matali crasset is an internationally renowned designer. 
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Since her training at Ateliers-ENSCI in the 1990s, she has championed a design that intersects artistic, anthropological, and social practices. For 30 years, she has forged her unique path, enriched by the hundreds of projects she has undertaken in France and abroad.
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She advocates for a design focused on creation, life, and everyday experiences. How can design contribute to communal living? It is from this both simple and committed premise that she thinks and works "in motion."
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Her design, without borders or territories, reflects a deep conviction: the creative process is viewed as a human, social, and ecological project. The purpose of projects lies not solely in their completion, but in the process itself and the ability to foster connections, creating a system of exchange and reciprocity between individuals and the natural environment. The shared project thus becomes a common work.

‍Harry Nuriev is a New York and Paris-based artist, founder and creative director of Crosby Studios (est. in 2014). Nuriev's creative practice spans a broad range, including immersive environments, art installations, public spaces and objects.

All are created through the lens of "Transformism" - a movement Nuriev invented to communicate the practices that prioritize transformation and transformative experiences that are around him to describe his world and style. 

The New York Times Magazine has heralded Harry Nuriev as a pioneering voice in global minimalism citing the instinctive influence of craft and architecture on his work. He has given a number of lectures and done educational programs at institutions like Harvard, Pratt, Royal College of Art in London, and several others. Nuriev has done creative collaborations and projects with leading global brands and artists including Balenciaga, Nike, Dover Street Market, OMA, Liam Gillick, Gucci and several more.

Michel Dallaire, is a renowned industrial designer. He studied at the Institute of Applied Arts in Montreal and at Konstfackskolan in Stockholm. In 1967, he opened his own office in Montreal, and since January 2015, he has been a senior advisor at the Provencher-Roy group, where he leads projects related to urban planning and street furniture.

His creative approach, inspired by simplicity, aims to create timeless and surprising objects, blending functionality and aesthetics. Dallaire believes that seduction and innovation are essential in design.

Dallaire has received numerous awards, including the Paul-Émile Borduas Prize in 1991, and he is a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, as well as an Officer of the Order of Canada and the National Order of Quebec. He also holds two honorary doctorates. As an associate professor at the University of Montreal, he has taught at the University of Calgary and at ECAL.

Graduated of the École nationale supérieure d'architecture de Versailles after an exchange at the University of Montreal, Christopher Dessus adopts a multidisciplinary approach to architecture, which he sees as a permeable discipline, combining design, visual arts, publishing and scenography. In 2015, he founded Pli, an architecture and publishing publication, then in 2019, he launched Pli Public Workshop, a creative aid for architecture and design. Founder of Paf atelier in 2018, a studio that oscillates between architecture, design and art, he explores space planning, scenography and furniture design. He also collaborated on the production of exhibitions at Villa Noailles, Hyères. In 2024, Christopher refounded Pli office and published his first magazine, JTM, marking a new stage in his editorial and creative activities.

Architect, master planner and strategist, Talia Dorsey is Head of Planning and Development at PHI. In particular, she leads the PHI Contemporain project, a new institution to consolidate PHI's legacy and public cultural offering. Her career is dedicated to the strategic design and development of the built environment - invested in the “invisible architecture” that underpins it. She was previously Director of Retail Strategy for SSENSE, Founding Director of The Commons Inc, and Project Manager at OMA/AMO in Rotterdam. She has also been a guest professor at McGill University and the Université de Montréal, as well as a teacher, lecturer and critic at several architecture schools. Born in Montreal, she holds a BA from Princeton University and an MArch from MIT.

Sonia Gagné is a partner at Provencher_Roy since 2010. She has over thirty years' experience as an architect, including seventeen with the firm. As a visionary and renowned designer, she has been a member of the management team since 2021. Her outstanding leadership has been recognized on several occasions, including at the Female Frontier Awards in 2021. She has led numerous large-scale, emblematic projects, including the Port of Montreal Tower and the development of Sainte-Catherine Street West, Vendôme Station, the MBAM expansion and Pierre-Le-Gardeur Hospital.

