Staying Competitive in Uncertain Times: Productivity as a Competitive Advantage

How Can You Remain Competitive Internationally in an Uncertain Environment?

In a context marked by trade tensions, tariffs, inflation and increasing cost pressures, agri-food companies must continually find new ways to remain competitive in international markets.

For exporting companies, productivity is now much more than an operational concern: it is a strategic lever for protecting margins, increasing execution capacity and supporting international growth.

In collaboration with KPMG, Groupe Export invites you to an executive workshop bringing together agri-food industry leaders to engage in practical discussions on best practices in productivity, operational excellence and business transformation.

Through leadership testimonials and peer-to-peer discussions, this event will explore practical solutions to improve performance and strengthen the competitiveness of Québec companies in international markets.

DATE: October 8, 2026

LOCATION: KPMG (3400 de l’Éclipse Rd., Suite 510, Brossard, QC J4Z 0P5, Canada)

TARGET AUDIENCE: Agri-food companies

PREREQUISITES: None

FEE: Free

SPEAKERS: KPMG experts and leaders from exporting agri-food companies

Discover:

• How to improve productivity to remain competitive in international markets;
• How to protect margins despite tariffs and inflation;
• Which investments can truly support export growth;
• Where to prioritize investments in artificial intelligence, automation and operational excellence;
• How to increase the organization’s execution capacity;
• How to engage teams in transformation initiatives;
• Real-world examples from companies that have strengthened their competitiveness through productivity initiatives.

5 Trends That Will Transform Agri-Food Exporters

KPMG will also provide an overview of the key trends that will impact the competitiveness of exporting companies:

• Cost pressures;
• Trade tensions;
• Artificial intelligence and automation;
• Supply chain resilience;
• Productivity as a driver of growth.

PROGRAM:

8:30 a.m. – Welcome and breakfast

9:00 a.m. – Welcome remarks

9:10–10:10 a.m. – Panel discussion*

10:10–10:30 a.m. – Q&A and networking

*Panel Discussion – Leaders Sharing Their Experience

Hear from agri-food industry leaders who have implemented concrete initiatives to improve productivity, optimize operations and strengthen their competitiveness in international markets. Through a peer-to-peer discussion, explore the challenges they faced, the solutions they implemented and the key lessons learned.