64th Annual TIAC Conference

August 19-22, 2026

Hilton Quebec
1100 Bd René-Lévesque E
Québec, QC

Conference OverviewProgramRegistrationPresentationsAdd-on ActivitiesSponsorship OpportunitiesTravelling to Quebec CitySponsors

Conference Overview

Accommodation
The Conference will be held at the Hilton Quebec. Visit the Traveling to Quebec City page for the reservation instructions (coming soon).

Getting There
Flight and train discounts will be available soon.

Program
The 2026 Conference program will feature timely presentations by industry experts and leaders, business meetings where you can engage in sector-specific discussions and networking opportunities to connect with friends new and old.

The Conference will kick-off on the Wednesday evening with the Manufacturers and Distributors Reception where you will get your first “taste” of the city.

Thursday’s program will feature several invited speakers, as well as the contractor, manufacturer and distributor breakout sessions. The optional program will also be running this day. For those of you planning to bring your children, please register by June 1 so that we can organize age-appropriate activities for them. This day will wrap up with a very special off-site evening.

Friday morning will include more presentations, followed by some exciting activities that could really only be offered in Quebec City. Friday evening is a night off and delegates are encouraged to get out and explore!

As we reach Saturday, the final day of the Conference, join us for the last morning of presentations, including a sneak-peak at the 2027 Conference scheduled for August 18-21, 2027 in Calgary, AB.

The Conference will be wrapped up at the President’s Dinner and Dance.

Visit the Destination Québec cité website to learn more about the 2025 TIAC Conference host city! We recommend you book extra time following the conference to explore beyond the city limits.

REMINDERS!
If you are bringing your children to Quebec City, please register by June 1 so that we can organize age-appropriate activities for them.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

   

AGENDA

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
 
9:00 am – 3:00 pm Outgoing Board Meeting (Private)
Portneuf
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm First-Time Attendee Meet & Greet
Terrasse De Tourny
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm Manufacturer & Distributor Reception and Dinner
Villeray / De Tourny
Thursday, August 20, 2026
8:00 am – 1:00 pm Registration Desk Open
Grand Hall
8:00 am – 8:45 am Breakfast
Villeray / De Tourny
8:45 am – 9:00 am Welcoming Remarks
Rémi Demers, 2026 Conference Chair
Villeray / De Tourny
9:00 am – 9:30 am Keynote Presentation
Villeray / De Tourny
9:30 am – 9:45 am Refreshment Break
Villeray / De Tourny
9:45 am – 10:45 am Keynote Presentation
Villeray / De Tourny
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Add-on Activities
10:45 am – 11:45 am Technical Presentation
Villeray / De Tourny
11:45 am – 2:30 pm Contractor Breakout Session (Lunch to be provided)
Sainte-Foy
11:45 am – 1:30 pm Lunch (on own)
TIME BLOCKED FOR INTERNAL MEETINGS, WORK CATCH-UP, ETC., TO ENSURE PARTICIPATION IN ALL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS / ACTIVITIES.
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Manufacturers Breakout Session
Courville
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Distributors Breakout Session
Montmorency
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Add-on Activities
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Breakout Session Recap (NEW)
Villeray / De Tourny
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Training Providers Breakout Session
Villeray / De Tourny
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm Transportation to Off-site Evening
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm Off-site Evening
Friday, August 21, 2026
7:30 am – 10:30 am Registration Desk Open
Grand Hall
7:30 am – 8:30 am Breakfast
Villeray / De Tourny
8:30 am – 9:00 am NIA Update
Villeray / De Tourny
9:00 am – 9:45 am CAN/AM Meeting
Villeray / De Tourny
9:45 am – 10:30 am Presidents and Managers Meeting
Villeray / De Tourny
9:00 am – 1:00 pm Add-on Activities
11:00 am – 5:00 pm Add-on Activities
Golf at La Tempête Golf Club
9:00 am – 1:00 pm Add-on Activities
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Add-on Activities
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Add-on Activities
OPEN EVENING
Saturday, August 22, 2026
8:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast
Villeray / De Tourny
9:00 am – 10:30 am Annual General Meeting (TIAC members only)
Villeray / De Tourny
10:30 am – 10:45 am Refreshment Break
Grand Hall
10:00 am – 12:00 pm Add-on Activities
10:45 am – 11:00 am Award Nominee Showcase
Villeray / De Tourny
11:00 am – 11:30 am Technical Presentation
Villeray / De Tourny
11:30 am – 12:00 pm Technical Presentation
Villeray / De Tourny
12:00 pm – 12:15 pm 2027 Conference Presentation
CALGARY
Villeray / De Tourny
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm Lunch
Villeray / De Tourny
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Incoming Board Meeting (Private)
Portneuf
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm President’s Reception (Private)
Lauzon
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Reception
Terrasse De Tourny
6:30 pm – 12:00 am President’s Dinner and Dance
Villeray / De Tourny

