Montreal Millennium summit
April 20 to 22 2010
At Palais des congrès

The Montreal Millennium Summit is a prestigious international conference that brings together leaders in development from government, civil society and academia.

The Summit has several objectives:

Inform individuals of the Millennium Development Goals and the importance of international development
Create a forum for exchange, discussion and decision-making for key players in international development
Spotlight the work of organizations and individuals who strive to improve quality of life around the world
Inspire and prepare the next generation of heroes who, through their actions, can contribute to sustainable development
Establish a worldwide network of exchange and cooperation

News

2010 Montreal Millenium Summit

The Honorable Al Gore, 45th Vice-President of the United States and author of the bestseller An Inconvenient Truth

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York and godmother of the Summit

Kristin Davis, actress and OXFAM ambassador

Salil Shetty, director, United Nations Millennium Campaign, secretary general, Amnesty International (June 2010)

Steven Guilbeault, co-founders of Équiterre, an organization that encourages people to take concrete action to effect positive change

Philippe Cousteau, CEO and co-founder of EarthEcho International, a non-profit organization that empowers youth to take action that protects and restores our water planet

Sheila Watt-Cloutier, aboriginal activist and 2007 Nobel Peace Prize nominee

Ghislain Picard, regional chief of the Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador

The Honourable Salifou Sawadogo, Minister of Environment and Lifestyle of Burkina Faso and initiator of the World Forum on sustainable development in Ouagadougou in October 2009

Where to stay?

The Place for contemporary yet classic design. This Montreal boutique hotel is the Place for deluxe rooms that combine comfort with style. The Place for Suite 701 – Lounge, the lounge bar of the jet set. The Place for the official hotel of the Montreal millenium Summit 2010.

Nestled in the heart of Old Montreal, Place d’Armes Hôtel & Suites welcomes you in a well-known neighborhood where historic architecture and modern luxury blend harmoniously. Place d’Armes Hôtel offers 135 rooms, including suites and penthouses. The hotel is also equipped to accommodate corporate groups, located two steps away from the Palais des Congrès. Interior valet parking is available.