Conference Objectives
- Examine emerging trade paradigms reshaping global supply chains and multinational market entry strategies
- Encourage interdisciplinary dialogue between marketing scientists, international economists, and business strategists
- Showcase current empirical research on consumer behaviour across diverse cultural and geographic contexts
- Identify policy implications of evolving trade agreements and their downstream effects on marketing practice
- Cultivate collaborative networks that span continents, industries, and institutional affiliations
- Highlight innovations in digital marketing technologies as applied to international market expansion
Who Should Attend
Our audience includes business scholars, graduate students, trade policy officials and brand managers working across cultures.
- International business scholars and university-based researchers
- Marketing directors and chief strategy officers at multinational corporations
- Graduate students and doctoral candidates specialising in global marketing or trade
- Trade policy analysts and government commerce officials
- Export development consultants and international market-entry advisors
- Brand managers navigating cross-cultural product positioning challenges
- Entrepreneurs and startup founders pursuing international market growth
Select Ticket Type
Registration for the 44th International Conference on International Business and Marketing offers several carefully structured attendance tiers designed to accommodate the diverse needs of academics, practitioners, and students travelling to or joining us in Oakville in 2027. Each ticket category has been priced to reflect the full breadth of conference programming, including keynote addresses, parallel paper sessions, and networking events, with all applicable taxes already incorporated into the listed rates. We invite prospective delegates to review the options below and select the tier that best aligns with their participation goals and institutional circumstances.
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
Registered delegates who require an official invitation letter for travel or institutional purposes may request one through the conference secretariat following successful completion of their registration and payment. The letter will confirm your participation status, the conference dates, and the Oakville venue, and will be issued on official conference letterhead within a reasonable processing period.
Invitation letters are intended solely to support genuine conference participants in obtaining internal approvals, travel authorisations, or related administrative clearances. To maintain the integrity of this service, letters are issued only after full registration fees have been received, and they accurately reflect the applicant’s confirmed role, whether as a presenter, co-author, or attending delegate.
Please note that the issuance of an official invitation letter by the conference organisers does not guarantee, imply, or substitute for a visa or entry permit approval. All visa and immigration decisions rest exclusively with the relevant government authorities of Canada, and applicants are solely responsible for initiating and completing their visa applications in accordance with official requirements and timelines.
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 – 44th International Conference on International Business and Marketing
Authors are warmly invited to submit original manuscripts, conceptual frameworks, and empirical studies that advance knowledge across the frontiers of international business and marketing. The 44th edition welcomes submissions that challenge existing paradigms, introduce novel methodologies, or present comparative case analyses with significant global relevance.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Oakville, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- Cross-cultural consumer behaviour analysis
- Multinational market entry strategies
- Global brand equity and positioning
- Digital marketing in emerging economies
- International trade policy and firm strategy
- Export marketing performance metrics
- B2B relationships across national borders
- Sustainability in global supply chains
- Foreign direct investment and marketing outcomes
- Intercultural negotiation and business communication
- E-commerce localisation and globalisation tensions
- Geopolitical risk in international marketing decisions
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 44th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Multinational market entry strategies, B2B relationships across national borders or E-commerce localisation and globalisation tensions.
| 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 to the 44th International Conference on International Business and Marketing undergoes a double-blind peer review process, with each manuscript evaluated by reviewers in the field. Review criteria encompass originality of contribution, methodological soundness, clarity of argumentation, and relevance to the advancing frontiers of international business and marketing scholarship.
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:
- The recipient of the Best Paper Award will receive a certificate of excellence and a complimentary full registration waiver for the subsequent edition of the International Conference on International Business and Marketing, recognising outstanding scholarly contribution to the field
- Winning authors will be featured prominently in post-conference communications, the official proceedings, and the conference’s global partner network announcements, providing exceptional visibility for their research among an internationally engaged audience of business and marketing professionals
44th International Conference on International Business and Marketing – June 23, 2027 – Oakville, 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 44th International Conference on International Business and Marketing is a multidisciplinary platform that welcomes contributions from adjacent fields including economics, management science, communication studies, and public policy; acceptance of a paper does not constitute endorsement of any particular theoretical perspective or institutional viewpoint.
- Submission of an abstract or full paper to the conference does not confirm physical or virtual attendance; authors and delegates must separately complete the official registration process and receive written confirmation from the secretariat before their participation is considered secured.
- Delegates are encouraged to attend all scheduled sessions, workshops, and keynotes for which they are registered; however, the organisers reserve the right to modify the programme, reschedule sessions, or substitute speakers due to unforeseen circumstances, and no refunds will be issued solely on the basis of such programmatic adjustments.