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Celebrate Congress at the President’s Receptions.
Join us on June 3 and 5 to convene, network, and cheers a great week of Congress! All are welcome. First-come-first-served.
June 3 – President's Marquee Reception
Only a five minute walk or shuttle (a shuttle service will run at 17:40 with pickup from Waterfront Campus and drop off at 100 Queens Quay E.)
June 5 – President's Closing Reception
Shape the future of the Federation
As we develop our new strategic plan, we’re inviting Congress 2025 participants to take part in consultation sessions led by Higher Education Strategy Associates (HESA). These sessions are open to all, and your voice matters.
The next consultation sessions will take place on Tuesday, June 3, in room SJA 711 (St. James Campus) at 13:15 - 14:30 in French, and 13:15 - 2:30 and 15:00 - 16:15 in English. Drop-ins are welcome!
Today at Congress.
Big Thinking
Care of togetherness: From social isolation to collective well-being
17:15 - 18:15, Waterfront Campus, WF 237
Featured events
The Canada Prizes: Unwritten histories, unfolding futures
14:00 - 15:00, Waterfront Campus, WF 237
Career Corner
Weaving and knowing: Situating Métis research methodologies within Indigenous research
10:30 – 12:00, Waterfront Campus, WF 527
George Brown College
The Canadian Research Data Centre Network (CRDCN): Supporting research for more than 25 years
13:30 – 15:00, Waterfront Campus, WF 527
Canadian Research Data Centre Network (CRDCN)
Waterfront Campus Social Zone performances
13:00 – 15:00
DJ Services by The 1 Entertainment Group (1 Ent Group) - Day 3
15:00 – 17:00
George Brown College programming
Fashion Futures: Showcase of emerging talent (Day 5)
8:00 - 18:00, Waterfront Campus, Daniels and Limberlost Display Cases
Research and Innovation Pop-Up (Day 5)
8:00 - 18:00, Waterfront Campus, Limberlost, 2nd floor alcove
8:00 - 18:00, Waterfront Campus, Limberlost, 2nd floor and Daniels, WFD 331
Unpacked: The Stories We Carry – Journeys of Migration, Memory and Belonging (Day 5)
8:00 - 18:00, Waterfront Campus, Limberlost, 2nd floor
Community Care Center: A Safe(r) Space (Day 3)
8:30 – 17:00, Waterfront Campus, WF 031
Queer Marronage as a Strategy for Black Liberation
9:00 - 10:30, St. James Campus, SJA 128
Black Researchers Chill and Chat
11:00 - 12:30, St. James Campus, SJA 128
Flavours of Compassion: Whisking up Wellness
14:00 - 17:00, St. James Campus, SJB 112 (atrium)
Uncorking Connection: Wine Tasting with GBC's Master Sommelier (Day 1)
16:30 – 18:00, St. James Campus, SJD 311AB
Open events
9:00 - 17:00, Waterfront Campus, across from registration
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
9:30 – 10:30, Waterfront Campus, WF 711
Canadian Sociological Association (CSA)
10:00 – 12:00, St. James Campus, SJA 217A
Canadian Association for the Study of International Development (CASID)
CASJE-ACÉJS -Community Panel Event
10:30 – 12:00, Waterfront Campus, Daniels, WFD 240-241
Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE)
How Ukraine’s Healthcare System Endures Russian Aggression
10:45 – 12:15, Waterfront Campus, Limberlost, WFL 508
Canadian Society for the Study of Practical Ethics (CSSPE)
(HEA6) Sociology of (forgotten) first responders, healthcare workers, and Public Safety Personnel
11:00 – 12:30, Waterfront Campus, WF 711
Canadian Sociological Association (CSA)
R03 - 2025 CPSA Keynote: Reflections on the Rural vs. Urban Divide in the United States
12:00 – 1:30, St. James Campus, SJA 315A
Canadian Political Science Assocation (CPSA)
Digital Bundles: Creating Cultural Space for Indigenous Knowledge through New Technologies
13:00 - 14:30, St. James Campus, SJA 560E
Open/Technology in Education, Society, and Scholarship Association (OTESSA)
(JFP1) Speaking of Palestine: Issues of Academic Freedom and Reprisal
14:00 - 15:30, Waterfront Campus, Limberlost, WFL 708
Canadian Sociological Association (CSA)
(CSA1) Sociology Book Award Plenary
14:00 - 15:30, Waterfront Campus, WF 713
Canadian Sociological Association (CSA)
SSHRC Student and postdoc drop-in sessions (Day 3)
