diff --git a/app/api/helpers/mail.py b/app/api/helpers/mail.py
index cb43415219..dab4a7bec8 100644
--- a/app/api/helpers/mail.py
+++ b/app/api/helpers/mail.py
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
     MONTHLY_PAYMENT_EMAIL,
     MONTHLY_PAYMENT_FOLLOWUP_EMAIL,
     NEW_SESSION,
-    SESSION_ACCEPT_REJECT,
+    SESSION_STATE_CHANGE,
     TEST_MAIL,
     TICKET_CANCELLED,
     TICKET_PURCHASED,
@@ -32,6 +32,9 @@
 from app.models.user import User
 from app.settings import get_settings
 
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+# pytype: disable=attribute-error
+
 
 def check_smtp_config(smtp_encryption):
     """
@@ -168,22 +171,39 @@ def send_email_new_session(email, event_name, link):
     )
 
 
-def send_email_session_accept_reject(email, session, link):
+def send_email_session_state_change(email, session):
     """email for new session"""
-    session_name = session.title
-    session_acceptance = session.state
+    event = session.event
+
+    settings = get_settings()
+    app_name = settings['app_name']
+    frontend_url = settings['frontend_url']
+    session_link = "{}/events/{}/sessions/{}".format(
+        frontend_url, event.identifier, session.id
+    )
+    event_link = f"{frontend_url}/e/{event.identifier}"
+
+    context = {
+        'session_name': session.title,
+        'session_link': session_link,
+        'session_state': session.state,
+        'event_name': event.name,
+        'event_link': event_link,
+        'app_name': app_name,
+        'frontend_link': frontend_url,
+    }
+
+    try:
+        mail = MAILS[SESSION_STATE_CHANGE][session.state]
+    except KeyError:
+        logger.error('No mail found for session state change: ' + session.state)
+        return
+
     send_email(
         to=email,
-        action=SESSION_ACCEPT_REJECT,
-        subject=MAILS[SESSION_ACCEPT_REJECT]['subject'].format(
-            session_name=session_name, acceptance=session_acceptance
-        ),
-        html=MAILS[SESSION_ACCEPT_REJECT]['message'].format(
-            email=email,
-            session_name=session_name,
-            acceptance=session_acceptance,
-            link=link,
-        ),
+        action=SESSION_STATE_CHANGE,
+        subject=mail['subject'].format(**context),
+        html=mail['message'].format(**context),
     )
 
 
diff --git a/app/api/helpers/notification.py b/app/api/helpers/notification.py
index ee8fcdf99a..9dc5703bab 100644
--- a/app/api/helpers/notification.py
+++ b/app/api/helpers/notification.py
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
     get_monthly_payment_follow_up_notification_actions,
     get_monthly_payment_notification_actions,
     get_new_session_notification_actions,
-    get_session_accept_reject_notification_actions,
+    get_session_state_change_notification_actions,
     get_ticket_purchased_attendee_notification_actions,
     get_ticket_purchased_notification_actions,
     get_ticket_purchased_organizer_notification_actions,
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
     MONTHLY_PAYMENT_FOLLOWUP_NOTIF,
     MONTHLY_PAYMENT_NOTIF,
     NEW_SESSION,
-    SESSION_ACCEPT_REJECT,
+    SESSION_STATE_CHANGE,
     TICKET_CANCELLED,
     TICKET_CANCELLED_ORGANIZER,
     TICKET_PURCHASED,
@@ -73,9 +73,9 @@ def send_notif_new_session_organizer(user, event_name, link, session_id):
         send_notification(user, title, message, actions)
 
