Conference Objectives
- Encourage cross-disciplinary dialogue between academic researchers and senior strategy practitioners to co-create evidence-based planning models
- Examine how geopolitical volatility, technological acceleration, and sustainability imperatives are fundamentally reshaping long-term organizational strategy
- Showcase current empirical research that challenges conventional strategic management orthodoxies and proposes sound alternatives
- Provide structured networking opportunities that connect senior practitioners, emerging scholars, and institutional decision-makers
- Advance the development of adaptive planning methodologies suited to volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous operating environments
- Recognize and celebrate exceptional scholarly contributions that push the boundaries of strategic management theory and applied practice
Who Should Attend
Postdoctoral fellows, municipal planners, advisory professionals and founders can each present or listen at this edition.
- Corporate strategy directors and C-suite executives seeking evidence-based frameworks for long-range planning
- Academic researchers and faculty specializing in strategic management, organizational theory, or business policy
- PhD candidates and postdoctoral fellows presenting original dissertation-stage or post-doctoral research
- Government and public-sector strategists responsible for national or municipal planning initiatives
- Management consultants and advisory professionals working on organizational transformation mandates
- Entrepreneurs and startup founders navigating competitive positioning and scalable growth strategies
- Policy analysts and think-tank researchers focused on industry competitiveness and economic strategy
Select Ticket Type
Choosing the right registration package ensures you experience everything the 39th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning has to offer in Burlington. We have structured our ticketing options to accommodate the varied needs of full-time academics, independent researchers, early-career scholars, and industry professionals, so you can select the level of access that best aligns with your participation goals. All listed registration fees are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, so the price you see is precisely what you pay.
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
To support the travel and administrative requirements of international delegates, the conference secretariat issues official invitation letters upon request to registered participants. These letters confirm your acceptance to present or attend the 39th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning in Burlington, Canada, and include relevant event details such as dates, venue, and the nature of your participation.
Requesting an invitation letter is straightforward: once your registration and, where applicable, your paper acceptance are confirmed, you may submit a formal request through the conference portal. The secretariat endeavors to dispatch personalized letters promptly, recognizing that visa application timelines can be tight for delegates traveling from certain regions.
Please note that while the conference organizing committee is pleased to provide official invitation letters as a courtesy to registered attendees, the issuance of such a letter does not guarantee visa approval or entry into Canada. All visa decisions rest exclusively with the relevant immigration authorities, and delegates are strongly encouraged to initiate their visa applications 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 – 39th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning
The 39th edition invites original, unpublished contributions that expand the theoretical frontiers and practical applications of strategic management and planning across diverse organizational contexts. Submissions are welcomed from researchers at all career stages who bring fresh empirical, conceptual, or methodological perspectives to the discipline.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Burlington, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- Dynamic capabilities and competitive advantage
- Scenario planning under deep uncertainty
- Corporate portfolio strategy and diversification
- Digital transformation strategic frameworks
- Stakeholder theory and value co-creation
- Strategic leadership and board governance
- Blue ocean strategy and market creation
- Sustainability-integrated strategic planning
- Mergers, acquisitions, and post-merger integration
- Strategic agility in turbulent environments
- Resource-based view revisited
- Cross-sector and public-private strategy
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 Corporate portfolio strategy and diversification, Blue ocean strategy and market creation or Strategic agility in turbulent environments.
| 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 received for the 39th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning is evaluated through a double-blind peer review process, with each manuscript assessed independently by reviewers in the field. Reviewers provide structured feedback aimed at upholding scholarly standards while offering authors constructive guidance for strengthening their work.
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 in the official conference proceedings, the conference website, and all post-event communications distributed to the global attendee network
- Winning authors will be extended a priority invitation to submit an expanded version of their awarded paper to a curated selection of partner academic journals, providing an accelerated pathway toward high-visibility publication in the strategic management field
39th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning – May 19, 2027 – Burlington, 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]
Participants are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, transportation, visa application and related expenses.
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 Strategic Management and Planning is a multidisciplinary forum designed to welcome scholarly and practitioner contributions from fields including but not limited to strategic management, organizational behavior, public administration, entrepreneurship, and innovation management — diverse perspectives are not only accepted but actively encouraged
- Registration and payment of conference fees constitute confirmation of a delegate’s intention to attend; however, the organizing committee reserves the right to amend the program schedule, speaker lineup, or session formats in response to unforeseen circumstances, without liability to registered participants
- Attendance at individual sessions, workshops, or keynote addresses is subject to room capacity and scheduling constraints; the organizing committee cannot guarantee access to every program element for all registered delegates, and participants are advised to consult the final program and plan their schedules accordingly