Conference Objectives
- Encourage cross-disciplinary discourse on emerging strategic planning methodologies and their real-world applications
- Examine how digital disruption, geopolitical volatility, and sustainability imperatives are reshaping long-horizon organizational roadmaps
- Create a collaborative forum where empirical research and practitioner insight converge to produce actionable strategic intelligence
- Highlight innovations in scenario planning, resource allocation, and adaptive strategy that are redefining competitive advantage
- Strengthen international research partnerships that produce comparative studies across industries, sectors, and governance structures
- Equip attendees with evidence-based tools to lead strategic transformation initiatives within their respective organizations and communities
Who Should Attend
If you work as a strategy director, consultant, public planner, or NGO leader, this conference was planned with you in mind.
- Corporate strategy directors and chief planning officers seeking current frameworks
- Academic researchers publishing in strategic management, organizational theory, and business policy
- Management consultants advising firms on competitive positioning and operational transformation
- Government and public-sector planners responsible for national and regional development strategies
- MBA and doctoral students pursuing advanced study in strategy, leadership, and organizational behavior
- Entrepreneurs and startup founders building scalable, strategically resilient business models
- NGO leaders and non-profit executives aligning mission-driven work with sustainable strategic plans
Select Ticket Type
Registration options for the Markham 2027 conference have been designed to accommodate the full spectrum of participants, from doctoral students attending their first international forum to senior executives and seasoned academics. Each ticket tier offers a clear set of conference access, networking events, and publication benefits, allowing you to select the option that best matches your professional goals and budget. All listed registration fees are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, so the price you see is the price you pay, with no hidden charges at checkout.
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 registration for the 24th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning in Markham, Canada, you may request an official invitation letter to support your travel and visa documentation process. This letter is issued on conference letterhead and confirms your role as a registered participant, presenter, or session chair, providing consular authorities with a clear record of your academic or professional purpose for travel.
To request your invitation letter, simply submit your full name as it appears on your passport, your institutional affiliation, your country of residence, and your registration confirmation number through the designated request form on the conference website. The organizing secretariat typically processes these letters within three to five business days, and the document will be delivered as a digitally signed PDF suitable for official submission to embassies and visa application centers.
Please note that while the conference secretariat is pleased to provide this official invitation letter as a courtesy to international attendees, its issuance does not guarantee visa approval or confer any immigration privilege. All visa and entry decisions rest solely with the relevant government immigration authorities, and applicants are strongly encouraged to initiate their visa applications well in advance of the conference dates to allow adequate processing time.
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 – 24th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning
Authors and experts are warmly invited to submit original contributions that push the boundaries of strategic management theory, empirical research, and applied planning practice. The program committee welcomes diverse methodological approaches, from quantitative modelling to ethnographic inquiry, provided they yield meaningful insights for the field.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Markham, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- Dynamic capabilities and competitive advantage
- Corporate portfolio strategy and diversification
- Strategic leadership and top management teams
- Scenario planning under deep uncertainty
- Blue ocean and market creation strategies
- Mergers, acquisitions, and post-merger integration
- Stakeholder theory and strategic decision-making
- Sustainability-driven strategic transformation
- Digital strategy and platform ecosystems
- Resource-based view in emerging markets
- Agile strategy and organizational resilience
- Strategic foresight and long-range planning
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 24th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Dynamic capabilities and competitive advantage, Corporate portfolio strategy and diversification or Agile strategy and organizational resilience.
| 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 24th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning undergoes a double-blind peer review conducted by subject-matter experts in the field. Reviewers evaluate manuscripts on the basis of originality, theoretical contribution, methodological soundness, and relevance to contemporary strategic management discourse, with detailed feedback provided to all authors regardless of outcome.
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 alongside a prominently featured profile in the conference’s post-event digital publication, amplifying the reach and visibility of their research within the global strategic management community.
- Award-winning authors will be granted priority recommendation for expedited editorial review in one of the conference’s affiliated peer-reviewed journals, offering a meaningful pathway to high-impact publication and broader scholarly recognition of their contribution to the field.
24th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning – January 28, 2027 – Markham, 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 24th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning is structured as a multidisciplinary forum; while its primary focus is strategic management and organizational planning, contributions from adjacent fields — including public policy, innovation management, behavioral economics, and leadership studies — are welcome where they offer meaningful relevance to core conference themes.
- Acceptance of an abstract or full paper into the conference program constitutes an academic acceptance only and does not confirm physical or virtual attendance; all presenters and participants must complete the formal registration process and receive an official confirmation from the organizing committee before their participation is considered secured.
- Session scheduling, including the assignment of specific time slots, rooms, and tracks, is determined exclusively by the program committee and is subject to change based on logistical requirements, speaker availability, and program balance; registered attendees are encouraged to monitor the official conference website for the most current schedule updates.