Conference Objectives
- Examine how emerging geopolitical shifts are reshaping corporate and institutional strategic planning cycles across global markets
- Facilitate academic and practitioner dialogue on competitive advantage models suited to post-pandemic economic realities
- Showcase current research on organizational resilience, scenario planning, and adaptive 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
Whether you are a government planner, faculty member, consultant, or graduate student, you will find people in your field here.
- 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.
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.
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 – 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 may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is 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.
For the 17th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Organizational Strategy and Performance, Strategy Execution and Control or Strategic Management 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 17th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning undergo a 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.
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 a 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 – December 04, 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 |
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 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.