About the Conference
The 5th International Conference on Leadership and Change Management arrives in Toronto, Canada in 2026 as a pivotal gathering for those who shape organizations and drive meaningful transformation. This edition sharpens its focus on the evolving demands placed on leaders navigating disruption, cultural shifts, and strategic reinvention. Scholars, executives, and practitioners converge here to exchange evidence-based insights that translate directly into real-world leadership excellence.
Conference Objectives
- Examine cutting-edge frameworks for leading organizational change in volatile, uncertain, and complex environments
- Bridge the gap between academic research and applied leadership practice through collaborative dialogue
- Investigate the psychological and cultural dimensions that either accelerate or impede transformational initiatives
- Highlight emerging methodologies for building resilient, adaptive leadership pipelines across industries
- Critically assess the ethical responsibilities of change agents operating in diverse, global organizational contexts
- Cultivate an international network of leadership scholars and practitioners committed to advancing the field
Who Should Attend
This conference brings together a vibrant mix of professionals, academics, and thought leaders from around the world.
- C-suite executives and senior organizational leaders seeking research-informed strategies
- Academic researchers and faculty specializing in leadership, management, and organizational behavior
- Change management consultants and transformation advisory professionals
- Human resources directors and talent development specialists
- Graduate and doctoral students pursuing careers in leadership studies or organizational development
- Policy makers and public sector administrators overseeing institutional reform
- Entrepreneurs and startup founders managing rapid growth and cultural change
Select Ticket Type
Registration for the 5th International Conference on Leadership and Change Management in Toronto offers several carefully designed ticket categories to suit the diverse needs of our international attendees. Whether you are a seasoned academic, a corporate leader, or an emerging researcher, we invite you to select the option that best aligns with your professional profile and participation goals. All listed ticket prices are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, so you can plan your attendance with complete financial transparency.
Select Tickets Type:
Author (Early Bird)
US$499 US$599
Including all taxes
Author (Regular)
US$599
Including all taxes
Listener
US$499
Including all taxes
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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 5th International Conference on Leadership and Change Management, attendees who require an official invitation letter for travel or institutional purposes may formally request one through the conference secretariat. These letters are issued on official conference letterhead and contain relevant details including your name, registration status, conference title, and the event location in Toronto, Canada.
Invitation letters serve as documentation of your acceptance and participation in the conference, and they are commonly used to support requests for institutional funding, leave of absence approvals, or travel arrangements. The secretariat processes these requests in a timely manner, and attendees are encouraged to submit their requests well in advance of planned travel to allow sufficient processing time.
While the conference is pleased to provide official invitation letters as a courtesy to registered participants, it is important to understand that the issuance of such a letter does not guarantee visa approval or entry into Canada. Immigration decisions rest entirely with the relevant government authorities, and all attendees are responsible for initiating their own visa applications and complying with Canadian immigration requirements independent of any documentation provided by the conference.
Terms & Conditions
- Please note that all registration fees are non-refundable, non-negotiable, and non-transferable.
- Please make your own arrangements for visa (if applicable), accommodation and transportation.
- After verifying your successful payment, a regular invitation letter will be sent within 3 business days.
- Changes due to spelling or minor mistakes in the invitation letter will cost US$50.
- Invitation letter will not be provided for the Domestic Listener (Early Bird) ticket category.
Disclaimer
- The 5th International Conference on Leadership and Change Management is designed as a multidisciplinary forum; contributors and attendees come from a broad spectrum of academic fields and professional industries, and no single discipline is prioritized over another in the curation of the program.
- Completion of the registration process and receipt of a payment confirmation constitute a reservation of your place at the conference; however, physical attendance is the sole responsibility of the registrant, and the organizers are not liable for circumstances preventing attendance.
- Session schedules, speaker assignments, and topic allocations are subject to change at the discretion of the organizing committee; registered participants are encouraged to monitor official communications for updates, as attendance at any particular session cannot be individually guaranteed.
