MNGT SYMPOSIUM
MISSION
MISSION
OUR MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS
SAMEFC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2019–2020
ABOUT SAMFEC
Find out who we are, what drives us, and the story behind the collaboration of 13 universities for students in Eastern Canada
OUR MISSION
What we stand for
SAMFEC serves as a hub for the student community, fostering connections among stakeholders and facilitating the organization of competitions. We are committed to supporting our members’ development by providing opportunities for growth, collaboration, and success.
We represent more than 40,000 students from universities in Quebec, the University of Ottawa, and the University of Moncton, through 13 member associations.
COMMUNITY
Building bridges between 13 different campuses
EXCELLENCE
Raising the Standards of College Competitions
GOVERNANCE
Transparent and Representative Leadership
OUR GOALS
What we do
SUPPORT THE COMPETITIONS
Ensure the organization, quality, and accessibility of SAMFEC competitions and conferences
SUPPORT THE COMPETITIONS
Bringing students closer to the world of business and commerce
FOSTERING INNOVATION
Promote collaboration and excellence in student projects
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OUR HISTORY
History of SAMFEC
The Student Association of Management Faculties of Eastern Canada (SAMFEC) was founded in 1986 and really took off a few years later with the creation of the Jeux du Commerc in 1989.
For the first time, business school student associations had the opportunity to come together to exchange ideas and working methods, while continually pushing themselves to new heights through friendly competitions in academic, athletic, and social arenas. The association was initially known as the Student Association of Management Faculties of Eastern Canada (SAMFEC), comprising eleven Quebec universities spread across the province.
Over the years, two additional universities joined the group, allowing the association to expand and become the SAMFEC.
Over time, SAMFEC expanded to include three additional major competitions: the Happening Marketing (1991), the HR Symposium (2000), renamed the Management Symposium in 2025, and finally the Financial Open (2006). In January 2011, a restructuring of the executive board and representatives was completed with the goal of consolidating the association’s achievements and raising the profile of the intercollegiate competitions to a higher level.
1986
FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED UNDER THE NAME OF RÉFAQ
Eleven universities in Quebec, located throughout the province.
1989
CREATION OF THE JEUX DU COMMERCE
First meeting of the associations to exchange ideas and compete against each other
1991
LAUNCH OF THE HAPPENING MARKETING
A new marketing-focused competition is launched
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EXPANSION TO TWO NEW UNIVERSITIES
The consortium becomes SAMFEC
2000
CREATION OF THE MNGT SYMPOSIUM
A competition focused on human resources has been added to the network
2006
LAUNCH OF THE FINANCIAL OPEN
A fourth competition expands SAMFEC's offerings
2011
EXECUTIVE REORGANIZATION
Consolidating Achievements and Enhancing Competitions
2025
RENAMING OF THE HR SYMPOSIUM
Becomes the Management Symposium
TODAY
13 UNIVERSITIES, 40,000+ STUDENTS
SAMFEC continues to bring together the next generation of students in business and administration