ANSER-ARES
Annual Conference

Connecting research, policy, and practice in the nonprofit and social economy sectors.

About the Conference

ANSER-ARES’ annual conference brings together students, policy-makers, experienced and early-career academics, and nonprofit sector professionals to discuss the latest developments in nonprofit organizations and the social economy.

Whether you are looking to present your research or network with peers, our conference is an unparalleled opportunity to engage with like-minded individuals.

The conference features keynote addresses by leading experts, paper sessions, panel discussions, roundtables, and workshops aimed at advancing knowledge and practice. 

19th Annual Conference

Our conference will be held online June 4-5, 2026.

The call for proposals is now open.
Proposals are due February 7, 2026.

For more information and to submit a proposal, please visit

Past Conferences

May 30-31, 2025
George Brown College, Toronto, ON

June 12-14, 2024
McGill University, Montreal, QC

May 28-29, 2023
York University
Toronto, ON

May 13-15, 2022
Annual Conference Program

May 27-28, 2021
Virtual Conference

June 3-5, 2020
Virtual Conference

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