WHERE DOES THE WORLD DESIGN SUMMIT TAKE PLACE?
Palais des congrès de Montréal
1001, place Jean-Paul-Riopelle
Montréal, Québec
Canada
Métro Place d’Armes
SCHEDULE
World Design Summit - Montréal 2017
October 16 to 25, 2017
Exhibition for professionals
October 17 to 20, 2017
Exhibition for the general public
October 19, 2017
Multi-disciplinary conference October 16 to 20, 2017
In 10 days,
The World Design
Summit wants
to change
the world.
Architecture
Landscape Architecture
Graphic Design
Industrial Design
Interior Design
Urban Planning
International Summit
October 23 to 25, 2017
PROGRAM
Preliminary program
REGISTRATIONS
Each participant must be registered in order to have access to the site.
How do I retrieve my registration? The procedures for registration and retrieving passes will
be communicated a few weeks before the event.
In 10 days,
The World Design
Summit wants
to change
the world.
ACCOMMODATION
We have negotiated exclusive prices for accommodation in hotels near to the Palais des
congrès. We advise you to book your accommodation quickly, knowing that the festivities of
the 375th anniversary of Montréal will attract a large number of tourists.
1.
Le Westin Montréal - 259$
Located opposite the Palais des congrès and close to the restaurants and shops of the
city center and historical sites, the hotel is connected to the underground city and has two
underground stations.
You can make a reservation by phone at +1-866-837-4262 by mentioning the code: WORLD
DESIGN SUMMIT
Online booking
2.
Hôtel MONVILLE Montréal - 229$
Hotel located in the heart of the downtown district, just steps from Old Montréal.
You can make a reservation by phone at +1-514-379-2000 Or by email
at [email protected] by mentioning the code: DESIGN
Online booking
3.
Delta Hôtel Marriott Montréal - 190$
Located in the heart of the city’s downtown district, the hotel offers all of the comforts of
home, along with convenient access to some of Canada’s most famous attractions.
You can make a reservation by phone at +1-514-286-1986 / +1-844-860-3753 by mentioning
the code: I7L
Online booking
4.
In 10 days,
The World Design
Summit wants
to change
the world.
Embassy Suite - 249$
Adjacent to the Palais des congrès de Montréal. Located in the financial district on the
perimeter of historic Old Montreal.
You can make a reservation by phone at +1-514-288-8886 / +1-800-362-2779 by mentioning
the code: SOMMET MONDIAL DU DESIGN 2017
Online booking
5.
Fairmont Le Reine Elizabeth - 249$
Entirely renovated, a contemporary living space offering modern technologies
and accessories.
You can make a reservation by phone at +1-514-861-3511 / +1-800-441-1414 by mentioning
the code: MD1017
Online booking
6.
InterContinental - 249$
Located in the heart of the Quartier international, on the edge of Old Montréal
and downtown.
You can make a reservation by phone at +1-514-987-9900 / +1-800-361-3600 by mentioning
the code: SOMMET MONDIAL DU DESIGN 2017 (SMD)
Online booking
7.
Le Centre Sheraton Montréal - 229$
Get a feel for Quebec’s rich history and the city’s joie de vivre when you stay in the heart of
the downtown core.
You can make a reservation by phone at +1-800-325-3535 0001 by mentioning the code:
SOMMET MONDIAL DU DESIGN 2017
Online booking
8.
Travelodge - 129$
Located in the heart of the city near Musee d’art contemporain of Montréal, Situated in the
Chinese Quarter.
You can make a reservation by phone at +1-514-874-9090*1 / +1-800-363-6535*1 0001 by
mentioning the code: SOMMET MONDIAL DU DESIGN 2017
Online booking
9.
ZÉRO 1 - 152$
Stay in the heart of Montreal‘s arts and culture district.
You can make a reservation by phone at +1-514-871-9696 / +1-855-301-0001 by mentioning
the code: SOMMET MONDIAL DU DESIGN 2017
Online booking
10.
Holiday Inn Montréal Centre-Ville - 219$
The best of two worlds…Western comfort with a touch of the Orient.
You can make a reservation by phone at +1-514-878-9888 / +1-888-878-9888 Or by email
at [email protected] by mentioning the code: ZSD
Online booking
11.
Hotel Le Dauphin - 172$
A unique boutique hotel near Montreal’s Convention Center-The Palais des Congrès.
You can make a reservation by phone at +1-788-3888 / +1-888-734-3888 Or by email
at [email protected] by mentioning the code: SOMMET MONDIAL DU DESIGN.
