Conference Objectives
- Examine current strategic management theories and their real-world applicability across diverse industries and organizational scales
- Encourage cross-sector dialogue between academics, executives, and policymakers to bridge the gap between research and boardroom practice
- Showcase empirical studies and case analyses that redefine competitive advantage in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous environments
- Cultivate a global network of strategy professionals committed to advancing ethical, inclusive, and sustainable planning methodologies
- Provide a peer-reviewed platform where original research shapes the future direction of the strategic management discipline
- Identify emerging disruptions, from artificial intelligence adoption to geopolitical realignment, and equip attendees with actionable strategic responses
Who Should Attend
Planned for chief strategy officers, corporate planners, policy analysts, and business school faculty working on strategy.
- Chief Strategy Officers and C-suite executives seeking evidence-based planning frameworks
- Academic researchers and doctoral candidates specializing in strategic management and organizational theory
- Management consultants advising firms on competitive positioning and transformation agendas
- Corporate planners and business development professionals responsible for long-horizon roadmaps
- Policy analysts and government strategists shaping public-sector planning initiatives
- Entrepreneurship scholars and innovation leaders navigating high-uncertainty growth environments
- MBA program directors and business school faculty integrating current research into curriculum design
Select Ticket Type
Registration for the 26th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning in Vaughan offers a range of ticket options designed to suit academics, industry professionals, and students alike. Each ticket type provides clear access entitlements, so you can select the option that best aligns with your schedule and professional objectives. All listed registration fees are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, ensuring complete pricing transparency from the moment you register.
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 for the 26th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning in Vaughan, Canada, the organizing committee is pleased to provide an official invitation letter to support your travel preparations. This document confirms your accepted participation status, outlines the conference dates and venue, and may be submitted alongside visa applications, institutional travel-funding requests, or employer sponsorship proposals. Requests for invitation letters should be submitted through the designated portal on the conference website after payment of the applicable registration fee.
The invitation letter is issued solely for logistical and administrative purposes and reflects the conference secretariat’s confirmation of your role, whether as a presenter, co-author, or registered delegate. The letter includes relevant details such as conference schedule, hosting institution information, and the full name of the participant as entered during registration. Authors of accepted papers may additionally request a supplementary letter confirming the acceptance of their specific submission for publication-related or institutional reporting purposes.
Please note that the issuance of an official invitation letter by the conference organizing committee does not, under any circumstances, guarantee the approval of a visa or travel authorization by Canadian immigration authorities or any other relevant government body. Visa decisions rest solely with the appropriate national authorities, and applicants are strongly encouraged to initiate the visa application process well in advance of the conference dates, adhering to all requirements stipulated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
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 – 26th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning
Scholars, practitioners, and interdisciplinary thinkers are invited to submit original contributions that advance the frontiers of strategic management and planning. The 26th edition welcomes both conceptual manuscripts and empirically grounded studies that challenge established paradigms and introduce novel perspectives to the global strategy community.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Vaughan, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- Dynamic capabilities and adaptive strategy
- AI-driven strategic decision-making
- Scenario planning under geopolitical uncertainty
- Corporate purpose and stakeholder value creation
- Strategic leadership in hybrid organizations
- Mergers, acquisitions, and post-merger integration
- Blue ocean and market-creation strategies
- Sustainability-oriented strategic planning
- Platform ecosystems and digital strategy
- Resource-based view in emerging markets
- Strategic agility and organizational resilience
- Competitive intelligence and market sensing
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 26th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example AI-driven strategic decision-making, Mergers, acquisitions, and post-merger integration or Resource-based view in emerging markets.
| 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 26th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning undergo a double-blind peer-review process, with each paper evaluated independently by reviewers with relevant domain expertise. Reviewers assess submissions against criteria encompassing theoretical contribution, methodological integrity, clarity of argumentation, and alignment with the conference’s strategic management theme, ensuring that only substantive and original work advances to presentation.
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 alongside a complimentary full registration waiver for the subsequent edition of the conference, recognizing the sustained contribution of outstanding scholarship to the strategic management community.
- Winning papers will be fast-tracked for consideration in the conference’s affiliated journal special issue and prominently featured across the official conference communications, including the website, newsletter, and social media channels, amplifying the author’s research reach to a global audience of strategy scholars and practitioners.
26th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning – February 10, 2027 – Vaughan, 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 26th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning embraces a multidisciplinary ethos, welcoming research that intersects strategic management with adjacent fields including organizational behavior, economics, public policy, technology management, and sustainability science; cross-disciplinary submissions are reviewed with equal rigor and enthusiasm.
- Registration and payment of applicable fees constitute confirmation of a delegate’s intention to attend; however, the conference organizing committee reserves the right to modify the program, speakers, or format in response to unforeseen circumstances, and registered participants will be notified promptly of any material changes.
- The conference program comprises multiple concurrent tracks, panel sessions, and keynote addresses scheduled across the full duration of the event; delegates are responsible for reviewing the published agenda and managing their own session attendance, as the organizing committee cannot guarantee personal access to every individual session given venue capacity constraints.