Renewable energies symposium + gala

Sabrina Bouchard is a seasoned specialist in foreign direct investment and international relations. After holding strategic positions at Québec International, she joined Investissement Québec in 2021, where she played a key role in the development of the battery industry, notably by attracting projects related to critical minerals, active materials and battery components to the Bécancour region.

Since January 2026, she has also been responsible for the renewable energies sector, working closely with the MEIE and Hydro Québec to maximize the economic spin-offs of the wind power projects planned in the 2035 development plan. Her leadership is helping to strengthen Quebec's industrial capacity and position the province as a key player in the North American energy transition.

Jean-Philippe Chartrand has spent the last fifteen years working in local development and project management. He has supported municipalities and organizations in their initiatives. Familiar with the public sector, he facilitates consensus-building and project financing.

He coordinated the committee for maximizing the economic benefits of the Port-Daniel-Gascons cement plant, and recently took over the management of Nuvéo, the renewable energy niche of excellence.

A biologist by training, he has added to his curriculum two university certificates completed with honors: one in management, the other in organizational communication.

Christelle Masson is Director, Strategic Sourcing, Talents and Communications at the Association de l'industrie électrique du Québec (AIEQ). She plays a central role in mobilizing Quebec's electrical ecosystem around key issues such as the development of local supply chains, manufacturing capacity and the energy transition.

With over 25 years' experience in strategy, sustainable development and communications, she supports public and private organizations in the implementation of structuring initiatives, particularly in the fields of responsible sourcing, ESG performance and value creation within territories.

At the AIEQ, she pilots programs such as PASQÉ, aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of Quebec companies and supporting the growth of local suppliers in a context of accelerated electrification. She plays an active role in bringing principals and manufacturers closer together, in order to structure supply chains that are more integrated, efficient and rooted in regional realities.

Christelle pays particular attention to integrating ESG criteria into business strategies, putting forward concrete approaches that simultaneously promote the energy transition, local economic spin-offs and more sustainable business practices.

She holds a joint Executive MBA from UQAM and Université Paris-Dauphine, as well as a DESS in Sustainable Development Management from HEC Montréal.

A recognized leader in the renewable energy sector, Frédéric brings over 25 years of experience in strategy, governance and general management. Managing Director of Nergica since 2009, he stands out for his mobilizing leadership, his influence within the ecosystem and his ability to turn an ambitious vision for the energy transition into reality.

A mechanical engineer specializing in wind power in cold climates, Charles leads large-scale research projects and supports partners in the realization of high-performance, sustainable solutions. With over ten years' experience, he is a recognized leader in the Canadian and international renewable energy ecosystem.

Dominique is an engineer at Hydro Québec with over 15 years' experience in the field of renewable energies. He currently works on energy potential analysis and contributes to the development of wind power projects, including the Nutinamu Chauvin project, from site identification to preliminary design. He also played a key role in the 2009 wind power tender, as well as in structuring projects such as the Lac Mégantic microgrid and the connection of the Hemmingford energy storage system.

An experienced scientist specializing in the integration of renewable energies, Yanick stands out for his expertise in systems optimization, electrochemical storage and green hydrogen. As Chief Scientist, he contributes to strategic projects while supporting the development of his team's skills.

Jakob has an M.Sc. in Sustainable Energy Systems and fourteen years of professional experience from the
energy sector and has been working with project management and analysis within the fields of renewable
energy and nuclear power. He has during the past six years mainly worked with development of large-scale
land-based solar parks in Sweden and Eastern Europe, and has also gained experience from battery energy
storage systems, hydrogen storage systems, hybrid parks as well as grid connection and land lease. Jakob
is an experienced project manager for smaller projects, and combines analytical thinking with good communication and interpersonal skills
communication and interpersonal skills.

