: Lionel Julliand, Senior systems Engineer, Centre of Excellence in Belfort, France.
Lionel Julliand leads the development of the marine Pod propulsors for GE Vernova’s global business. His team has designed and developed a range of Pods in the power range of 2.5MW to 22MW, under product names Mermaid, Inovelis, and Seajet. Lionel’s team expertise includes strengths in hydrodynamics, electro mechanical, thermal, structural, process, installation, commissioning and servicing expertise. Lionel will highlight our Pod technology and highlight GE Vernova’s interest in adding Canadian companies to the Pod supply chain.
Showcase | Canadian Marine Industries and Shipbuilding Association
Presented by Kiewit
Location: 206
An overview of shipbuilding in Canada: seizing opportunities from coast-to-coast
Speaker: Colin Cooke, President and CEO of the Canadian Marine Industries and Shipbuilding Association
Originally established with the support of companies primarily in Quebec and Ontario, Colin launched CMISA in 2019, building on the legacy of the venerable Canadian Shipbuilding Association. Since then, the association has developed into a true national body currently with around 100 companies from sea to sea to (almost) sea. CMISA is based in Ottawa and is growing strongly.
Showcase| Almaco
Presented by GBV Avocats
Location : 101 A
Integration in shipbuilding: the need for a reliable supply chain
Speakers: Joseph Kerebel, Business development manager, ALMACO and Tapio Sallinen, Vice-President Design & Engineering, ALMACO Accommodation division.
After a short presentation of the business of ALMACO to provide some context to the workshop; as a solution provider for accommodations and a systems integrator, ALMACO will show how he’s meeting the requirements of its clients in terms of specifications, delivery times and costs with its own supply chain while dealing with clients with various contracts specifications.
12 h 00
Lunch & Conference | Presented by the City of Sorel-Tracy
Presentation of the Quebec Naval Supply Chain Register by Mr. Pierre Drapeau, CEO of the AFCDC
Speech by Lindsay Kettel, Vice President principale Davie
Speech by Mr. Patrick Péloquin, Mayor of Sorel-Tracy
Speech by the Honorable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement
13 h 30
Showcase Workshops
Showcase | Marmen
Location: 101 B
Innovation and Industrial Productivity: Design and manufacture of customized industrial equipment
Speakers: Dany Allen, Senior Project Manager – Design and Special Projects and Gwenael Le Pen, Account Manager – Business Development
As a manufacturing partner to major OEMs, Marmen is constantly seeking the best solutions to the challenges of performance, health and safety, productivity, and competitiveness. The boldness and creativity of the Design and Engineering teams have enabled Marmen to develop unique and innovative tools to meet its own needs, but also to draw on this expertise to provide turnkey solutions for customers, including high-precision machining, production tooling, automation or even handling and lifting. Marmen invites you to discover some of its designs.
Showcase | Medial Services-conseils SST
Location: 101 A
How to navigate health and safety modernization in your workplace with our digital solution
Speaker: Mathieu Couture, Health & Safety Manager, Medial Services-Conseils SST
Have you been hearing about changes in OHS legislation for some time now? The LMRSST? The interim regime? Mathieu will give you a quick overview of the various changes. He will then share his vision of current and future changes with you, using a simple, practical approach. And finally: What really needs to be done? To meet your new challenges, Medial has developed a collaborative OHS management platform. It’s an excellent starting point for facilitating OHS management and applying new regulatory measures quickly and easily. Come and find out more about your various obligations and how Medial can support you in your efforts.
Showcase | Innovmarine and Ennovia
Location: 206
International Innovation: Transforming the Marine Supply Chain
Speakers: William Champagne, Strategic Account Manager, InnovMarine, David Lachance, Product development manager, InnovMarine and Ronan Perez, Sales Engineer, Ennovia
The complementary expertise between InnovMarine & Ennovia allows to bring to North america an innovative solution to improve the reliability centered maintenance for vessels, shipyards & the entire supply chain. This partnership will aso provide an opportunity to cover the entire ship lifecycle, from construction to maintenance.
