Conference Objectives
- Encourage academic and practitioner dialogue on contemporary strategic planning challenges facing public and private organizations
- Showcase current empirical research and theoretical advances that redefine competitive strategy in volatile market environments
- Bridge the gap between strategic intent and operational execution by exploring implementation failures, success factors, and measurement systems
- Examine how emerging technologies, including AI, big data analytics, and automation, are reshaping long-range planning methodologies
- Promote cross-sector collaboration by uniting voices from corporate boardrooms, government agencies, non-profits, and academia on a single platform
- Cultivate a sustained international research community committed to advancing the science and practice of strategic management
Who Should Attend
Corporate strategists, faculty researchers, management consultants and public-sector planners meet here to discuss strategy.
- Corporate strategists and C-suite executives driving organizational transformation
- Academic researchers and faculty specializing in strategic management, business policy, or organizational theory
- Management consultants advising firms on competitive positioning and strategic renewal
- Government and public-sector planners responsible for national and regional development strategies
- MBA and doctoral students seeking exposure to frontier research and professional networking opportunities
- Entrepreneurs and startup founders building scalable business models through disciplined strategic planning
- Non-profit and NGO leaders aligning mission-driven strategies with resource constraints and stakeholder impact
Select Ticket Type
Registration for the 48th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning offers several carefully structured options to accommodate the varied needs of academics, practitioners, and students attending. Whether you plan to present your research or attend as a listener, there is a ticket type for your Burlington visit. All listed registration fees are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, so the price you see is the price you pay, with no surprises at checkout.
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 conference registration, you may formally request an official invitation letter issued by the conference secretariat. This document confirms your role as a registered delegate or accepted presenter and includes key conference details such as dates, venue, and your session information, which are typically required to support a professional travel application.
Invitation letters are dispatched digitally within three to five business days of a confirmed registration and full payment. If you require a physical copy bearing an original signature and official seal, please specify this during your request and allow additional processing time. Our support team is available to tailor the letter content to meet specific institutional or embassy requirements where permissible.
Please note that while the conference secretariat is pleased to provide this documentation in good faith, the issuance of an invitation letter does not guarantee visa approval or entry into Canada. All visa decisions rest solely with the relevant immigration authorities, and applicants 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 – 48th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning
The 48th edition invites scholars and practitioners worldwide to submit original, unpublished contributions that push the boundaries of strategic management theory and applied planning practice. We welcome diverse methodological approaches (quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, and conceptual) that illuminate strategy across industries, geographies, and organizational scales.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Burlington, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- Corporate and business-level strategy formulation
- Dynamic capabilities and resource-based view
- Strategic leadership and executive decision-making
- Competitive intelligence and market positioning
- Mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances
- Digital transformation and technology strategy
- Scenario planning and futures foresight methods
- Organizational resilience and crisis strategy
- Sustainability and ESG-integrated strategic planning
- Blue ocean and disruptive innovation strategies
- International expansion and global strategy
- Balanced scorecard and strategy execution frameworks
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 48th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Corporate and business-level strategy formulation, Strategic leadership and executive decision-making or Blue ocean and disruptive innovation strategies.
| 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 48th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning undergoes a double-blind peer review conducted by reviewers in the field from academia and practice. Reviewers evaluate each manuscript on originality, methodological soundness, theoretical contribution, and relevance to the conference themes 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:
- Recipients of the Best Paper Award will receive a certificate of excellence and public recognition at the closing session, along with expedited recommendation for publication in a leading strategic management journal partnered with the conference
- Winning authors are also granted complimentary registration priority for the following edition of the conference, acknowledging their outstanding scholarly contribution and encouraging continued engagement with this growing international research community
48th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning – July 29, 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]
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 48th International Conference on Strategic Management and Planning welcomes contributions from all disciplines whose work intersects with strategy, planning, and organizational management — including but not limited to business, public administration, economics, sociology, and information systems — reflecting its genuinely multidisciplinary character.
- Submission of an abstract or full paper does not constitute confirmed attendance; only delegates who have completed registration and received an official confirmation email are guaranteed access to conference sessions, materials, and networking events.
- The conference program is subject to change, and organizers reserve the right to reschedule, combine, or modify individual sessions; registered participants are encouraged to verify the final agenda prior to travel and plan accordingly.