Registration

Register Online – COMING SOON

Registration fees include: Presentations and Meetings; Manufacturer and Distributor Reception and Dinner; Off-site Dinner; Delegates and Guest Breakfasts/Lunches; and, the President’s Dinner and Dance.

NOTE #1: Due to an increase in spam/fraudulent email solicitation, be advised that TIAC DOES NOT SELL IT’S CONFERENCE ATTENDEE LISTS. 

NOTE #2: Due to fraudulent phone solicitation received by a member regarding their participation in the 2024 Conference and their hotel reservation, the delegate list is no longer being published. If you would like to know who is participating to plan your activities/meetings, please reach out to us directly.

NOTE #3: Do NOT book your hotel using links/instructions provided by anyone other than the TIAC office or directly through the Hilton app. If you are unsure about an email you’ve received, or want to confirm the best way to book your hotel room, please contact us directly.

 

Member Rates
*SPECIAL* 2025 Registration Rate Freeze
(to December 31, 2025)
Earlybird Registration
(January 1 to June 1, 2026)
Regular Registration
(After June 1, 2026)
Single
With guest
Family (16 and over)
Children (Under 16)
Life Member
 

$725 per family member
FREE!
$675

 

$725 per family member
FREE!
$675

 

$725 per family member
FREE!
$675

 

Non-Member Rates
*SPECIAL* 2025 Registration Rate Freeze
(to December 31, 2025)
Earlybird Registration
(January 1 to June 1, 2026)
Regular Registration
(After June 1, 2026)
Single
With guest
Family (16 and over)
Children (Under 16)
 

$825 per family member
FREE!

 

$825 per family member
FREE!

 

$825 per family member
FREE!

 

Presentations

The Conference Planning Committee is confirming speakers who will speak to both industry and general business strategies to provide you with insights to improve your day-to-day operations. Updated speaker information will be posted here so be sure to check regularly.

 

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Opening Keynote
Technical Presentation
Technical Presentation
Friday, August 21, 2026
Technical Presentation
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Technical Presentation
Technical Presentation
2027 Conference Presentation: CALGARY

 

 

Add-on Activities

Date Time Activity Cost

ACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Download the 2026 Sponsorship Kit (COMING SOON)

Download the sponsorship participation form (COMING SOON). To confirm your sponsorship, please complete and return the participation form to info@tiac.ca. Prices exclude tax. Payment is due before the Conference.

ALL EVENT SPONSORS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED AND RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING:

  • Corporate profile on TIAC website with links
  • Logo and recognition on TIAC Social Media
  • Recognition in Conference app
  • On-site recognition throughout Conference, through verbal announcements, signage and sponsor slides
PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP LEVEL
Off-site Dinner Event – $5,000 + tax
Benefits
  • Exclusive opportunity
  • Title recognition as host of TIAC’s Dinner Event
  • Speaking opportunity at the Dinner Event
  • Corporate logo on the Dinner Event tickets provided to registered delegates
  • Complimentary banner ad in Conference app*
  • Five complimentary Dinner Event tickets for local colleagues/or clients
Program / Conference App – $4,000 + tax
Benefits
  • Exclusive opportunity
  • Opportunity to submit a 1/4 page corporate statement to be included in Conference app*
  • Complimentary banner ad in Conference app*
  • Two complimentary Dinner Event tickets for local colleagues/or clients

GOLD SPONSORSHIP LEVEL
Simultaneous Interpretation – $2,500 + tax
Support TIAC’s desire to offer a fully bilingual program in Quebec City with numerous French presentations. Multiple opportunities are available to assist with the cost offset. All sponsors will receive the full benefit package.
Benefits
  • Complimentary banner ad in Conference app*
Audio Visual – $2,500 + tax
Benefits
  • Exclusive opportunity
  • Sponsor’s logo included on ALL schedule related documentation and slide presentations throughout the Conference, achieving branding at all sessions and events
  • Complimentary banner ad in Conference app*
Keynote Speaker Introduction – $2,000 + tax

