Congress 2027
Virtual: May 18 - 21, 2027
In person: July 5 - 9, 2027
Welcome to Congress 2027
Join us at Canada's leading gathering of the humanities and social sciences, bringing together curious minds from across Canada and beyond. Explore the human and social complexities of our world as different disciplines and perspectives converge, online and at Simon Fraser University (SFU).
Everyone is welcome, and one registration gives you access to everything Congress offers.
Confluences
Congress 2027: Confluences is an invitation to explore the histories we elucidate, the languages we connect through, the cultures we inherit, and the places and communities we form, and are formed by, over time.
These expressions of humanity trace and alter memory, belief, power, and promise through the physical and digital worlds we share. Confluences celebrates humanities and social sciences scholars as knowledge mobilizers, sense-makers, interpreters, translators and leaders. Their work brings questions and perspectives into conversation, helping societies understand themselves and opening new possibilities for their futures.
Drawing inspiration from the mountains and waters surrounding Simon Fraser University, Congress 2027 offers a natural echo for the first fully open program: a gathering where disciplines, scholars, leaders, and public questions converge.
What to expect
Congress 2027 offers two distinct ways to take part in each bringing its own experience. Whether you choose to join virtually or in person, your registration gives you access to all programming available, allowing you to explore topics beyond your usual field.
Virtual experience
Join Congress from wherever you are! The virtual format offers an opportunity to engage with scholarly research and take part in conversations with peers from across Canada and around the world.
In-person experience
Experience the energy of Congress firsthand at SFU, where conversations continue beyond scheduled sessions. The in-person gathering creates space for spontaneous discovery and meaningful collaboration with fellow attendees.
Meet the Academic Convenor
Dr. Nicolas Fillion, Associate Professor, Philosophy, will serve as SFU’s Academic Convenor for Congress 2027. Dr. Fillion’s research spans the philosophy of science, applied mathematics, logic, critical thinking, and epistemology. He is also active in philosophy education and outreach, including as Director of the SFU Ethics Bowl project and Chair of Ethics Bowl Canada.
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