About the Conference
The 11th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning convenes in Toronto, Canada, to push the boundaries of how organizations envision, architect, and execute their long-term ambitions. Drawing together a global community of scholars, executives, and policymakers, this landmark edition creates a rigorous forum for exchanging evidence-based strategies that drive competitive advantage in an era of unprecedented complexity. Participants will leave equipped with actionable frameworks, cross-sector insights, and a powerful professional network spanning multiple continents.
Conference Objectives
- Investigate emerging paradigms in corporate strategy formulation and their real-world applicability across diverse industry sectors
- Critically examine the interplay between digital transformation initiatives and traditional strategic planning methodologies
- Advance scholarly discourse on adaptive leadership models that sustain organizational resilience amid market volatility
- Explore the role of data analytics and artificial intelligence as catalysts for next-generation strategic decision-making
- Benchmark sustainable and socially responsible planning practices that align profitability with long-term stakeholder value
- Cultivate interdisciplinary dialogue between academia and industry to accelerate the translation of research into strategic practice
Who Should Attend
This conference brings together a vibrant mix of professionals, academics, and thought leaders from around the world.
- Corporate strategy directors and C-suite executives seeking to benchmark global best practices
- Academic researchers and doctoral candidates specializing in strategic management, organizational behavior, or business planning
- Management consultants advising Fortune 500 firms and high-growth startups on competitive positioning
- Policy analysts and government officials responsible for national and regional economic development strategies
- Entrepreneurs and innovation leaders building scalable business models in emerging markets
- MBA and executive education faculty integrating cutting-edge research into leadership development curricula
- Non-profit and NGO directors applying strategic planning frameworks to mission-driven organizational growth
Select Ticket Type
Selecting the right registration tier for the 11th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning in Toronto is straightforward — each package has been thoughtfully designed to match different participation goals, career stages, and institutional contexts. Whether you are presenting groundbreaking research, attending as a professional observer, or joining virtually from across the globe, there is an option crafted for your needs. All listed registration prices are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, so the price you see is precisely the price you pay.
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 organizing committee of the 11th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning is pleased to issue official invitation letters to confirmed participants, co-authors, and institutional representatives who require documentation for travel planning or institutional approval purposes. These letters are generated through a secure administrative process and dispatched electronically within a defined processing window following payment confirmation.
The invitation letter formally attests to the participant’s acceptance status, conference dates, and the Toronto venue details, providing the documentary foundation typically required by universities, funding bodies, and corporate travel departments. Requests for customized wording — such as specifying a participant’s presentation role or institutional affiliation — can be submitted alongside the standard letter request form available in the attendee portal.
It is important to note that the issuance of an official invitation letter by the conference organizing committee does not constitute a guarantee of visa approval, nor does it imply any obligation or sponsorship on behalf of the conference. Visa decisions rest solely with the relevant immigration authorities of Canada, and applicants are strongly advised to initiate their visa applications well in advance of the conference dates in accordance with official government processing timelines.
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 11th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning embraces a genuinely multidisciplinary ethos, welcoming scholarly contributions from management science, economics, public policy, behavioral science, and technology studies — recognizing that robust strategic thinking is enriched when diverse academic traditions converge.
- Registration and payment of conference fees confirm a participant’s intent to attend but do not constitute a guarantee of physical attendance; the organizing committee reserves the right to modify the program, speakers, or format in response to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including force majeure events.
- While the conference program is designed to offer maximum value across all scheduled tracks, participants acknowledge that access to specific sessions may be subject to room capacity limits and that the organizing committee cannot guarantee admittance to every individual session for every registered delegate.
Call for Papers – 11th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning
The 11th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning warmly invites original research papers, conceptual frameworks, and practice-based case studies that challenge conventional thinking and open new frontiers in the discipline. Submissions spanning quantitative analyses, qualitative investigations, and mixed-method approaches are equally encouraged, provided they contribute meaningful insight to the evolving global conversation on strategy.
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 submission received for the 11th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning undergoes a rigorous double-blind peer review conducted by an international panel of academic experts and seasoned industry scholars with demonstrated expertise in strategic management and related disciplines. This process ensures that accepted works meet the highest standards of conceptual originality, methodological soundness, and practical or theoretical contribution.
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 an engraved certificate of distinction personally presented during the closing ceremony, along with a complimentary full registration waiver for the 12th edition of the conference — a tangible investment in the continued scholarly journey of our most outstanding contributors.
- Award-winning papers will be prominently featured in a dedicated Best Paper Collection circulated to the entire conference delegate network and highlighted across the conference’s academic partner platforms, amplifying the reach and citation potential of the recognized research well beyond the Toronto event.
11th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning (SMP) – October 20-22, 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 11th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning embraces a genuinely multidisciplinary ethos, welcoming scholarly contributions from management science, economics, public policy, behavioral science, and technology studies — recognizing that robust strategic thinking is enriched when diverse academic traditions converge.
- Registration and payment of conference fees confirm a participant’s intent to attend but do not constitute a guarantee of physical attendance; the organizing committee reserves the right to modify the program, speakers, or format in response to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including force majeure events.
- While the conference program is designed to offer maximum value across all scheduled tracks, participants acknowledge that access to specific sessions may be subject to room capacity limits and that the organizing committee cannot guarantee admittance to every individual session for every registered delegate.
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 11th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning embraces a genuinely multidisciplinary ethos, welcoming scholarly contributions from management science, economics, public policy, behavioral science, and technology studies — recognizing that robust strategic thinking is enriched when diverse academic traditions converge.
- Registration and payment of conference fees confirm a participant’s intent to attend but do not constitute a guarantee of physical attendance; the organizing committee reserves the right to modify the program, speakers, or format in response to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including force majeure events.
- While the conference program is designed to offer maximum value across all scheduled tracks, participants acknowledge that access to specific sessions may be subject to room capacity limits and that the organizing committee cannot guarantee admittance to every individual session for every registered delegate.