Conference Objectives
- Encourage cross-disciplinary dialogue on contemporary challenges in strategic decision-making and organizational direction-setting
- Showcase new research that advances the theoretical and applied frontiers of strategic management
- Connect practitioners, academics, and policymakers to co-create solutions for real-world strategic planning dilemmas
- Examine how digital transformation, geopolitical volatility, and sustainability imperatives are reshaping competitive strategy
- Provide a structured platform for early-career researchers to present, receive critique, and refine their strategic management scholarship
- Cultivate lasting international partnerships that accelerate the dissemination and impact of strategic management knowledge globally
Who Should Attend
Academic researchers sit alongside senior corporate strategists, government officials, and think-tank analysts at this edition.
- Academic researchers specializing in strategic management, organizational theory, or business policy
- C-suite executives and senior corporate strategists from multinational and mid-market organizations
- Management consultants advising on long-range planning, restructuring, or competitive positioning
- Government officials and public-sector planners responsible for national or regional strategy development
- MBA and doctoral students pursuing research in strategic management or related business disciplines
- Entrepreneurs and startup founders building scalable business models and strategic growth roadmaps
- Think-tank analysts and policy researchers examining industry dynamics and macroeconomic strategy
Select Ticket Type
Registration options for the 22nd International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning have been designed to accommodate the full spectrum of attendees, from doctoral students and independent researchers to senior executives. All listed registration fees are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, ensuring complete pricing transparency from the moment you select your preferred tier. We invite you to review the available ticket types and choose the option that best aligns with your participation goals and organizational context.
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
The organizing committee of the 22nd International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning is pleased to provide official invitation letters to registered international delegates who require supporting documentation for their travel to Vaughan, Canada. These letters are issued upon successful registration and payment confirmation, and they formally recognize the delegate’s acceptance and participation in the conference program.
Each invitation letter includes key details such as the delegate’s name, affiliated institution, conference dates, and venue information, formatted to meet the standard requirements of most national consulates and visa processing agencies. Delegates are encouraged to request their letter promptly after registration to allow sufficient time for visa processing, as timelines vary significantly by country of origin.
It is important to note that the issuance of an official invitation letter by the conference organizing committee does not constitute a guarantee of visa approval. Visa decisions rest entirely with the relevant Canadian immigration or consular authorities, and the conference organizers bear no responsibility for outcomes related to visa applications submitted by delegates.
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 – 22nd International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning
Scholars and practitioners worldwide are invited to submit original contributions that push the boundaries of strategic management theory, methodology, and application. The 22nd edition welcomes work spanning nascent conceptual frameworks to empirical studies, provided it offers a meaningful advance to the field.
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 competitive advantage
- Corporate-level diversification strategies
- Strategic leadership and top management teams
- Scenario planning under deep uncertainty
- Blue ocean and value innovation frameworks
- ESG integration in strategic planning
- Digital strategy and platform competition
- Mergers, acquisitions, and alliance strategy
- Resource-based view and firm heterogeneity
- Stakeholder theory and strategic governance
- Organizational resilience and adaptive strategy
- Strategy execution and performance measurement
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 22nd edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Scenario planning under deep uncertainty, Mergers, acquisitions, and alliance strategy or Resource-based view and firm heterogeneity.
| 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 submission to the 22nd International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning undergoes a double-blind peer review process, evaluated by reviewers in the field. Review criteria encompass originality of contribution, methodological soundness, relevance to strategic management and planning, and clarity of argumentation.
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 honored with a formal certificate of distinction presented during the closing plenary, accompanied by prominent recognition across all official conference publications, the event website, and post-conference communications reaching the global strategic management community.
- Winning authors will receive a complimentary priority publication recommendation to a curated selection of partner peer-reviewed journals in strategic management, along with a waived registration fee for the following edition of the conference as an acknowledgment of their exceptional scholarly contribution.
22nd International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning – January 14, 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 22nd International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning is intentionally multidisciplinary in scope; contributors and attendees may represent fields including organizational behavior, public administration, economics, technology management, and entrepreneurship, reflecting the inherently cross-cutting nature of strategy as a discipline.
- Registration and payment confirm a delegate’s intent to attend but do not constitute final confirmation of physical attendance; delegates are responsible for ensuring all travel, visa, and logistical arrangements are secured independently, and the organizing committee cannot be held liable for costs incurred due to unforeseen travel disruptions.
- The conference program comprises multiple concurrent tracks and sessions; registered delegates are responsible for reviewing the schedule in advance and selecting sessions aligned with their interests, as access to specific sessions may be subject to room capacity and the organizing committee does not guarantee entry to oversubscribed presentations.