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- MTL IRL - May 12th, 2025
MTL IRL - May 12th, 2025
A curated newsletter showcasing the top tech & startup events in Montreal
Hey Montréal!
Welcome to mid-may, looking forward to seeing your beautiful faces these upcoming events in Montreal. We’re gearing up for some pretty big events coming soon, starting with a bang with C2 Montreal
For the LinkedIn version of this newsletter, check us out here.
These events are curated from multiple sources, so you don’t have to go searching.
8 events, sorted by date
Events Coming Up 🎉
May 13, 2025 - GenAI in Action: Building, Testing, and Scaling Smarter Workflows
Location: Montreal
Time: 5:30-8:00pm
What: The event features Anna Chernyshova from Docker discussing how Java developers can test GenAI apps using Testcontainers and Docker, and Philippe Habra, founder of an AI agency, sharing practical lessons from a year of hands-on GenAI development—covering tools, prompts, coding workflows, and real-world architectural insights.
Sign up Link: Here
May 15, 2025 - Entreprise 2025 - Student Showcase
Location: Old Port, Montreal
Time: 5:00-9:00pm
What: As part of the Festival Collège LaSalle, discover the innovative business concepts of the Fashion Marketing and Creative Industries graduates at a dynamic networking evening
Sign up Link: Here
Location: Montreal
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
What: Come hang out at our Founders, VCs & Friends 5a7, a chill evening where Montreal’s founders and VCs can catch-up! Whether you’re looking to meet new faces, catch up with old friends, or just enjoy some good vibes come through!
Sign up Link: Here
Location: EY, Montreal
Time: 5:30pm-8:00pm
What: Jonathan is the powerhouse entrepreneur behind Goodfood, one of Canada’s fastest-growing e-commerce companies. Jonathan co-founded Goodfood in 2014, scaled it to serve over 300,000 customers, and took the company public on the TSX — all before the age of 35. At its peak, Goodfood reached a market cap of over $800 million and redefined how Canadians eat at home.
Sign up Link: Here
May 20, 2025 - Montreal Robotics Community Event
Location: EY, Montreal
Time: 5:00pm-9:00pm
What: Join us at our inaugural Robotics Networking & Innovation Event in Montreal! Worldwide Robotics Hub (WWRH) invites you to an exclusive evening of insight, innovation, and connection in the world of robotics.
Sign up Link: Here
Location: EY, Montreal
Time: 9:00am May 20th - 4:30pm May 22
Price: $$$
What: C2 Montréal programming — from topical talks to collaborative learning sessions to next-level connecting and, of course, straight-up fun — is an immersive journey into the issues that are top of mind today with an eye towards shaping tomorrow.
Sign up Link: Here
Location: EY, Montreal
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
What: We're excited to welcome you back to the third Scientific Startup Social sponsored by EY! Network with fellow scientific entrepreneurs for inspiring talks and collaboration opportunities. 🍷✨
Sign up Link: Here
Location: Montreal
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
What: Keep it simple. Founders and friends playing cards, eating pizza and hanging out. C'est ca! It's not about the money. $5 buy in, free food and drink. So you can't lose. Please bring cash. All are welcome. Haven't played poker before? Don't worry. We hold a Poker 101 at the start of each event.
Sign up Link: Here
Location: Montreal
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
What: We’ll dive into the next era of innovation, digital identity, and human potential. This is your chance to connect with trailblazers, enjoy great food & drinks, and be part of a vibrant community. Free entry, but spots are limited!
Sign up Link: Here
Simon’s Corner
![]() 555 + Cansbridge ![]() 555 + Harley | Had a ton of fun helping run 555 so far - we’ve had a record amount of participants, yet again with 120+ signups at 555 x Cansbridge! Followed by a super collab with Shopify. Huge thanks for being so accomodating and great to work with. Follow our journey on Luma - https://lu.ma/555mtl On the more personal-side, I’ve been switching up the pace with some ideas in the Appstore. For the last year I’ve been doing B2B SaaS, and think it’s about time I changed something, refreshing my perspective. HUGE thanks to Jason and Sakina for helping me navigate the consumer space so far. Who knew Montreal had such great founders in this space! |
Thank you for all your support!
Love,
Simon