Conference Objectives
- Advance the theoretical foundations of strategic management by integrating emerging cross-disciplinary perspectives from complexity science, behavioral economics, and digital transformation
- Provide a curated platform for empirical researchers to present and stress-test novel findings on competitive positioning, resource allocation, and long-horizon planning
- Facilitate structured dialogue between corporate strategists and academic scholars to bridge the persistent gap between management theory and real-world executive decision-making
- Examine how geopolitical volatility, climate imperatives, and technological discontinuities are fundamentally reshaping corporate planning cycles and portfolio strategies
- Cultivate a community of practice where collaboration across industries, institutions, and national boundaries produces transferable strategic intelligence
- Recognize and celebrate exceptional contributions to the field through competitive best-paper awards and highlighted keynote presentations that set the agenda for future inquiry
Who Should Attend
Board advisors, policy analysts, MBA students and senior corporate planners will find sessions tied to their work.
- Chief Strategy Officers and senior corporate planners seeking evidence-based frameworks for long-range decision-making
- Academic researchers in management, organizational behavior, and business policy presenting peer-reviewed studies
- MBA and doctoral students gaining exposure to current strategic thought and building international scholarly networks
- Management consultants looking to ground their advisory practice in the latest empirical and theoretical advances
- Government policy analysts and public-sector strategists navigating complex multi-stakeholder planning environments
- Entrepreneurs and startup founders exploring strategic planning methodologies suitable for high-uncertainty growth contexts
- Corporate governance professionals and board advisors focused on aligning organizational purpose with long-term value creation
Select Ticket Type
Registration for the 41st International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning in Toronto offers a carefully structured range of ticket options designed to accommodate the diverse needs of academics, students, and industry professionals alike. Each tier is transparently priced with all applicable taxes already included in the displayed amount, so there are no hidden charges at checkout. We invite you to review the available packages and select the option that best aligns with your participation goals and organizational budget.
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 41st International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning in Toronto, Canada, the conference secretariat can issue an official invitation letter confirming your participation. This document typically includes your name, institutional affiliation, conference dates, and venue details, information commonly required by embassies and consular offices when processing travel visa applications.
To request your invitation letter, please ensure that your registration is fully completed and payment has been confirmed. Requests should be submitted through the official conference portal, and the secretariat will endeavor to dispatch the letter promptly so that you have adequate time to initiate any necessary visa or travel authorization procedures well in advance of the event.
Please be advised that the issuance of an official invitation letter by the conference organizing committee does not in any way guarantee the approval of a visa or entry permit to Canada. All immigration decisions rest exclusively with the relevant Canadian immigration authorities and the applicant’s national consular services. Attendees are solely responsible for initiating their visa applications early and fulfilling all requirements stipulated by the appropriate governmental bodies.
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 – 41st International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning
Authors are warmly invited to submit original, unpublished research contributions that expand our collective understanding of strategic management and planning across diverse organizational and geographic contexts. The program committee welcomes conceptual papers, empirical investigations, case analyses, and mixed-method studies that push disciplinary boundaries and stimulate substantive scholarly debate.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Toronto, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- Dynamic capabilities and competitive advantage
- Scenario planning under deep uncertainty
- Corporate portfolio and diversification strategy
- Strategic leadership and top management teams
- Digital transformation strategy and governance
- Stakeholder theory and purpose-driven strategy
- Mergers, acquisitions, and post-merger integration
- Blue ocean and value innovation strategies
- Organizational resilience and strategic agility
- ESG integration in strategic planning
- Platform ecosystems and network strategy
- Strategy execution and balanced scorecard methods
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 41st edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Stakeholder theory and purpose-driven strategy, ESG integration in strategic planning or Platform ecosystems and network 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
Every manuscript submitted to the 41st International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning is subjected to a double-blind peer review process, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are withheld to ensure impartial scholarly evaluation. Reviewers are academics and practitioners in the field, so that assessments reflect both theoretical depth and applied relevance.
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 distinction, with the winning manuscript highlighted prominently in the conference proceedings and recommended for fast-track review consideration at a partner academic journal
- Winning authors will be recognized at the closing session, granted a featured speaking slot to present their research to the full delegate audience, and profiled in post-conference communications distributed to the conference’s global scholarly network
41st International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning – June 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.
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 41st International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning is designed as a multidisciplinary gathering; while the primary focus is strategic management and organizational planning, papers drawing on adjacent disciplines — including economics, sociology, political science, information systems, and public administration — are welcomed where they meaningfully contribute to the conference’s core scholarly dialogue.
- Submission of a paper or expression of intent to attend does not constitute confirmed participation in the conference program. Attendance is formally confirmed only upon receipt of full registration payment and issuance of an official confirmation document by the conference secretariat; organizers reserve the right to make scheduling adjustments as operational requirements demand.
- Registration for the conference grants access to the general program sessions; however, specific workshops, masterclasses, or ancillary events may operate under separate capacity limits or supplementary registration requirements. Attendees are encouraged to review the final program schedule and secure their places in specialty sessions promptly to avoid disappointment.