
The New Hub for MTB Industry Pros
Sharing our passion, growing our sport
The Symposium Québec vélo de montagne aims to gather the entire mountain bike ecosystem‘s players together − both nation-wide and across Eastern North America − to share, network, learn and move forward collectively in an industry currently in full expansion. Save the date: Septembre 3-5, 2025, at Mont-Sainte-Anne located 30 minutes from Québec City.

Mont-Sainte-Anne Convention Centre
Only 30 minutes from Québec City, the event is hosted at the Mont-Sainte-Anne Convention Centre, at the Delta Mont-Sainte-Anne. This prime location offers a unique gathering spot at the base of the legendary trails that have hosted numerous Championships and World Cups.
500 Bd du Beau Pré, Beaupré, Québec, G0A 1E0
Program
Sharing our passion, growing our sport
While a few guest speakers remain to be announced—stay tuned!—you can now view and register for all workshops, panels, and presentations. Browse the details of our great slate of events to learn about our versatile programming, including simultaneous workshops to reach every sector of the industry.
The entire event program is tied to three pillar themes: social, economic and terrain, identified by recognizable markers throughout the program.
The final version will be available shortly.
Spotlight on our guests
The first-ever Symposium Québec vélo de montagne is a gathering for MTB industry professionals from Canada and around the world. These passionate builders and riders who have transformed the industry are joining us for three great days of events and festivities that will pedal our industry forward.
Schedule
From Wednesday to Friday, the three-day event proposes conferences, panels and workshops by mountain bike industry visionaries, experts and change-makers.
Schedule is subject to change.
Wednesday September 3 |
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8 am - 3:30 pmOpening of Essor Assurances Trade Show & Networking Café |
9 am - 12 pmWelcome Address − Opening Conference Simultaneous Panels & Workshops |
12 am - 1:30 pmLunch and Outdoor Trade Show |
1:30 pm - 3 pmSimultaneous Panels & Workshops |
3:30 pm - 5 pmGroup Ride (XC access included) and Outdoor Workshops |
5:30 pm - 7:30 pmBrasseur des Monts Happy Hour at the Essor Assurances Trade Show |
7:30 pmDinner & Festive Evening |
Thursday September 4 |
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8 am - 3:30 pmEssor Assurances Trade Show & Networking Café |
9 am - 12 pmPanels, Simultaneous Conferences & Workshops |
12 am - 1:30 pmLunch and Outdoor Trade Show |
1:30 pm - 3 pmSimultaneous Workshops |
3:30 pm - 5 pmGroup Ride (downhill/enduro access included) and outdoor Workshops |
6:30 pm - 9:30 pmDelta Mont-Sainte-Anne Evening : Dinner Event with video presentation by Brice Shirbach |
9:30 pmOutdoor Festive Evening |
Friday September 5 |
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8 am - 11:30 amEssor Assurances Trade Show & Networking Café |
9 am - 11:30 amTrail Building Workshops & Terrain Tours |
11:30 am - 1:30 pmLunchbox Lunch & Closing Address |
1:30 pm - 4:30 pmTrail Sentinel Work Party |

Rates
The following* are included when registering for the event:
- Access to conferences, panels and terrain workshops
- Trail access − Organized group rides
- Festive evenings and one drink
- Meals:
- Wednesday & Thursday (Sept. 3-4): Healthy coffee breaks, lunches & dinners
- Friday (Sept. 5): Healthy coffee break & lunch box
*Does not include lodging.
Prices in Canadian dollars.
Volunteer | Professionnal | |
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1-Day Rate* | $300 | $375 |
1-Day Rate* (Sept 5) Trail building workshops |
$75 | $125 |
3-Day Rate | $525 | $600 |
Volunteer: Unpaid person who works part-time on trail development or trail maintenance.
Professional: Paid person who works for an association, centre, municipality, supplier, media, etc.
*The 1-Day and Earlybird rates are available until sold out. Limited quantities.
Exhibitors
To join the Symposium as an exhibitor:
Cancellation Policy
Until 5pm, August 3 2025: 50% of registration fee will be refunded.
After 5pm, August 3 2025: No refunds will be issued; however, registrations can be transferred to another person.
Plan Your Stay
One Region, Five Centres
A definite must: make the most of your stay to discover the top five mountain bike destinations in the beautiful Québec Cité and Charlevoix region.
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Contact
For the latest news about the Symposium:
Our team
// Sarah-Maude Joly, sales manager
commandites@quebecvelodemontagne.com
// Alain Bovet, exhibitors
exposants@quebecvelodemontagne.com
// Josée Lapierre, general information and logistic
symposium@quebecvelodemontagne.com
// Geneviève Rainville, production manager
production@quebecvelodemontagne.com
// Lisa Marie Lacasse, communications manager
communications@quebecvelodemontagne.com
// Marie-Christine Daignault, program manager
programmation@quebecvelodemontagne.com
// David Dorion, public partnerships
david.dorion@developpementcdb.com
// Nicolas Labrecque-Sauvé, QVDM director
nicolas@quebecvelodemontagne.com