Conference Objectives
- Explore current theories and empirical research on adaptive and transformational leadership in volatile organizational environments
- Examine proven change management methodologies and their application across diverse industries and cultural contexts
- Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration between leadership practitioners, academic researchers, and policy architects
- Critically evaluate the role of emotional intelligence, psychological safety, and inclusive leadership in driving sustainable organizational change
- Investigate how digital disruption and artificial intelligence are reshaping leadership competencies and change management practice
- Build a lasting global network of change-oriented professionals committed to advancing ethical and human-centered leadership
Who Should Attend
Attendees include chief executives, HR directors, management consultants and doctoral candidates studying leadership and change.
- Chief executives and senior organizational leaders navigating large-scale transformation initiatives
- Academic researchers and faculty specializing in leadership studies, organizational behavior, and change management
- Human resources directors and talent development professionals overseeing workforce transitions
- Management consultants and change practitioners advising public and private sector organizations
- Doctoral candidates and postgraduate students conducting research in leadership and organizational change
- Government and public sector officials leading institutional reform and policy change
- Nonprofit executives and social enterprise leaders managing mission-driven organizational transformation
Select Ticket Type
Registration for the 24th International Conference on Leadership and Change Management offers a range of carefully structured attendance options to accommodate the diverse needs of academics, practitioners, and students traveling to Oshawa in 2027. Each ticket tier is designed to provide meaningful access to the program’s core offerings, from plenary keynotes and paper sessions to networking events and published proceedings. All displayed registration fees are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, ensuring complete transparency as you select the option that best aligns with your professional goals and participation requirements.
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 completing your registration and receiving confirmation of acceptance, you may formally request an official invitation letter from the conference secretariat. This document is prepared on conference letterhead and includes your full name, institutional affiliation, paper title where applicable, and the precise dates and venue of the event in Oshawa, Canada. The letter is typically issued within three to five business days of a verified registration payment.
Invitation letters are provided exclusively to support your travel preparations, including visa applications, institutional travel grant requests, and leave approvals from your employer. To ensure accuracy, please submit your request through the designated portal and provide all required personal details exactly as they appear in your passport or official identification documents.
Please be advised that the issuance of an official invitation letter by the conference organizing committee does not constitute a guarantee, promise, or assurance of visa approval. All visa-related decisions rest solely with the relevant immigration and consular authorities of Canada, and applicants are encouraged to apply well in advance of the conference dates to allow sufficient processing time.
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 – 24th International Conference on Leadership and Change Management
Scholars, practitioners, and experts are warmly invited to submit original contributions that push the boundaries of knowledge in leadership and change management. The 24th edition welcomes empirical studies, theoretical frameworks, case analyses, and interdisciplinary perspectives that illuminate how organizations and their leaders navigate change.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Oshawa, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- Adaptive leadership in volatile environments
- Organizational resilience and change readiness
- Digital transformation leadership strategies
- Change management in multicultural organizations
- Servant and ethical leadership models
- Psychological safety and organizational change
- Leadership succession and continuity planning
- Resistance to change and mitigation approaches
- Agile leadership and iterative transformation
- Gender and diversity in leadership pipelines
- Neuroscience-informed leadership development
- Crisis leadership and rapid organizational response
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 24th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Adaptive leadership in volatile environments, Organizational resilience and change readiness or Neuroscience-informed leadership development.
| 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 manuscripts submitted to the 24th International Conference on Leadership and Change Management are subjected to a double-blind peer review process, wherein both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to ensure impartial and objective evaluation. Each submission is assessed by reviewers in the field, with final acceptance decisions based on originality, methodological soundness, and contribution to the field.
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:
- Recipients of the Best Paper Award will receive a certificate of excellence and formal recognition at the closing session, with their work highlighted in the official post-conference communications distributed to the global attendee network
- Winning papers will be fast-tracked for editorial consideration in a partner peer-reviewed journal, giving authors an accelerated pathway to expanded scholarly visibility and citation impact within the leadership and change management research community
24th International Conference on Leadership and Change Management – July 26, 2027 – Oshawa, 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 24th International Conference on Leadership and Change Management is an interdisciplinary forum that welcomes contributions spanning organizational behavior, public administration, educational leadership, healthcare management, and allied fields — authors from adjacent disciplines are encouraged to participate where relevant connections to leadership and change are demonstrated.
- Inclusion of a submission in the conference program and proceedings is contingent upon the full registration payment being received and confirmed by the stated deadline; accepted papers whose authors have not completed registration will be withdrawn from the schedule and publication.
- Registered attendees are expected to be present for the sessions in which they are scheduled to present; the organizing committee reserves the right to remove papers from the proceedings if the corresponding author fails to attend and present without prior written notification to the secretariat.