Benefits
    • Exclusive opportunity
    • Opportunity to introduce the speaker
    • Complimentary banner ad in Conference app*
Name Badge – $1,500 + tax

Benefits
    • Exclusive opportunity
    • Sponsor’s name and logo featured on ALL name badges distributed to delegates, speakers and guests.
    • Opportunity to provide branded lanyards. Note: The sponsor will be responsible for the design, production and shipping expenses.
    • Complimentary banner ad in Conference app*
Hotel Key Cards – $1,500 + tax
Benefits
    • Exclusive opportunity
    • As the sponsor of the conference key cards, you’ll be “in the pocket” of attendees. Note: The sponsor will be responsible for design, production and shipping costs.
    • Complimentary banner ad in Conference app*
Registration Desk – $1,500 + tax
Benefits
    • Exclusive opportunity
    • Sponsor’s logo featured on the registration desk for the duration of the Conference
    • Complimentary banner ad in Conference app*

 

SILVER SPONSORSHIP LEVEL
Translation – $1,000 + tax
Support TIAC’s desire to continue offering a fully bilingual program. Multiple opportunities are available to assist with the cost offset. All sponsors will receive the full benefit package. 
Benefits
    • Acknowledgement of translation services included in Conference program
Manufacturer and Distributor Reception and Dinner – $800 + tax (UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE)

Benefits
  • Onsite VIP signage at Manufacturer and Distributor Reception

 

BRONZE SPONSORSHIP LEVEL
Breakfast or Lunch – $700 + tax (5 opportunities)

Benefits
      • Signage on display at food tables distributed throughout venue at one breakfast or lunch service
Refreshment Break – $500 + tax (2 opportunities)

Benefits
  • Signage on display at food tables distributed throughout venue at one refreshment break

 

GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORSHIPS

Contests
All contest Sponsorships are $550 each + tax and offer the sponsor:

  • Onsite recognition through verbal announcements at the tournament
  • Onsite VIP signage

The following contests are available:

  • Hole in one (Men)
  • Hole in one (Women)
  • Longest Drive (Men)
  • Longest Drive (Women)
  • Closest to the Pin (Men)
  • Closest to the Pin (Women)

Players Gift Bag – $350 + tax EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY
Sponsor’s name and logo featured on gift bag distributed to all players. Note: The sponsor is responsible for design, production and shipping expenses.

Golf Hole – $200 each + tax (18 OPPORTUNITIES)
Onsite VIP signage

Have a different idea? Reach out! Let’s talk!

 

ADD-ON ACTIVITY SPONSORSHIPS

This year’s program includes a lot of outdoor activities and here are some great ideas for you to help everyone keep their skin healthy and bodies hydrated.

Have a different idea? Reach out! Let’s talk!

NOTE: The sponsor is responsible for design, production and shipping expenses.

Activity Gift Bag – $350 EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY

  • Sponsor’s name and logo featured on gift bag distributed to all activity registrants. Suggest including items for outdoor activities such as sunscreen, lip chap, sunglasses, etc.

Hats – $350

  • Sponsor’s name and logo featured on a hat distributed to all activity registrants.

Water Bottles 

  • Sponsor’s name and logo featured on a reusable water bottle distributed to all activity registrants.

 

*Digital artwork must be provided August 1, 2026.
**All sponsorship fees exclude tax.

 

Traveling to Quebec City

Accommodation
The Conference will be held at the Hilton Quebec. The room rate is $289 plus taxes and fees for mountain view rooms.

Online booking will be available shortly.

Reservations must be made by July 18, 2026. After that date, TIAC cannot guarantee rates or availability. Accommodation options in Quebec City are limited in the summer due to tourist travel. Don’t wait to book.

NOTE: Due to fraudulent phone solicitation received by a member regarding their participation in the 2024 Conference and their hotel reservation, we are advising you to NOT book your hotel using links provided by anyone other than the TIAC office. You can also book directly in the Hilton app.

 

Getting There

TRAVEL DISCOUNTS
To come.
To come.
To come.

 

 

THANK YOU TO ALL OF TIAC’S SPONSORS!