About Montréal

EMBS Leadership takes many steps in deciding where to host the annual EMBC Conference.  And we are very excited to have chosen Montreal for EMBC 2020!

We hope that you will come early or stay beyond the conference schedule to experience this amazing city and all it has to offer its visitors!

Please visit the Tourism Montreal website to learn more and to plan an exciting visit to Montreal!

Venue Information

The primary venue for EMBC 2020 is:

Palais des congrès de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada

The main entrance to the venue is: 1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montréal

For the most up to date information regarding the conference venue, please visit their website at: https://congresmtl.com/en/convention-center/

Hotel Information

The deadline to book at the EMBC discounted rates is June 13, 2020 (subject to availability).

Links to book at each hotel for these special rates coming soon

Conference Flagship Hotel

Doubletree by Hilton
Approximately 6 minute walk to Palais des Congrès de Montréal

1255 Jeanne-Mance St
Montréal, QC H5B 1E5
Tel: +1 514-285-1450
Website

The EMBC specially negotiated room rate at the Doubletree is $249 CAD single/double ($25 CAD for additional person). Room rate is exclusive of applicable sales/room tax. Please carefully review the cancellation requirements noted by the hotel as you complete your online reservation.

Guests can reserve through the following link: http://group.doubletree.com/EMBS2020

Additional Hotels

Hotel Dauphin Montréal Downtown
SINGLE BEDS ONLY
Approximately 2 minute walk to Palais des Congrès de Montréal

1025 Rue de Bleury
Montréal, QC H2Z 1M7
Tel: +1 514-788-3888
Website

The EMBC specially negotiated room rate at the Hotel Dauphin is $205 CAD. Room rate is exclusive of applicable sales/room tax. Please carefully review the cancellation requirements noted by the hotel as you complete your online reservation.

Guests can reserve by calling (514.788.3888 / 1.888.784.3888) or through email (mtl@hoteldauphin.ca).

Holiday Inn Downtown Montréal
Approximately 3 minute walk to Palais des Congrès de Montréal

999 St Urbain St
Montréal, QC H2Z 0B4
Tel: +1 514-878-9888
Website

EMBC specially negotiated room rates at the Holiday Inn:

Guests can reserve through the following link : EMBC 2020
Participants may also call 1 888 878-9888 and give group code IE2

Room rate is exclusive of applicable sales/room tax. Please carefully review the cancellation requirements noted by the hotel as you complete your online reservation. 

Find out if you need a Visa

Most people need a visa OR an Electronic Travel Authorization to travel to Canada – not both. Some people may only need their valid passport.

To begin the process of obtaining a Visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to travel to Canada please visit the Government of Canada website for Immigration and Citizenship visitation website

A generic visa letter is provided; you can download a specific letter after registering.

EMBC 2020 is registered with and is formally recognized by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) – International Events and Convention Services Program (IECSP).  To facilitate border procedures during entry into Canada, and where applicable to the Visa Application Process each participant should have a copy of the Registration Certification Letter for presentation to CBSA officials.

*Please note that each individual is responsible for obtaining his or her own Visa, where required, to attend the conference.  Neither the conference team, EMBS office, and IEEE are not authorized or licensed to support, endorse, guide, advise, or provide approvals related to international travel.