 
-def send_notif_session_accept_reject(user, session_name, acceptance, link, session_id):
+def send_notif_session_state_change(user, session_name, acceptance, link, session_id):
     """
-    Send notification to the session creator about a session being accepted or rejected.
+    Send notification to the session creator about a session status being changed.
     :param user:
     :param session_name:
     :param acceptance:
@@ -84,11 +84,11 @@ def send_notif_session_accept_reject(user, session_name, acceptance, link, sessi
     :return:
     """
     message_settings = MessageSettings.query.filter_by(
-        action=SESSION_ACCEPT_REJECT
+        action=SESSION_STATE_CHANGE
     ).first()
     if not message_settings or message_settings.notification_status == 1:
-        actions = get_session_accept_reject_notification_actions(session_id, link)
-        notification = NOTIFS[SESSION_ACCEPT_REJECT]
+        actions = get_session_state_change_notification_actions(session_id, link)
+        notification = NOTIFS[SESSION_STATE_CHANGE]
         title = notification['title'].format(
             session_name=session_name, acceptance=acceptance
         )
@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ def send_notif_monthly_fee_payment(
     :return:
     """
     message_settings = MessageSettings.query.filter_by(
-        action=SESSION_ACCEPT_REJECT
+        action=SESSION_STATE_CHANGE
     ).first()
     if not message_settings or message_settings.notification_status == 1:
         actions = get_monthly_payment_notification_actions(event_id, link)
@@ -184,7 +184,7 @@ def send_followup_notif_monthly_fee_payment(
     :return:
     """
     message_settings = MessageSettings.query.filter_by(
-        action=SESSION_ACCEPT_REJECT
+        action=SESSION_STATE_CHANGE
     ).first()
     if not message_settings or message_settings.notification_status == 1:
         actions = get_monthly_payment_follow_up_notification_actions(event_id, link)
diff --git a/app/api/helpers/system_mails.py b/app/api/helpers/system_mails.py
index 114512248d..910f2a957d 100644
--- a/app/api/helpers/system_mails.py
+++ b/app/api/helpers/system_mails.py
@@ -19,8 +19,8 @@
     PASSWORD_CHANGE,
     PASSWORD_RESET,
     PASSWORD_RESET_AND_VERIFY,
-    SESSION_ACCEPT_REJECT,
     SESSION_SCHEDULE,
+    SESSION_STATE_CHANGE,
     TEST_MAIL,
     TICKET_CANCELLED,
     TICKET_PURCHASED,
@@ -52,14 +52,74 @@
             + u"<br/> Visit this link to fill up details: {link}"
         ),
     },
-    SESSION_ACCEPT_REJECT: {
+    SESSION_STATE_CHANGE: {
         'recipient': 'Speaker',
-        'subject': u'Session {session_name} has been {acceptance}',
-        'message': (
-            u"Hi {email},<br/>"
-            + u"The session <strong>{session_name}</strong> has been <strong>{acceptance}</strong> by the organizer. "
-            + u"<br/> Visit this link to view the session: {link}"
-        ),
+        'pending': {
+            'subject': 'Your speaker submission for {event_name} titled {session_name}',
+            'message': "Hello,<br/><br/>"
+            "This is an automatic message from {app_name}.<br/><br/>"
+            "We have received your submission {session_name} for {event_name}<br/><br/>"
+            "Your proposal will be reviewed by the event organizers and review team. The current status of your session is now \"Pending\".<br/><br/>"
+            "You can also check the status and details of your submission on the session page {session_link}. You need to be logged in to view it.<br/><br/>"
+            "More details about the event are on the event page at {event_link}.<br/><br/>"
+            "Thank you.<br/>"
+            "<a href='{frontend_link}'>{app_name}</a>",
+        },
+        'accepted': {
+            'subject': 'Accepted! Congratulations Your submission for {event_name} titled {session_name} has been Accepted',
+            'message': "Hello,<br/><br/>"
+            "This is an automatic message from {app_name}.<br/><br/>"
+            "Your session status for the submission {session_name} for {event_name} was changed to \"Accepted\". Congratulations!<br/><br/>"
+            "Your proposal will be scheduled by the event organizers and review team. Please (re)confirm your participation with the organizers of the event, if required.<br/><br/>"
+            "You can also check the status and details of your submission on the session page {session_link}. You need to be logged in to view it.<br/><br/>"
