About the Conference
The 5th International Conference on Human Resource Management convenes in the vibrant city of Toronto, Canada, bringing together a global community of HR professionals, organizational psychologists, and workforce strategists to examine the forces reshaping talent and people management in 2026. This landmark fifth edition builds on a legacy of rigorous academic exchange, channeling fresh perspectives into the urgent challenges of workforce transformation, inclusive leadership, and the evolving employer-employee relationship. Attendees will leave equipped with evidence-based strategies, cross-cultural insights, and a powerful professional network spanning every sector of the global economy.
Conference Objectives
- Examine cutting-edge research on AI-driven recruitment, algorithmic bias, and the ethics of automated people analytics in modern organizations
- Explore sustainable workforce planning frameworks that balance organizational productivity with employee wellbeing and mental health imperatives
- Investigate the shifting dynamics of hybrid and remote work cultures, and their long-term impact on organizational cohesion and performance
- Advance scholarly dialogue on diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies that produce measurable and lasting cultural transformation
- Critically assess compensation architecture, benefits innovation, and total rewards philosophies in a post-pandemic, inflationary global economy
- Foster interdisciplinary collaboration between HR academics, C-suite executives, and policy makers to co-create future-ready workforce solutions
Who Should Attend
This conference brings together a vibrant mix of professionals, academics, and thought leaders from around the world.
- Academic researchers and doctoral candidates specializing in human resource management, organizational behavior, or industrial psychology
- Chief Human Resources Officers and senior HR business partners seeking exposure to the latest evidence-based management practices
- Talent acquisition and employer branding specialists navigating competitive global labor markets
- Learning and development professionals designing next-generation training, coaching, and leadership pipelines
- Employment law practitioners and HR compliance officers tracking regulatory changes across international jurisdictions
- Organizational development consultants advising enterprises on culture change, restructuring, and workforce agility
- Government and public sector workforce policy advisors shaping national labor strategy and employment frameworks
Select Ticket Type
Registration for the 5th International Conference on Human Resource Management in Toronto offers a range of carefully structured ticket options designed to accommodate the diverse needs of academics, practitioners, and student researchers attending from around the world. Each registration tier is transparently priced with all applicable taxes already included, so delegates can plan their participation without concern for hidden costs. We encourage you to review the available packages and select the option that best aligns with your professional goals, budget, and planned level of engagement at the conference.
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
To support the travel and administrative requirements of international participants, the organizing committee of the 5th International Conference on Human Resource Management is pleased to provide official invitation letters upon request. These letters are issued exclusively to individuals who have successfully registered for the conference and, where applicable, whose abstract or full paper has been accepted through the standard review process.
Requests for invitation letters should be submitted through the official conference portal, accompanied by completed registration details and payment confirmation. The secretariat endeavors to dispatch personalized invitation letters within five to seven business days of receiving a valid request, allowing delegates ample time to initiate any necessary institutional or travel authorization procedures.
It is important to note that the invitation letter issued by the conference is a formal document confirming your participation in the event and is intended solely to facilitate your travel planning and institutional approval processes. This letter does not constitute a guarantee of visa approval, as all visa decisions rest entirely with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration authority of Canada, in accordance with applicable national immigration law.
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 5th International Conference on Human Resource Management is a multidisciplinary forum that welcomes research contributions intersecting HR management with adjacent fields including organizational psychology, labor economics, public policy, data science, and management information systems — the conference title reflects its primary disciplinary focus rather than an exclusive scope of accepted topics.
- Successful submission and acceptance of a paper or abstract does not automatically confirm an author’s attendance at the Toronto event; all presenting authors and delegates are required to complete the formal registration process and remit applicable fees by the published deadline to secure their place in the conference program.
- The conference program is structured to maximize intellectual engagement across multiple concurrent tracks; while the organizing committee makes every effort to accommodate delegate preferences, attendance at all sessions simultaneously is not possible, and the committee reserves the right to adjust the program schedule, session times, or speaker arrangements in response to operational requirements.
Call for Papers – 5th International Conference on Human Resource Management
Authors and researchers are warmly invited to submit original, unpublished contributions that push the boundaries of human resource management theory, practice, and policy for consideration at this prestigious Toronto gathering. Proposals addressing emerging workforce trends, novel HR methodologies, comparative cross-national studies, and practitioner case studies are especially encouraged as the conference program committee seeks to curate a bold and diverse intellectual agenda.
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 manuscript submitted to the 5th International Conference on Human Resource Management undergoes a rigorous double-blind peer review conducted by at least two qualified members of the international scientific committee, ensuring that disciplinary expertise, methodological soundness, and scholarly contribution are evaluated with complete impartiality. Reviewers provide structured feedback that authors may use to strengthen their work regardless of the acceptance outcome, reflecting the conference’s commitment to advancing the quality of HR scholarship globally.
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:
- The recipient of the Best Paper Award will receive an officially engraved certificate of excellence co-signed by the conference chairs, along with a complimentary full registration to the subsequent edition of the International Conference on Human Resource Management — a recognition that honors both the intellectual merit of the work and the author’s ongoing commitment to advancing the field.
- Winning authors will be prominently featured in the conference’s post-event communications, official website, and affiliated academic network announcements, amplifying the visibility of their research within a global community of HR scholars, organizational leaders, and policy influencers who collectively represent the frontiers of human resource management thought and practice.
5th International Conference on Human Resource Management (HRM) – September 01-03, 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 5th International Conference on Human Resource Management is a multidisciplinary forum that welcomes research contributions intersecting HR management with adjacent fields including organizational psychology, labor economics, public policy, data science, and management information systems — the conference title reflects its primary disciplinary focus rather than an exclusive scope of accepted topics.
- Successful submission and acceptance of a paper or abstract does not automatically confirm an author’s attendance at the Toronto event; all presenting authors and delegates are required to complete the formal registration process and remit applicable fees by the published deadline to secure their place in the conference program.
- The conference program is structured to maximize intellectual engagement across multiple concurrent tracks; while the organizing committee makes every effort to accommodate delegate preferences, attendance at all sessions simultaneously is not possible, and the committee reserves the right to adjust the program schedule, session times, or speaker arrangements in response to operational requirements.
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 5th International Conference on Human Resource Management is a multidisciplinary forum that welcomes research contributions intersecting HR management with adjacent fields including organizational psychology, labor economics, public policy, data science, and management information systems — the conference title reflects its primary disciplinary focus rather than an exclusive scope of accepted topics.
- Successful submission and acceptance of a paper or abstract does not automatically confirm an author’s attendance at the Toronto event; all presenting authors and delegates are required to complete the formal registration process and remit applicable fees by the published deadline to secure their place in the conference program.
- The conference program is structured to maximize intellectual engagement across multiple concurrent tracks; while the organizing committee makes every effort to accommodate delegate preferences, attendance at all sessions simultaneously is not possible, and the committee reserves the right to adjust the program schedule, session times, or speaker arrangements in response to operational requirements.