Conference Objectives
- Examine how artificial intelligence and machine learning are transforming demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and end-to-end supply chain visibility
- Explore resilience-building strategies that help organizations absorb disruptions, from pandemics and port congestion to trade-policy reversals, without sacrificing efficiency
- Investigate the role of sustainability and circular-economy principles in redesigning procurement, logistics, and reverse-supply networks
- Assess the impact of nearshoring, friend-shoring, and regional diversification on global sourcing strategies and supplier relationship management
- Facilitate scholarly exchange between academics publishing empirical supply chain research and industry leaders piloting next-generation solutions
- Establish a collaborative platform where cross-sector partnerships and joint research agendas can be launched, nurtured, and brought to measurable impact
Who Should Attend
From C-suite executives and doctoral researchers to ESG analysts and demand planners, the audience spans research and practice.
- Supply chain directors, VPs, and C-suite executives responsible for procurement, logistics, or operations strategy
- Academic researchers and doctoral candidates publishing in supply chain management, operations research, or logistics
- Technology vendors and solution architects developing AI, blockchain, or IoT platforms for supply chain applications
- Sustainability officers and ESG analysts embedding environmental and social criteria into supplier selection and sourcing
- Government trade officials and policy advisors shaping import-export regulations, tariff frameworks, and infrastructure investment
- Management consultants advising Fortune 500 and mid-market firms on supply chain transformation and risk mitigation
- Procurement specialists, demand planners, and warehouse operations managers seeking advanced methodologies and peer benchmarking
Select Ticket Type
Registration for the 36th International Conference on Supply Chain Management in Mississauga offers a range of ticket categories designed to accommodate academics, industry professionals, and student researchers at different stages of their careers. Each option has been structured to provide access to keynote addresses, paper presentation sessions, networking events, and conference materials. All displayed registration fees are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, so the price you see is the price you pay.
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 conference registration, you may formally request an official invitation letter from the organizing secretariat. This document is prepared on conference letterhead and includes your name, institutional affiliation, registration confirmation number, and the full conference details (Mississauga, Canada, 2027), making it suitable for submission to your employer, funding body, or travel-grant committee.
Invitation letters are dispatched electronically within a reasonable processing period following receipt of your request and confirmation of paid registration. If your institution or grant agency requires a customized format or additional details, please contact the secretariat directly so that we may accommodate those specific requirements promptly and accurately.
Please be aware that while the organizing committee is pleased to furnish an official invitation letter to support your travel planning and visa application, the provision of this document does not guarantee visa approval or entry into Canada. All visa adjudication decisions rest exclusively with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, and applicants are solely responsible for meeting all applicable immigration requirements.
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 – 36th International Conference on Supply Chain Management
We invite scholars and practitioners worldwide to submit their original research, case analyses, and applied studies to the 36th International Conference on Supply Chain Management in Mississauga. Contributions that challenge conventional thinking, present novel empirical evidence, or propose innovative frameworks for modern supply chain challenges are especially welcomed.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Mississauga, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- AI-driven demand sensing and forecasting
- Supply chain risk and resilience modeling
- Circular economy and reverse logistics
- Sustainable procurement and green sourcing
- Digital twin applications in logistics
- Blockchain for supply chain traceability
- Near-shoring and supply network redesign
- Cold chain and pharmaceutical logistics
- Last-mile delivery optimization strategies
- Supplier diversity and ethical sourcing
- IoT-enabled real-time inventory tracking
- Carbon footprint measurement in supply chains
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 36th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example AI-driven demand sensing and forecasting, Circular economy and reverse logistics or Blockchain for supply chain traceability.
| 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 full-paper submission to the 36th International Conference on Supply Chain Management undergoes a double-blind peer-review process conducted by academics and experienced industry experts in supply chain management and allied fields. Reviewers evaluate manuscripts on originality, methodological soundness, relevance to the conference themes, and the practical or theoretical contribution offered to the broader SCM community.
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 co-signed by the conference chairs, along with prominent recognition across all official conference publications, the conference website, and post-event communications distributed to the global SCM scholarly community.
- Winning authors will additionally be invited to submit an expanded version of their awarded paper for expedited consideration in a prestigious partner journal affiliated with the conference, offering a direct pathway to high-impact publication and significantly amplified visibility within the supply chain management research community.
36th International Conference on Supply Chain Management – April 27, 2027 – Mississauga, 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 36th International Conference on Supply Chain Management is intentionally multidisciplinary in scope, drawing scholarly contributions from operations management, logistics, procurement, information systems, sustainability studies, and related fields; accepted papers may therefore reflect a breadth of methodologies and theoretical perspectives beyond any single academic discipline.
- Successful submission of an abstract or full paper does not itself constitute confirmed attendance at the conference; authors and co-authors must complete formal registration and payment to secure their place in the program, and inclusion in the final schedule is contingent upon that registration being finalized by the stated deadline.
- Registered attendees are encouraged to review the published session schedule carefully, as the conference runs concurrent tracks across multiple rooms; the organizing committee cannot guarantee that every individual will be able to attend every session of interest, and session content or speaker assignments may be subject to change without prior notice.