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Discover tips and resources to help prepare you for Congress 2025:
Your guide to Congress 2025.
Childcare
The Federation and GBC are pleased to offer on-site childcare options to support parents and caregivers registered for Congress. Register before the deadline of May 13 via the childcare services page
Accessibility support
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free Congress experience for attendees with disabilities and accessibility needs. Learn more about Accessibility support and guidance at Congress 2025
Accommodations
Find discounted rates for hotels and residences. The deadlines for hotel options are fast approaching, so early booking is highly recommended! View accommodations
Information for presenters
Are you presenting at Congress 2025? Here are some useful tips to help you prepare for your in-person or virtual presentation. Learn more
International attendees
Attending Congress from outside of Canada? Take care to review the Government of Canada’s travel advisories, and review the International attendees guide. Learn more
Featured events.
Generative AI, LLMs, and Knowledge Structures
June 1, 2025 | 10:30-12:00
This panel explores the evolving relationship between commercial platforms, generative AI, and digital public knowledge infrastructures. As community-led initiatives like Wikimedia operate alongside increasingly closed and opaque commercial systems, the need for greater transparency, data access, and research tools becomes critical. Generative AI introduces new dynamics—shaping how knowledge is accessed, interpreted, and produced—while also raising ethical concerns around automation, transparency, and positionality in research. Additionally, the use of sensitive data, such as biometrics, in AI training prompts important questions about how classification systems are formed and how they impact representation and fairness. The panel addresses these challenges and emphasizes the importance of responsible, ethical approaches to studying and shaping AI-driven knowledge ecosystems.
Presented by the Federation and Implementing New Knowledge Environments Partnership (INKE).
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.
Sessions will be held in English and French throughout Congress. Space is limited, so if you’d like to join, please register before arriving
Learn more about this phase of our planning process and upcoming online consultations on the Federation’s website
Open events spotlight.
Equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization.
Discover these events highlighting the latest research on EDID-related issues.
Social spaces.
The best places to convene, network, and unwind
Congress 2025 is thrilled to offer two locations for attendees to gather between events for food, beverages, and conversation. The Waterfront Campus Social Zone, located right outside the Congress hub, is set in an open-air environment featuring daily live performances and a selection of food trucks.
The St. James Campus Patio offers a relaxed space to purchase refreshments and meet with fellow attendees. Learn more about both spaces, and stay tuned for announcements on live performances!
Media outreach program.
Are you presenting research at Congress? Make your work go farther with the Federation’s media outreach program. We connect your work with journalists, expanding your reach beyond academia and bringing your insights to the public. French research applications are strongly encouraged. Opt in by May 23 and be part of the Congress story. Learn more
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