About the Conference
The 17th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning arrives in Toronto, Canada in 2026 as a premier gathering where forward-thinking executives, academics, and policy architects converge to redefine how organizations navigate an increasingly volatile world. This edition places particular emphasis on the intersection of adaptive strategy, data-driven decision-making, and long-horizon planning frameworks that transcend traditional boundaries. Delegates will leave equipped with actionable intelligence, expanded professional networks, and a sharper strategic lens.
Conference Objectives
- Examine how emerging geopolitical shifts are reshaping corporate and institutional strategic planning cycles across global markets
- Facilitate rigorous academic and practitioner dialogue on competitive advantage models suited to post-pandemic economic realities
- Showcase cutting-edge research on organizational resilience, scenario planning, and dynamic capability development
- Bridge the gap between theoretical strategy frameworks and their measurable real-world implementation outcomes
- Cultivate cross-sector collaboration by uniting voices from industry, government, academia, and civil society around shared planning challenges
- Advance scholarly discourse on sustainability integration within long-term strategic management and corporate governance structures
Who Should Attend
This conference brings together a vibrant mix of professionals, academics, and thought leaders from around the world.
- Corporate strategy directors and C-suite executives seeking evidence-based frameworks for organizational transformation
- University faculty and doctoral researchers specializing in strategic management, business policy, or organizational theory
- Government planners and public sector administrators responsible for national or regional development strategies
- Management consultants advising clients on competitive positioning, restructuring, or market entry strategies
- MBA and graduate students aiming to connect academic study with live research and professional mentorship opportunities
- Non-profit and NGO leaders integrating strategic planning tools into mission-driven organizational models
- Entrepreneurs and startup founders building scalable business models rooted in sound strategic planning principles
Select Ticket Type
Whether you are joining us as a presenting author, a contributing co-author, or an engaged listener eager to absorb the latest developments in strategic management and planning, there is a registration category tailored to your participation style. We invite all prospective attendees to review the available ticket options carefully and select the tier that best reflects their mode of engagement with the conference. All listed registration fees are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, ensuring complete pricing transparency from the outset.
Select Tickets Type:
Author (Early Bird)
US$499 US$599
Including all taxes
Author (Regular)
US$599
Including all taxes
Listener
US$499
Including all taxes
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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 international delegates requiring documentation for travel planning purposes, the 17th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning provides official invitation letters to registered participants. Once your registration and payment have been successfully processed, you may formally request an invitation letter through the conference secretariat, which will confirm your acceptance as a delegate or presenter.
The invitation letter is issued on official conference letterhead and includes your name, registration category, the conference title, and the event location in Toronto, Canada. This document is intended solely to assist attendees in making travel and accommodation arrangements and to support any administrative processes they may need to complete prior to attending.
Please be advised that the issuance of an official invitation letter by the conference organizing committee does not guarantee visa approval, entry into Canada, or any immigration outcome. All visa and travel authorization decisions rest exclusively with the relevant governmental and border authorities, and applicants are encouraged to initiate visa applications well in advance of the conference dates.
Terms & Conditions
- Please note that all registration fees are non-refundable, non-negotiable, and non-transferable.
- Please make your own arrangements for visa (if applicable), accommodation and transportation.
- After verifying your successful payment, a regular invitation letter will be sent within 3 business days.
- Changes due to spelling or minor mistakes in the invitation letter will cost US$50.
- Invitation letter will not be provided for the Domestic Listener (Early Bird) ticket category.
Disclaimer
- The 17th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning is a multidisciplinary forum that welcomes contributions from a broad spectrum of fields, including but not limited to business administration, public policy, economics, organizational behavior, and management science; the presence of diverse disciplinary perspectives is a deliberate and valued feature of the program.
- Submission of a paper or completion of the registration process does not constitute confirmation of attendance; delegates are considered confirmed only upon receipt of full payment and issuance of an official registration confirmation from the conference secretariat.
- The conference program encompasses multiple concurrent and plenary sessions, and while every effort is made to accommodate presenter preferences, the organizing committee reserves the right to schedule sessions at its discretion; attendance at all sessions is encouraged but individual session participation may vary based on delegate interests and scheduling.