14:00 – 16:00, Waterfront Campus, across from registration (SSHRC Lounge)
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
14:40 – 16:10, St. James Campus, SJA-611
Environmental Studies Association of Canada (ESAC)
15:00 - 16:15, Waterfront Campus, Limberlost, WFL 734
Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education (CSSHE)
In Conversation: Kyle Edwards & Jon Hickey
15:00 – 16:30, Waterfront Campus, WF 607
Penguin Random House Canada
Reframing Togetherness through the Spaces and Places of Adult Education
15:30 – 17:00, St. James Campus, SJA 128
Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education (CASAE)
(THE4) Committing Sociology and the Problem of Social impact
16:00 – 17:30, Waterfront Campus, WF 611
Canadian Sociological Association (CSA)
Walking Through History: Social and Humanitarian Evolution in Downtown Toronto
16:45 – 18:00, St. James Campus, SJB (entrance)
Canadian Association for Leisure Studies (CALS)
Access online or hybrid events through the Congress Virtual Platform
Researchers in the news.
As part of our media relations program:
N.S. educator discusses pitfalls of social media addiction for students - CTV News
Paul Bennett, Saint Mary's University
Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE)
Encouraging Consumers to spend 1 Percent More at Farmers Markets Could Make a Big Difference - Farms.com
David Connell, University of Northern B.C.
Canadian Association for Food Studies
Employers Beware: Popular Apps for Monitoring Remote Workers Pose More Risk than Benefit, say University of Waterloo Experts - CanadianSME
Adam Molnar and Danielle E. Thompson, University of Waterloo
Canadian Sociological Association (CSA)
Congress support.
Association conferences
Find programs, President's Receptions, and contact info for your association. Learn more
Support centre
Review FAQs, information for presenters, accessibility support and guidance, and Indigenous Protocols. Learn more
Events calendar
Your guide to programming and entertainment at Congress 2025. Learn more
Virtual platform
Attending remotely? Join open events and conference sessions via the virtual platform. Learn more
At George Brown: Getting around
Explore transit options, on-campus and accessible parking, and the shuttle service. Learn more
Trip resources
Explore on-site information, maps, transit and parking options, and tourism offerings. Learn more
Key arrival info.
When you arrive, note there are two Registration Desk locations for your convenience, which will be open from the following times:
Waterfront Campus - Congress Hub (map)
- May 30 – June 5 | 7:30 –17:00
- June 6 | 7:30 – 12:00
St. James Campus - First floor
- May 30 – June 5 | 8:00 – 16:00
Review the on-site information page for details on campus amenities, shuttle services, security & emergency procedures, on-site support, and more.
GBC Safety app & SafeWalk.
The GBC Safety app allows you to call emergency services (both 911 and campus security) at the touch of a button and send your live location to GBC Security if you need assistance on campus.
Download the app from the App Store or Google Play
Visit George Brown College's Public safety & security page for more information.
SafeWalk provides free walk accompaniment to students, staff, and visitors at George Brown College. Learn more about the SafeWalk program.
Dr. Mike DeGagné Fund: Congress support for Indigenous students
Thanks to the generous support of Dr. Mike DeGagné, this new fund provides additional support for Indigenous students attending Congress 2025, celebrating the vital contributions of Indigenous students to academia and the community while addressing systemic barriers in academic spaces. Apply before the deadline of June 6, 2025. Learn more
Congress Expo.
Experience Congress Expo – a space to browse exceptional literary works, connect with publishers, and enjoy a touch of retail therapy.
Located on the first and second floors of the Waterfront Campus, Expo is the perfect spot to rest between sessions and catch up with other attendees.
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