Conference Objectives
- Advance the theoretical frontiers of strategic management through interdisciplinary scholarly exchange
- Bridge the gap between academic research and boardroom-level strategic planning practice
- Critically examine emerging competitive dynamics in digitally transformed and AI-augmented markets
- Encourage cross-sector collaboration between corporate strategists, policymakers, and management scientists
- Spotlight innovative methodologies for scenario planning, foresight, and organizational resilience
- Cultivate a sustained global community dedicated to elevating the standards of strategic leadership
Who Should Attend
Business school faculty, policy advisers, startup founders and planning consultants are among the groups this edition serves.
- Corporate strategists and C-suite executives driving organizational direction
- Academic researchers and doctoral candidates in management and strategy fields
- Policy analysts and government advisors focused on national and regional competitiveness
- Management consultants specializing in strategic transformation and planning
- Business school faculty seeking to integrate current research into curriculum
- Entrepreneurs and startup founders navigating growth and competitive positioning
- Nonprofit and public sector leaders applying strategic frameworks to mission-driven organizations
Select Ticket Type
Registration for the 34th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning in Vaughan offers several participation tiers designed to suit academics, practitioners, and students at different stages of their careers. Each option provides access to the core conference program, including keynotes, paper sessions, and networking events, so delegates are encouraged to select the category that best reflects their professional status and attendance needs. All displayed registration fees are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, ensuring complete pricing transparency from the moment you register.
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 registration for the 34th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning, delegates may formally request an official invitation letter to support travel arrangements, institutional approvals, or funding applications. This document is issued by the conference secretariat and confirms your accepted participation status, the event dates, and the Vaughan venue details.
To obtain your invitation letter, simply submit your request through the delegate portal after registration is confirmed. Letters are typically processed within three to five business days.
Please note that while the conference secretariat is pleased to provide official invitation and participation letters as a courtesy to registered delegates, the issuance of such documentation does not guarantee the approval of a visa or entry permit by any government authority. All visa-related decisions rest solely with the relevant immigration and consular offices, and delegates are encouraged to begin the application process well in advance of the conference dates.
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 – 34th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning
The 34th edition invites original scholarly contributions that push the boundaries of how strategy is conceived, studied, and enacted across diverse organizational contexts. Submissions that blend theoretical rigor with actionable insight, spanning quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method approaches, are especially encouraged.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Vaughan, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- Dynamic capabilities and competitive advantage
- Corporate governance and board-level strategy
- Strategic agility in turbulent environments
- Digital transformation and strategic renewal
- Mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances
- Blue ocean and disruptive strategy models
- Resource-based view and intangible assets
- Scenario planning and strategic foresight
- Stakeholder theory and ESG integration
- Organizational ambidexterity and innovation
- Strategy execution and performance management
- Global strategy and multinational firm behavior
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 34th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Digital transformation and strategic renewal, Stakeholder theory and ESG integration or Organizational ambidexterity and innovation.
| 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
All submissions to the 34th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning undergo a double-blind peer review process conducted by a program committee of qualified academics and senior practitioners in the field of strategic management. Reviewers evaluate each manuscript on the dimensions of originality, theoretical grounding, methodological soundness, and relevance to contemporary strategic challenges.
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:
- The recipient of the Best Paper Award will be formally recognized during the closing plenary in Vaughan and receive a personalized certificate of excellence along with complimentary registration to a future edition of the conference, a testament to the enduring impact of outstanding strategic management scholarship.
- Winning the Best Paper distinction at this conference carries significant professional visibility: the awarded paper will be highlighted across all official conference communications, featured prominently in the published proceedings, and brought to the attention of editorial boards at leading strategic management journals for expedited review consideration.
34th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning – April 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 |
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 34th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning welcomes contributions from all management-related disciplines; presenters may find that sessions draw scholars from adjacent fields such as organizational behavior, public administration, and innovation studies, reflecting the inherently multidisciplinary nature of strategic inquiry.
- Submission of an abstract or full paper, payment of a registration fee, or receipt of an acceptance notification does not constitute a guarantee of physical or virtual attendance; delegates are responsible for ensuring all logistical, visa, and institutional requirements are met prior to the event.
- The conference program is structured across multiple concurrent and plenary sessions; while every effort is made to honor published scheduling, the organizers reserve the right to adjust session times, formats, or room assignments, and attendance at any specific session cannot be individually guaranteed.