Conference Theme: Leading Transformation with Momentum
Description
When the future feels complex and uncertain, momentum is what moves us forward. This conference brings together planning professionals, facilitators, and strategy experts to explore how momentum is built, measured, and sustained in times of transformation — at an industry, organizational, team and individual level. Through shared insights, practical strategies, and collaborative learning, we’ll focus on turning complexity into opportunity and moving change forward with confidence and purpose.
Submission Deadline: FRIDAY, January 23rd
The IASP 2026 Global Conference will take place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. IASP would like to put together a slate of engaging and relevent topics presented in a variety of styles by engaging and enthusiastic professionals, practitioners, and educators.
Panels, interactive sessions, lectures, round tables - we are looking for it all!
This form is for breakout and poster session proposals only. The call for Keynote and Masterclass proposals is currently closed.
Read more about the CONFERENCE THEME and ATTENDEE SUGGESTED TOPICS
Breakout Sessions - Tuesday June 2nd and Wednesday June 3rd
There will be 15+ breakout session over the two days of the conference. Breakout sessions will be 60 -75 minutes long.
About IASP
IASP is the global home for strategy professionals. Our members represent professionals and students from various aspects of strategy and strategy consulting and reside in over 15 countries accross the globe.
In 2025 we hosted our global conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA and welcomed 125 members and guests from 13 countries. We hope to welcome 150+ this year.
NOTES FOR SPEAKERS
- As IASP is a non-profit association, we do not typically pay honorariums or provide other compensation. We will cover one overnight at the conference hotel and will offer a discounted full conference registration for speakers. Speakers who only attend the day they are speaking are welcome to attend at no charge.
- Presentation learning outcomes must make a connection with the conference theme.
- Presentations should be presented in English - if you wish to present in a language other than English - please note that in your application below.
- Speaker agrees to present live onsite at the global conference.
- Presentations must be educational in nature and not contain a sales pitch or otherwise promotional materials.
- After speakers are selected, there will be an opportunity for any speaker to also be an exhibitor or sponsor at the conference if desired.
- Speakers will be asked to submit their final presentations a week before the conference. These presentations may be uploaded by speakers into the conference mobile app.
- Speakers may be asked to promote the IASP 2026 Global Conference either by making a social media post or by engaging in conversations via social media.
- IASP wants to offer various types of presentations ranging from traditional lectures to hands on interactive sessions – there will be a section below for you to elaborate on what style your session will be.
- Please be sure all information included below is correct. Information such as correct name spelling, credentials, email address, etc. will be used based on what is input into this form. Your biography may be used in promotional materials, in the conference program, and by session moderators.
READ MORE ABOUT THE CONFERENCE THEME: Leading Transformation with Momentum
Presenter contact information and submission details will be shared with conference program committee only and will not be distributed or posted publicly. You will receive communications directly from IASP and may receive direct communication from a Program or Conference Committee member if there are any questions regarding your submission.
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Deadline for submissions – Friday, January 23rd
Thank you for your interest in becoming a speaker at the IASP 2026 Global Conference. We look forward reviewing your submission.