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Tourisme Montréal and the Palais des congrès de Montréal are proud to announce that Montréal has retained, for the 10th consecutive year, its title as the leading destination in North America for hosting international conventions, according to the prestigious annual ranking by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA).
The city also ranks 2nd in the Americas, behind Buenos Aires, and 26th worldwide, with 83 international conventions hosted in 2025.
This distinction is far from insignificant in a market where major cities around the world compete fiercely to attract these events. This achievement reflects not only Montréal’s appeal, but also the strength of its partner network, including the Palais des congrès de Montréal, the city’s hotels, and universities. This ranking also demonstrates the metropolis’ ability to deliver world-class experiences across the scientific, academic, and events sectors.
– Mylène Gagnon, Vice President, Member Services and Conventions at Tourisme Montréal.
Among the major international events hosted in Montréal in 2025:
Business events generate significant economic benefits for Montréal while also enhancing its international reputation as a city of knowledge and innovation. They create unique opportunities to showcase the key sectors of our economy and foster exchanges that advance our areas of expertise. By combining Montréal’s expertise with the structured support provided by the teams at the Palais des congrès, Tourisme Montréal, and our partners, Montréal has strong assets that distinguish it on the international stage and have positioned it as a leading business destination for the past 10 years.
– Emmanuelle Legault, President and CEO of the Palais des congrès de Montréal
In a context of strong competition among major destinations, attraction funds such as the Canadian International Convention Attraction Fund (CICAF) and the International Business Events Stimulus Fund (IBESF) are essential tools for maintaining and strengthening Montréal’s competitiveness on the global business events stage.
To date, the FACI has generated estimated economic benefits of $200M in Montréal through the support of 31 projects. Meanwhile, the FSTAI has contributed an estimated $22M in economic impact across 17 projects, including the World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, which will be held in 2028 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. This major event will bring together more than 3,200 specialists from around the world.
Building on these results, Montréal is ideally positioned to further strengthen its international profile as a leading destination for hosting global conferences.