Conference Objectives
- Examine current research on adaptive leadership models designed for volatile, uncertain, and rapidly shifting organizational environments
- Bridge the gap between theoretical change management frameworks and their practical implementation across diverse industries and cultural contexts
- Cultivate a global network of leadership scholars and senior practitioners committed to advancing ethical and sustainable organizational transformation
- Showcase empirical studies, longitudinal case analyses, and mixed-methods research that deepen collective understanding of change resistance and acceptance
- Interrogate the intersection of digital disruption, workforce transformation, and executive decision-making in the modern enterprise
- Give emerging researchers and early-career professionals a platform to present their work
Who Should Attend
Who is it for? Leadership researchers, HR professionals, management consultants, and doctoral candidates.
- Organizational leadership researchers and tenured academic faculty
- Chief executives, senior directors, and C-suite change champions
- Human resources and organizational development professionals
- Management consultants specializing in corporate transformation
- Doctoral candidates and postgraduate students in leadership studies
- Public sector administrators driving government-level institutional reform
- Executive coaches and leadership development program facilitators
Select Ticket Type
Whether you are attending as a presenting author, a senior executive, or an emerging scholar eager to engage with the leadership research community, the 18th edition offers a range of ticket types to match your participation goals and professional context. Each ticket type is designed for the Pickering conference experience, and all listed prices are fully inclusive of applicable taxes. We invite you to review the available options and secure your place at this gathering in leadership and change management scholarship.
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, delegates may request an official invitation letter from the conference secretariat to support their travel arrangements and institutional approval processes. The letter will be issued on official conference letterhead and will confirm the delegate’s acceptance, presentation role where applicable, and the dates and location of the event in Pickering, Canada.
Invitation letters are typically processed within three to five business days of receipt of full payment and completed registration details. Delegates are encouraged to submit their requests as early as possible to allow sufficient time for visa applications, travel bookings, and employer authorization procedures ahead of the 2027 conference dates.
Please be advised that the issuance of an official invitation letter by the conference organizing committee does not guarantee the granting of a visa or entry permit by Canadian immigration authorities. Visa approval is solely at the discretion of the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration body, and delegates are responsible for initiating their own visa applications in accordance with the requirements of their home country.
Before You Register
- Registration fees are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another person. If your visa is refused, you get 50% off one new registration for a later edition in your name.
- Your invitation letter is emailed within 3 to 5 business days after your payment is verified.
- You arrange your own visa, travel and accommodation.
Call for Papers – 18th International Conference on Leadership and Change Management
The 18th edition invites original scholarly contributions that challenge prevailing assumptions and expand the intellectual frontier of leadership and change management research. We welcome submissions spanning conceptual, empirical, and applied dimensions that speak to the urgent realities facing organizations in 2027 and beyond.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Pickering, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
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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.
For the 18th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Organizational Change Processes and Methods, Leadership Training and Coaching Interventions or Ethical Decision-Making in Change Leadership.
| 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
All submitted abstracts and full papers undergo a double-blind peer review process conducted by subject matter experts in leadership studies and organizational change management. Reviewers evaluate submissions on originality, methodological soundness, theoretical contribution, and relevance to the conference’s thematic scope before any acceptance decision is communicated.
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.
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 be honored with a commemorative certificate of excellence and prominent recognition across all official conference communications, proceedings, and digital platforms, providing meaningful visibility within the global leadership and change management research community.
- Winning authors will additionally receive complimentary priority registration for the following edition of the conference, granting them first access to submission deadlines, keynote announcements, and early-bird programming, a tangible investment in their continued scholarly engagement with this growing international network.
18th International Conference on Leadership and Change Management – April 23, 2027 – Pickering, Canada
[Registration starts 9 AM, Gate closes 9:30 AM]
| 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 |
Venue
To be announced.
Contact Us
3 Massey Square, East York, Ontario M4C 5L5, Canada
E-mail: [email protected]
Keynote Speaker
Keynote speaker to be announced. Focus: global transformation, leadership, innovation, and strategic growth.
Conference Terms
- Name or spelling changes to an issued invitation letter cost US$50.
- A notarized invitation letter is an optional extra service (US$100), sent within 10 business days after payment. It supports a visa application but does not guarantee approval.
Terms and ConditionsRefund PolicyNotarized Invitation Letter
Disclaimer
- The 18th International Conference on Leadership and Change Management is a multidisciplinary forum that welcomes scholarly contributions from adjacent fields including organizational psychology, public administration, strategic management, and behavioral economics, provided submissions engage substantively with leadership or change management themes.
- Successful submission of an abstract or full paper does not constitute confirmed attendance at the conference; delegates must complete the formal registration and payment process to secure their place, receive presentation scheduling, and be included in the official conference program and proceedings.
- While the conference program is designed to offer maximum engagement, attendance at every individual session, workshop, or keynote address cannot be guaranteed for all delegates, as room capacities and scheduling logistics may vary; the organizing committee reserves the right to adjust the program as operationally necessary.