14 h 30
Decarbonization Panel | EXP
Presented by EXP
Carbon-free energy sources: Multiple Perspectives and Supply Chain Challenges
The transition to cleaner technologies and fuels has begun. Significant investments will be required now and in the coming years to ensure the success of this major transformation. The technological choices we make now will have long-term effects and are critical to maintaining productivity in the shipbuilding and marine industries.
Participants :
Julie Beauséjour, Senior Vice-president, International – EXP
Julie Beauséjour is a senior water treatment engineer specialized in purification with a doctorate in urban planning, notably for infrastructures. Involved in research and development. She is a pioneer in the analysis of
infrastructure vulnerability to climate change as well as adaptation and resilience plans. Julie has over 10 years of experience in the decarbonation of infrastructures, industries and buildings, which she utilizes to support her clients towards a sustainable energy transition.
Louis Choinière, Vice-president of fixed assets, Société des Traversiers du Québec
A graduate in naval architecture from the Institut maritime du Québec, a field in which he worked for almost 10 years, Mr. Choinière then obtained the title of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in 2015 and continued his journey by exploring the financial and technological sectors. In 2018, he returned to the maritime world by joining STQ. His expertise leads him to work on several operational and strategic files. He manages more than one billion dollars in assets and is also responsible for major infrastructure and shipbuilding projects for STQ.
Jean Nolet, General Manager, Coop Carbone
Jean Nolet is one of Canada’s most experienced experts on carbon markets and climate change issues. He has worked in these fields for more than twenty-five years, in the world of university research and in various Quebec ministries, before founding ÉcoRessources in 2004. He has since directed or participated in more than one hundred studies in various economic sectors.
Serge Michaud, Research and Development Project Manager, Davie
Serge Michaud is a marine engineer with over 30 years of experience in many aspects of the maritime industry. He is employed by Chantier Davie Canada as Manager of Engine Research and Development. His mandate is to oversee and execute Davie’s R&D program for future marine fuels. Serge leads an integrated project team consisting of academic, government and industrial partners.
15 h 45
Pause and Refreshment
16 h 00
Showcase Workshops
Showcase | PIXCELL - Leaders Recruiting Leaders and Exeo Attorneys
Location: 101 A
International Recruitment – Immigration – Integration and Commitment: Avoiding Pitfalls
Speaker: François Piché-Roy, President – Managing Partner | PIXCELL | Leaders recruiting Leaders and Laurence C. Trempe, Partner, Exeo Attorneys
From the complex work permit process to the challenges of cultural adaptation, recruitment and professional integration, our immigration and executive search experts will help you navigate the common pitfalls and prevent them proactively.
