Why you should attend Congress 2025:
- Congress is Canada's largest academic gathering with nearly 10,000 scholars, apprentices, graduate students, policymakers and community members from across the country.
- As one of Canada's top research colleges, GBC understands the connections between research, innovation and responsive, applied learning.
- GBC is one of Canada's most culturally diverse post-secondary institutions with over 26,000 full-time students and an innovative program mix of over 230 degree, diploma and certificate programs.
- Our location in the heart of downtown Toronto provides opportunities to access new thinkers, doers and creators – all within one convenient global hub.
We hope you'll join us for Congress 2025!
Dr. Margrit Talpalaru, Academic Convenor & Professor of English and Communication
Munisha Basiram, Congress Director
A unique setting for discovery

Two central campuses
Our two hosting campuses (St. James and Waterfront) are directly in the downtown core – less than 35 minutes from Pearson and Billy Bishop airports and surrounded by wonderful restaurants, hotels and attractions.

A culture of experimentation
For over 50 years, our academic programs have been a bridge between theory and practical skills development. Our faculty are highly engaged in interdisciplinary research and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.

State-of-the-art spaces
GBC's innovative learning spaces feature state-of-the-art technology. From simulated hospital wings to a fully student-run fine dining restaurant, the college truly prioritizes learning by doing. Our faculty and academic leadership have many years of experience in delivering truly immersive education.

A commitment to excellence
There's a reason why we've been voted a top 100 employer in Toronto and enjoy over 5000 industry and community partners. We are committed to academic excellence and fostering meaningful collaborations across academia and beyond.