Conference Objectives
- Advance current research in competitive strategy, organizational resilience, and long-range planning frameworks
- Encourage collaborative dialogue between academic scholars and senior practitioners shaping real-world strategic decisions
- Examine emerging paradigms in dynamic capabilities, platform ecosystems, and adaptive enterprise governance
- Provide a structured forum for critiquing prevailing strategic management models and proposing evidence-based alternatives
- Highlight interdisciplinary approaches that integrate behavioral science, data analytics, and geopolitical analysis into strategic planning
- Spotlight key research trajectories and future directions in the field
Who Should Attend
The audience includes strategy academics, PhD candidates, business school deans and think-tank analysts.
- Strategic management academics and tenure-track researchers seeking peer engagement
- Chief Strategy Officers and corporate planning executives from multinational firms
- MBA and PhD candidates presenting dissertation-stage or emerging research
- Management consultants working on organizational transformation and competitive positioning
- Government and public-sector planners involved in national or regional strategy development
- Business school deans and program directors exploring curriculum alignment with field trends
- Think-tank analysts and policy researchers at the intersection of strategy and public governance
Select Ticket Type
Registration for the 45th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning in Toronto offers a range of ticket categories designed to accommodate the diverse needs of academics, practitioners, and students. Whether you are presenting a full paper, attending as a listener, there is an option crafted to maximize your conference experience. All listed registration fees are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, so the price you see is exactly 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
Upon completing your registration for the 45th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning, you may formally request an official invitation letter from the conference secretariat. This document confirms your accepted participation status and is issued on conference letterhead, specifying the event dates, Toronto venue details, and the nature of your contribution, whether as a presenting author or registered delegate.
Invitation letters are typically dispatched within three to five business days of a verified registration and full payment. To obtain your letter, please submit your request through the designated portal on the conference website, ensuring that your name, institutional affiliation, and passport details exactly match your submitted registration information. Requests with incomplete or inconsistent information may experience processing delays.
It is important to note that while the conference secretariat is pleased to provide official invitation letters to support your travel documentation process, the issuance of such a letter does not constitute a guarantee of visa approval. All visa decisions rest solely with the relevant embassy or consulate of Canada, and delegates are strongly encouraged to initiate their visa applications well in advance of the conference dates to allow sufficient processing time.
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 – 45th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning
Scholars and practitioners worldwide are invited to submit original contributions that push the boundaries of strategic management theory and planning methodology. The 45th edition places special emphasis on work that engages empirically or conceptually with the strategic challenges defining the next decade of organizational life.
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 governance and board-level strategy
- Strategic leadership in turbulent environments
- Platform strategy and ecosystem orchestration
- Mergers, acquisitions, and post-merger integration
- Stakeholder theory and purpose-driven strategy
- Digital transformation and strategic renewal
- Behavioral strategy and managerial cognition
- Geopolitical risk in global strategic planning
- Strategic agility and organizational resilience
- Sustainability strategy and ESG alignment
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 45th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Corporate governance and board-level strategy, Stakeholder theory and purpose-driven strategy or Sustainability strategy and ESG alignment.
| 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 45th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning undergoes a double-blind peer review process, with each manuscript evaluated by reviewers in the field. Reviewers assess submissions on originality, theoretical or practical contribution, methodological soundness, and clarity of argument before acceptance decisions are communicated to authors.
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 Best Paper Award recipient will receive a certificate of excellence and a complimentary full registration to the 46th edition of the conference, recognizing the outstanding scholarly contribution and encouraging continued engagement with the strategic management research community.
- Winning authors will be prominently featured in the official post-conference communications, including the conference newsletter and social media highlights, and their work will be prioritized for an expedited review pathway in a partner journal dedicated to strategic management scholarship.
45th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning – July 08, 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 45th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning embraces a genuinely multidisciplinary orientation; submissions drawing on economics, organizational behavior, public policy, data science, or adjacent disciplines are welcome provided they engage substantively with strategic management or planning questions.
- Attendance at the conference is confirmed only upon receipt of full registration payment; submission of an abstract or accepted paper does not automatically reserve a delegate place, and authors are advised to complete registration promptly to secure their spot and access conference materials.
- Session scheduling is finalized by the program committee based on thematic coherence and logistical considerations; the organizing team reserves the right to adjust session times, formats, or room assignments, and registered delegates will be notified of any material changes to the published program in a timely manner.