MAIN Summit 2026 The major annual gathering of entrepreneurial support professionals is coming to Shawinigan!

The seventh edition of the MAIN Summit, the annual gathering of professionals in innovative entrepreneurship support in Quebec, will be held on February 11 and 12, 2026, in Mauricie, at the Alphonse-Desjardins Entrepreneurship Center in Shawinigan (CEADS).

This decision follows an appeal launched by MAIN, which selected CEADS as the host for the 2026 edition.

What is the MAIN Summit?

Bringing together professionals in entrepreneurial support from across Quebec every year, the MAIN Summit is recognized as the gathering place for entrepreneurship coaches in Quebec.

The next edition will be held:

February 11, 2026 (all day)

February 12, 2026 (morning), foray into the local entrepreneurial ecosystem

The decision to partner with CEADS to host its 2026 Summit is part of MAIN's desire to establish itself in a location that is emblematic of Quebec's entrepreneurial history. The MAIN Summit is an opportunity for stakeholders in the ecosystem to exchange ideas, reflect collectively on strategic issues, and contribute to supporting innovative entrepreneurs.

"The MAIN Summit is a time to come together, share what binds us as a support community, and think together about the future. Each edition allows us to move forward collectively in the service of innovative entrepreneurs." ," says Louis-Félix Binette, Executive Director of MAIN.

" In Shawinigan, our history shows that we have always had an entrepreneurial spirit. However, it had to be revived 15 years ago when large industries closed one after the other. In a short time, entrepreneurship once again became a promising option for citizens. We have established a solid ecosystem to support and promote initiatives, and we have also focused on young people! Today, we are very proud of how far we have come, and we continue to make efforts to support entrepreneurship in all its forms. It is therefore excellent news to welcome the MAIN Summit. This event is perfectly in line with our objectives and ambitions." said Michel Angers, Mayor of Shawinigan.

" We are delighted to host the Summit in Shawinigan. This event is perfectly in line with our efforts to build a vibrant and successful entrepreneurial ecosystem, including our 2025 Entrepreneurial Forum, which will set the stage for content and ensure that we are informed about best practices and strategies to support women and men entrepreneurs and the growth of their businesses." said Véronique Buisson, Executive Director of the Alphonse Desjardins Entrepreneurship Center in Shawinigan.

About MAIN

MAIN is committed to building an inclusive and resilient entrepreneurial ecosystem, designed by and for entrepreneurs. Its renewed mission is to give entrepreneurs the courage to take risks by promoting simplified, relevant, and timely access to support resources, strengthening collaboration between ecosystem players, and developing tools that support their long-term impact.

About CEADS

CEADS is a vast ecosystem of services for business start-ups and growth. The solidarity cooperative's mission is to actively participate in the development of entrepreneurship and business creation by helping project leaders and entrepreneurs achieve success.