About the Conference
The 2nd International Conference on Human Resource Management convenes in Toronto, Canada in 2026 to bring together scholars, practitioners, and policy architects who are actively reshaping the people-management landscape. This gathering creates a rare convergence of empirical research, lived organizational experience, and forward-looking HR strategy on a single global platform. Participants will leave equipped with actionable insights, expanded professional networks, and a sharper understanding of how human capital drives organizational resilience.
Conference Objectives
- Examine emerging frameworks for talent acquisition, retention, and succession planning in a rapidly digitizing workforce environment
- Explore the intersection of organizational psychology, employee well-being, and measurable productivity outcomes across diverse industries
- Critically assess the evolving role of HR technology — including AI-driven recruitment tools and people-analytics platforms — in modern enterprises
- Advance scholarly dialogue on diversity, equity, and inclusion as strategic imperatives rather than compliance obligations
- Investigate cross-cultural dimensions of leadership development and their implications for multinational HR policy design
- Foster collaborative research partnerships between academic institutions and industry leaders to co-create evidence-based HR solutions
Who Should Attend
This conference brings together a vibrant mix of professionals, academics, and thought leaders from around the world.
- HR directors, chief people officers, and senior talent management professionals seeking cutting-edge research insights
- Academic researchers and doctoral scholars publishing in organizational behavior, HRM, and labor economics
- Organizational development consultants advising companies on workforce transformation and culture change
- Business school faculty members integrating current HRM trends into curriculum design and pedagogy
- Policy makers and government advisors working on labor market regulations and workforce development programs
- HR technology entrepreneurs and product innovators building next-generation people-management software
- Corporate learning and development specialists designing upskilling and reskilling programs for future-ready workforces
Select Ticket Type
Whether you are joining us as a presenting researcher, an industry professional, or a student delegate eager to engage with the global HRM community, the 2026 Toronto conference offers thoughtfully structured registration tiers designed to suit a range of participation needs and institutional budgets. All listed registration fees are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, ensuring complete pricing transparency from the moment you choose your ticket. We encourage prospective attendees to review the available options carefully and select the package that best aligns with their professional goals for this landmark event.
Select Tickets Type:
Author (Early Bird)
US$499 US$599
Including all taxes
Author (Regular)
US$599
Including all taxes
Listener
US$499
Including all taxes
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Registration Fees
- Early Bird Author Registration – US$499 For authors keen on availing a $100 discount on the regular registration fee, early bird registration is recommended.
- Regular Author Registration – US$599 If the early bird deadline has been missed, authors can opt for the regular registration process.
- Listener Registration – US$499 Individuals interested in attending the conference to expand their knowledge and network can register as listeners.
What Registration Includes
- Admission to the conference sessions
- Conference materials
- Presentation opportunity for eligible authors and speakers
- Certificate of participation or presentation for eligible registered participants
- Networking access
- Conference photo session
- Official registration confirmation
- Invitation letter support for eligible registered participants
- Refreshments or meal items as confirmed in the final venue package
Invitation Letter Support
Upon successful registration, the conference secretariat is pleased to provide official invitation letters to attendees who require documentary support for travel planning purposes. These letters are issued on conference letterhead and confirm your acceptance status, scheduled presentation details where applicable, and the official dates and venue of the 2nd International Conference on Human Resource Management in Toronto, Canada.
To request an invitation letter, delegates must complete their registration and payment in full before submitting a formal request through the conference portal. The secretariat endeavors to dispatch invitation letters within five business days of receiving a completed request, ensuring that attendees have sufficient time to initiate any necessary travel arrangements well ahead of the event.
It is important to note that the issuance of an official conference invitation letter is provided solely as administrative support for the attendee’s own visa or travel authorization application process and does not in any way constitute a guarantee of visa approval. All visa decisions rest exclusively with the relevant immigration authorities of Canada, and the conference organizers bear no responsibility for the outcome of any visa application.
Terms & Conditions
- Please note that all registration fees are non-refundable, non-negotiable, and non-transferable.
- Please make your own arrangements for visa (if applicable), accommodation and transportation.
- After verifying your successful payment, a regular invitation letter will be sent within 3 business days.
- Changes due to spelling or minor mistakes in the invitation letter will cost US$50.
- Invitation letter will not be provided for the Domestic Listener (Early Bird) ticket category.
Disclaimer
- The 2nd International Conference on Human Resource Management is intentionally multidisciplinary in scope; accepted papers may draw from organizational behavior, labor relations, public administration, psychology, or technology studies, and inclusion in the program does not imply endorsement of any specific theoretical position or methodology by the organizing committee.
- Registration and payment of conference fees confirm a delegate’s intention to attend but do not constitute a guaranteed seat at specific workshops or sessions with limited capacity; early registration is strongly advised to secure preferred session allocations, and the organizers reserve the right to adjust the program schedule when operationally necessary.
- Attendance at individual sessions throughout the conference is at the discretion of each registered delegate; the organizing committee is not responsible for ensuring that any particular delegate attends any specific session, and certificates of attendance will reflect overall conference participation rather than presence at individual presentations.
Call for Papers – 2nd International Conference on Human Resource Management
Researchers and practitioners are warmly invited to submit original papers, case studies, and conceptual frameworks that push the boundaries of human resource management theory and application. The 2026 Toronto edition welcomes interdisciplinary submissions that connect HRM with adjacent fields such as behavioral economics, public policy, data science, and organizational sociology.
Accepted work will be published in the official conference proceedings and presented during the event in Toronto, Canada.
