Conference Objectives
- Encourage cross-disciplinary dialogue between supply chain researchers, industry strategists, and technology developers
- Examine emerging disruption patterns and build evidence-based frameworks for supply chain resilience
- Accelerate the adoption of digital transformation tools including AI-driven demand forecasting and blockchain traceability
- Evaluate sustainable procurement strategies and their measurable impact on carbon footprint reduction
- Strengthen international collaboration networks that address geopolitical risk, nearshoring, and multi-tier supplier visibility
- Disseminate peer-reviewed findings that set new benchmarks for supply chain efficiency, agility, and ethical sourcing
Who Should Attend
Procurement chiefs, logistics academics, customs officials and freight forwarders are some of the groups this event serves.
- Supply chain directors and chief procurement officers from multinational corporations
- Academic researchers specializing in logistics, operations management, and trade economics
- Technology vendors and SaaS innovators developing supply chain intelligence platforms
- Government trade and customs officials shaping cross-border logistics policy
- Sustainability officers and ESG analysts focused on responsible sourcing
- Third-party logistics providers and freight forwarding professionals
- Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows pursuing careers in operations and supply chain research
Select Ticket Type
Registration for the 27th International Conference on Supply Chain Management offers several carefully structured options designed to accommodate academics, industry delegates, and students at every stage of their careers. Whether you are presenting a paper or attending as a delegate, there is a registration tier tailored to your needs and schedule. All listed registration fees are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, so the price you see is the price you pay, with no surprises at checkout.
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 your travel planning and institutional approval process, the 27th International Conference on Supply Chain Management is pleased to provide official invitation letters to registered participants. These letters confirm your acceptance or registration status and include key conference details such as dates, venue, and the academic nature of the event, documentation frequently required by employers, universities, and funding bodies.
Requests for invitation letters should be submitted through the official conference portal following the completion of registration or paper acceptance. Our organizing team processes letter requests promptly, typically within three to five business days, and correspondence is issued on official conference letterhead bearing the signatures of the organizing committee.
Please note that while the conference secretariat is happy to provide this documentation to facilitate your travel arrangements, the issuance of an invitation letter does not guarantee visa approval or entry into Canada. All visa applications are subject to the sole discretion of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, and applicants are solely responsible for meeting all immigration requirements applicable to their nationality.
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 – 27th International Conference on Supply Chain Management
The 27th edition invites original scholarly contributions that push the boundaries of supply chain knowledge across both theoretical and applied dimensions. Researchers and practitioners are encouraged to submit work that addresses the most pressing challenges facing global supply networks in 2027 and beyond.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Brampton, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- Supply chain resilience and risk mitigation
- AI-powered demand sensing and forecasting
- Blockchain for end-to-end traceability
- Circular economy and reverse logistics
- Nearshoring and reshoring strategies
- Cold chain and pharmaceutical logistics
- Supplier diversity and ethical sourcing
- Last-mile delivery optimization
- Digital twin applications in logistics
- Carbon-neutral freight and green transport
- Multi-tier supplier visibility frameworks
- Trade compliance and customs automation
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 27th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Blockchain for end-to-end traceability, Cold chain and pharmaceutical logistics or Multi-tier supplier visibility frameworks.
| 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 27th International Conference on Supply Chain Management undergoes a double-blind peer review conducted by reviewers in the field. This process evaluates originality, methodological soundness, relevance to the field, and clarity of contribution, ensuring that only work meeting the conference’s scholarly standards is accepted for presentation and publication.
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 presented during the closing plenary, recognizing the outstanding quality and impact of their research contribution.
- Award-winning authors will be extended a priority invitation to submit an expanded version of their paper to a designated partner journal, with an expedited editorial review process acknowledging the work’s already-demonstrated merit.
27th International Conference on Supply Chain Management – February 17, 2027 – Brampton, 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 27th International Conference on Supply Chain Management is an interdisciplinary platform that welcomes contributions from logistics, operations research, economics, information systems, environmental science, and related fields — authors should not limit their submissions based on narrow disciplinary boundaries.
- Inclusion of a presentation in the published conference program is contingent upon the completion of at least one author’s full registration and confirmation of attendance prior to the applicable deadline; failure to register may result in removal from the schedule and proceedings.
- Registered attendees are encouraged to plan their participation across all scheduled tracks and sessions; however, the organizing committee reserves the right to modify, reschedule, or cancel individual sessions in response to speaker availability, venue considerations, or other circumstances beyond its control.