HSS, this is our moment.
When: June 9 to 11, 2026
Where: Edmonton Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta
The Federation’s Big Thinking Summit: Inflection Point will bring the humanities and social sciences (HSS) to the forefront. Together, we must draw on historical, linguistic, cultural, and practice-based perspectives to open new possibilities for a Canada at the crossroads.
We're calling on academics, community partners, and policymakers from across Canada to forge new collaborations and tackle critical questions at the Summit.
HSS, this is our moment to advance the solutions that Canada urgently needs.
Visit the Big Thinking Summit: Inflection Point website
Full attendance details, including pricing, will be released this fall, and registration will open at year-end.
Let’s make it happen: Call for proposals
We’re seeking bold ideas, creative collaborations, and diverse voices from across academia, the community, policy, and beyond that demonstrate the power and impact of HSS today. This bilingual, three-day event invites roundtables, individual presentations, lightning talks, creative contributions, workshops, and more.
Submit your proposal by Monday, November 17, 2025.