LUMINO PRO
Dates
25 → 27 February 2026
“Shadow” by TILT on Sainte-Catherine Street West, in front of the Esplanade Tranquille skating rink
LUMINO PRO 2026
The International Forum on Winter Creativity, Cultural Placemaking and Light Art
February 25–27, 2026
Every February in Montreal, LUMINO PRO brings together winter cities, cultural leaders, public space managers, designers, and creative studios from Quebec, North America and beyond. Over three days, Montréal convenes a global network of public-space leaders, cultural strategists, and creative practitioners working to elevate winter urban life through placemaking strategy, innovative public-space assets and design, and shared winter expertise.
Conferences, a living lab, site visits, a B2B marketplace and creative showcases, all designed to help cities and creators develop their winter projects and cultural strategies in the most innovative ways.
Come experience an immersive journey through a fully activated winter district. We look forward to welcome you to Montréal!
The event is free and by invitation only. If you wish to attend, let us know by filling this form and we will be happy to discuss the possibility of welcoming you.
Programming for the 2nd edition
Conferences, panels, and opportunities for discussion highlighting today’s major trends in urban design are on the agenda.
Speaker announcement coming soon.
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.