Conference Objectives
- Examine cutting-edge strategic management theories and assess their applicability across diverse organizational contexts and industries
- Foster substantive dialogue between academic researchers and senior practitioners to accelerate the translation of strategy science into organizational practice
- Provide a rigorous peer-reviewed platform for scholars to disseminate original empirical and theoretical contributions in strategic planning and management
- Explore how digital transformation, geopolitical volatility, and sustainability mandates are fundamentally reshaping long-term planning horizons
- Cultivate cross-sector and cross-cultural collaboration by convening delegates from over fifty countries around shared strategic challenges
- Recognize and celebrate exceptional scholarly contributions through competitive best-paper awards and featured keynote opportunities
Who Should Attend
This conference brings together a vibrant mix of professionals, academics, and thought leaders from around the world.
- Corporate strategy directors and chief strategy officers seeking evidence-based frameworks
- Academic researchers and doctoral candidates specializing in strategic management, planning, or organizational theory
- Management consultants advising organizations on competitive positioning and long-range planning
- Business school faculty developing curriculum or pursuing collaborative research in strategic studies
- Policy analysts and government planners responsible for national and regional economic strategy
- Entrepreneurs and startup founders navigating strategic pivots in rapidly changing markets
- Non-profit and NGO leaders integrating strategic management principles into mission-driven organizations
Select Ticket Type
Registration for the 31st International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning in Oakville is available through a tiered set of options designed to accommodate the full spectrum of delegates — from presenting researchers to executive attendees joining for professional development. Each registration category has been structured to reflect the specific access, publication, and networking benefits most relevant to that participant type. All published registration fees are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, so the price you see is the price you pay.
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 successful registration, delegates to the 31st International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning may request an official invitation letter from the conference secretariat. This letter confirms your registration status, details the conference dates and Oakville venue, and is issued on official conference letterhead to support your travel and institutional documentation requirements.
Invitation letters are processed promptly following payment confirmation and are typically issued within three to five business days of the request. The letter will include your full name, institutional affiliation, the title of any accepted paper or your registration category, and all relevant conference particulars needed to satisfy employer, grant-body, or administrative requirements.
Please note that while the conference secretariat is pleased to provide an official invitation letter as a courtesy to registered delegates, the issuance of this document does not constitute a guarantee of visa approval, entry to Canada, or any immigration outcome. Visa and entry decisions rest solely with the Government of Canada and its authorized immigration authorities, and delegates are solely responsible for initiating their visa applications in a timely manner.
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 31st International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning is a multidisciplinary forum that welcomes contributions from adjacent fields including organizational behavior, public administration, innovation management, and applied economics; the inclusion of such work reflects the inherently interdisciplinary nature of strategic management scholarship and does not imply endorsement of any specific school of thought.
- Registration and payment confirmation constitute the sole basis for attendance; submission of an abstract, paper, or expression of interest does not reserve a place at the conference, and delegates are encouraged to complete registration well in advance of published deadlines to secure their participation.
- The conference program encompasses multiple concurrent tracks, workshops, and special sessions scheduled across the event duration; attendance at all sessions simultaneously is not possible, and delegates are advised to review the final program in advance to plan their participation according to their research and professional interests.
Call for Papers – 31st International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning
The 31st edition invites scholars, practitioners, and interdisciplinary thinkers to submit original work that advances the frontiers of strategic management and planning research. We welcome empirical studies, conceptual frameworks, and comparative case analyses that offer substantive contributions to the field’s evolving body of knowledge.
Accepted work will be published in the official conference proceedings and presented during the event in Oakville, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- Dynamic capabilities and competitive advantage
- Strategic planning under deep uncertainty
- Corporate governance and board-level strategy
- Business model innovation and disruption
- Mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances
- Stakeholder theory and strategic decision-making
- Sustainability integration in long-range planning
- Digital transformation and strategic agility
- Organizational resilience and adaptive strategy
- Scenario planning and futures methodology
- Institutional theory and strategic context
- Resource-based view in emerging markets
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 31st International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning undergoes a structured double-blind peer review process, evaluated by at least two independent experts drawn from the conference’s international scientific committee. Reviewers assess each submission on originality, theoretical rigor, methodological soundness, and relevance to the strategic management and planning field, with consolidated feedback provided to authors regardless of the acceptance 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.
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:
- The recipient of the Best Paper Award will be formally recognized during the closing ceremony with a personalized certificate of distinction, a featured profile in the post-conference proceedings, and complimentary registration credit applicable to a future edition of the conference
- Shortlisted best-paper nominees will receive an enhanced peer-review summary report and will be invited to present their work in a dedicated high-visibility plenary slot, maximizing the scholarly impact and audience reach of their contribution
31st International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning (SMP) – March 18-20, 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 31st International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning is a multidisciplinary forum that welcomes contributions from adjacent fields including organizational behavior, public administration, innovation management, and applied economics; the inclusion of such work reflects the inherently interdisciplinary nature of strategic management scholarship and does not imply endorsement of any specific school of thought.
- Registration and payment confirmation constitute the sole basis for attendance; submission of an abstract, paper, or expression of interest does not reserve a place at the conference, and delegates are encouraged to complete registration well in advance of published deadlines to secure their participation.
- The conference program encompasses multiple concurrent tracks, workshops, and special sessions scheduled across the event duration; attendance at all sessions simultaneously is not possible, and delegates are advised to review the final program in advance to plan their participation according to their research and professional interests.
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 31st International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning is a multidisciplinary forum that welcomes contributions from adjacent fields including organizational behavior, public administration, innovation management, and applied economics; the inclusion of such work reflects the inherently interdisciplinary nature of strategic management scholarship and does not imply endorsement of any specific school of thought.
- Registration and payment confirmation constitute the sole basis for attendance; submission of an abstract, paper, or expression of interest does not reserve a place at the conference, and delegates are encouraged to complete registration well in advance of published deadlines to secure their participation.
- The conference program encompasses multiple concurrent tracks, workshops, and special sessions scheduled across the event duration; attendance at all sessions simultaneously is not possible, and delegates are advised to review the final program in advance to plan their participation according to their research and professional interests.