Join us for the SMS Special Conference in Hong Kong, where global strategy scholars and practitioners will come together to explore the theme "Stakeholder governance: New implications for organizations and society".
Why Attend? Here's What Conference Registration Includes:
- Learn from Leading Experts – Gain insights from 200+ strategic management scholars and strategy professionals addressing today’s most pressing global challenges.
- Engage with Cutting-Edge Research – Participate in 50+ thought-provoking sessions featuring the latest academic and industry insights.
- Network with Purpose – Connect with like-minded professionals over daily lunches, coffee breaks, and an opening dinner with special performance.
We encourage you to explore the full conference webpage for more information on the conference theme, location, hotel & travel, FAQs, and more. Visit the official conference website here.
Registration & Pricing:
Secure your spot early and save with early bird pricing, available through March 18! After March 18, pricing will increase, so don’t wait!
Your SMS Account will automatically apply the rate that you qualify for from the tables below:
· Early Registration: February - March 18
· Regular Registration: March 19 - May 18
· Late Registration: May 19 - Onsite
| Early
Registration | Regular
Registration | Late
Registration |
Non-Refundable | Refundable* | Non-Refundable | Refundable* | Non-Refundable | Refundable* |
Regular
Member | $600 | $642 | $700 | $749 | $800 | $856 |
Student
Member | $500 | $535 | $600 | $642 | $700 | $749 |
Non-Member | $700 | $749 | $800 | $856 | $900 | $963 |
Important Notes on Registration:
- Not an SMS member but want the member rate? Add a membership product to your cart along with your conference registration and the rate will automatically adjust at checkout! Be sure to purchase your SMS membership before or during conference registration; no adjustments can be made to conference registration fees after purchase.
- PhD students can save $200+ by registering for the conference as an SMS Student Member! Add a student membership to your cart before or during the conference registration process and your cart will automatically update to provide the student rate at checkout! No adjustments can be made to conference registration fees after purchase.
- *NEW: While conference registration is non-refundable through SMS, registrants can now opt-in to the Registration Refund Program offered by SMS partner Rainprotection Insurance. To enroll, select the “Refundable” option. See registration policies below for more information.
Registration Policies:
· Registration Required: Registration is required to attend any of the conference activities. Name badges must be worn to gain access to conference space and activities.
· Student Registration: For conference registration purposes, students are individuals who are enrolled full-time, in-residence at the PhD granting institution. For non-SMS member students to qualify for this type of registration, they must purchase SMS membership either before or during the conference registration process.
· Member Rates: Non-members can qualify for member rates by first becoming a member of the SMS, or adding a membership product to their cart during the conference registration process. SMS membership must be purchased before or during conference registration; no adjustments can be made to conference registration fees after purchase.
· Payment Timeline: Fees shown for a particular time period are valid only for registrations during that period that have completed payment within 14 days of registering.
· Cancellation Policy: Due to costs already incurred, no refunds will be made for cancellation of your registration. You may transfer your registration to another individual. If the transfer is to a higher registration fee (e.g., from member to non-member), the transferee must pay the price difference.
· Registration Refund Program: Due to our policy of no refunds for cancellations, SMS has partnered with Rainprotection Insurance to offer enrollment in a Registration Refund Program. The program is optional and works like travel insurance. Those who enroll by selecting the “refundable” registration option are eligible to receive a100% refund of their registration fees if they are unable to attend the event for a covered reason. Click here for terms, conditions, and coverage information.