Three decades of meetings and anything-but-conventional events! In 2026, the Québec City Convention Centre is proud to celebrate its 30th anniversary with loyal clients, new clients, visitors, long-standing partners, and staff. Through a festive countdown running throughout the year, a series of surprises, special collaborations, exclusive publications, and other activities will be unveiled.
30 Years, 30 Activities
To mark this historic milestone, the Centre will roll out a special 2026 program under the theme 30 Years, 30 Activities. Over the coming months, a variety of initiatives will be announced progressively to highlight the Centre’s contribution to its community, recognize the people who have helped shape its success, and showcase its history as well as the expertise of its team. This 30th anniversary theme will also be featured during international trips and representation abroad.
An Impact Measured in Billions
The Centre officially opened its doors to the public on August 29, 1996. Since then, its impact has continued to grow, reinforcing its position as a leader in business tourism and a major economic driver for the Québec City region.
From 1996 to today:
- Over $2.69 billion in economic spinoffs generated for the region
- Over $623.7 million in tax and parafiscal revenues for governments
- Over 4,297 events hosted, including 1,536 conventions, among which 345 were large-scale international conventions
- Over 6 million visitors, delegates, and participants welcomed
- Over 4.71 million hotel room nights booked in the region
- Over 4,071 jobs created and maintained
The 2024-2025 year also stands out as a record year in terms of economic spinoffs generated for the region and for various levels of government, reaching $193.9 million.
“As we celebrate our 30th anniversary, we are taking a moment to revisit our history—one shaped by countless long-lasting relationships built over time, a team that has never stopped reinventing itself, and hundreds of high-impact events that have helped shine a spotlight on Québec City, its research community, and its key industries. Our vision also looks to the future and drives us to be a model of excellence and innovation among convention centres here and abroad,” said Caroline Lepage, President and CEO of the Québec City Convention Centre. “Beyond its event-driven mission, the Centre has demonstrated that it is a development engine for all of Québec and a lever that generates not only economic, but also social, intellectual, cultural, and scientific benefits,” she added.
“For 30 years, the Québec City Convention Centre has been a major economic driver for the Capitale-Nationale region, generating significant benefits for businesses, hotels, and the community. Business tourism is a priority for our government, and I am proud to see a centre of excellence like the Québec City Convention Centre helping position Québec as a must-visit destination for major conventions and large-scale events,” said Amélie Dionne, Minister of Tourism.
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