Montreal
With the kind support of the Québec Government Office in Germany
With over 20 years of experience in cultural management, Jenny Thibault is recognized for her positive and unifying leadership, as well as her strategic and creative vision. Throughout her career, she has helped shape some of Quebec’s most dynamic cultural ecosystems, always at the intersection of art, technology, and community.
After studying cinema and anthropology, she quickly moved into event production, co-founding the Festival de musique émergente (FME) in her hometown of Rouyn-Noranda in 2003 — a now-acclaimed event with which she continues to evolve. In 2004, she joined the National Film Board of Canada, where she contributed to the rise of interactive works and helped expand the reach of its pioneering studios, both locally and internationally.
In 2017, she took the reins of Xn Québec, where she repositioned the association to reflect and support the fast-evolving world of digital creativity, helping unite independent studios, artists, and industry stakeholders.
Since 2021, she has served as Executive Director of the Society for Arts and Technology (SAT) — a unique hybrid institution dedicated to research, creation, training, and the dissemination of digital arts. With its iconic dome, its creative labs, and its commitment to collective experiences, the SAT is a space where her passions converge: music, immersive storytelling, innovation, and public engagement.
As the SAT approaches its 30th anniversary in 2026, Jenny is leading the organization into a bold new phase — one that honors its pioneering legacy while building a resilient, inclusive, and forward-thinking vision for the future.