Conference Objectives
- Examine current strategic management models that address uncertainty, disruption, and rapid market transformation
- Encourage cross-sector collaboration between academics, corporate strategists, and policymakers advancing planning excellence
- Critically evaluate empirical research on competitive positioning, resource allocation, and organizational resilience
- Debate the evolving role of data analytics and artificial intelligence in long-horizon strategic planning
- Recognize outstanding scholarly contributions to the field through the conference’s best paper distinctions
- Cultivate a global network of strategic management professionals committed to evidence-based leadership practice
Who Should Attend
Expect to meet doctoral candidates, management consultants, industry association leaders and public-sector planners here.
- Corporate strategists and chief strategy officers from multinational and mid-market enterprises
- Academic researchers and faculty specializing in strategic management, planning theory, or organizational behavior
- Management consultants advising boards and executive teams on strategic direction
- MBA and doctoral candidates conducting dissertation research in strategy or competitive dynamics
- Public sector planners and policy professionals responsible for institutional strategic roadmaps
- Entrepreneurs and startup founders seeking frameworks for scaling and long-term competitive positioning
- Think-tank analysts and industry association leaders engaged in strategic foresight and scenario planning
Select Ticket Type
Registration for the 40th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning is available across several carefully designed tiers to accommodate the diverse needs of academics, practitioners, and students traveling to Oshawa in 2027. Each option has been structured to deliver outstanding value relative to the sessions, networking opportunities, and conference materials included, and all displayed prices are fully inclusive of applicable taxes. We invite you to review the available ticket types and select the registration category that best aligns with your professional role 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 completing your registration for the 40th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning, you may formally request an official invitation letter from the conference secretariat. This document is issued on conference letterhead and confirms your acceptance as a presenter or delegate, providing the administrative evidence many institutions and funding bodies require for travel approval and expense reimbursement.
Invitation letters are dispatched electronically within three to five business days of a verified registration and, where required, can be supplemented with additional supporting documentation such as your abstract acceptance notice or program schedule. The secretariat is pleased to tailor the letter’s content to meet the specific requirements of your university, employer, or sponsoring organization.
While the conference secretariat will make every effort to provide prompt, comprehensive documentation to support your travel preparations, the issuance of an invitation letter does not guarantee the approval of a visa or entry permit by any government authority. Visa decisions rest solely with the relevant consulate or immigration body, and delegates are strongly advised to initiate their visa applications well in advance of the conference date.
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 – 40th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning
The 40th edition invites original scholarly submissions that push the boundaries of strategic management theory and advance practical planning applications across industries and geographies. Researchers, practitioners, and emerging scholars are encouraged to contribute work that offers novel insights, sound methodology, and meaningful implications for the strategic management community.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Oshawa, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- Competitive advantage and market positioning
- Corporate portfolio and diversification strategy
- Strategic leadership and executive decision-making
- Dynamic capabilities and organizational agility
- Mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances
- Scenario planning and strategic foresight methods
- Digital transformation and platform strategy
- Stakeholder theory and value co-creation
- Resource-based view and intangible assets
- Strategic planning in emerging economies
- ESG integration in corporate strategy
- Innovation ecosystems and open 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 40th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Dynamic capabilities and organizational agility, Resource-based view and intangible assets or Innovation ecosystems and open strategy.
| 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 40th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning undergo a double-blind peer review process conducted by reviewers in strategic management and related disciplines. Reviewers evaluate submissions on the basis of theoretical contribution, methodological soundness, clarity of argument, and relevance to the conference’s thematic priorities.
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 formal certificate of distinction, prominent acknowledgment in the conference proceedings and official communications, and an invitation to submit the recognized manuscript to the conference’s affiliated journal partner for expedited editorial review.
- All Best Paper honorees are publicly celebrated during the closing plenary session, providing well-deserved visibility before the full international delegate audience and enhancing the scholarly profile and citation prospects of the recognized work.
40th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning – May 28, 2027 – Oshawa, 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 40th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning is an interdisciplinary gathering that welcomes perspectives from management science, organizational theory, economics, public policy, and adjacent fields; the program reflects this breadth and is not limited to any single academic tradition or methodological school.
- Registration and payment confirm a delegate’s intention to attend but do not constitute a guarantee of physical participation; the organizing committee reserves the right to modify the program, venue arrangements, or delivery format in response to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, with appropriate notice provided to all registered participants.
- Access to individual sessions, workshops, and networking events is subject to the capacity of the designated venue spaces and the specific entitlements associated with each registration category; delegates are encouraged to review their ticket tier and plan their schedule accordingly to ensure participation in sessions of greatest relevance to their work.