Jakob holds a Master's degree (M.Sc.) in Sustainable Energy Systems and has fourteen years' professional experience in the energy sector. He has worked in project management and analysis in the fields of renewable energies and nuclear power. Over the past six years, he has focused on the development of large-scale onshore solar parks in Sweden and Eastern Europe, and has also gained experience in battery energy storage systems, hydrogen storage, hybrid parks, as well as grid connection and land leases. Jakob is an experienced project manager for smaller projects, combining analytical thinking, effective communication and strong interpersonal skills.

Lévy is a partner in our national business law group in the Montreal office, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, project development and asset management in the infrastructure and renewable energy sectors.

He draws on his extensive experience in managing complex transactions and projects in a variety of sectors, advising clients on strategic issues and ensuring the proper governance of commercial transactions. Drawing on his client-side experience as a corporate lawyer, Lévy has participated in the acquisition and sale of renewable energy assets in North America and Europe, negotiated key partnership agreements and overseen the legal aspects of various real estate, infrastructure and renewable energy projects.

A versatile professional with a solid technical background, Mattieu draws on his field experience in wind power and his understanding of operational issues to support innovative renewable energy projects. Today, his adaptability and practical vision are strengthening Nergica's business development.

Jimmy Royer graduated in electrical engineering from the Université de Sherbrooke in 1981. He has worked for over 40 years in the energy field, and more specifically in the deployment of renewable energy projects in integrated and autonomous networks. He founded his company Solener in 1992 and has supervised several solar projects in Africa, Argentina and Quebec. He was a senior technical advisor to the federal government for 18 years and manager of the ecoEnergy program for renewable energies. Retired from the federal government in 2016, he now works as a consultant for renewable energy projects in Quebec. He is also an analyst with the Régie de l'énergie and, since 2024, vice-president of Énergie solaire Québec.

Bernard is a seasoned engineer specializing in solar photovoltaic technologies. He is also a consultant in innovative solar projects and rural electrification for remote communities. Over the past ten years, he has carried out numerous mandates for institutional organizations. A member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ), Bernard has 33 years' experience at Hydro-Québec, where he has held positions in the planning, design and operation of electrical distribution networks, microgrids, renewable energies and thermal power plants. His expertise also extends to the international arena, having carried out over 200 missions abroad.

Passionate about renewable energies, Bernard has realized his Tournesol project: a small Renewable Energy Interpretation Center and energy-efficient greenhouse on his land in Saint-Roch de Richelieu. This project is linked to the Centre Terre de Jonquière. His property is connected to the HQ net metering system with a 20 kW solar panel. An excellent popularizer, he gives training courses on residential and commercial solar systems in Quebec. Bernard is also the project manager for an electrical microgrid in Haiti, financed by Hydro-Québec and the Ministère des Relations Internationales et de la Francophonie.

Samuel Boily is Strategic Marketing and Territorial Outreach Advisor for the Fjord-du-Saguenay MRC. With several years' experience in territorial and community development, he specializes in coordinating regional consultation bodies and collaborating with local organizations, particularly in the context of planning, mobilizing stakeholders and implementing strategic projects. With a keen interest in territorial planning, he contributes to the deployment of special projects linked to territorial development, including those associated with the wind energy sector.

Josianne Pelosse is Assistant General Manager - Land Management and Development at the Fjord-du-Saguenay RCM. She favors a concerted, harmonious approach to meeting demographic challenges and fostering sustainable, innovative and inclusive territorial development. It is convinced that MRCs have a key role to play in Quebec's energy transition. Its mission is to take concrete action so that, collectively, we can achieve our environmental and economic targets while ensuring coherent management of Quebec's territory.

Viviane Ferran is Operations Manager at the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce (CCBC) in Montreal, where she actively contributes to the development of economic, trade and innovation relations between Brazil and Canada.

With over 20 years' experience in economic development, entrepreneurship and project management, she has supported companies, institutions and innovation ecosystems in a variety of contexts, notably with SEBRAE in Brazil, the City of Montreal and the Joliette RCM (CDEJ).

