>Does that apply to private conferences? Sylvain, Denis...comments?

It shouldn't be a factor. Those assumed "ridiculous" rules was in the heart of the action during the famous thread about the MS contest. We've seen conferences in English before in Montreal as well as most of our local user groups presentations, etc. So, this does not relate, as least, not until now in those situations.

IAC, you all know that DevCon will never go out of US. So, Montreal is not eligible.