Conference Objectives
- Advance the frontier of strategic management theory through rigorous cross-disciplinary academic exchange
- Bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world organizational planning challenges
- Examine how digital disruption and technological acceleration are reshaping long-term strategic frameworks
- Foster international networks among strategy scholars, corporate planners, and policy architects
- Spotlight emerging methodologies in scenario planning, competitive intelligence, and adaptive strategy
- Celebrate and disseminate exemplary research through structured awards, workshops, and curated panel sessions
Who Should Attend
This conference brings together a vibrant mix of professionals, academics, and thought leaders from around the world.
- Corporate strategists and C-suite executives responsible for organizational direction
- Academic researchers and faculty specializing in strategic management and business policy
- Government and public sector planners engaged in national and regional strategy development
- Management consultants advising organizations on competitive positioning and transformation
- MBA and doctoral students pursuing advanced study in strategy and organizational planning
- Nonprofit leaders seeking strategic frameworks to enhance mission-driven impact
- Innovation officers and entrepreneurs navigating strategic growth in dynamic markets
Select Ticket Type
Registration for the 27th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning offers a range of ticket options carefully structured to accommodate academics, practitioners, and students at every stage of their careers. Each registration tier is designed to deliver maximum value — granting access to keynote addresses, peer-reviewed paper sessions, networking events, and conference materials. All listed registration prices are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, so delegates can plan their participation with complete financial clarity.
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 your participation in the 27th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning in Oakville, Canada, the conference secretariat is pleased to issue official invitation letters to registered attendees upon request. These letters confirm your acceptance and registration status and are provided specifically to assist delegates in making travel arrangements and seeking institutional or organizational funding approval.
Invitation letters are issued exclusively to individuals who have completed their conference registration and, where applicable, paid the required registration fees. Requests must be submitted through the official conference portal, and delegates should allow adequate processing time before their intended visa application date. The secretariat will include all necessary conference details to support your administrative or funding requirements.
Please note that the issuance of an official invitation letter by the conference organizing committee does not in any way guarantee the approval of a visa or entry permit to Canada. Immigration and visa decisions rest solely within the authority of the relevant governmental and consular bodies. Delegates are strongly advised to initiate their visa applications well in advance and to consult the appropriate Canadian immigration authorities regarding specific documentation requirements.
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 27th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning embraces a multidisciplinary perspective, and submitted abstracts or papers may represent diverse theoretical traditions, methodological approaches, and disciplinary viewpoints; inclusion in the program does not constitute endorsement of any particular position by the organizing committee.
- Registration and payment of conference fees confirm a delegate’s intent to attend but do not constitute a guarantee of physical attendance; the conference organizers reserve the right to modify the program, speakers, or format in response to unforeseen circumstances, and registration fees are subject to the published cancellation and refund policy.
- Attendance at individual sessions, workshops, or keynote presentations is subject to room capacity, scheduling changes, and venue logistics; the organizing committee cannot guarantee access to every session for all registered delegates and encourages early arrival to preferred sessions.
Call for Papers – 27th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning
The 27th edition invites original contributions that push the boundaries of strategic management scholarship and planning practice. Researchers, practitioners, and interdisciplinary thinkers are encouraged to submit work that reflects the evolving complexities of global strategy in 2027.
Accepted work will be published in the official conference proceedings and presented during the event in Oakville, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- Competitive advantage in turbulent markets
- Dynamic capabilities and strategic agility
- Corporate governance and board strategy
- Strategic planning in digital transformation
- Mergers, acquisitions, and integration strategy
- Blue ocean and value innovation strategies
- Resource-based view contemporary applications
- Stakeholder theory and strategic decision-making
- Scenario planning and strategic foresight
- Sustainable and ESG-driven corporate strategy
- Strategic leadership and organizational change
- Internationalization and global strategy
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
Every submission to the 27th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning undergoes a rigorous double-blind peer review process conducted by an international panel of subject-matter experts drawn from leading universities and research institutions worldwide. Reviewers evaluate each manuscript on the basis of originality, theoretical contribution, methodological soundness, and relevance to the conference themes, with detailed feedback provided to all submitting authors.
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:
- Recipients of the Best Paper Award will receive an engraved commemorative plaque, formal recognition in the conference proceedings and on the official conference website, and a complimentary full registration to the subsequent edition of the International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning.
- Outstanding papers across designated thematic tracks will be honored with Best Track Paper certificates and will receive prioritized recommendation for expedited peer review and publication in partnering academic journals focused on strategy and organizational planning.
27th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning (SMP) – February 17-19, 2027 – Oakville, 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 27th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning embraces a multidisciplinary perspective, and submitted abstracts or papers may represent diverse theoretical traditions, methodological approaches, and disciplinary viewpoints; inclusion in the program does not constitute endorsement of any particular position by the organizing committee.
- Registration and payment of conference fees confirm a delegate’s intent to attend but do not constitute a guarantee of physical attendance; the conference organizers reserve the right to modify the program, speakers, or format in response to unforeseen circumstances, and registration fees are subject to the published cancellation and refund policy.
- Attendance at individual sessions, workshops, or keynote presentations is subject to room capacity, scheduling changes, and venue logistics; the organizing committee cannot guarantee access to every session for all registered delegates and encourages early arrival to preferred sessions.
Venue
To be announced.
Contact Us
3 Massey Square, 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 27th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning embraces a multidisciplinary perspective, and submitted abstracts or papers may represent diverse theoretical traditions, methodological approaches, and disciplinary viewpoints; inclusion in the program does not constitute endorsement of any particular position by the organizing committee.
- Registration and payment of conference fees confirm a delegate’s intent to attend but do not constitute a guarantee of physical attendance; the conference organizers reserve the right to modify the program, speakers, or format in response to unforeseen circumstances, and registration fees are subject to the published cancellation and refund policy.
- Attendance at individual sessions, workshops, or keynote presentations is subject to room capacity, scheduling changes, and venue logistics; the organizing committee cannot guarantee access to every session for all registered delegates and encourages early arrival to preferred sessions.