“Building an Ecosystem in Quebec,” presented by Claudia Loutfi, a preview of the MAIN 2026 Summit

On February 11, at the MAIN 2026 Summit in Shawinigan, Claudia Loutfi, a consultant specializing in organizational resilience and digital transformation, will share her perspective on the concept of “Building an Ecosystem in Quebec.” 

Faced with environmental, social, and technological challenges, we often look for solutions that we can manage, control, and optimize. But what if the answer lay elsewhere? 

According to Claudia, a systemic approach to collaboration is needed to resolve recurring problems within the ecosystem: fragmentation, duplication of services, and a lack of alignment between support and structural requirements, among others.

Addressing the root causes—rather than just the symptoms—will help create fertile ground for collaboration.

Claudia Loutfi puts forward a simple yet radical idea: an ecosystem isn’t managed from the top down; it is nurtured. Drawing on Quebec’s experience in territorial development, she shows how to recognize our interdependencies, strengthen connections, and create the conditions for a sustainable, pragmatic transformation rooted in our territories.

A journey that shapes his vision

Claudia Loutfi helps impact-driven organizations improve their operations, collaborative practices, and digital transformation. Her career path—from digital marketing and community development to the social economy and local organizations—has enabled her to develop a unique, systemic perspective on what sustains—or undermines—local ecosystems.

After gaining experience in the startup for several years, Claudia now brings an outsider’s perspective that allows her to offer a view that is both nuanced and complementary: she continues to believe in the creativity and vitality of entrepreneurial culture, while questioning dominant models and exploring alternative ways of “building an ecosystem” where collaboration, community engagement, and sustainability are at the heart of the discussion.

Born into a very large Lebanese family, Claudia has experienced firsthand the benefits of having a large, close-knit community. For her, dedicating her time and energy to helping organizations that aim to address systemic issues in communities makes more sense than raising capital for a select few.

The MAIN 2026 Summit will be held on February 11 and 12 at the Alphonse-Desjardins Entrepreneurship Center in Shawinigan.