Join us on Tuesday March 17th, 2026, at Beurling Academy for French for the Future's Montreal Local Forum!
Returning for the first time in person since 2019!
The Montreal Local Forum will be a full day of activities, including a conference, a choice of workshops, and entertainment, all in French! The idea is simple : to create an atmosphere to encourage French conversations and friendship. We are looking forward to welcoming 250 students from Sec 3 to 5s for the Forum.
SCHEDULE
TIME
ACTIVITY
LOCATION
8:15 AM
Registration, kiosks, ice-breakers
TBD
9:00 AM
Opening ceremony
TBD
9:15 AM
Conference
TBD
10:00 AM
Workshop #1
TBD
11:10 AM
Workshop #2
TBD
12:20 AM
Lunch
TBD
1:10 PM
Cultural activity
TBD
1:40 PM
Plenary and closing
TBD
Special guests
Mathieu Gingras
Mathieu Gingras is a Quebec native who studied at the University of Moncton in New Brunswick. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education, History/Geography, and a Master of Public Administration from the same university.
A champion of Canada's rich cultural heritage, he shares his passion with young Francophones and Francophiles both locally and internationally, working to promote and preserve the vibrant Francophone culture of the country. Mathieu Gingras connects with people through his passionate presentations, dynamism, and contagious enthusiasm.
His presentations aim to encourage reflection on personal and cultural identity and inner passions. Among other topics, he addresses the following: the pride of having access to an education that promotes the French language, our cultural origins, bilingualism, official languages, and much more!
