Explore an exciting round-up of George Brown College programming and more resources to support your Congress 2025 experience.
Prepare for Congress 2025:
Your guide to Congress 2025.
On-site Information
Congress is almost here! Familiarize yourself with the George Brown College campuses by exploring our On-site information 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
Tourism
Explore the must-see attractions with Destination Toronto and take a self-guided walk through the city’s Black history. Visit the Tourism page.
Maps
Explore the Congress 2025 Hub, located in the Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences at Waterfront Campus. View the map
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
George Brown College programming.
Take part in this exciting roster of GBC events showcasing the work of thought leaders, faculty, entrepreneurs, researchers, partners, and students.
Expo & Social spaces
Discover outstanding literary works and network with the best and brightest scholarly minds over food, drink, and entertainment
Experience Congress Expo – a space to browse exceptional literary works, connect with publishers, and enjoy a touch of retail therapy. Check out the list of this year's exhibitors.
Plus, relax over food and drink at both the Waterfront Campus Social Zone and St. James Campus Patio. Learn more about both spaces, and explore the roster of live performances!
Open events spotlight.
Environments of togetherness
Explore the connections between the climate and togetherness.
- Climate Circle Host Training
- Environments of togetherness: Collaborating at the climate crossroads
- (IND1) Indigenous Climate Futures: Indigenous communities respond to climate change
- Keynote Prof. Patricia E. Perkins - Canada, the IPCC, and Climate Justice
- The future we need: Exploring the intersection of decolonizing development and climate change through the lens of epistemic injustice and recoverability
Foreign affairs, culture, and immigration
Highlighting stories from within and beyond Canada’s borders as they relate to immigration, culture, and foreign affairs.
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 community while addressing systemic barriers in academic spaces. Apply before the deadline of June 6, 2025.
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