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Paper and Abstract Submission
Authors are invited to submit abstracts, research papers, case studies, review papers or professional practice presentations.
All submissions are reviewed before acceptance. Submitted work should be original and not previously published.
| Submission Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Abstract | A concise summary of the research, case study or presentation topic |
| Full Paper | A complete academic or professional paper |
| Case Study | A practical business, management or economic case analysis |
| Review Paper | A literature-based research or industry review |
| Professional Presentation | A practice-based presentation from professional experience |
Submission Guidelines
- Submissions must be written in English.
- Submissions must be original and relevant to the conference theme.
- Abstracts should clearly describe the purpose, method, findings and relevance of the work.
- Full papers should normally be between 4 and 12 pages.
- Authors must complete registration after acceptance to confirm participation.
Peer Review Details
Every full paper submitted to the 2nd International Conference on Human Resource Management undergoes a rigorous double-blind peer review process, with each manuscript evaluated by a minimum of two independent reviewers drawn from the conference’s international scientific committee. Review criteria encompass originality of contribution, methodological soundness, clarity of argument, and relevance to advancing contemporary HRM scholarship.
To know more about our peer review details, visit here.
Submission Form
Note: If you are interested in participating as an author, you must submit your paper through the Author Paper Submission Form before completing the payment and registration.
To submit your author paper, visit here.
Best Paper Award
The Best Paper Award will be announced at the conference closing session. The winner will be rewarded with:
- Recipients of the Best Paper Award will receive a formally engraved certificate of excellence and be featured prominently in the official conference proceedings, with their work highlighted in post-conference communications distributed to the global HRM research community
- Winning authors will be invited to submit an expanded version of their awarded paper for expedited peer review consideration in a partnered internationally indexed journal, offering a direct pathway to high-visibility publication following the conference
2nd International Conference on Human Resource Management (HRM) – August 11-13, 2026 – Toronto, Canada
[Registration starts 1 PM, Gate closes 1:30 PM]
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Registration and networking |
| 10:00 AM – 10:20 AM | Opening remarks |
| 10:20 AM – 11:00 AM | Keynote session |
| 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Technical Session 1 |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch break |
| 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Technical Session 2 |
| 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Coffee break |
| 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Panel discussion and audience Q&A |
| 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Certificate distribution and photo session |
| 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Networking session |
Day 3, optional City Tour (subject to availability). Participants wishing to join must confirm in advance, as an additional fee applies. To book, please contact the organizing committee.
Disclaimer
- The 2nd International Conference on Human Resource Management is intentionally multidisciplinary in scope; accepted papers may draw from organizational behavior, labor relations, public administration, psychology, or technology studies, and inclusion in the program does not imply endorsement of any specific theoretical position or methodology by the organizing committee.
- Registration and payment of conference fees confirm a delegate’s intention to attend but do not constitute a guaranteed seat at specific workshops or sessions with limited capacity; early registration is strongly advised to secure preferred session allocations, and the organizers reserve the right to adjust the program schedule when operationally necessary.
- Attendance at individual sessions throughout the conference is at the discretion of each registered delegate; the organizing committee is not responsible for ensuring that any particular delegate attends any specific session, and certificates of attendance will reflect overall conference participation rather than presence at individual presentations.
Venue
To be announced.
Contact Us
126 Crystal Ridge Dr, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1T9
E-mail: contact@internationalconference.ca
Participants are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, transportation, visa application and related expenses.
Keynote Speaker
Keynote speaker to be announced. Focus: global transformation, leadership, innovation, and strategic growth.
Terms & Conditions (Attendees & Sponsorships)
- Please note that all registration fees are non-refundable, non-negotiable, and non-transferable.
- Please make your own arrangements for visa (if applicable), accommodation and transportation.
- After verifying your successful payment, a regular invitation letter will be sent within 3 business days.
- Changes due to spelling or minor mistakes in the invitation letter will cost US$50.
- Invitation letter will not be provided for the Domestic Listener (Early Bird) ticket category.
Terms & Conditions (Notarized Invitation Letter)
- Voluntary Service: The provision of a Notarized Invitation Letter is an additional, voluntary service not directly linked to the main conference event.
- No Guarantee of Visa Approval: While this letter carries weight in many jurisdictions, its possession does not guarantee visa approval. The respective consulate or embassy determines visa approval.
- Non-refundable Service: The US$100 fee for the Notarized Invitation Letter is fixed and non-refundable, irrespective of whether the visa is approved or denied.
- Acceptance of Terms: You acknowledge and agree to these terms by requesting a Notarized Invitation Letter.
- Amendments to Terms: We reserve the right to change these terms at any point without notice.
- Processing Time: Upon verification of payment, a Notarized Conference Invitation Letter will be sent within 10 business days.
Disclaimer
- The 2nd International Conference on Human Resource Management is intentionally multidisciplinary in scope; accepted papers may draw from organizational behavior, labor relations, public administration, psychology, or technology studies, and inclusion in the program does not imply endorsement of any specific theoretical position or methodology by the organizing committee.
- Registration and payment of conference fees confirm a delegate’s intention to attend but do not constitute a guaranteed seat at specific workshops or sessions with limited capacity; early registration is strongly advised to secure preferred session allocations, and the organizers reserve the right to adjust the program schedule when operationally necessary.
- Attendance at individual sessions throughout the conference is at the discretion of each registered delegate; the organizing committee is not responsible for ensuring that any particular delegate attends any specific session, and certificates of attendance will reflect overall conference participation rather than presence at individual presentations.