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LUMINO PRO
THIRD EDITION, 2027
From February 24 to 26, 2025
Stay tuned for more details!
Want to take part in next year's edition? Contact Jacquelyn West, Senior Advisor / Public Realm and Project Development at QDSi : jwest@qdsinternational.com
SECOND EDITION
2026 February 25–27, 2026
The second edition of LUMINO PRO took place as part of the 16th edition of LUMINO, continuing the discussion begun at the first edition on the role of winter creativity in transforming and bringing life to public spaces. Through lectures, panel discussions, and workshops, this three-day professional forum explored strategies for making winter a true cultural season and a driver of urban development. LUMINO PRO brought together 37 speakers for 12 lectures and workshops, attracting more than 160 participants, including over 30 international guests.
Discussions focused in particular on the importance of grounding projects in the identity of places and communities, designing city-wide networks of installations, and harnessing the creative potential of the ephemeral to renew the experience of public spaces.
Alongside the professional activities, participants also took part in tours of the light installations presented as part of LUMINO in the Quartier des Spectacles and neighboring neighborhoods, allowing them to gain firsthand experience of the projects and artistic approaches deployed in public spaces. Networking opportunities and professional gatherings, including an evening event at the SAT—Société des arts technologiques—also punctuated the program, fostering exchanges among peers and the development of collaborations.
Finally, several discussions highlighted the need to measure and document the cultural, social, and economic impacts of winter initiatives in order to support their long-term development and inform decision-making by partners and institutions.
An ecosystem of stakeholders united around winter
The event brought together urban planners, public space managers, digital artists, event producers, and stakeholders from the cultural, tourism, and business sectors. International specialists and professionals, invited by QDSinternational and hailing from Helsinki, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Minneapolis, among other cities, also participated in the discussions and shared their approaches to winter urban activation.
First edition, 2025
From February 27 to March 1, 2025
Launched during the 15th edition of LUMINO, the inaugural edition of LUMINO PRO extended the legacy of a flagship winter event that reimagines public spaces through digital art and interactive experiences, strengthening Montréal’s international profile.
Conceived as a platform for dialogue and knowledge sharing, LUMINO PRO addressed contemporary challenges in public space planning and activation, with a strong emphasis on digital creativity and innovative placemaking strategies. The event convened a diverse community of urban planners, public space managers, digital artists, event producers, and stakeholders from political, economic, and tourism sectors, alongside international decision-makers invited by QDSinternational. Participation was free and by invitation.
The program featured conferences, panels, and networking moments that showcased key trends shaping public spaces today, while highlighting LUMINO’s transformative role in Montréal’s urban landscape over the past 15 years.
Among the event’s highlights was the meeting of the Québec Committee on Public Space Planning and Animation, which convened representatives from eight municipalities and was chaired by Ms. Chantal Deschamps, former Mayor of Repentigny. The initiative sought to strengthen intermunicipal collaboration and foster skills development in the cultural activation of public spaces.
March 1 was dedicated to Québec’s creative and cultural ecosystem, offering professional networking opportunities, guided visits to key cultural venues, and an immersive exploration of the Quartier des Spectacles’ winter programming.
Parlons Placemaking
Another highlight of this inaugural edition was the Parlons Placemaking expert session, co-presented by the Canadian Urban Institute, QDSinternational and Design Montréal. The session offered an in-depth reflection on the evolution of placemaking in Canada and marked the launch of a publication bringing together perspectives from over one hundred professionals in the field.