Expo & Social spaces

Open to all, the Congress Expo & Social spaces invite attendees to discover outstanding literary works, meet publishers, and network with the best and brightest scholarly minds over food and drink.

About Congress Expo | Exhibitors | Social spaces

Congress Expo

The largest showcase of academic books in Canada 

At Expo, you can discover outstanding literary works, meet publishers, network with the best and brightest scholarly minds, and indulge in a bit of retail therapy. Whether you are attending your association’s conference or are a member of the Toronto community, all Congress attendees have access to the Expo. With over 20 exhibitors this year at George Brown College, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Who's exhibiting at Congress?

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A Different Booklist

May 30 - June 2. A Booth for multicultural Social sciences Book Display    

 

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Athabasca University Press

Exhibition of books and journals published by Athabasca University Press.

 

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Between the Lines

Between the Lines is a social movement press founded in 1977. We publish nonfiction books that expose and challenge oppression in our society.

 

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Bone & Quill

Indigenous made and non hand made items from North and South America.  

 

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Broadview Press

Broadview Press: An independent publisher in the humanities established in 1985.    

 


Canadian Scholars & Women's Press 

Canadian Scholars publishes high-quality textbooks and teaching/learning resources for higher education that make a genuine and lasting contribution to a wide variety of disciplines, including gender and sexuality, Indigenous studies, health, education, and business studies.    

 

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Coach House Books

Publisher of fine literary fiction, poetry, and select nonfiction. Celebrating our 60th anniversary.    

 

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Concordia University Press

Concordia University Press is a non-profit publisher of peer-reviewed books that cross disciplinary boundaries and propel scholarly inquiry into new areas.

 

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Editors/Réviseurs Canada

We uphold the interests of editors at all career stages and working in all sectors and genres, and support excellence in editing through our Professional Editorial Standards, member resources, professional development and community-building opportunities.

 

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Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences 

The Federation is a not-for-profit charitable organization with a membership of over 160 Canadian universities, colleges, and scholarly associations representing 91,000 researchers and graduate students.

 

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Fernwood Publishing

For over thirty years, Fernwood has published for scholarly, academic, literary, and general readers. Our books analyze exploitation and oppression while amplifying struggles seeking to transform a harmful status quo.

 

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HarperCollins Canada

HarperCollinsCanada is a leading English-language publisher and the proud home of many bestselling and award-winning Canadian and international authors. We also handle distribution of titles from our sister companies in the U.S. and U.K.

 

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Ingram Academic & Professional

Ingram Academic & Professional exhibits on behalf of the 300+ independent presses that are distributed by Ingram Content Group.

 

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University of Ottawa Press (PUO-UOP)

North America’s flagship bilingual university press and publishing house of one Canada’s top 10 research-intensive universities. 

 

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Literary Press Group of Canada 

The LPG is a national not-for-profit association representing Canadian-owned and -operated literary book publishers. Our members produce books by some of Canada’s most creative writers, giving readers access to diverse voices that haven't been well represented in mainstream publishing.

 

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Nimbus Publishing

Nimbus publishes in a broad span of genres including children’s picture and fiction books, non-fiction, history, nature photography, current events, biography, sports, and cultural issues. It is the largest Canadian-English language publisher east of Toronto.

 

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McGill-Queen's University Press

With over 4,000 books in print, MQUP is a scholarly publisher that defends, refutes, and creates fresh interpretations of the world.

 

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Memorial University Press

We publish scholarly books about the North Atlantic region, with a special focus on Newfoundland and Labrador and Atlantic Canada more broadly.

 

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Penguin Random House Canada

Penguin Random House Canada is Canada's largest English-language book publisher and distributor.

 

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Peter Lang Group

Peter Lang specializes in the Humanities and Social Sciences, covering the complete publication spectrum from monographs to student textbooks.    

 

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Research Impact Canada

Research Impact Canada is a pan-Canadian network dedicated to maximizing the impact of research for the public good.

 

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Universitas Press

We’re an independent academic publisher in Montreal, specializing in high-quality, peer-reviewed humanities and social sciences books. Our focus is on making complex topics accessible.    

 

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University Affairs/Affaires universitaires

University Affairs will be onsite Tuesday to Friday to host “meet the editors’ and “bear-pitch” sessions to enlist reader feedback, subscribers and new contributors.

 

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UBC Press Distribution

UBC Press is proud to be the Canadian agent for twenty-four publishers, offering both marketing and distribution services in Canada and worldwide.    

 

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University of Alberta Press

UAlberta Press is a contemporary, award-winning publisher of scholarly and creative books distinguished by their editorial care, exceptional design, and global reach.

 

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University of British Columbia Press

UBC Press produces books integral to Canada’s cultural, political, and social fabric and is widely touted as the country’s pre-eminent social science publisher. 

 

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University of Calgary Press

At the University of Calgary Press we publish peer-reviewed scholarly books that connect local experience to the global community, helping to create a deeper understanding of human dynamics in a changing world.

 

University of Manitoba Press

University of Manitoba Press

Founded in 1967, University of Manitoba Press is a leading publisher of books on Indigenous history, Indigenous studies, and Canadian history. 

 

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University of Regina Press

University of Regina Press publishes books that matter. With eight national bestsellers, our scholarly and trade titles are hard-hitting and accessible.

 

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University of Toronto Press

University of Toronto Press: publishing local authors and local books for 100 years and beyond!

 

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Wilfrid Laurier University Press

Founded in 1974, Wilfrid Laurier University Press publishes books in the social sciences and humanities, with specializations in Indigenous studies, feminism and women’s studies, life writing, poetry, literary criticism, and history.

 

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Wolsak and Wynn Publishers

Wolsak & Wynn is a charmingly contrary literary press based in Hamilton, Ontario. We’ve been publishing challenging, enchanting and often award-winning books for forty years.

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Social spaces

Waterfront Campus Social Zone

The Social Zone is the ultimate networking and entertainment space at Congress 2025. Located just steps from the Congress Hub, it’s the perfect space to engage with peers and establish connections with academics and industry leaders from across the country.

Enjoy live music and performances daily from 13:00 to 17:00, grab a bite from one of the food trucks, and soak up some sun in a lively, open-air setting!

Dates: May 30 - June 5
Time: 11:00 -17:00
Location: Promenade / East Laneway / Patio (Waterfront Campus) 

St. James Campus Patio 

Looking for a quieter moment between sessions? The Patio offers a relaxed atmosphere where you can purchase refreshments and catch up with fellow attendees between sessions. Ideal for those attending conferences at St. James Campus, this second-floor space is a comfortable rest stop during the day.

Dates: May 30 - June 5
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
Location: Second floor patio, 200 King St E