Conference Objectives
- Encourage academic and practitioner exchange on emerging supply chain disruption mitigation strategies
- Highlight applications of artificial intelligence and automation throughout end-to-end logistics operations
- Examine the intersection of environmental sustainability targets and global procurement decision-making
- Advance collaborative research agendas addressing supply chain visibility, traceability, and data governance
- Provide a structured platform for cross-industry benchmarking and real-world case study dissemination
- Cultivate long-term professional networks spanning manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and public sector supply chains
Who Should Attend
Both C-suite operations executives and doctoral candidates attend, along with procurement professionals and ESG officers.
- Supply chain directors, VPs, and C-suite operations executives
- Academic researchers and doctoral candidates specializing in logistics and operations management
- Procurement and sourcing professionals from multinational corporations
- Technology vendors and innovators developing supply chain software and automation solutions
- Policy analysts and government officials overseeing trade and logistics infrastructure
- Sustainability and ESG officers integrating green supply chain practices
- Consultants and advisors specializing in supply chain resilience and transformation
Select Ticket Type
Registration for the 37th International Conference on Supply Chain Management in Toronto offers a range of ticket categories designed to accommodate academics, industry professionals, and students at varying stages of their careers. Each option has been structured to maximize the value delivered relative to your level of conference engagement. All listed registration fees are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, so the price you see is the price you pay, with no surprises at checkout.
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
The 37th International Conference on Supply Chain Management is pleased to provide official invitation letters to registered delegates who require formal documentation for travel planning, institutional approval, or employer reimbursement purposes. Upon completing your registration and payment, you may request a personalized invitation letter through the delegate portal, which will include conference dates, venue details, and your registration confirmation number.
These letters are issued solely to individuals who have fully completed the registration process and are intended to facilitate attendance at the conference in Toronto, Canada. The invitation letter serves as an acknowledgment of your participation status and reflects the organizers’ commitment to supporting an internationally diverse delegate community.
Please note that while the conference secretariat is glad to provide this documentation to support your travel arrangements, the issuance of an invitation letter does not guarantee the approval of a visa or entry permit by Canadian immigration authorities. Delegates are solely responsible for initiating visa applications well in advance and for meeting all requirements set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Before You Register
- Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- 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 – 37th International Conference on Supply Chain Management
Authors and researchers worldwide are invited to submit original, unpublished contributions that push the boundaries of supply chain theory, methodology, and applied practice. The 37th edition welcomes submissions spanning quantitative modeling, qualitative case analysis, and interdisciplinary frameworks that address the evolving complexities of global supply networks.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Toronto, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- Supply chain resilience and risk management
- AI-driven demand forecasting models
- Circular economy and reverse logistics
- Blockchain for supply chain traceability
- Last-mile delivery optimization strategies
- Supplier relationship and performance management
- Cold chain and pharmaceutical logistics
- nearshoring and reshoring decision frameworks
- Sustainable procurement and ethical sourcing
- Digital twin applications in logistics
- Trade policy impacts on global sourcing
- Supply chain talent and workforce development
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 37th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Supply chain resilience and risk management, Sustainable procurement and ethical sourcing or Digital twin applications in logistics.
| 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 37th International Conference on Supply Chain Management are subjected to a double-blind peer review conducted by subject-matter experts drawn from academia and industry. Reviewers evaluate each manuscript on originality, methodological soundness, relevance to supply chain discourse, and the quality of its conclusions and practical implications.
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 excellence and prominent recognition across all official conference publications, the event website, and post-conference proceedings distributed to the global supply chain research community.
- Winning authors will be awarded a complimentary full registration credit applicable to a future edition of the conference, acknowledging their outstanding scholarly contribution and encouraging their continued engagement with the international supply chain research community.
37th International Conference on Supply Chain Management – May 04, 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.
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.
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Disclaimer
- The 37th International Conference on Supply Chain Management embraces multidisciplinary perspectives; researchers from adjacent fields such as operations research, information systems, environmental science, and public policy are welcome to contribute, provided their work connects meaningfully to supply chain themes.
- Registration confirmation and access to conference sessions are contingent upon receipt of full payment; incomplete or pending transactions do not constitute confirmed attendance, and the organizers reserve the right to allocate venue capacity accordingly.
- Session schedules, speaker assignments, and room allocations are subject to change; registered delegates are encouraged to monitor the official conference website and email communications for the most current program information prior to and during the event.