Annual International Conferences

The SMS holds an annual international conference at various sites around the world, typically alternating between North America and Europe. Each conference addresses a current theme, with specific tracks addressing sub-themes, and presents multiple sessions by leading experts in the field from around the world.


The 30th SMS Annual International Conference

Giovanni Battista Dagnino, 2010 Program Chair

Rosario Faraci, 2010 Program Chair


Gianmario Verona, 2010 Program Chair

Maurizio Zollo, 2010 Program Chair

Rome Conference logoStrategic Management at the Crossroads
Rome, Italy, September 12-15, 2010

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The 29th SMS Annual International Conference

Marjorie Lyles, 2009 Program Chair

Jeffrey Reuer, 2009 Program Chair

DC Conference logoStrategies in an Uncertain World
Washington, D.C., Oct 2009

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The 28th SMS Annual International Conference

Bolko von Oetinger, 2008 Program Co-Chair

Thomas Mellewigt, 2008 Program Co-Chair

Cologne Conference logoHow Does Knowledge Matter?
Cologne, Germany, Oct 12-15, 2008.

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The 27th SMS Annual International Conference

Thomas Mellewigt, 2007 Associate Program Chair

Peter Ring, 2007 Program Chair

SD Conference logoThe Challenges of Non-Market Influences on Market Strategies
San Diego, Oct. 14-17, 2007




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