A Concordia and UQAM graduate, architectural designer Zébulon Perron has completed more than a hundred interior design projects, mainly in the hotel sector, including some bars and restaurants that have become fixtures on the Montreal scene.

Recipient of numerous awards in his field, this self-confessed lover of the city draws inspiration from contemporary art and photography to create authentic, striking spaces that stand the test of time and fashion. Since 2008, he has been president and founder of Atelier Zébulon Perron.

Karine Touzel is a committed interior designer who has been working in the field for fifteen years. Wishing to realize her vision of more responsible design, she founded Atelier Touzel in 2018. A graduate of Cégep du Vieux Montréal, she enriched her training with a certificate in construction management at ÉTS, developing a versatile expertise. Working mainly in the commercial sector, she is convinced of the transformative potential of every mandate. Through her projects, she promotes sustainable design, the circular economy and social responsibility. Her approach is based on an inclusive and collaborative process, where aesthetics and environmental values meet to shape spaces that inspire change.

Lauren Goodman est un studio de meubles sculpturaux qui transforme des objets abandonnés et des matériaux durables en pièces de collection originales. Son travail repose sur l'innovation des matériaux, en explorant les déchets comme matière première. À travers ses créations, elle donne une nouvelle vie aux objets rejetés, en les métamorphosant en œuvres uniques.

With studies in mechanical engineering and industrial design, work experience in Milan and a fertile, inventive mind, Justin is the core of Rümker. With 25 years' experience in environmental design, Justin is fullyl-equipped to offer pertinent reflections on his projects. His ability to pinpoint the customer's problem enables him to find innovative and effective solutions. Skilled at leading a team of strategists and designers, Justin keeps a global view of his projects: from art direction to organizing information with the client to negotiating with partners, while being creative in finding solutions to issues arising during the course of the project.

Designer and entrepreneur for 10 years in the fashion industry, Marie-Anne has witnessed first-hand the challenges faced by organizations committed to sustainability. Her Master's degree in Management and Sustainable Development from HEC Montréal enabled her to consolidate her global vision of the various issues and develop concrete strategies in the circular economy. Drawing on her experience in business management and sustainable development, she has contributed to a dissertation on the circular economy, participated in research funded by the RRECQ and developed roadmaps for the implementation of circular economy projects. Her creativity and methodical approach nurture forward-looking solutions that help organizations evolve in their ecological transition.

Thomas Balaban is a Montreal-based architect and educator. He is a founding partner at Montreal based TBA and an associate professor at the Université de Montréal School of Architecture. His inventive practice explores the intersection of creation and practice, across the spectrum of design and architecture. With over 25 years of experience, he has significantly contributed to the success of numerous large-scale projects carried out by TBA, Atelier TAG, Saucier+Perrotte, and Frank O. Gehry & Associates. His work has been recognized with numerous awards and publications, both nationally and internationally. In 2021, Thomas Balaban, along with Jennifer Thorogood and David Theodore, designed and curated Impostor Cities /  Édifices et Artifice, Canada’s official presentation at the 17th Venice Biennale in Architecture.
 
A seasoned educator, his teaching and research focuses on creative practices, oriented around representation, design using digital tools, and how machines can help build the future. He brings a unique blend of technical expertise and creative vision to the discussion providing practical and applicable proposals to harness the power of AI for transformative outcomes in design.

Manuel R. Cisneros, architect and urban designer, is recognized for his commitment to regenerative and sustainable architecture. A graduate of McGill University, he currently leads environmental and regenerative strategies at Sid Lee Architecture, where he advocates for a systemic approach that integrates ecology into architecture. He has notably contributed to the design of Espace Montmorency in Laval, the Four Seasons Hotel in Montreal, and the award-winning C40 competition project: Reinventing Montreal: Les Ateliers Cabot.
Manuel also develops expertise in urban design, creating neighborhoods that encourage the use of active transportation, human scale, mixed-use, and green, shared infrastructure. For him, buildings should not only respect the environment but also play an active role in restoring ecosystems and promoting biodiversity. He is involved in various expert committees and communities of practice aimed at advancing the discipline and accelerating the socio-ecological transition in the design and construction field. He has led conferences and workshops on topics such as circular architecture, eco-design, and urban agriculture.