Call for Papers – 5th International Conference on Leadership and Change Management
Researchers and thought leaders worldwide are invited to submit their original work for consideration at the 5th International Conference on Leadership and Change Management in Toronto, 2026. We welcome empirical studies, theoretical contributions, case analyses, and interdisciplinary explorations that push the boundaries of what leadership and change management scholarship can offer.
Accepted work will be published in the official conference proceedings and presented during the event in Toronto, Canada.
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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.
| 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 conference undergoes a structured double-blind peer review, ensuring that evaluations are conducted impartially by expert reviewers drawn from the scientific committee’s international pool. Authors receive constructive, criterion-based feedback designed to uphold the scholarly integrity and academic rigor that define this conference series.
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.
To submit your author paper, visit here.
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 an official certificate of excellence and prominent recognition across all conference publications, proceedings, and digital platforms, amplifying their scholarly visibility within the global leadership and change management community.
- Award-winning authors will be extended a priority invitation to submit an expanded version of their recognized paper for expedited review consideration in a partner academic journal, providing a direct pathway to broader dissemination of their research.
5th International Conference on Leadership and Change Management (LCM) – October 8-10, 2026 – Toronto, Canada
[Registration starts 1 PM, Gate closes 1:30 PM]
| 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 |
Day 3, optional City Tour (subject to availability). Participants wishing to join must confirm in advance, as an additional fee applies. To book, please contact the organizing committee.
Disclaimer
- The 5th International Conference on Leadership and Change Management is designed as a multidisciplinary forum; contributors and attendees come from a broad spectrum of academic fields and professional industries, and no single discipline is prioritized over another in the curation of the program.
- Completion of the registration process and receipt of a payment confirmation constitute a reservation of your place at the conference; however, physical attendance is the sole responsibility of the registrant, and the organizers are not liable for circumstances preventing attendance.
- Session schedules, speaker assignments, and topic allocations are subject to change at the discretion of the organizing committee; registered participants are encouraged to monitor official communications for updates, as attendance at any particular session cannot be individually guaranteed.
Venue
To be announced.
Contact Us
International Conference Inc.
126 Crystal Ridge Dr, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1T9
E-mail: contact@internationalconference.ca
Keynote Speaker
Keynote speaker to be announced. Focus: global transformation, leadership, innovation, and strategic growth.
Terms & Conditions (Attendees & Sponsorships)
- Please note that all registration fees are non-refundable, non-negotiable, and non-transferable.
- Please make your own arrangements for visa (if applicable), accommodation and transportation.
- After verifying your successful payment, a regular invitation letter will be sent within 3 business days.
- Changes due to spelling or minor mistakes in the invitation letter will cost US$50.
- Invitation letter will not be provided for the Domestic Listener (Early Bird) ticket category.
Terms & Conditions (Notarized Invitation Letter)
- Voluntary Service: The provision of a Notarized Invitation Letter is an additional, voluntary service not directly linked to the main conference event.
- No Guarantee of Visa Approval: While this letter carries weight in many jurisdictions, its possession does not guarantee visa approval. The respective consulate or embassy determines visa approval.
- Non-refundable Service: The US$100 fee for the Notarized Invitation Letter is fixed and non-refundable, irrespective of whether the visa is approved or denied.
- Acceptance of Terms: You acknowledge and agree to these terms by requesting a Notarized Invitation Letter.
- Amendments to Terms: We reserve the right to change these terms at any point without notice.
- Processing Time: Upon verification of payment, a Notarized Conference Invitation Letter will be sent within 10 business days.
Disclaimer
- The 5th International Conference on Leadership and Change Management is designed as a multidisciplinary forum; contributors and attendees come from a broad spectrum of academic fields and professional industries, and no single discipline is prioritized over another in the curation of the program.
- Completion of the registration process and receipt of a payment confirmation constitute a reservation of your place at the conference; however, physical attendance is the sole responsibility of the registrant, and the organizers are not liable for circumstances preventing attendance.
- Session schedules, speaker assignments, and topic allocations are subject to change at the discretion of the organizing committee; registered participants are encouraged to monitor official communications for updates, as attendance at any particular session cannot be individually guaranteed.