Call for Papers – 17th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning
Scholars, practitioners, and independent researchers are warmly invited to submit original contributions that interrogate, challenge, or extend the boundaries of strategic management and planning knowledge. The 17th edition welcomes full papers, work-in-progress studies, and case-based analyses that speak to the conference’s multidisciplinary and globally oriented agenda.
Accepted work will be published in the official conference proceedings and presented during the event in Toronto, Canada.
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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.
| 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 17th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process, wherein the identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout evaluation. Review panels are composed of qualified academics and senior practitioners whose expertise aligns with the submitted work’s thematic scope.
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.
To submit your author paper, visit here.
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 recognized with an engraved certificate of distinction and prominent acknowledgment across all official conference communications, offering meaningful visibility within the global strategic management scholarly community
- Winning authors will receive a complimentary priority recommendation for fast-track consideration in a partner peer-reviewed journal, providing an accelerated pathway to formal academic publication of their recognized work
17th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning (SMP) – December 03-05, 2026 – Toronto, 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 |
Day 3, optional City Tour (subject to availability). Participants wishing to join must confirm in advance, as an additional fee applies. To book, please contact the organizing committee.
Disclaimer
- The 17th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning is a multidisciplinary forum that welcomes contributions from a broad spectrum of fields, including but not limited to business administration, public policy, economics, organizational behavior, and management science; the presence of diverse disciplinary perspectives is a deliberate and valued feature of the program.
- Submission of a paper or completion of the registration process does not constitute confirmation of attendance; delegates are considered confirmed only upon receipt of full payment and issuance of an official registration confirmation from the conference secretariat.
- The conference program encompasses multiple concurrent and plenary sessions, and while every effort is made to accommodate presenter preferences, the organizing committee reserves the right to schedule sessions at its discretion; attendance at all sessions is encouraged but individual session participation may vary based on delegate interests and scheduling.
Venue
To be announced.
Contact Us
3 Massey Square #1803, East York, Ontario M4C 5L5, Canada
E-mail: contact@internationalconference.ca
Keynote Speaker
Keynote speaker to be announced. Focus: global transformation, leadership, innovation, and strategic growth.
Terms & Conditions (Attendees & Sponsorships)
- Please note that all registration fees are non-refundable, non-negotiable, and non-transferable.
- Please make your own arrangements for visa (if applicable), accommodation and transportation.
- After verifying your successful payment, a regular invitation letter will be sent within 3 business days.
- Changes due to spelling or minor mistakes in the invitation letter will cost US$50.
- Invitation letter will not be provided for the Domestic Listener (Early Bird) ticket category.
Terms & Conditions (Notarized Invitation Letter)
- Voluntary Service: The provision of a Notarized Invitation Letter is an additional, voluntary service not directly linked to the main conference event.
- No Guarantee of Visa Approval: While this letter carries weight in many jurisdictions, its possession does not guarantee visa approval. The respective consulate or embassy determines visa approval.
- Non-refundable Service: The US$100 fee for the Notarized Invitation Letter is fixed and non-refundable, irrespective of whether the visa is approved or denied.
- Acceptance of Terms: You acknowledge and agree to these terms by requesting a Notarized Invitation Letter.
- Amendments to Terms: We reserve the right to change these terms at any point without notice.
- Processing Time: Upon verification of payment, a Notarized Conference Invitation Letter will be sent within 10 business days.
Disclaimer
- The 17th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning is a multidisciplinary forum that welcomes contributions from a broad spectrum of fields, including but not limited to business administration, public policy, economics, organizational behavior, and management science; the presence of diverse disciplinary perspectives is a deliberate and valued feature of the program.
- Submission of a paper or completion of the registration process does not constitute confirmation of attendance; delegates are considered confirmed only upon receipt of full payment and issuance of an official registration confirmation from the conference secretariat.
- The conference program encompasses multiple concurrent and plenary sessions, and while every effort is made to accommodate presenter preferences, the organizing committee reserves the right to schedule sessions at its discretion; attendance at all sessions is encouraged but individual session participation may vary based on delegate interests and scheduling.