Special Conference 2026 SMS Special Conference Hong Kong

About the event

The Strategic Management Society’s Special Conference in Hong Kong centers on the evolving landscape of stakeholder governance, a perspective that views the firm as a nexus of relationships among its diverse stakeholders, from investors and employees to customers, communities, and suppliers. At its core, stakeholder governance raises pressing questions: How should firms manage these relationships to create value? And in turn, how can stakeholders shape the evolution of the firm?

This growing research stream has drawn scholars from strategy, finance, organization theory, and ethics, while also capturing the attention of business leaders worldwide. Stakeholder governance addresses both specific organizational decisions, such as how firms weigh and incorporate stakeholder input, and broader structural considerations, including how organizational forms and governance arrangements define the terms of stakeholder engagement.

Despite important advances, fundamental gaps remain in linking theory to practice. Critical challenges exist at both the micro and macro levels, including understanding the individual motivations, behaviors, and interactions that drive governance processes, as well as examining how conflicts, structures, and arrangements shape firm-level outcomes. Bridging these perspectives is essential to advancing the relevance and impact of stakeholder governance research.

The Hong Kong conference provides a unique platform to explore these themes, bringing together scholars, practitioners, and thought leaders in an interdisciplinary dialogue. By engaging with the microfoundations, organizational processes, and systemic implications of stakeholder governance, this event will highlight new conceptual and empirical insights into how firms can balance diverse interests, align purpose with performance, and generate value through collaborative, inclusive approaches.

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".

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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