Registration overview
Congress 2027 will bring together researchers, students, practitioners, policymakers, and community members from across Canada and around the world to share knowledge, build connections, and engage in critical conversations in the humanities and social sciences.
Registration is required to attend Congress events and participating association conferences. Registration will be completed through our online registration platform.
Registration fees will be announced in Fall 2026.
Fees and what registration includes
Registration fees will be announced in Fall 2026.
Congress 2027 introduces a single Congress registration, giving attendees access to programming across the entire Congress experience. Unlike previous years, participation will not be restricted by association membership, allowing attendees to explore a broader range of sessions, events, and perspectives.
Your registration includes access to:
- Academic and interdisciplinary sessions
- Public and community programming
- Keynote presentations and special events
- Virtual Congress and/or in-Person Congress
Congress 2027 features one Congress registration fee, replacing separate association conference fees used in previous years.
What are payment options?
Visa, Visa Debit, MasterCard, MasterCard Debit and AMEX credits cards are all acceptable online payment methods.
Virtual and in-person access
Congress 2027 includes both virtual and in-person access, allowing attendees to engage with Congress programming in the format that works best for them. Both experiences feature association conferences, keynote events, networking opportunities, and community programming.
- Virtual Congress (May 18-21, 2027)
- In-Person Congress (July 5-9, 2027) will take place at Simon Fraser University
Additional details about virtual access and participation will be shared as they become available.
International attendees
We welcome participants from around the world to Congress 2027.
Information for international attendees, including guidance on travel documentation, invitation letters, and entry requirements for Canada, will be available soon.
We encourage international participants to begin planning early and to check our FAQ page regularly for updates.
Accessibility
Congress is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive experience for all attendees. Information about accessibility services and accommodation requests will be available when registration opens.
If you have questions or accessibility needs that require discussion before registration opens, please contact us at congress@federationhss.ca .
Registration policies
Registration policies, including payment, cancellation, refund, and transfer policies, will be published before registration opens.
Questions?
Visit our frequently asked questions page.
If you have additional questions about Congress 2027, contact us at congress@federationhss.ca
Ready to join us?
Registration opens in Winter 2027.