With a PMP certification and a Master's degree in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion from Université Laval, Viviane is particularly interested in issues of territorial innovation and international collaboration. She also plays a key role in accompanying Brazilian companies in Canada and in structuring strategic partnerships.

Jean-Philippe Chartrand has spent the last fifteen years working in local development and project management. He has supported municipalities and organizations in their initiatives. Familiar with the public sector, he facilitates consensus-building and project financing.

He coordinated the committee for maximizing the economic benefits of the Port-Daniel-Gascons cement plant, and recently took over the management of Nuvéo, the renewable energy niche of excellence.

A biologist by training, he has added to his curriculum two university certificates completed with honors: one in management, the other in organizational communication.

Laurent Pflumio is a manager and entrepreneur specializing in the development, implementation and operation of renewable energy projects, with almost twenty years' experience in photovoltaics, mainly in island and non-interconnected environments. With a degree in electrical engineering, he has a solid technical base that he has gradually extended to include financial, strategic and territorial dimensions.

He has structured and managed photovoltaic activities in the French overseas territories on a regional scale, contributing to the realization of over 500 photovoltaic projects (isolated sites, grid-connected installations and agrivoltaic projects). His background combines technical expertise, financial engineering and local roots.

Active across the entire value chain, from development to operation, it stands out for its ability to bring complex projects to fruition in constrained contexts (grid, regulations, local acceptability).

As an entrepreneur, he is the founder of Créole Énergie Solaire and a partner in Soléo Énergie in Quebec, where he is developing a platform for large-scale solar projects. Committed to structuring the industry, he represents the Syndicat des Énergies Renouvelables in Guadeloupe, contributes to the work of the FNES and is involved in skills transfer, notably through university teaching and production school-type training initiatives.

Its approach is to design decentralized, low-carbon energy systems anchored in local communities, reconciling economic performance, energy autonomy and ecological transition.

Viviane Maraghi is a consultant at Atmacinta, where, in collaboration with aboriginal communities, she assists organizations with their strategic issues related to energy transition, sustainability and project integration in host environments. An anthropologist by training, she has over 20 years' experience in renewable energy project development, business development and relations with key players, including the public and governmental dimensions.

Recognized for her human and structured approach, she operates at the interface of environmental, social and economic dimensions, with a particular focus on social acceptability, equity and diversity. She stands out for her ability to build lasting relationships of trust and to navigate complex contexts, reconciling strategy, communications and realities on the ground. Over the course of her career, she has contributed to the realization of numerous large-scale projects and been actively involved in the development of Quebec's energy sector.

A popular speaker and facilitator, she is a regular speaker and moderator in the field of energy.

Sabrina Harbec is Vice President of Corporate Relations - North America at Nordex, where she leads government relations, aboriginal community relations, communications, public policy, strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement to strengthen the company's presence in the renewable energy sector in Canada and the United States. Based in Montreal, she works closely with federal and provincial partners, as well as Aboriginal communities, industry associations, developers, community organizations and other key players in the renewable energy ecosystem to advance clean, inclusive, community-centered and economically viable energy development.

Prior to joining Nordex, Ms. Harbec held several management positions at Hydro-Québec (2020-2025), including Director - Business Customers and Energy Solutions. In this role, she led the development of integrated energy transition offerings, oversaw commercial programs, oversaw communications related to key initiatives, managed regulatory affairs and supported key industrial and public players in achieving their decarbonization objectives.

She previously spent nearly a decade with ArcelorMittal Mining Exploration Canada, where she held key roles in strategic procurement and energy strategy. Her work included carbon market policy management, community-focused business development and extensive collaboration with Aboriginal communities to support sustainable and mutually beneficial partnerships.

Ms. Harbec holds a double bachelor's degree in mathematics and economics from St. Lawrence University (New York), a D.E.S.S. in management - sustainable development from HEC Montréal, and an executive MBA from Université de Sherbrooke. A former high-level athlete, she competed for six years with Canada's National Women's Hockey Team and was named an NCAA All-American three times.