Conference Objectives
- Explore how artificial intelligence and automation are redefining recruitment, performance evaluation, and workforce planning processes
- Examine best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion programming and measure their impact on organizational outcomes
- Investigate contemporary models of remote and hybrid work and their implications for employee engagement and productivity
- Encourage interdisciplinary dialogue between academic researchers and frontline HR practitioners to accelerate knowledge transfer
- Critically assess compensation architecture, benefits innovation, and total rewards strategies in a post-pandemic labor market
- Advance the development of ethical frameworks governing employee data collection, surveillance, and algorithmic decision-making in HR
Who Should Attend
The sessions are aimed at HR directors, labor relations professionals, development coaches and graduate students in HRM.
- Human resource directors and CHRO-level executives seeking current research insights
- Academic scholars publishing in organizational behavior, industrial psychology, and management studies
- Talent acquisition specialists and workforce planning consultants
- Labor relations professionals and employment law practitioners
- Organizational development coaches and learning & development managers
- HR technology vendors and people-analytics platform developers
- Graduate and doctoral students in HRM, organizational psychology, or business management
Select Ticket Type
Securing your place at the 39th International Conference on Human Resource Management in Ajax is straightforward with our transparent, all-inclusive registration tiers designed to accommodate academics, practitioners, and early-career professionals alike. All listed registration fees include applicable taxes so you can plan your attendance budget with complete confidence. We encourage you to review the available options and select the package that best aligns with your professional goals and participation needs.
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 39th International Conference on Human Resource Management may request an official invitation letter to support their travel arrangements and institutional approvals. This document confirms your participation status and provides essential details about the conference dates, venue location in Ajax, Canada, and the academic nature of the event.
To obtain your invitation letter, please complete your registration and submit a formal request through the conference secretariat. The letter is issued in PDF format, bears the official conference branding, and can typically be used for purposes such as applying for travel grants, seeking employer reimbursement, or fulfilling university administrative requirements.
Please be aware that while the conference secretariat is committed to issuing timely and accurate invitation letters, this document does not constitute a guarantee of visa approval or entry into Canada. All visa and travel authorization decisions rest entirely with the relevant immigration authorities, and delegates are solely responsible for initiating their visa applications well in advance of the event.
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 – 39th International Conference on Human Resource Management
We invite researchers and practitioners worldwide to submit original, unpublished contributions that expand the frontiers of human resource management theory and practice. Submissions addressing empirical findings, conceptual frameworks, or policy analysis are equally welcomed provided they offer meaningful insight to the global HR community.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Ajax, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- AI-driven talent acquisition methods
- Psychological safety and workplace wellbeing
- Strategic workforce planning models
- Hybrid work culture and leadership
- Inclusive recruitment and retention
- Compensation equity and pay transparency
- HR analytics and people data ethics
- Succession planning and leadership pipelines
- Employee experience design frameworks
- Gig economy and non-traditional employment
- Cross-cultural HRM in multinational firms
- Burnout prevention and resilience strategies
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 39th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Strategic workforce planning models, HR analytics and people data ethics or Gig economy and non-traditional employment.
| 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 39th International Conference on Human Resource Management undergoes a double-blind peer review conducted by subject-matter experts drawn from both academia and senior HR practice. Evaluation criteria encompass originality of contribution, methodological soundness, clarity of argument, and practical or theoretical significance to the field.
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 along with a complimentary full registration to a future edition of the conference, recognizing the exceptional scholarly contribution made to the field of human resource management
- Winning authors will be prominently featured in the official post-conference communications, including the conference newsletter and social media channels, and their work will be highlighted for expedited consideration by the editorial boards of affiliated HRM academic journals
39th International Conference on Human Resource Management – May 18, 2027 – Ajax, 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 39th International Conference on Human Resource Management embraces a multidisciplinary perspective, and contributions from adjacent fields such as organizational psychology, labor economics, public administration, and management information systems are welcome; however, submissions must maintain a clear and direct relevance to human resource management themes.
- Inclusion of a paper in the conference program and proceedings is contingent upon at least one named author completing full registration and payment prior to the published deadline; papers without a registered presenting author may be withdrawn from the program at the discretion of the organizing committee.
- Registration grants access to the general conference program; attendance at specific workshops, masterclasses, or ticketed networking functions may require separate sign-up and, in some cases, an additional fee, as seating for specialized sessions is subject to capacity limits.