Conference Objectives
- Advance scholarly discourse on adaptive strategy formulation in volatile and uncertain competitive environments
- Bridge the gap between current academic research and real-world strategic planning practice across industries
- Examine how digital transformation, AI integration, and data analytics are redefining organizational decision-making processes
- Cultivate cross-sector dialogue among executives, policymakers, consultants, and researchers tackling complex planning challenges
- Recognize notable contributions to the field through distinguished paper awards and keynote showcases
- Build lasting international research collaborations that extend well beyond the conference sessions themselves
Who Should Attend
Designed for strategy officers, policy-level planners, advisory professionals and non-profit executives alike.
- Corporate strategy directors and chief strategy officers seeking peer-validated frameworks
- Academic researchers specializing in strategic management, organizational theory, or business policy
- Management consultants and advisory professionals guiding enterprise transformation initiatives
- MBA and doctoral students pursuing advanced study in strategy, planning, or competitive dynamics
- Government and public sector planners responsible for institutional and policy-level strategy
- Entrepreneurs and startup founders refining scalable growth and competitive positioning strategies
- Non-profit executives and NGO leaders applying strategic planning in mission-driven contexts
Select Ticket Type
Registration for the 35th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning in Oakville offers several carefully structured options designed to meet the diverse needs of academics, practitioners, and students alike. Each ticket tier grants access to the full conference program, including keynote addresses, parallel research sessions, and networking events, with all applicable taxes already included in the displayed price. We invite you to review the available ticket types and select the registration category that best reflects your professional profile and participation goals.
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, the conference secretariat can issue an official invitation letter to support your travel and conference participation. This letter is prepared on conference letterhead and confirms your role as a registered delegate, presenter, or author, including the title of your accepted paper where applicable.
To request an invitation letter, participants should complete their registration, submit any required documentation, and contact the organizing secretariat with their full name, institutional affiliation, and travel details. Letters are typically issued within three to five business days of a complete and verified request, and are provided at no additional cost as a courtesy to international attendees.
Please be advised that the official invitation letter issued by the conference organizers is provided solely to assist with your visa or travel authorization application and does not constitute a guarantee of visa approval. All decisions regarding the issuance of visas or entry permissions rest exclusively with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration authority of the destination country, and the conference organizers accept no liability for outcomes related to visa applications.
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 – 35th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning
The 35th edition invites scholars and practitioners worldwide to submit original, unpublished research that pushes the boundaries of strategic management theory and practice. Submissions that challenge prevailing assumptions, introduce innovative methodologies, or offer empirically grounded insights into planning under complexity are especially encouraged.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Oakville, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- Dynamic capabilities and competitive advantage
- Corporate portfolio strategy and diversification
- Strategic planning in turbulent markets
- Digital strategy and platform ecosystems
- Mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances
- Scenario planning and strategic foresight
- Blue ocean strategy and market creation
- Stakeholder governance and strategic alignment
- Sustainability-driven strategic transformation
- Strategic leadership and executive decision-making
- Business model innovation and disruption
- Competitive intelligence and strategic positioning
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 35th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Scenario planning and strategic foresight, Sustainability-driven strategic transformation or Business model innovation and disruption.
| 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 manuscripts submitted to the 35th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning are subjected to a double-blind peer review process, with each paper assessed independently by reviewers in the field. Evaluation criteria encompass originality of contribution, methodological rigor, clarity of argument, and relevance to the conference’s strategic management themes.
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:
- Winners of the Best Paper Award receive a certificate of excellence and prominent recognition in the official conference proceedings, elevating their scholarly profile within the global strategic management community.
- Each Best Paper Award recipient is granted a complimentary featured listing in the conference’s post-event digital publication and is invited to submit an expanded version of their work for expedited consideration in a partnered peer-reviewed journal.
35th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning – April 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 |
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 35th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning is intentionally multidisciplinary in scope, welcoming research and perspectives from fields including organizational behavior, economics, public policy, operations management, and entrepreneurship — provided submissions address strategic management themes.
- Acceptance of a paper or registration confirmation does not guarantee physical or virtual attendance; participants are responsible for completing all required registration steps, making timely payments, and arranging their own travel and accommodation in accordance with the conference deadlines.
- The conference program is organized into thematic parallel sessions, and while every effort is made to accommodate presenter preferences, the organizers reserve the right to assign papers to the most appropriate session track; attendance in a specific session cannot be guaranteed in advance.