Jean-Pierre Dubois has been working in event planning and organization for over 20 years. Over the years, he has developed an expertise that many organizations have put to profit. A driven man who pours his heart and soul into everything he sets about doing, he founded OPC Events in 2002. Jean-Pierre will seize any opportunity to explore new and innovative ideas and carry them out with his team. Energetic and filled with a catching enthusiasm, he is always ready to face a new challenge.

As a result of his many years of experience and the diverse events he has put together, Jean-Pierre has built and maintained a solid reputation in the event planning community with projects in Canada, the United-States and Europe. Through the years, Jean-Pierre and his team have stunned and amazed clients while overseeing successful events.

Member of :

• Meeting Professional International (MPI)
• Tourism Montreal
• Chamber of commerce Montréal métropolitain (CCMM)

A graduate of the Bachelor of Business Administration from HEC Montreal (Marketing and Management), Isabelle has 15 years of experience in event organization and management. With over a hundred events to her credit, Isabelle has demonstrated skills in planning, management and organization in addition to possessing impressive communicational skills. Passionate about marketing and always on the lookout for new trends, she can advise clients in order for their efforts to always be current and innovative. She brings rigorous planning, sound budgetary management, creativity in the ideation of concepts and a well appreciated simplicity in dealing with customers.

Isabelle, who is fluent in three languages , was entrusted with the management of several international conferences and brilliantly represents clients in trade missions abroad, particularly in Europe, the USA and South America. These experiences allowed her to develop a greatly appreciated expertise in the international market.

Since 2013, Isabelle serves as an independent consultant in project management and event marketing. She is particularly pleased to be able to combine her expertise with that of the OPC team.

Curious and always hungry for a challenge, Laurence has no problem stepping out of her comfort zone. Her many interests and passions have taken her around the world, and all share a common thread: they motivate her to explore the unknown.

Laurence has worked in communications since she was 16, and has her degree in this field from UQAM. Every year, she takes on all sorts of different projects, motivated by the excitement of the variety of professions and subject matters connected to the communications universe. To date, Laurence has dabbled in experimental marketing, journalism, and TV, web, and event production.

Laurence sets herself apart with her sense of responsibility, her logical mind and her determination. Her more entrepreneurial side has pushed her to conceive and build, from the ground up, a unique artistic event in Montreal, galvanizing her interest in creative event production. Laurence joins the OPC Events team in summer 2014 as a Project Coordinator. Visionary and multi-talented, Laurence approaches every new project with both heart and mind, passion and rigour.

Marilyne is a devoted traveller, and her year-long journey to Australia and New Zealand opened her eyes to the things she is passionate about. She returned to Quebec with the desire to specialize in tourism and began a Bachelor’s degree in tourism and hotel management at UQAM in 2008.

After returning from her final school project in international studies, which took place in Malaysia, Marilyne developed her skills in analysis and research while working for the Transat Chair in Tourism and its Tourism Intelligence Network. She was involved in the execution of various research projects and moved up in the organization, and eventually given responsibility for communications. Marilyne has worked extensively in event planning, content distribution, and social media management, making her a perfect fit for the OPC team, which she joined in 2014.

Her passion, attention to detail and analytical skills shine through in all the projects she undertakes.

Marie-Ève joined the OPC team in April 2015 as a Project Coordinator with a Bachelor’s degree in fashion marketing. Her curiosity and outgoing personality have been a welcome addition to the family. In addition to her part-time studies in law, Marie-Ève’s diverse interests enhance her contributions to the team.

Since 2010, she has worked on a range of events including sports, gastronomy, fashion & beauty, performing arts, and corporate development. This has exposed her to many event formats ranging from catered events to hosted programs, promotion squads, experiential marketing, and large-scale logistical challenges. Marie-Ève has also lent her skills to graphic design projects to one of Montreal’s leading advertising agencies.

Marie-Ève’s unique mix of education and professional experience has nurtured a creative and pragmatic approach to her work, two essential characteristics in a successful event planner. Her attention to detail and positive attitude align perfectly with OPC’s commitment to excellence in event management.

Passionate and extroverted, Marie thrives under pressure. Efficiency, creativity and a pro-active spirit define her approach; she is always in search of a new challenge. The OPC team was happy to welcome her in 2015 as a Project Coordinator.

Her passion for event planning took form during her marketing studies at HEC Montréal, where she was involved in numerous events, including one of Canada’s largest graduation celebrations. Working as a volunteer with a host of not-for-profit organizations has greatly added to her experience with diverse event formats.

Outside of her vocation, world travel remains a passion of Marie’s. She has pursued adventures around the globe; barely done with one destination, she already has the next one in mind.

A reliable resource with a level head, Marie has a style that guarantees satisfaction for OPC’s clients.

Nicolas is a man of many passions and interests; his academic and professional careers are proof of this.

Originally from the Beauce region of Québec (where he was a lumberjack!), this graduate of the University of Montreal in film, communications, labour relations and philanthropic management has worked in several fields pertaining to event planning since his arrival in Montreal in 2006.

His professional curiosity and desire to deepen his knowledge led him to work in large public festivals in Quebec and abroad, in the organization of cultural events as well as event marketing, eventually joining the OPC team in early 2013.

Nicolas is always on the lookout for new trends, both in technology and in the development and creation of events. His ingenuity, rigor and attention to detail allow him to be a great asset both in management and in the field.

Trained in graphic design, advertising and marketing, Francis has over 25 years’ experience in graphic design and multimedia programming. He has been at turns art director, creative director and entrepreneur, both in Montreal and Quebec.

Passionate about digital technology, he has been focusing on this field in recent years, notably collaborating on projects involving mobile technologies in the areas of health, inbound marketing and industrial meetings. Francis also acts as mentor to young Canadian and foreign companies.

Sébastien holds a BComm with a concentration in Hotel and Restaurant Management from the Université du Québec à Montréal, as well as a certificate in Public Relations from McGill University. He has worked in the domains of communications and event planning for almost a decade.

Armed with an insatiable curiosity and a desire for new challenges, Sébastien has been at the helm of prestigious events as the manager of popular restaurants, executed large-scale PR and advertising campaigns in a communications agency, and supported international B2B networking events around the world.

A born communicator and logistical ace, Sébastien is as focused on deadlines as on details, always ensuring that his mandates are faithfully executed. His creativity and bold ideas take every project to the next level.

Genuine, charismatic, and productive, Seb is always making new friends while managing his workload with diligence and quality.

France joined OPC in 2013 to manage the company’s accounting. From Senez and associates, she is responsible for the proper administration of everything related to accounting for the agency.