La Shed Architecture was founded by three young associate architects and co-founders: Sébastien Parent, Yannick Laurin, and Renée Mailhot, all of whom graduated with a bachelor's degree in architectural design in 2006 and a master's degree in architecture in 2008.

La Shed's work has been highlighted by numerous specialized magazines and awards, including the 2016 Emerging Architect Award from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC), the Ronald J. Thom Award for Emerging Designers in 2018, eight Excellence in Architecture Awards from the Ordre des architectes du Québec, twenty-five Grand Prix du Design awards, and a Governor General's Medal in Architecture in 2022.

Louis-Philippe holds a master's degree in design from the University of Applied Sciences in Pforzheim, Germany. He taught for over 15 years at the Université de Montréal and the École de design de l'UQAM, in addition to giving workshops in Colombia and France. In 2009, he founded À Hauteur d'homme (Hh), an ecological furniture company. He is the author of La méthode Y (Éditions Cardinal, 2022) and recently took part in the series Déconstruire, hosted by Christine Beaulieu (Tou.tv, 2023).

Maude Fafard holds a bachelor's degree in industrial design and a master's degree in applied sciences from the Université de Montréal. She is particularly interested in the permeability that remains between design, art, craft and materials science. According to Maude, this porosity fosters the emergence of new opportunities for designers.

Launched in 2020, the Ateliers Buissonnières project enables up-and-coming designers to reconnect with materials and their shaping processes. The focus is on experimentation with glass, ceramics, leather, wood, metal and textile fibers. Ateliers Buissonnières demonstrates that experimentation, hands-on learning and multidisciplinary collaboration are true catalysts for innovation.

An AI artist since 2022, Carly Fridhandler explores the surprising contrast between discomfort and comfort in her creations. One of her earliest works - a scorpion on a sorbet - embodies both the essence of her artistic vision and the inspiration behind her unique artist name. Billed as an ‘AI Alchemist’, Carly shares her creative journey with a large and engaged community on social media.

Sandrine Castellan, a French-origin photographer, has been deploying her artistic talent for 15 years in the fields of fashion and beauty. Her work transcends borders, capturing the essence of femininity through a unique prism where sensuality, poetry, and mystery harmoniously converge. After conquering fashion editorials in Paris, New York, and Tokyo, she is now expanding her artistic horizon with a first solo exhibition, scheduled at the Keï Akaï gallery in Montreal in the spring of 2025.

Delphine Huguet, born in 1980 in Le Chesnay (France), is a contemporary Canadian artist specializing in sculpture and installation. The first part of her career was marked by the creation of ephemeral and edible installations. A pioneer of the French culinary design movement, she has exhibited her work in renowned museums such as the Centre Pompidou and the Musée Grand-Duc Jean in Luxembourg.In 2019, she initiated a new artistic exploration, incorporating textiles and photography into her practice. Her work examines themes of feminine identity, the sublime, and "care," and is featured in several public collections in Canada.

THe LYONZ, a Montreal-based duo comprising Anthony Salvo and Terrell McLeod Richardson,
have been making waves in the music scene since 2015. Renowned for their atmospheric
sound, they blend synthesizers, retro hip-hop grooves, and dance beats. As DJs, they deliver
genre-defying sets worldwide, while also crafting their own unique visual content.

Louis-Philippe détient une maîtrise en design de l'Université des sciences appliquées de Pforzheim, en Allemagne. Il a enseigné durant plus de 15 ans à l’Université de Montréal et à l’École de Design de l’UQAM, en plus de donner des workshops en Colombie et en France. En 2009, il fonde À Hauteur d’homme (Hh), une entreprise de mobilier écologique. Il est l’auteur de La méthode Y (Éditions Cardinal, 2022) et on a pu le voir récemment dans la série Déconstruire, animée par Christine Beaulieu (Tou.tv, 2023).