ABOUT THE CONTEST

Organized every year since 1987 by the Réseau Action TI, the OCTAS Contest aims to reward excellence and innovation in the field of IT throughout Quebec.

The OCTAS Contest is open to all organizations that have worked on an innovative IT initiative and wish to recognize it. Since its launch, nearly 3,300 projects have been submitted and more than 500 organizations have won an OCTAS award!

The OCTAS Contest is a unique opportunity to showcase remarquable IT projects and celebrate the exceptional talent behind these achievements, from emerging companies to large corporations.

KEY STEPS

Application process

You have until March 7, 2025, 5 p.m . to submit your application for the OCTAS 2025 Contest. With our simplified form, it’s easier than ever to showcase your efforts!

NEW! Starting this year, you can submit your application in video format, if you wish.

Announcing the finalists

It is with great enthusiasm that the finalists will be announced to the general public by way of a press release on April 22, 2025.

Discover the 2024 winners »

Voting period for the People’s Choice Award

From April 22 to May 6, 2025, the general public will have the chance to vote for their favorite project among the finalists. It could be yours!

OCTAS Event

The winners of the OCTAS Contest will be celebrated and rewarded at the prestigious OCTAS Event on May 22, 2025.

Explore our 2024 event »

NEED SUPPORT?

We’re here to help! As a participant in the OCTAS Contest, you will benefit from the support of a mentor. In addition, our team is here to answer all your questions: octas@actionti.com

BECOME AN OCTAS PARTNER

Would you like to involve your organization in this new edition of the OCTAS Contest and the awards ceremony?

Elevate your position in the industry by becoming an OCTAS partner! Several exposure opportunities are available to you.

Contact us for more information: octas@actionti.com

Last edition's partners

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Kinga Ene

Chair of the Committee

Assistant Director, Optimization of Property and Casualty Insurance Solutions | Beneva

Martin Bélanger

Vice-Chair of the Committee

Associate, Major Account Development | Levio

Miguel Turcotte

Head of the jury committee

IT Director | Spectra Premium – Mobility Solution

Anne Marchiori

Head of the Partnership Committee

Vice-President, Business Development | Alithya

Éric Marcoux

Committee Member

Vice President IT | Beneva

MENTOR COMMITTEE

Jean Fahmy

Vice President, Digital |CSL Group

Linda Linise

Executive Director | Helping

Jean Dion

Systems Specialist | Rubrik

Mathieu Messier

Marketing Domain Architect | BNC

Éric Levac

Chief Technology Officer | Alice POS

AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE

Doris Munoz

Senior Director – IT, Commercial Insurance & Corporate Services | Beneva

Guy Côté

Member Services Coordinator | AQT

Nada Kharrague

Data and AI Sales Specialist | IBM

Jean Dion

Systems Specialist | Rubrik

Alain Pierre

President | GeekEmpower

Hélène Fortier

Partnership Officer | NSERC

PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE

Anne Marchiori

Vice-President, Business Development | Alithya

Éric Marcoux

Vice President IT | Beneva

André Gagné

CEO | GFT Canada