+            "More details about the event are on the event page at {event_link}.<br/><br/>"
+            "Thank you.<br/>"
+            "<a href='{frontend_link}'>{app_name}</a>",
+        },
+        'confirmed': {
+            'subject': 'Confirmed! Congratulations Your submission for {event_name} titled {session_name} has been Confirmed',
+            'message': "Hello,<br/><br/>"
+            "This is an automatic message from {app_name}.<br/><br/>"
+            "Your session status for the submission {session_name} for {event_name} was changed to \"Confirmed\". Congratulations!<br/><br/>"
+            "Your proposal will be scheduled by the event organizers and review team. Please inform the event organizers in case there are any changes to your participation.<br/><br/>"
+            "You can also check the status and details of your submission on the session page {session_link}. You need to be logged in to view it.<br/><br/>"
+            "More details about the event are on the event page at {event_link}.<br/><br/>"
+            "Thank you.<br/>"
+            "<a href='{frontend_link}'>{app_name}</a>",
+        },
+        'rejected': {
+            'subject': 'Not Accepted. Your submission for {event_name} titled {session_name} was not accepted',
+            'message': "Hello,<br/><br/>"
+            "This is an automatic message from {app_name}.<br/><br/>"
+            "Unfortunately your submission {session_name} for {event_name} was not accepted. Your session status was changed to \"Rejected\".<br/><br/>"
+            "The status change was done by event organizers. If there are questions about this change please contact the organizers.<br/><br/>"
+            "You can also check the status and details of your submission on the session page {session_link}. You need to be logged in to view it.<br/><br/>"
+            "More details about the event are on the event page at {event_link}.<br/><br/>"
+            "Thank you.<br/>"
+            "<a href='{frontend_link}'>{app_name}</a>",
+        },
+        'canceled': {
+            'subject': 'Canceled! Your submission for {event_name} titled {session_name} has been Canceled',
+            'message': "Hello,<br/><br/>"
+            "This is an automatic message from {app_name}.<br/><br/>"
+            "Your session status for the submission {session_name} for {event_name} was changed to \"Canceled\".<br/><br/>"
+            "The status change was done by event organizers. If there are questions about this change please contact the organizers.<br/><br/>"
+            "You can also check the status and details of your submission on the session page {session_link}. You need to be logged in to view it.<br/><br/>"
+            "More details about the event are on the event page at {event_link}.<br/><br/>"
+            "Thank you.<br/>"
+            "<a href='{frontend_link}'>{app_name}</a>",
+        },
+        'withdrawn': {
+            'subject': 'Withdrawn! Your submission for {event_name} titled {session_name} has been Withdrawn',
+            'message': "Hello,<br/><br/>"
+            "This is an automatic message from {app_name}.<br/><br/>"
+            "Your session status for the submission {session_name} for {event_name} was changed to \"Withdrawn\".<br/><br/>"
+            "The status change was done by event organizers. If there are questions about this change please contact the organizers.<br/><br/>"
+            "You can also check the status and details of your submission on the session page {session_link}. You need to be logged in to view it.<br/><br/>"
+            "More details about the event are on the event page at {event_link}.<br/><br/>"
+            "Thank you.<br/>"
+            "<a href='{frontend_link}'>{app_name}</a>",
+        },
     },
     SESSION_SCHEDULE: {
         'recipient': 'Owner, Organizer, Speaker',
diff --git a/app/api/helpers/system_notifications.py b/app/api/helpers/system_notifications.py
index 7cbfac1565..e6a45fd24d 100644
--- a/app/api/helpers/system_notifications.py
+++ b/app/api/helpers/system_notifications.py
@@ -16,8 +16,8 @@
     NEW_SESSION,
     NEXT_EVENT,
     PASSWORD_CHANGE,
-    SESSION_ACCEPT_REJECT,
     SESSION_SCHEDULE,
+    SESSION_STATE_CHANGE,
     TICKET_CANCELLED,
     TICKET_CANCELLED_ORGANIZER,
     TICKET_PURCHASED,
@@ -201,9 +201,9 @@ def get_next_event_notification_actions(event_id, link):
     return [view_event_action]
 
