Constructor Meets Bavaria State Office in Montreal: Strengthening German-Canadian Collaboration in Higher Education

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Montreal Alumni meet-up

Last week, Constructor Meets brought together an inspiring evening with the Bavaria State Office in Montreal, gathering alumni, partners, and friends. The event highlighted the strong ties between Germany and Canada in the fields of education, research, and career development.

We extend our sincere thanks to Bonaventure F. P. Dossou, Adina Luican-Mayer, and Gabrielle Rousseau-Bélanger for their valuable contributions and support. The evening was filled with insightful discussions and meaningful connections, both in person and online.

THANK YOU

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Montreal or tuned in online. We’re excited to keep the momentum through similar future meetups.

Event Highlights

5 pm – 6:30 pm | Main Session

  • Welcome & Opening Remarks
    Gabrielle Rousseau-Bélanger, Bavaria State Office in Montreal
    Ilya Kompasov, Head of Alumni & Career Services, Constructor University
  • Bavarian-Canadian Collaboration in Higher Education & Culture
    Exchange programs, research partnerships, and industry collaborations
    Future opportunities for student mobility and joint initiatives
  • University Update: Constructor’s Global Outlook
    Latest developments at Constructor University
    Alumni engagement & career services initiatives
  • Panel Discussion: Alumni Journeys in Canada
    Alumni share insights on building careers in Canada
    Challenges & opportunities in the German-Canadian professional landscape
    Panelists: Bonaventure F. P. Dossou, Adina Luican-Mayer, Gabrielle Rousseau-Bélanger
  • Q&A & Open Discussion – Engage in an interactive session with all participants

7 pm – 9 pm | Informal Dinner at Tiamo Restaurant (Self-paid)

Speakers
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Ilya Kompasov
Ilya Kompasov
Head of Alumni & Career Services, Constructor University
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Bonaventure F. P. Dossou
Bonaventure F. P. Dossou
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Gabrielle Rousseau-Bélanger
Gabrielle Rousseau-Bélanger
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Adina Luican-Mayer
Adina Luican-Mayer
Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa

Want to bring Constructor Meets to your city?

Consider hosting an event at your company, startup, or organization. It’s a great way to connect with fellow alumni and foster meaningful connections. If you're interested, don’t hesitate to contact us at alumni@constructor.university.
 

What is Constructor Meets?

Constructor Meets is a new event format designed to bring alumni closer by visiting fellow community members at their companies, organizations, or startups. This initiative offers unique learning opportunities and helps build deeper connections within our network.

Reasons to Join Us for the Next Event
Connect
Connect with alumni in an informal setting.
Learn
Gain insights into companies, innovative projects and startups led by fellow alumni.
Get involved
Be part of a growing community of alumni dedicated to learning and collaboration.
Event details and reservation
This event had two sessions at 5 PM – 6:30 PM and 7 PM – 9 PM Montreal time (GMT-4).
Date
Location
Montreal, Quebec, CA
Price
Free