Event description
The MEM and UQAM are partnering with Montréal 2026, the organizing committee behind the UCI Road World Championships, to offer you a special Kaleidoscope event. Between urban transformation, collective engagement, and support for emerging talent, two discussions will highlight the many dimensions of a phenomenon that extends far beyond the playing field. They will be moderated by Sandra Sassine, a former Canadian Olympian who has been involved with the Canadian Olympic Committee and is now Director of Departmental Support Services at the Faculty of Arts at UQAM.
Sport as a lever for urban and collective change – 6:30 p.m.
Montréal has hosted a number of major sporting events. What impact have they had on the city and its population? Mohamed Reda Khomsi, a professor in UQAM’s department of urban studies and tourism; Luc Denis, Director of Sports for the City of Montréal; and Joseph Limare, General Manager of Montréal 2026 will talk about the social, cultural and urban impacts of these events, along with the opportunities and challenges they present.
Funding dreams, supporting journeys – 7:15 p.m.
Major sporting events would not exist without athletes. But practicing high-level sports requires funds for training, professional teams, equipment and travel. Patricia Demers, Executive Director of the Aléo Foundation, Pierre Czyzowicz, Co-CEO & Chief Investment Officerof Trefk! and Simone Boilard, professional cyclist will join us to raise awareness of the importance of sports philanthropy. They will share their approaches, projects, and the impact of their work on the development of sport and the next generation of athletes.
The discussion will be followed by the presentation of scholarships to three emerging athletes by the Aléo Foundation.
An evening to learn and chat
Take part in this activity open to all. Come and listen, ask questions and share perspectives on sport in Montréal. The discussions will be followed by a networking evening in the MEM’s Public spaces.
Kaleidoscope – Looking at topics from different angles
This activity is part of the Kaleidoscope series, developed by the MEM and UQAM. The round table discussions at the MEM bring together people with specific viewpoints on a current issue. Like a kaleidoscope, they invite us to look at the issue from different angles and to shift perspectives so we can see new patterns and nuances.
The discussions will be held in French.