 
-def get_session_accept_reject_notification_actions(session_id, link):
+def get_session_state_change_notification_actions(session_id, link):
     """
-    Get the actions associated with a notification of a session getting accepted/rejected.
+    Get the actions associated with a notification of a session status being changed.
     :param session_id: id of the session.
     :param link: link to view the session.
     :return: actions
@@ -363,7 +363,7 @@ def get_invite_papers_notification_actions(cfs_link, submit_link):
         'message': u"Here are upcoming events: {up_coming_events}.",
         'recipient': 'Owner, Organizer, Speaker',
     },
-    SESSION_ACCEPT_REJECT: {
+    SESSION_STATE_CHANGE: {
         'title': u'Session {session_name} has been {acceptance}',
         'message': u"The session <strong>{session_name}</strong> has been"
         + u" <strong>{acceptance}</strong> by the Organizer.",
diff --git a/app/api/helpers/tasks.py b/app/api/helpers/tasks.py
index 54338b066d..3baa72e980 100644
--- a/app/api/helpers/tasks.py
+++ b/app/api/helpers/tasks.py
@@ -100,8 +100,8 @@ def send_email_task_sendgrid(payload, headers, smtp_config):
             message.add_attachment(attachment)
     sendgrid_client = SendGridAPIClient(get_settings()['sendgrid_key'])
     logging.info(
-        'Sending an email regarding {} on behalf of {}'.format(
-            payload["subject"], payload["from"]
+        'Sending an email to {} regarding "{}" on behalf of {}'.format(
+            payload['to'], payload["subject"], payload["from"]
         )
     )
     try:
diff --git a/app/api/schema/message_settings.py b/app/api/schema/message_settings.py
index 5477836378..b22e501cc4 100644
--- a/app/api/schema/message_settings.py
+++ b/app/api/schema/message_settings.py
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
 PASSWORD_RESET = 'Reset Password'
 PASSWORD_CHANGE = 'Change Password'
 EVENT_ROLE = 'Event Role Invitation'
-SESSION_ACCEPT_REJECT = 'Session Accept or Reject'
+SESSION_STATE_CHANGE = 'Session State Change'
 SESSION_SCHEDULE = 'Session Schedule Change'
 EVENT_PUBLISH = 'Event Published'
 AFTER_EVENT = 'After Event'
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ class Meta:
                 USER_REGISTER,
                 PASSWORD_RESET,
                 EVENT_ROLE,
-                SESSION_ACCEPT_REJECT,
+                SESSION_STATE_CHANGE,
                 SESSION_SCHEDULE,
                 NEXT_EVENT,
                 EVENT_PUBLISH,
diff --git a/app/api/sessions.py b/app/api/sessions.py
index eb2a97f3c8..10247bb364 100644
--- a/app/api/sessions.py
+++ b/app/api/sessions.py
@@ -9,10 +9,10 @@
 from app.api.helpers.db import get_count, safe_query, safe_query_kwargs, save_to_db
 from app.api.helpers.errors import ForbiddenError
 from app.api.helpers.files import make_frontend_url
-from app.api.helpers.mail import send_email_new_session, send_email_session_accept_reject
+from app.api.helpers.mail import send_email_new_session, send_email_session_state_change
 from app.api.helpers.notification import (
     send_notif_new_session_organizer,
-    send_notif_session_accept_reject,
+    send_notif_session_state_change,
 )
 from app.api.helpers.permission_manager import has_access
 from app.api.helpers.query import event_query
@@ -259,7 +259,14 @@ def before_update_object(self, session, data, view_kwargs):
 
