Conference Objectives
- Examine cutting-edge research on corporate strategy formulation in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environments
- Bridge the gap between long-horizon organizational planning theory and real-world executive decision-making practice
- Cultivate cross-disciplinary collaboration between management scholars, industry strategists, and public-sector planners
- Critically evaluate emerging methodologies in competitive intelligence, scenario planning, and strategic foresight
- Celebrate three decades of conference legacy by charting transformative directions for the next era of strategic management scholarship
- Facilitate peer-reviewed knowledge exchange that informs both academic curricula and boardroom strategy across global markets
Who Should Attend
This conference brings together a vibrant mix of professionals, academics, and thought leaders from around the world.
- Corporate strategy officers and C-suite executives seeking evidence-based planning frameworks
- Academic researchers specializing in strategic management, organizational behavior, or business policy
- Government and public-sector planners responsible for national and regional development strategies
- MBA and doctoral students pursuing careers in strategy consulting or organizational leadership
- Management consultants and advisory professionals serving multinational and SME clients
- Nonprofit and NGO leaders integrating strategic planning into mission-driven governance
- Entrepreneurs and startup founders building scalable, strategically resilient business models
Select Ticket Type
Securing your place at the 30th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning is straightforward — simply select the registration tier that best aligns with your professional status and participation goals. All listed ticket prices are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, so the price you see is the price you pay, with no hidden charges at checkout. We encourage early registration to take advantage of preferential rates and guarantee your seat at one of the field’s most anticipated gatherings of 2027.
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
Upon completing your conference registration, you may formally request an official invitation letter from the organizing secretariat to support your travel preparations. This letter confirms your accepted role as a participant, presenter, or attendee at the 30th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning in Vaughan, Canada, and is issued on official conference letterhead bearing all relevant event details.
Invitation letters are typically processed within three to five business days of a verified registration and can be tailored to include specific information required by your institution, employer, or funding body. Delegates are encouraged to initiate this request well in advance of their visa application deadlines, particularly given varying processing timelines across different national consulates and embassies.
Please be advised that while the conference organizing committee is committed to providing timely and accurate documentation to support your travel, the issuance of an invitation letter does not guarantee the approval of a visa or entry permit by any government or immigration authority. All visa decisions rest solely with the relevant consulate or embassy, and applicants are responsible for submitting complete and accurate applications in accordance with their country’s 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 30th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning embraces a multidisciplinary ethos, welcoming research that intersects strategic management with adjacent fields including organizational theory, economics, public policy, technology management, and behavioral science — contributions from all relevant disciplines are encouraged.
- Successful submission of a paper or completion of conference registration constitutes a provisional confirmation of attendance; final attendance is contingent upon the fulfillment of all registration fee obligations and adherence to the conference’s terms and conditions as published on the official event website.
- Registered delegates are expected to participate in sessions as outlined in the final conference programme; the organizers reserve the right to modify session schedules, speaker line-ups, or venue arrangements due to unforeseen circumstances, and such changes do not entitle attendees to registration refunds.
Call for Papers – 30th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning
The 30th edition invites original scholarly contributions that interrogate, expand, or challenge the frontiers of strategic management and planning theory and practice. Submissions should offer conceptual rigour, empirical depth, or innovative methodology capable of shaping the discipline’s next chapter.
Accepted work will be published in the official conference proceedings and presented during the event in Vaughan, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- Dynamic capabilities and competitive advantage
- Corporate governance and board strategy
- Strategic leadership in turbulent markets
- Mergers, acquisitions, and integration planning
- Blue ocean and disruptive strategy models
- Scenario planning and strategic foresight
- ESG integration in corporate strategy
- Digital transformation and strategic agility
- Strategic alliances and partnership ecosystems
- Resource-based view and core competency theory
- Strategy execution and performance measurement
- International market entry and global expansion 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 manuscript submitted to the 30th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning is subject to a rigorous double-blind peer review, wherein both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to ensure impartial, merit-based evaluation by domain experts. Reviewers assess each submission on criteria including theoretical contribution, methodological integrity, clarity of argument, and practical or scholarly relevance to the field of strategic management and planning.
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 a personalized certificate of excellence and formal recognition during the conference’s closing ceremony, with their work highlighted in post-event communications distributed to the global conference community.
- Winning papers will be fast-tracked for consideration in partner academic journals specializing in strategic management, offering authors an accelerated pathway to high-impact publication and significantly broader scholarly visibility.
30th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning (SMP) – March 11-13, 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 |
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 30th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning embraces a multidisciplinary ethos, welcoming research that intersects strategic management with adjacent fields including organizational theory, economics, public policy, technology management, and behavioral science — contributions from all relevant disciplines are encouraged.
- Successful submission of a paper or completion of conference registration constitutes a provisional confirmation of attendance; final attendance is contingent upon the fulfillment of all registration fee obligations and adherence to the conference’s terms and conditions as published on the official event website.
- Registered delegates are expected to participate in sessions as outlined in the final conference programme; the organizers reserve the right to modify session schedules, speaker line-ups, or venue arrangements due to unforeseen circumstances, and such changes do not entitle attendees to registration refunds.
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 30th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning embraces a multidisciplinary ethos, welcoming research that intersects strategic management with adjacent fields including organizational theory, economics, public policy, technology management, and behavioral science — contributions from all relevant disciplines are encouraged.
- Successful submission of a paper or completion of conference registration constitutes a provisional confirmation of attendance; final attendance is contingent upon the fulfillment of all registration fee obligations and adherence to the conference’s terms and conditions as published on the official event website.
- Registered delegates are expected to participate in sessions as outlined in the final conference programme; the organizers reserve the right to modify session schedules, speaker line-ups, or venue arrangements due to unforeseen circumstances, and such changes do not entitle attendees to registration refunds.