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Let’s celebrate our brilliant alumni community!

Five HEC Montréal alumni  and one Distinguished Alumna were recognized for their leadership, spirit of innovation and outstanding achievements at Gala Luminescence on November 15, 2023. Many attendees were on hand at this dynamic and moving event to celebrate the honorees and network with the members of the HEC Montréal community.

Trophies, exclusives, and talks!

A reception, an awards ceremony, networking and exclusive tours await you!

Schedule

  • 5:00 p.m. – Reception
  • 5:15 p.m. – Opening of the amphitheatre doors
  • 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Awards ceremony
  • 6:30 p.m. – Cocktail and tours

Awards

Five awards were presented to deserving members of the HEC Montréal community in the following categories:

  • Growth and Performance — Large Business
  • Growth and Performance — Small and Medium Business
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Social Impact
  • Global recognition

The honorary title of Distinguished Alumnus was bestowed on a prominent member of our community, in recognition of their outstanding career trajectory, integrity and commitment to the School and society as a whole.

I will have the great pleasure of hosting this event that highlights remarkable HEC Montréal alumni. I look forward to seeing many of you there!
Déborah Cherenfant

A look back on the 3rd edition

Discover in pictures a gathering evening punctuated by honors and talks. The event was a great success!

Déborah Cherenfant back to host the event

This year, Déborah Cherenfant (HEC Montréal 2009) will host the evening in honour of inspiring alumni who have a great impact and influence in their environment and in our society. Winner of the 2021 Gala Luminescence in the Social and Community Engagement category and motivated by her entrepreneurial spirit, Déborah is multiplying her projects with the desire to change perceptions.

« J’aurai l’immense bonheur d’animer cette soirée qui met en lumière des diplômé.e.s remarquables de HEC Montréal. Je vous y attends en grand nombre! » Déborah Cherenfant

The Hélène-Desmarais building

In the heart of the business district, HEC Montréal’s brand-new building combines modernity, functionality and sustainability. It brings people together in bright spaces dedicated to networking and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. A place of transfer and expertise, it houses several research groups and hubs, as well as innovation and acceleration incubators for start-ups and a vast conference center.

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Trophies, exclusives, and talks!

A reception, an awards ceremony, networking and exclusive tours await you!

Schedule

  • 5:00 p.m. – Reception
  • 5:15 p.m. – Opening of the amphitheatre doors
  • 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Awards ceremony
  • 6:30 p.m. – Cocktail and tours

Awards

Five awards were presented to deserving members of the HEC Montréal community in the following categories:

  • Growth and Performance — Large Business
  • Growth and Performance — Small and Medium Business
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Social Impact
  • Global recognition

The honorary title of Distinguished Alumnus was bestowed on a prominent member of our community, in recognition of their outstanding career trajectory, integrity and commitment to the School and society as a whole.

A look back on the 3rd edition

Discover in pictures a gathering evening punctuated by honors and talks. The event was a great success!

helene-desmarais-building

The Hélène-Desmarais building

In the heart of the business district, HEC Montréal’s brand-new building combines modernity, functionality and sustainability. It brings people together in bright spaces dedicated to networking and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. A place of transfer and expertise, it houses several research groups and hubs, as well as innovation and acceleration incubators for start-ups and a vast conference center.

Find out more about the building

Déborah Cherenfant back to host the event

This year, Déborah Cherenfant (HEC Montréal 2009) will host the evening in honour of inspiring alumni who have a great impact and influence in their environment and in our society. Winner of the 2021 Gala Luminescence in the Social and Community Engagement category and motivated by her entrepreneurial spirit, Déborah is multiplying her projects with the desire to change perceptions.

« J’aurai l’immense bonheur d’animer cette soirée qui met en lumière des diplômé.e.s remarquables de HEC Montréal. Je vous y attends en grand nombre! » Déborah Cherenfant

On November 15, let’s celebrate our community’s most illustrious alumni!