Partnering with the Big Thinking Summit: Inflection Point
From June 9 to 11, 2026, the Federation will convene the Big Thinking Summit: Inflection Point at the Edmonton Conference Centre to address pressing national questions—how knowledge is created and shared, how trust in institutions can be restored, and how collaboration across sectors can drive change.
Partnering with the Big Thinking Summit 2026 is a powerful investment in Canada’s future. By supporting the largest academic gathering in the country, your organization aligns with a cause driving innovation, progress, and the advancement of knowledge. Big Thinking Summit: Inflection Point sponsors stand out as leaders committed to fostering innovation, empowering new ideas, and shaping a prosperous and democratic society in the eyes of Canadian thought leaders.
Sponsor
If you are looking to make a lasting impact alongside the Big Thinking Summit: Inflection Point, sponsorship could be the right option for you.
A sponsorship connect you with our community of attendees, researchers within the social sciences and humanities field, and our members, including Canadian universities and colleges. We offer a mix of unique opportunities and welcome an open conversation on how we can mutually benefit through partnership.
The three sponsorship packages for Big Thinking Summit: Inflection Point are Leading, Presenting, and Supporting, with à la carte options available.
The Federation also welcomes sponsors interested in custom packages. To discuss partnerships email us at sponsorship@federationhss.ca.
The 2026 Big Thinking Summit: Inflection Point provides an opportunity for registered attendees to browse a showcase of Canadian academic books and network with a variety of other publishers and companies.
This is your chance, as an exhibitor, to display your company and network with hundreds of scholarly and community attendees. This year will feature a streamlined approach for Expo that offers a limited selection of tabletop displays to foster focused engagement
To speak to a member of our team about becoming an exhibitor, email expo@federationhss.ca or apply online through the Expo application form
À la carte & advertising
An array of digital and on site hospitality, networking, marketing & communications opportunities are available for the Summit . These items may be added to existing sponsor packages, purchased alone as advertising opportunities, or combined as part of supporting sponsorship.
To speak to a member of our team about advertising at the Big Thinking Summit Series, email sponsorship@federationhss.ca.
Get in touch
Big Thinking Summit Series is built by our friendly and helpful team and made possible thanks to the generous support of sponsors, advertisers, and exhibitors like you. Take part in this exceptional event by connecting with the our team at sponsorship@federationhss.ca.