Showcase | ESI and Qohash
Location: 206
Cybersecurity and Digital Resilience for Supply Chains
Speaker: Marc Veilleux, Executive Vice-President, Custumer Success, ESI Technologies
Join us for a crucial exploration of the central role of cybersecurity in securing modern supply chains. ESI Technologies, as a service expert, and Qohash, as an innovative solutions provider, present cutting-edge strategies to safeguard your organization against cyber threats while shedding light on vulnerabilities, risks, and advanced solutions. Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your supply chain defenses and protect the future of your organization. Meet industry experts and leave with tangible strategies to stay ahead in the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape, managing supply chain risks in line with regulations, and ensuring the continuity of your operations
Showcase | AGT Robotic
Location: 101 B
The Revolutionary Shift: The Age of Intelligent Technologies, from AI to Robotics
Speaker: Étienne Blouin, Viece-President, International, AGT Robotik
The presentation on smart technologies highlights the rapid evolution of the market and emphasizes that all competitors are evolving rapidly. In just a few years, the sector has moved from a mechanical to a robotic orientation, marking an industrial revolution. Technological growth, particularly in the areas of AI and robotics, is reaching extraordinary levels, contributing to a « Big V » evolution of the industry. The importance of processes, different approaches, with appropriate programming software are an essential need to have a vision and recognition of the world of tomorrow
18 h 00
Evening Reception | Desjardins
Cocktail & Buffet – Musical Guest: The Lost Fingers
Guests of honor:
Mr. Marc Villeneuve
Vice President Business Development and Outreach, Business Services, Desjardins
James Davies
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Christopher Skeete
Member for Sainte-Rose, Minister for the Economy, Minister Responsible for the Fight Against Racism, Minister Responsible for the Laval Region
Presentation of the AFCDC Recognition Awards with :
Gilles Lehouillier
Mayor of Lévis
Charles Milliard
CEO of the Federation of Quebec Chambers of Commerce
André Y. Komlosy
President of the AFCDC Board of Directors
Unveiling of the upcoming International Economic Missions Program
by Mr. Pierre Drapeau, CEO of the AFCDC
Tuesday November 7, 2023
07h00
Registration
Breakfast | Promotion Saguenay
07 h 45
Speech
Opening
Opening remarks from Jean-Pierre Gauthier, Senior Vice-President, Construction Kiewit Cie.
Speech by Ms. Julie Dufour
Mayor of Ville de Saguenay
08 h 15
Presentation of Nereus by Mr. Stéphane Claisse
Presentation of the study « Shipbuilding and Naval Maintenance in Quebec » by Stéphane Claisse from TVT Innovation/System Factory.
from System Factory
08 h 45
Speech by Juhana Vartiainen, mayor Helsinki, and Kim Salmi, CEO, Helsinki Shipyard OY
09 h 00
Labour Force Training Panel | Medial Services-conseils SST
Presented by Medial Services-conseils SST
Help develop new educational programs to meet current and emerging needs
Interactions that will address the challenges and gaps, present existing good practices and the importance of strengthening them, and highlight the gains that can be made by proactive companies in terms of vocational training in the maritime sector.
Participants :
Julie Gasse, Director of continuing education and organizational development for the Collège de Rimouski
Creative and dedicated, Julie Gasse has acquired over 20 years of experience in the management of innovative projects and the improvement of organizational processes. She is motivated by change and emerging approaches. Her professional experiences have led her to undertake institutional and large-scale projects for certain industries, including forest products processing, marine transportation, shipbuilding and supply chain management. She considers the synergy of strengths as a valuable driving force toward innovation and business development.
Marcel Curodeau, President of Medial Services-conseils SST
Marcel Curodeau is an entrepreneur and businessman renowned for his visionary leadership and ability to develop innovative solutions to improve occupational health and safety. Over the past 40 years, Mr. Curodeau has developed a pioneering vision and expertise in occupational health and safety and wellness. Under his leadership, MEDIAL has become an industry benchmark, offering customized solutions to companies.Through his involvement with various organizations, Marcel has made a significant contribution to the promotion of safe and healthy work environments, while establishing valuable partnerships with key players in the field.
Benoit Chassé, Senior Vice-President, Human Resources, Davie
Benoit Chassé joined Davie in 2019 and has more than 30 years of experience as a human resources, occupational health and safety and communications leader in Canada and internationally in the aerospace, mining and metals, marine and shipbuilding industries. Benoit is responsible for Davie’s human resources strategy, including succession planning, talent management, labour relations and overall compensation.
Étienne Talbot, Director, Développement économique de Lévis
Étienne Talbot joined the organization Opération Nez Rouge, where for nearly a decade he successively held the positions of coordinator, assistant to the president, director of operations, executive vice-president and general manager. In 2010, he joined the administration of the Quebec City administration as director of the Tourism development and Events office. Then, he joined the Commission de la capitale nationale du Québec as director of development and promotion. Since July 2023, Etienne Talbot has been director of economic development and promotion at the City of Lévis.