12.
CHROME Hôtel Montréal Centre-Ville - 109$
An elegant and peaceful retreat in the heart of Montréal.
In 10 days,
The World Design
Summit wants
to change
the world.
You can make a reservation by phone at +1-514-393-3388 / +1-800-668-3872 Or by email
at [email protected] by mentioning the code: WORLD DESIGN SUMMIT
ON-SITE INFO AND SERVICES
Coat check: on site 3$ per item/day, 5$ per suitcase/day.
To connect: Wi-Fi and charging stations at low cost.
Catering: Lunch boxes included in the registration price (3). Additional coupons are available
at an affordable price if needed.
TRANSPORTS
From the airport:
Public transport
Taxis & Limousines & Téo
http://www.admtl.com/en/acces/taxis-limousines
The taxi service Téo (Ecological Transport Optimized)
Transportation in Montreal
Société de transports Montréal - STM
IMPORTANT INFO FOR THOSE TRAVELLING FROM OUTSIDE CANADA
Visas and other documentation: Visa-exempt foreign nationals who fly to or transit through
Canada are expected to have an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Exceptions include U.S.
citizens and travellers with a valid Canadian visa. Learn more here.
To find out whether you need a visa, please visit the Canada Immigration & Citizenship website.
Need a Letter of Invitation? Ask us at [email protected]
Currency and taxes: The currency is the Canadian dollar. A Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 5%,
as well as a provincial sales tax (TVQ) of 9.975% are added to all goods and services purchased
in the province of Québec.
There is also a 3.5% Tax on Lodging for each accommodation unit rented in an establishment
located in the Montréal tourism region.
Converting currency: You can convert money at the pricier Pierre Elliot Trudeau Airport
currency exchange (not recommended), or at your hotel (even less recommended), or simply
by using your ATM card at any bank, which will cost a small fee (best option). There are also
numerous currency exchanges located throughout downtown that offer competitive rates.
In 10 days,
The World Design
Summit wants
to change
the world.
Tipping at restaurants and elsewhere: Service is not included in your restaurant bill, so it’s
customary to add a 15% tip to the total before taxes (if you’re with a group, 15% for service may
be automatically added to your bill). Taxi drivers, delivery people, hairdressers, etc. are also
normally tipped 10% to 15%. Porters, doormen, etc. generally receive at least $1 per suitcase or
per service rendered.
For more information: Please visit Tourisme Montréal.
Weather
The temperature in Montréal varies greatly from one season to another and in the same
season. The temperature in October varies between 4 ° C and 12 ° C. It is essential to provide
warm clothes. Please check the Weather Media website for trends.
Weather in October
Average daytime
high temp.
13°C
(55.4°F)
Fall foliage
in Montréal
typically
peaks in early
October.
October:
A welcome
burst of
unseasonably
warm weather.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Delegates
Registration is available on the World Design Summit website, here is the link.
Speakers
The second call for proposals is now open, allowing experts and practitioners from around
the world to present proposals for presentations, focusing on transformative design solutions
to the great challenges of the 21st Century. To submit your abstract, here is the link.
HERE ARE THE MAIN REASONS TO PARTICIPATE
Much more than a celebration of design, the World Design Summit will demonstrate the
tremendous power of design to create viable solutions to global social, economic, cultural
and environmental challenges.
Summit
For the first time, some 50 international NGOs, political leaders and para-governmental
agencies and actors from around the world come together to write the global design
agenda.
Congress
In 10 days,
The World Design
Summit wants
to change
the world.
Professionals, academics and opinion leaders from around the world meet at the Congress to
exchange and build a common vision of the future where design is central to transformation.
30 keynote speakers / 1000 expert speakers / 108 topics on major issues / More than 100
multi-disciplinary workshops
The exhibition
More than 300 exhibitors gathered under the same roof...
Art & Food – Design evening
Association Gala
And many surprises!
CONTACT
Email : [email protected]
Recording and image waiver
The World Design Summit Organisation reserves the right to broadcast and transmit recorded
content via TV, satellite, cable, internet, and any other means of distribution. The World Design
Summit Organisation also reserves the right to capture photographic images during the event
and use them for promotional purposes. By entering you agree to be filmed, photographed
and recorded. You also agree that all material captured at The World Design Summit Montréal
2017 may be used by The World Design Summit Organisation and its partners for promotional
purposes, worldwide.
In 10 days,
The World Design
Summit wants
to change
the world.