Open to Canadian institutions members of the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences
Hosting Congress has many benefits. It is an unparalleled opportunity to showcase innovative and impactful research, and to unite institutions’ faculty, students, administrators and community partners around an important, campus-wide initiative. It is also a chance for universities to play a leadership role in celebrating and supporting the humanities and social sciences, and to be at the forefront of critical conversations on pressing social and racial justice issues.
Congress typically takes place in late May/early June over seven to eight days. The University of British Columbia (UBC) hosted Congress in 2019 and set a record with over 10,600 attendees from over 45 countries. Congress 2021, held virtually in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, attracted attendees from 72 countries. Congress 2022 was held virtually from May 12 to 20, 2022 and brought together attendees from 81 countries. York University hosted Congress 2023 on its Glendon and Keele campuses in Toronto with over 10,000 attendees. Congress 2024 was held at McGill University from June 12 to June 21, 2024. Congress 2025 will be hosted at George Brown College from May 30 to June 6.
Call for proposals to host a future Congress
The Federation asks interested institutions to submit their expression of interest and intent letter, following the guidelines below. The guidelines will provide your institution and local tourism office with the information needed to support a host bid proposal.
Guide for prospective partner institutions
If you have questions about the selection process, please contact us at bid-soumission@federationhss.ca.
Future Congress dates
|
Year |
Dates |
Host |
| 2025 | May 30 - June 6 | George Brown College, Toronto |
Questions or need more information? Please contact us at bid-soumission@federationhss.ca.
Past Congress partner universities
2024 McGill University
2023 York University
2022 Virtual Event
2021 University of Alberta (virtual Congress)
2020 Western University (cancelled due to COVID-19)
2019 The University of British Columbia
2018 University of Regina
2017 Ryerson University
2016 University of Calgary
2015 University of Ottawa
2014 Brock University
2013 University of Victoria
2012 Wilfrid Laurier University / University of Waterloo
2011 University of New Brunswick / St. Thomas University
2010 Concordia University
2009 Carleton University
2008 University of British Columbia
2007 University of Saskatchewan
2006 York University
2005 University of Western Ontario
2004 University of Manitoba
2003 Dalhousie University / University of King’s College
2002 University of Toronto / Ryerson Polytechnic University
2001 Université Laval