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> Panel 1 - Breaking Through the Mental Wall

Audrey Murray has been President and CEO of the Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ) since October 2023. She brings over 20 years of experience at the CCQ, where she held various strategic positions, notably as Vice President of Client Services and Development. Before returning to the CCQ, she served as President of the Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (2018–2022) and as Deputy Minister of Tourism (2022–2023).

Audrey Murray sits on the boards of directors of the Caisse and Tourisme Montréal, and chairs the board of Théâtre Jean Duceppe. She holds bachelor's degrees in political science (University of Ottawa) and legal science (UQAM), and completed a master's degree in comparative law (McGill University). A member of the Barreau du Québec, she is recognized for her leadership, deep industry knowledge, and commitment to innovation and diversity.

> Workshop 2: Breaking the Cultural Wall

Caroline Charbonneau is Chief Executive Officer of eZsign, a 100% Canadian electronic signature platform. She leads the company's growth and strategic positioning, with a clear vision: to simplify business processes and modernize organizations through secure, compliant solutions. Under her leadership, eZsign supports businesses, municipalities, and institutions through their digital transformation.

> Panel 4: Breaking Through the Wall of Isolation

A graduate in political science from the Université de Montréal, Eric Côté is recognized for his strategic approach to public affairs management and government relations. He distinguished himself as a political advisor to the Premier of Quebec and to several ministerial cabinets.

In 2012, he joined the Association des ingénieurs-conseils du Québec before moving on to the Association de la construction du Québec. He served as spokesperson during the Charbonneau Commission and during the IC/I collective agreement negotiations from 2013 to 2017.

Eric Côté joined the Corporation des entrepreneurs généraux du Québec as Executive Vice President, then became President and CEO in 2017, and has since championed the interests of contractors and the construction industry. Co-founder of the Alliance des entrepreneurs généraux du Canada, he serves as Vice-Chair of its board of directors, representing its members at the provincial and federal levels.

> Workshop 3: Breaking Down The Economic Wall

Brigitte Dupuis is actively engaged in the real estate and building sector, at the crossroads of innovation, technology, and sustainable development. With over twenty years of experience, she draws on her network, strategic vision, and deep understanding of the market to contribute to the growth and evolution of the industry. Throughout her career, she has developed strong expertise in business development, marketing strategy, knowledge management, and the support of complex projects.

Deeply involved in Quebec's real estate ecosystem, Brigitte has a particular interest in smart buildings, new technologies, energy efficiency, and more sustainable and resilient development models. Through her projects, talks, and involvements, she seeks to foster synergies between ideas, expertise, and practical applications, making a field often seen as complex more accessible.

Author of the novel Le Bowling – L'art de bâtir, she blends fiction and reality to demystify the many facets of real estate development, from initial vision to asset operation. Her writing reflects her drive to share knowledge, bring clarity, and inspire a new generation of builders, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals.

> Panel 4: Breaking Through the Wall of Isolation

France Goyet's reputation in the industry speaks for itself. Her passion for entrepreneurship, her undeniable charisma, and her ease in connecting with people have always led her to venture off the beaten path to showcase local businesses.

In another life, France worked for the Canadian Armed Forces, West Edmonton Mall, and a trucking company. From 1994 to 1997, she coordinated advertising sales for all of Québecor's local newspapers. She then created the magazine Acheter québécois, before joining the Montréal 2025 team, whose goal was to highlight the metropolis's innovative projects.

It was then that she had the idea of creating a print publication to showcase our province's builders: INNO Magazine. In 2017, on the occasion of the City of Montréal's 375th anniversary, she drew on her networking and coordination experience to launch the first edition of the Soirée des Grands Bâtisseurs — a large-scale networking event bringing together some 1,500 people, which will celebrate its 8th anniversary this year. Since then, her expertise has been sought after to organize various events, sit on juries, and promote businesses.

> Panel 4: Breaking Through the Wall of Isolation

Holder of a bachelor's degree in political science from the Université de Montréal, Isabelle Melançon is a seasoned manager and communicator with over 20 years of experience in the political and cultural sectors. She currently serves as President and CEO of the Institut de développement urbain du Québec (IDU). Previously, she was Member of the National Assembly for Verdun, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and the Fight against Climate Change, and Director General of Communications and Institutional Relations at SODEC.

A native of Lanaudière, she is deeply committed to Quebec's regions, having worked on the Côte-Nord early in her career to maximize the economic benefits of the Toulnustouc hydroelectric project. Under her leadership, the IDU has expanded its scope to cover all of Quebec's territory.

Active in her community, she has served as honorary chair for Centraide de la Haute-Côte-Nord and sits on the board of directors of Montréal International. A sports enthusiast, she also coached young baseball players for several years.

> Workshop 2: Breaking the Cultural Wall

Driven by the conviction that everyone deserves to work in a respectful and inclusive environment, Annie Robineau has devoted nearly 30 years of her career to the union world. Over the years, she has worked in various fields, including communications, labour relations, representation with industry partners, project management, and organizational development. This range of experience has given her a deep understanding of the realities faced by workers in construction.

Today, as project manager at CSD Construction, she coordinates the CSD Initiative for Women Apprentices, a project aimed at supporting women in their professional journey and helping them stay in the industry. Convinced that change comes through listening, collaboration, and concrete action, she puts her expertise to work for a more inclusive construction industry, one where women can grow, thrive, and contribute fully to the future of the field.

> Panel 3: Rebuilding the Wall of Confidence

Marie-Claude Viau specializes in leadership development and support for professional transitions. Over more than 10 years at the Institut de leadership, she supported more than 1,500 women leaders across Quebec.

Her hands-on experience revealed a strategic blind spot: despite well-intentioned policies, the transition to parenthood often leads to reduced engagement, loss of confidence, and premature departures among key talent.

To address this issue, she founded Momenta, Quebec's first structured program dedicated to the parental transition and career continuity of professional mothers, sitting at the intersection of three HR priorities: talent retention, psychological health and sustainable performance, and equity, diversity and inclusion.

She is also involved with Mères avec pouvoir, an organization supporting vulnerable single mothers.

A mother and entrepreneur herself, Marie-Claude is convinced that organizations that invest in parental transitions are investing directly in their human capital.