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Member Sessions
Speed Networking
Panel Discussion
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March 30 – April 1, 2026

Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel

Advantage / Acceleration

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Registration Steps

Vendors & Members

1

Reserve Hotel Room

All members and vendors are required to reserve their hotel room individually through Fenestra's online block.

Reserve Hotel

2

Register Attendees

All members and vendors are required to submit a registration form to register their company and attendees.

Register Attendees

Agenda

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Acceleration Sponsor

About Novatech Group Inc.

Founded in 1982, Novatech Group employs over 1,500 people and is Canada’s leading manufacturer of components for the window and door industry. Its state of-the-art plants manufacture residential steel door panels, doorglass, patio doors and glass products for residential, commercial and institutional construction. Its North American and international customers are served from 16 manufacturing facilities and distribution centers in Québec, Ontario, Alberta and the United States. Novatech Group is ranked among Canada’s best managed companies.

For more information, visit groupenovatech.com

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Innovating with AI and Automation

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

John Galbraith

Data Operations Specialist

The Data Integrators

John Galbraith is a Data Operations with expertise in driving efficiency and innovation through digitization, automation and artificial intelligence. He excels in applying practical solutions to optimize workflows, improve decision-making, and deliver measurable results in dynamic environments.

With a passion for empowering businesses, John provides AI training to manufacturers across Canada, helping organizations unlock technology’s potential for growth and sustainability. Outside of work, he is dedicated to mentorship and community-building, fostering positive change through local initiatives and eco-conscious projects.

Session Overview

  • Introduction: My Journey to Data Operations
  • The Reality Check: Why Traditional Systems Have Fallen Short and how AI fills the gap
  • The AI Opportunity: Going from Zero to One, Determining ROI and setting up your team for success
  • Building an AI Data Culture: Empowerment, Investment, Autonomy and Proactive Leadership
  • Key Takeaways, Conclusions
  • Q&A

Advantage Sessions

SPEED NETWORKING

OBJECTIVES:

  • Learn about new products.
  • Order commitments or testing.
  • Serious consideration to begin purchasing from.

The Speed Networking sessions are 1:1 style meetings of either 15 or 30 minute lengths, between the members and the suppliers to discuss business with the decision-makers.

Each supplier will have a 12’W x 10’D booth with no curtain walls. Suppliers will remain seated at their booth and the members will have a predetermined schedule to follow.

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PANEL DISCUSSION

The Future of Window & Door Manufacturing in 10+ Years

Join a forward-looking discussion featuring four expert panelists from within Fenestra’s Co-op of vendor and member companies as they explore what lies ahead for the window and door industry.

PANEL FOCUS:

Automation

Emerging trends

Product innovations

Codes and standards

Steven

Veilleux

Novatech Group

Marcel

Van Der Hoeven

Ferco Architectural Products

Sam

Malty

Guardian Glass

Adrian

Edge

Fenestration Canada

Denis

Lalonde

Fenestra

2026 Sponsors

Member Sessions

These sessions run concurrently with the Speed Networking schedule and are designed for Members who are not actively participating in the Speed Networking on that day. Hosted in a separate meeting space, these sessions feature a mix of full-group and breakout discussions.

Session #1: Presentation / Présentation
Codes, Tariffs, and Policy Shifts / Codes, tarifs et changements de politique
Adrian Edge – Fenestration Canada

Session #2: Group Discussion / Discussion de groupe
Industry Updates & Insights
Actualités et analyses du secteur

Session #3: Breakout Groups / Groupes de table ronde
General Topics Discussion
Discussion générale

Event FAQ

Members should plan to arrive at the Marriott on Monday, March 30th, in time for the scheduled sessions.

All attendees should plan their departure after the full event sessions have concluded on April 1st.

Members and suppliers are both encouraged to reserve hotel rooms at the Marriott Montreal In-terminal Hotel under Fenestra’s room block using the reservation link.

Members will be reimbursed, upon submission, for their hotel room rates for the nights of March 30th, 31st, and April 1st.

Setup times:

  • March 30th from 4:00 – 8:30 PM
  • March 31st from 7:00 – 8:00 AM

Teardown times:

  • April 1st from 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Member job types: Next-generation leaders, purchasing / operations.

Supplier job types: Sales and technical executives / directors.

Hotel Details

Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel

800 Pl Leigh-Capreol,

Dorval, QC

On-Site Parking

Daily: $36.00

Valet Daily: $47.00

 

Additional Parking Information
 
Self-Parking: No in/out privileges. HotelParc parking: Access requires showing a reservation confirmation