         if new_state and new_state != session.state:
             # State change detected. Verify that state change is allowed
-            g.send_email = new_state == 'accepted' or new_state == 'rejected'
+            g.send_email = new_state in [
+                'accepted',
+                'rejected',
+                'confirmed',
+                'rejected',
+                'canceled',
+                'withdrawn',
+            ]
             key = 'speaker'
             if is_organizer:
                 key = 'organizer'
@@ -294,32 +301,8 @@ def after_update_object(self, session, data, view_kwargs):
         """ Send email if session accepted or rejected """
 
         if data.get('send_email', None) and g.get('send_email'):
-            event = session.event
-            # Email for speaker
-            speakers = session.speakers
-            for speaker in speakers:
-                frontend_url = get_settings()['frontend_url']
-                link = "{}/events/{}/sessions/{}".format(
-                    frontend_url, event.identifier, session.id
-                )
-                if not speaker.is_email_overridden:
-                    send_email_session_accept_reject(speaker.email, session, link)
-                    send_notif_session_accept_reject(
-                        speaker, session.title, session.state, link, session.id
-                    )
+            notify_for_session(session)
 
-            # Email for owner
-            if session.event.get_owner():
-                owner = session.event.get_owner()
-                owner_email = owner.email
-                frontend_url = get_settings()['frontend_url']
-                link = "{}/events/{}/sessions/{}".format(
-                    frontend_url, event.identifier, session.id
-                )
-                send_email_session_accept_reject(owner_email, session, link)
-                send_notif_session_accept_reject(
-                    owner, session.title, session.state, link, session.id
-                )
         if 'state' in data:
             entry_count = SessionsSpeakersLink.query.filter_by(session_id=session.id)
             if entry_count.count() == 0:
@@ -355,6 +338,28 @@ def after_update_object(self, session, data, view_kwargs):
     }
 
 
+def notify_for_session(session):
+    event = session.event
+    frontend_url = get_settings()['frontend_url']
+    link = "{}/events/{}/sessions/{}".format(frontend_url, event.identifier, session.id)
+    # Email for speaker
+    speakers = session.speakers
+    for speaker in speakers:
+        if not speaker.is_email_overridden:
+            send_email_session_state_change(speaker.email, session)
+            send_notif_session_state_change(
+                speaker.user, session.title, session.state, link, session.id
+            )
+
+    # Email for owner
+    if session.event.get_owner():
+        owner = session.event.get_owner()
+        send_email_session_state_change(owner.email, session)
+        send_notif_session_state_change(
+            owner, session.title, session.state, link, session.id
+        )
+
+
 class SessionRelationshipRequired(ResourceRelationship):
     """
     Session Relationship
diff --git a/app/models/mail.py b/app/models/mail.py
index d6b93c2ef5..4aeb8293fa 100644
--- a/app/models/mail.py
+++ b/app/models/mail.py
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 PASSWORD_CHANGE = 'Change Password'
 EVENT_ROLE = 'Event Role Invitation'
 USER_EVENT_ROLE = 'User Event Role Invitation'
-SESSION_ACCEPT_REJECT = 'Session Accept or Reject'
+SESSION_STATE_CHANGE = 'Session State Change'
 SESSION_SCHEDULE = 'Session Schedule Change'
 EVENT_PUBLISH = 'Event Published'
 AFTER_EVENT = 'After Event'
diff --git a/app/models/message_setting.py b/app/models/message_setting.py
index e5eacc8471..603616944a 100644
--- a/app/models/message_setting.py
+++ b/app/models/message_setting.py
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
 PASSWORD_RESET = 'Reset Password'
 PASSWORD_CHANGE = 'Change Password'
 EVENT_ROLE = 'Event Role Invitation'
-SESSION_ACCEPT_REJECT = 'Session Accept or Reject'
+SESSION_STATE_CHANGE = 'Session State Change'
 SESSION_SCHEDULE = 'Session Schedule Change'
 EVENT_PUBLISH = 'Event Published'
 AFTER_EVENT = 'After Event'
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ def _email_message(cls, action, attr=None):
             USER_REGISTER,
             PASSWORD_RESET,
             EVENT_ROLE,
-            SESSION_ACCEPT_REJECT,
+            SESSION_STATE_CHANGE,
             SESSION_SCHEDULE,
             NEXT_EVENT,
             EVENT_PUBLISH,
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ def _notification_message(cls, action, attr=None):
             NEW_SESSION,
             SESSION_SCHEDULE,
             NEXT_EVENT,
-            SESSION_ACCEPT_REJECT,
+            SESSION_STATE_CHANGE,
             INVITE_PAPERS,
             AFTER_EVENT,
             EVENT_PUBLISH,
diff --git a/app/models/notification.py b/app/models/notification.py
index 976191f7af..2eec20afa4 100644
--- a/app/models/notification.py
+++ b/app/models/notification.py
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 EVENT_IMPORTED = 'Event Imported'
 SESSION_SCHEDULE = 'Session Schedule Change'
 NEXT_EVENT = 'Next Event'
-SESSION_ACCEPT_REJECT = 'Session Accept or Reject'
+SESSION_STATE_CHANGE = 'Session State Change'
 INVITE_PAPERS = 'Invitation For Papers'
 AFTER_EVENT = 'After Event'
 EVENT_PUBLISH = 'Event Published'
diff --git a/migrations/versions/rev-2020-08-08-16:56:27-61bec04ae010_.py b/migrations/versions/rev-2020-08-08-16:56:27-61bec04ae010_.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..a610aa8e7b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/migrations/versions/rev-2020-08-08-16:56:27-61bec04ae010_.py
@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+"""empty message
+
+Revision ID: 61bec04ae010
+Revises: 507022789bcb
+Create Date: 2020-08-08 16:56:27.061106
+
+"""
+
+from alembic import op
+import sqlalchemy as sa
+import sqlalchemy_utils
+
+
+# revision identifiers, used by Alembic.
+revision = '61bec04ae010'
+down_revision = '507022789bcb'
+
+
+def upgrade():
+    # ### commands auto generated by Alembic - please adjust! ###
+    op.execute("UPDATE mails set action = 'Session State Change' WHERE action = 'Session Accept or Reject'")
+    op.execute("UPDATE message_settings set action = 'Session State Change' WHERE action = 'Session Accept or Reject'")
+    # ### end Alembic commands ###
+
+
+def downgrade():
+    # ### commands auto generated by Alembic - please adjust! ###
+    op.execute("UPDATE mails set action = 'Session Accept or Reject' WHERE action = 'Session State Change'")
+    op.execute("UPDATE message_settings set action = 'Session Accept or Reject' WHERE action = 'Session State Change'")
+    # ### end Alembic commands ###
diff --git a/populate_db.py b/populate_db.py
index e47dfc6270..5c979a685f 100644
--- a/populate_db.py
+++ b/populate_db.py
@@ -351,7 +351,7 @@ def create_admin_message_settings():
         "Invitation For Papers",
         "After Event",
         "Ticket(s) Purchased",
-        "Session Accept or Reject",
+        "Session State Change",
         "Event Published",
         "Event Export Failed",
         "Event Exported",
diff --git a/tests/all/integration/api/helpers/test_notification.py b/tests/all/integration/api/helpers/test_notification.py
index e8e75569a4..208b592878 100644
--- a/tests/all/integration/api/helpers/test_notification.py
+++ b/tests/all/integration/api/helpers/test_notification.py
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
     send_notif_event_role,
     send_notif_monthly_fee_payment,
     send_notif_new_session_organizer,
-    send_notif_session_accept_reject,
+    send_notif_session_state_change,
     send_notif_ticket_purchase_organizer,
 )
 from app.models.notification import Notification
@@ -39,9 +39,9 @@ def test_send_notif_new_session_organizer(user):
     )
 
