Conference Objectives
- Examine current strategic planning methodologies adapted for volatile, uncertain, and complex global environments
- Bridge the gap between academic research and real-world organizational strategy through structured dialogue and case-based discussion
- Showcase empirical and theoretical advances in competitive positioning, resource allocation, and long-horizon planning
- Encourage cross-sector collaboration among practitioners, policymakers, and researchers tackling shared strategic challenges
- Critically evaluate how digital transformation, AI integration, and geopolitical shifts are redrawing the strategic landscape
- Recognize and amplify outstanding scholarly contributions that advance the discipline of strategic management
Who Should Attend
This edition is aimed at strategy directors, published researchers, management consultants, and business school faculty.
- Corporate strategy directors and chief strategy officers seeking peer-validated frameworks
- Academic researchers publishing in strategic management, organizational theory, or business policy
- MBA and doctoral students exploring strategy, competitive dynamics, and planning methodologies
- Management consultants advising organizations on long-term planning and transformation
- Public sector planners and policy analysts applying strategic frameworks to governance challenges
- Entrepreneurs and startup founders building scalable, strategically grounded business models
- Executive educators and business school faculty developing next-generation strategy curricula
Select Ticket Type
Whether you are joining us as a presenter or a practitioner attendee, the 29th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning offers a range of registration tiers designed to match your needs and engagement level. Each ticket type is transparently priced with all applicable taxes already included, so there are no surprises at checkout. We invite you to review the options below and select the ticket that best suits your goals for this Toronto gathering.
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 29th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning, an official invitation letter can be requested directly through the conference secretariat. This document is prepared on official conference letterhead and includes your name, institutional affiliation, presentation details where applicable, and the full conference dates and venue information in Toronto, Canada.
The invitation letter is intended solely to support your travel planning process, including applications for travel grants, institutional reimbursement approvals, or visa documentation requirements. Requests are typically processed within three to five business days of confirmed registration, and personalized amendments can be accommodated by contacting the organizing team directly.
Please be advised that the issuance of an official invitation letter by the conference organizing committee does not constitute a guarantee, promise, or representation of visa approval. All visa and immigration decisions rest exclusively with the relevant government authorities and consular offices of Canada. Applicants are strongly encouraged to initiate visa applications well in advance and to consult the official Government of Canada immigration resources for the most current entry requirements.
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 – 29th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning
Scholars and practitioners are invited to submit original research that advances the science and practice of strategic management and planning across sectors, geographies, and organizational scales. The 29th edition particularly welcomes work that challenges prevailing assumptions, introduces novel analytical lenses, or generates actionable guidance for strategists operating in today’s turbulent environment.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Toronto, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- Dynamic capabilities and competitive advantage
- Corporate portfolio strategy and diversification
- Strategic leadership and executive decision-making
- Blue ocean and value innovation strategies
- Scenario planning under deep uncertainty
- Mergers, acquisitions, and integration strategy
- Digital transformation and strategic renewal
- Stakeholder theory and strategic governance
- Organizational ambidexterity and exploration
- Sustainability-driven strategic positioning
- Competitive intelligence and market sensing
- Strategy implementation and performance alignment
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 29th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Mergers, acquisitions, and integration strategy, Stakeholder theory and strategic governance or Strategy implementation and performance alignment.
| 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 29th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning undergoes a double-blind peer review process, evaluated by reviewers in the field. Review criteria encompass theoretical contribution, methodological soundness, relevance to contemporary strategic management challenges, 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:
- Recipients of the Best Paper Award will receive a certificate of distinction alongside a complimentary full registration to the 30th edition of the conference, recognizing their contribution to advancing the field of strategic management and planning
- Award-winning papers will be prominently featured in the official conference highlights communiqué distributed to the global delegate network and will receive priority recommendation for fast-track consideration in the conference’s affiliated international strategy journals
29th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning – March 05, 2027 – 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 29th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning adopts a multidisciplinary perspective, welcoming research that intersects strategic management with adjacent fields such as organizational behavior, public policy, technology management, and sustainability science — submissions need not be confined to a single disciplinary tradition.
- Registration and payment of conference fees confirm your intention to attend but do not automatically guarantee participation; the organizing committee reserves the right to verify presenter eligibility, enforce abstract acceptance conditions, and manage capacity in accordance with venue and program constraints.
- While the conference program features multiple parallel tracks and sessions, individual attendees are responsible for managing their own schedules; the organizers cannot guarantee access to every session due to room capacity limitations, and session times remain subject to change at the discretion of the program committee.