The Rendez-vous des institutions is intended for institutions and partners within the institutional sector. Organized by Aliments du Québec as part of its Aliments du Québec au menu program, this annual event aims to inspire and equip institutions in their local sourcing efforts.
🎉 6th Edition – Join Us!
📅 Wednesday, April 29, 2026
🕒 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
📍 Collectif MTL
397A Sainte-Catherine Street West
Montreal, QC H3B 1A4
🎟️ Space is limited — reserve your ticket now!
Can’t make it for the start of the event at 3:00 p.m.?
No problem! Purchase your ticket and join us at 6:15 p.m. for the networking cocktail.
Colabor Services Alimentaires d’ici is the official presenter of the 6th edition of the Rendez-vous des institutions. Aliments du Québec au menu is proud to partner with them to showcase and celebrate local products!
3:00 p.m : Opening words
3:15 p.m : Conference & panel
4:30 p.m : Presentation of Aliments du Québec
5:00 p.m : Interactive sessions
6:15 p.m : Networking cocktail & prizes
8:00 p.m : End of event
Taxes included. Ticketing fees extra.
The event venue is easily accessible by car and public transit. Several indoor and outdoor parking facilities are located nearby, and the Place-des-Arts station metro station is just a few minutes’ walk away.
Please note that the date and location of the Rendez-vous des institutions were selected to align with SIAL Canada, taking place at the Palais des congrès de Montréal from April 29 to May 1, 2026. This timing helps facilitate travel for institutions already heading to Montréal and offers a complementary event showcasing Québec products tailored to the institutional sector.
Questions about the event?
Contact us — we’ll be happy to assist you.
Mathilde Laroche-Bougie
mlarochebougie@alimentsduquebec.com
The last edition brought together over a hundred participants!
Relive the highlights of our event in video :
"Excellent organization and engaging activities on the program. Great discoveries and wonderful connections. Definitely doing it again next year for me!"
"Amazing event! Very interactive, I loved it. Congratulations to the entire team!"
"I appreciated the different themes of each session, and the timing was perfect. We always want more!"
"Thank you so much to the Aliments du Québec team — once again, a great success!"
Guide to Establishing a Community of Practice in Your Region
Practical Guide to Reducing Food Waste in the Healthcare Sector
Inspiring Practice Sheets
Map of Regional Distributors
To date, over 1,000 institutions have received recognition under the Aliments du Québec au menu program.
From small to large, they come from a variety of sectors: early childhood care services, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, workplaces, and various organizations, among others.
