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François William Croteau
Speaker and former borough mayor of Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, CEO of the Institute for Urban Resilience and Innovation, columnist for Le Devoir, and associate professor in the Department of Strategy, Social and Environmental Responsibility at ESG-UQÀM.

Meet François William Croteau

François William Croteau, a bold visionary, was borough mayor from 2009 to 2021 and responsible for information technology, the smart city, innovation and higher education at the City of Montreal. He has made a lasting difference to Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie and the city by focusing on innovation, mobilizing employees and citizens, using new modes of governance and promoting greater use of digital data. For him, thinking differently about how organizations are run is the only way to adapt.

Speaking topics of François William Croteau:
Team Engagement | Leadership | Change Management | Citizen Participation | Digital Technologies

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In his conferences, François William Croteau helps organizations and leaders navigate a rapidly changing world with agility. Team engagement, innovation, and collective intelligence are at the heart of his approach, which is always tailored to each audience.

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L’ère numérique actuelle repose sur des infrastructures et services dominés par les géants technologiques américains, rendant le Canada et le Québec fortement dépendants des GAFAM. Dans un contexte géopolitique incertain, marqué par des décisions protectionnistes des États-Unis, cette dépendance pose des risques stratégiques majeurs. Comment assurer la souveraineté numérique du pays et garantir une résilience économique face aux pressions extérieures ? Cette conférence explore les enjeux, les menaces potentielles et les solutions pour développer une autonomie numérique durable.

Points abordés :

  • Comprendre la dépendance numérique actuelle
  • Les impacts d’un contexte géopolitique instable
  • Les initiatives de souveraineté numérique ailleurs dans le monde
  • Stratégies pour renforcer la souveraineté numérique
  • Vers une indépendance numérique réaliste

Cette conférence apporte un éclairage concret sur les mesures nécessaires pour assurer l’indépendance technologique du Canada et du Québec, tout en garantissant la compétitivité et la sécurité de nos infrastructures numériques.

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About François William Croteau

Mayor of Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie from 2009 to 2021, François William Croteau, speaker, has made his mark with innovative policies for ecological transition, focusing on innovation, resilient urban planning and citizen mobilization. Thanks to the implementation of several programs and plans to promote resilience, he has enabled the borough to distinguish itself in sustainable mobility, the fight against food waste, urban agriculture, the fight against urban heat islands, as well as the enhancement of the urban forest and biodiversity. It has also set up numerous citizen participation and shared governance programs that have accelerated the inclusive ecological transition.

Joining the Montreal executive committee from 2017 to 2021, he distinguished himself by steering the smart city, new technologies, innovation and academic sectors. His initiatives in ethical digitization, data management and AI have marked his passage. He has also catalyzed innovative academic partnerships, propelling Montreal to the rank of avant-garde city thanks to his Urban Innovation Laboratory and a notable distinction: a $50 million prize in the Smart Cities competition.

He holds a master’s degree in business administration, and completed his doctorate in urban studies on stakeholder management and urban governance. Since leaving politics, he has been involved in a number of urban innovation projects with private companies. He is also a columnist for Le Devoir newspaper, a strategic advisor at Ryan affaires publiques, an associate professor in the Department of Strategy, Social and Environmental Responsibility at ESG-UQÀM, and a research associate at the Pôle sur la ville résilient and the Ivanhoe Cambridge Chair in Real Estate at ESG-UQÀM.

With the publication of his book S’adapter – Demain: Les villes résilientes, he has established himself as an essential reference. A sought-after speaker, he has conquered audiences worldwide, tackling themes such as governance, mobilization, adaptability and the digital revolution. His motto? To combine audacity and humility, placing the individual at the heart of his thinking.

Clips and Interviews with François William Croteau

Extrait de conférence de Bruno Guglielminetti
présentée lors de notre Vitrine de conférenciers de 2024
Entrevue avec Bruno Guglielminetti:
l’IA et vous
Extrait de conférence de Bruno Guglielminetti
présentée lors de notre Vitrine de conférenciers de 2017
COMMENT ÇA VA
Discussion avec Bruno Guglielminetti au temps du COVID-19


PepTalk sur la route avec… Bruno Guglieminetti


PepTalk sur la route avec… Bruno Guglieminetti

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François William Croteau shares his expertise on urban planning and urban resilience through his columns for Le Devoir and his publications, including the books S’adapter – Demain : les villes résilientes and Nos villes au front. Explore his insights and follow him on LinkedIn to discover his projects and analyses on the future of our cities.

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