Montréal Extends Nine-Year Streak as Top Americas Meetings Hub
Event summary
- Montréal hosted 89 international meetings in 2025, topping the UIA ranking for the ninth consecutive year.
- The city outpaced Washington (68 meetings) and New York (54 meetings).
- ICCA also named Montréal the top North American city for international association meetings for the tenth straight year.
- Success attributed to collaboration among Tourisme Montréal, Palais des congrès de Montréal, and local business/academic communities.
The big picture
Montréal's sustained dominance in international meetings reflects a strategic advantage built on specialized expertise in high-growth fields like AI and life sciences, combined with institutionalized collaboration between public and private stakeholders. This positions the city as a model for how mid-sized urban centers can compete against larger global hubs by leveraging niche strengths.
What we're watching
- Sustainability Integration
- Whether Montréal's focus on sustainability will further differentiate it in an increasingly eco-conscious global meetings market.
- Ecosystem Resilience
- How the city maintains its competitive edge as other North American hubs invest in their own meeting infrastructure and expertise.
- Economic Impact
- The pace at which Montréal converts its meetings leadership into measurable long-term economic benefits for Québec.
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