Conference Objectives
- Explore the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence, automation, and human-centered workforce design in modern organizations
- Examine empirically grounded strategies for building inclusive, equitable, and psychologically safe workplace cultures
- Advance scholarly discourse on talent acquisition models that respond to shifting labor market dynamics across diverse economies
- Facilitate cross-disciplinary dialogue between HR academics, C-suite practitioners, and policy architects
- Showcase original research on employee well-being, burnout prevention, and the science of sustainable performance
- Review key milestones in HRM scholarship and chart the next directions for people management
Who Should Attend
This edition is for HR executives, DEI officers, recruitment technology professionals and business school department heads.
- Chief Human Resources Officers and senior HR executives seeking data-informed leadership strategies
- Academic researchers and doctoral candidates publishing in organizational behavior and workforce studies
- Talent acquisition specialists and recruitment technology professionals
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion officers driving systemic organizational change
- Organizational development consultants advising multinational corporations
- Employment law practitioners and labor policy advisors operating at national or international levels
- Business school faculty and department heads integrating current HRM research into curricula
Select Ticket Type
Whether you are joining us as a researcher presenting findings, a practitioner looking to benchmark against global best practices, or a student entering the world of HRM scholarship, there is a ticket type to suit your needs and budget. The 2026 Vaughan edition offers a transparent, all-inclusive pricing structure: applicable taxes are already incorporated into every listed ticket price, so you will encounter no unexpected charges at checkout. Review the available registration options below and secure your place.
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
Registered participants who require formal documentation for travel or institutional purposes may request an official invitation letter from the conference secretariat. This letter serves as confirmation of your accepted participation and outlines the conference’s dates, venue location in Vaughan, and your specific role (presenter, attendee, or session chair), providing the supporting evidence many institutions and travel offices require.
To request your invitation letter, simply complete the designated form available through the conference portal following the confirmation of your registration payment. The secretariat typically processes these requests within three to five business days, and letters are issued on official conference letterhead bearing the organizing committee’s credentials. Delegates are encouraged to submit their requests well in advance of any internal deadlines set by their sponsoring institutions or employers.
Please note that while the conference secretariat is pleased to provide this official invitation letter as a courtesy to registered participants, the issuance of such a letter does not guarantee the approval of a visa or entry permit by any government authority. All visa applications remain subject to the sole discretion of the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration body of Canada, and applicants are solely responsible for meeting the requirements set by those authorities.
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 – 20th International Conference on Human Resource Management
Scholars, practitioners, and emerging researchers are warmly invited to submit original contributions that interrogate, challenge, or advance the boundaries of human resource management theory and practice. The 20th edition welcomes full papers, work-in-progress manuscripts, and structured case studies that speak to the conference’s core themes and the rapidly transforming world of work.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Vaughan, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
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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 20th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Professional Development and Career Pathways, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Practices or Employee Well-Being, Resilience, and Psychological Safety.
| 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 20th International Conference on Human Resource Management undergoes a double-blind peer review process, evaluated by reviewers in the field. Reviewers assess submissions on the basis of scholarly originality, methodological soundness, relevance to contemporary HRM discourse, and clarity of contribution to the field.
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 receive a certificate of excellence from the conference organizing committee, along with prominent recognition across all official conference publications, the event website, and post-conference communications distributed to the global HRM scholarly community.
- Winning authors will additionally be offered a prioritized recommendation for expedited peer review and potential publication in a partner academic journal, providing a meaningful pathway to broader dissemination of their research within the international human resource management literature.
20th International Conference on Human Resource Management – December 21, 2026 – 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 20th International Conference on Human Resource Management is purposefully designed as a multidisciplinary forum; submissions and attendance from adjacent fields such as organizational psychology, labor economics, public administration, and business ethics are actively encouraged and do not require exclusive specialization in HR management.
- Submission of a paper or expression of interest does not constitute confirmed attendance; official participation is recognized only upon completion of the full registration process, including payment of applicable fees, and delegates are advised to finalize their registration before any advertised early-bird deadlines expire.
- The conference program is structured around scheduled plenary sessions, parallel tracks, and workshops, and while the organizing committee makes every effort to maintain the published timetable, session timings, room assignments, and speaker appearances are subject to change; attendees are encouraged to monitor official communications for real-time program updates.