Thierry Soriano, Vice-president delegated to the development of strategic axes, Université de Toulon, France
University Professor in Automation at the SEATECH Engineering School, part of the University of Toulon, Thierry Soriano is currently focusing his research on control and decision systems for swarm robots. Among his many responsibilities, he is an expert for the Environment and Energy Management Agency in the « Ship of the Future » program and for the European Commission H2020 in the « Port Security » program.
10 h 00
Pause and Refreshment
10 h 30
Showcase Workshops
Showcase | Public Services and Procurement Canada
Location: 101 A
Marine Procurement Outlook.
Speaker: Marc Baril – Senior Director Marine Sustainment Directorate Public Services and Procurement Canada
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) will provide an overview of upcoming opportunities for the Canadian marine industry in doing business with Canada.
Showcase | ABS
Location: 101 B
Everything a Supplier Needs to Know About Required Approvals and Certifications
Speaker: Matthew Chakala, Senior Technical Advisor – Type Approval Program, ABS
ABS Type Approval Program to streamline the acceptance of equipment and components. Discuss tiers of approval, process, and its benefits. * The presentation will be given in English. ABS colleague, Michel Labrie will be standing by to assist with French language questions and answers as required.
Showcase | Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Location: 101 A
Opportunities for the supply chain to do business with the Government of Canada
11 h 45
Lunch & Conference | Ville de Lévis
Speech by James Davies, President and Chief Executive Officer
Speech by Mr. Pierre Fitzgibbon, Member for Terrebonne, Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, Minister Responsible for Regional Economic Development, Minister Responsible for the Metropolis and the Montréal Region
Speech by Mr. Gilles Lehouillier, Mayor of Lévis
Speech by Marc Villeneuve Vice President Business Development and Outreach, Business Services, Desjardins
Speech by Pierre Pomerleau, Executive Chair of the Board of Directors, Pomerleau
13 h 30
Davie Special Event
Presentation by Chantier Davie Canada
Will be in attendance:
Lindsey Kettel
Senior Vice-President, Strategic Development
Richard Alie
Vice-President, Operations
Pascale Tabet
Vice-présidente, Shipyard Upgrade and Integration
Sylvie Laporte
Director, Specialized Equipment Procurement and Subcontracts
Marcel Poulin
Director, External Affairs and Industrial Participation
15 h 00
End
Business meetings
Save time and take advantage of a high value-added service that increases your efficiency through targeted business meetings.
How does it work?
- National and international service providers are contacted prior to the event and are offered personalized business meetings with the exhibitors of their choice, depending on their project.
- Attendees can continue networking during the event using the Business Meetings web application.
Why attend in qualified meetings?
- Increase your visibility and return on investment at this event.
- Schedule meetings before the official opening.
- Meet targeted entrepreneurs with projects in your area of expertise.
- Generate traffic and engage your future clients online.
- Accelerate the decision-making process with pre-scheduled meetings.
Visit the Exhibitors Business Lounge
Meet your customers and identify future contacts with market opportunities for your organisation.
- Reach outsourcers in Canada.
- Expand your international network.
- Stay tuned to the latest market developments.
- Over 50 exhibitor booths
The Exhibit Hall will be open from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, November 6, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, November 7.
Registration
Participant
$475 plus tax for one member
$675 plus tax for a non-member
Includes 2 breakfasts, 3 breaks and 3 meals, and access to all activities and conferences.
Exhibitor
$1,975 plus tax (includes access for one attendee)
$2,450 plus tax (includes access for two attendees)
Lodging
Four Points by Sheraton Lévis Convention Center (special rates for attendees and exhibitors)
Your special group rate:
149 CAD per night, plus taxes
Information for a reservation by telephone:
Dial 418-838-0025 and mention group code AF3812
The following hotels are located near the November 6-7 event, but do not offer preferential rates for attendees:
- Hôtel L'Oiselière – (418) 830-0878
- Quality Inn & Suites Lévis – (418) 833-1212
- Comfort Inn – (418) 835-5605