2026-2027 Season launch Cocktail

Sep 24, 2026
From 5 PM to 7 PM

Location RBC - QUAD1, Place Ville-MarieMontréal, H3B 5G9

Remaining places : 100

Kick off the 2026–2027 season with AFP Montréal and Payments Canada at a networking cocktail exploring the future of real-time payments in Canada.

2026–2027 Season Kick-Off Cocktail

What if the future of payments in Canada started now?

To kick off its 2026–2027 season, AFP Montréal invites you to an evening of networking, conversation and innovation, with the support of Payments Canada.

On this occasion, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Walid Ghannouchi, Director, Product Enablement, Business Controls and Data at Payments Canada, who will introduce us to one of the most significant transformations ahead for Canada’s financial ecosystem:

The Real-Time Payment System: A New Payment System for Canada

The ability to send and receive payments within seconds, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with greater transparency and security, will open up new possibilities for businesses, financial institutions and the Canadian economy as a whole.

What changes can we expect? What new opportunities will this create for businesses? And how can finance professionals prepare today for this evolution?

Dr. Ghannouchi brings a particularly valuable perspective to this conversation. With international experience implementing real-time liquidity systems in Singapore and leading transformation programs across financial markets, treasury and digital payments in the Asia-Pacific region, he will share his insights into the challenges and opportunities specific to the Canadian market.

Above all, this evening will be AFP Montréal’s season-opening gathering: a unique opportunity to reconnect with your peers, expand your professional network, discuss the major issues shaping the future of finance, and discover what we have in store for the 2026–2027 season.

Connect. Share. Grow.
Join us as we kick off another exciting season at AFP Montréal.

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2026 – 2027 Programming

An exceptional season
awaits you!

Exclusive access to financial leaders, hands-on workshops and meetups at the heart of Montreal.

Dear AFP Montreal community,

We are thrilled to give you a preview of our 2026-2027 programming. On the agenda: exclusive company visits, private meetings with CFOs and financial executives, a panel on Artificial Intelligence and a Bloomberg workshop designed for finance practitioners.

Exact dates and venues will be confirmed soon — stay tuned. In the meantime, here is a taste of what's in store!

Dinner conferences

October 2026

Meet WSP

Quentin Weber – Global Head, Investor Relations

A high-level conversation on financial strategy and investor relations management within a global engineering group.

November 2026

Panel: Artificial Intelligence in Finance

Experts debate the real-world impact of AI on finance functions: automation, augmented FP&A, risks and opportunities. A conversation you won't want to miss.

February 2027

Meet the CFO of the Opéra de Montréal

Alexandre Isoz – CFO

A behind-the-scenes look at the finances of a major cultural institution: funding, patronage and risk management in the arts sector.

March 2027

Meet the CFO of Psycho Bunny

Behind one of Montreal's fastest-growing fashion brands: financial strategy, international expansion and capital management.

April 2027

Meet Transcontinental

Yan Lapointe – Senior Director, Investor Relations and Treasury

Treasury management and investor relations within a large publicly traded industrial group.

May 2027

Meet CF Montréal

Alexandre Ferreira – FP&A

The finance behind professional sport: financial planning, analytics and performance management in the world of soccer.

Professional Workshop

February 2027

Bloomberg Workshop – For Finance Practitioners

A hands-on training session on one of the most essential tools in market finance. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced user, this workshop will help you master Bloomberg's key features and apply them directly in your day-to-day work. Limited spots available.