 
-def test_send_notif_session_accept_reject(user):
+def test_send_notif_session_state_change(user):
     """Method to test session accept reject notification"""
-    send_notif_session_accept_reject(
+    send_notif_session_state_change(
         user, 'Homeless Therapy', 'accepted', link, 1,
     )
     notification = Notification.query.first()
diff --git a/tests/all/integration/api/helpers/test_systemnotifications.py b/tests/all/integration/api/helpers/test_systemnotifications.py
index 89e2306c47..204274eee1 100644
--- a/tests/all/integration/api/helpers/test_systemnotifications.py
+++ b/tests/all/integration/api/helpers/test_systemnotifications.py
@@ -10,8 +10,8 @@
     get_monthly_payment_notification_actions,
     get_new_session_notification_actions,
     get_next_event_notification_actions,
-    get_session_accept_reject_notification_actions,
     get_session_schedule_notification_actions,
+    get_session_state_change_notification_actions,
     get_ticket_purchased_attendee_notification_actions,
     get_ticket_purchased_notification_actions,
     get_ticket_purchased_organizer_notification_actions,
@@ -277,7 +277,7 @@ def test_session_accept_reject_notif(self):
         with self.app.test_request_context():
             request_url = 'https://localhost/e/session/345525'
             request_session_id = 1
-            response = get_session_accept_reject_notification_actions(
+            response = get_session_state_change_notification_actions(
                 request_session_id, request_url
             )
             expected_action = NotificationAction(