Conference Objectives
- Examine current research on gender equity, representation gaps, and organizational culture change across industries
- Showcase empirically grounded strategies that accelerate women’s advancement into senior executive and board-level roles
- Cultivate cross-sector alliances between academics, policymakers, and corporate leaders committed to structural reform
- Critically analyze intersectional dimensions of leadership, including race, ethnicity, disability, and socioeconomic background
- Highlight entrepreneurial innovation led by women in emerging markets, technology sectors, and social enterprises
- Translate evidence-based findings into policy recommendations that governments and institutions can adopt immediately
Who Should Attend
Management faculty, HR directors, NGO advocates and early-career professionals each have a place in this program.
- Academic researchers and faculty specializing in gender studies, management, and organizational behavior
- Senior corporate executives and C-suite professionals championing diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Entrepreneurs and startup founders driving women-led ventures across global markets
- HR directors and talent development professionals designing equitable workplace policies
- Government officials and policymakers working on gender equity legislation and labor reform
- NGO leaders and advocates advancing women’s economic empowerment in underserved communities
- Graduate students and early-career professionals building expertise in leadership and gender equity
Select Ticket Type
Securing your place at the 24th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership is straightforward: simply choose the registration category that best reflects your professional profile and participation needs. Each ticket tier grants access to keynote sessions, paper presentations, networking events, and conference materials. All listed registration fees are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, ensuring complete transparency with no hidden charges at checkout.
Registration Fees
- Early Bird Author Registration – US$499 For authors keen on availing a $100 discount on the regular registration fee, early bird registration is recommended.
- Regular Author Registration – US$599 If the early bird deadline has been missed, authors can opt for the regular registration process.
- Listener Registration – US$499 Individuals interested in attending the conference to expand their knowledge and network can register as listeners.
What Registration Includes
- Admission to the conference sessions
- Conference materials
- Presentation opportunity for eligible authors and speakers
- Certificate of participation or presentation for eligible registered participants
- Networking access
- Conference photo session
- Official registration confirmation
- Invitation letter support for eligible registered participants
- Refreshments or meal items as confirmed in the final venue package
Invitation Letter Support
To support the participation of international delegates, the 24th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership provides official invitation letters upon request following successful registration. These letters are issued on conference letterhead and include relevant details such as the event dates, venue, and the registrant’s confirmed participation status, serving as formal documentation of your acceptance to the conference.
Invitation letters are intended solely to facilitate the administrative and logistical aspects of attending the conference, including applications for institutional funding, travel grants, or leave of absence approvals. Requests for invitation letters must be submitted through the official registration portal, and letters will only be issued to delegates who have completed a valid registration and, where applicable, paid the required registration fees.
Please note that the issuance of an official invitation letter by the conference organizing committee does not in any way guarantee the approval of a visa or travel authorization by any government or immigration authority. Visa decisions rest entirely with the relevant embassy or consulate of the destination country, and attendees are strongly encouraged to initiate their visa applications well in advance of the conference date.
Before You Register
- Registration fees are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another person. If your visa is refused, you get 50% off one new registration for a later edition in your name.
- Your invitation letter is emailed within 3 to 5 business days after your payment is verified.
- You arrange your own visa, travel and accommodation.
Call for Papers – 24th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership
The 24th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership invites scholars, practitioners, and experts to submit original contributions that add to knowledge in this field. We welcome empirical studies, theoretical frameworks, comparative analyses, and practice-based case studies that offer fresh insight into women’s roles in shaping the future of business and governance.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Mississauga, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- Gender pay gap and wage equity strategies
- Women on corporate boards and governance
- Intersectionality in leadership pipelines
- Mentorship and sponsorship program effectiveness
- Entrepreneurship in women-led enterprises
- Work-life integration and flexible work policy
- Unconscious bias in hiring and promotion
- Women in STEM leadership roles
- Political and public sector gender representation
- Feminist organizational theory and practice
- Digital transformation and women’s workforce inclusion
- Cross-cultural perspectives on women’s leadership
Paper and Abstract Submission
Authors are invited to submit abstracts, research papers, case studies, review papers or professional practice presentations.
All submissions are reviewed before acceptance. Submitted work should be original and not previously published.
For the 24th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Gender pay gap and wage equity strategies, Women on corporate boards and governance or Digital transformation and women’s workforce inclusion.
| Submission Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Abstract | A concise summary of the research, case study or presentation topic |
| Full Paper | A complete academic or professional paper |
| Case Study | A practical business, management or economic case analysis |
| Review Paper | A literature-based research or industry review |
| Professional Presentation | A practice-based presentation from professional experience |
Submission Guidelines
- Submissions must be written in English.
- Submissions must be original and relevant to the conference theme.
- Abstracts should clearly describe the purpose, method, findings and relevance of the work.
- Full papers should normally be between 4 and 12 pages.
- Authors must complete registration after acceptance to confirm participation.
Peer Review Details
All submissions to the 24th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership undergo a double-blind peer review process, with each manuscript evaluated by reviewers in the field. Review criteria encompass originality, methodological soundness, relevance to the conference themes, and the potential contribution to advancing scholarship and practice in women’s leadership and business.
To know more about our peer review details, visit here.
Submission Form
Note: If you are interested in participating as an author, you must submit your paper through the Author Paper Submission Form before completing the payment and registration.
Best Paper Award
The Best Paper Award will be announced at the conference closing session. The winner will be rewarded with:
- The recipient of the Best Paper Award will be honored with a certificate of excellence and featured recognition across all official conference communications, including the post-event proceedings publication and the organizing committee’s international academic network channels.
- Winning authors will receive a complimentary full registration for the following edition of the International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership, enabling continued engagement with the global community and recognition of their sustained scholarly contribution to the field.
24th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership – January 28, 2027 – Mississauga, Canada
[Registration starts 9 AM, Gate closes 9:30 AM]
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Registration and networking |
| 10:00 AM – 10:20 AM | Opening remarks |
| 10:20 AM – 11:00 AM | Keynote session |
| 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Technical Session 1 |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch break |
| 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Technical Session 2 |
| 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Coffee break |
| 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Panel discussion and audience Q&A |
| 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Certificate distribution and photo session |
| 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Networking session |
Venue
To be announced.
Contact Us
3 Massey Square, East York, Ontario M4C 5L5, Canada
E-mail: [email protected]
Keynote Speaker
Keynote speaker to be announced. Focus: global transformation, leadership, innovation, and strategic growth.
Conference Terms
- Name or spelling changes to an issued invitation letter cost US$50.
- A notarized invitation letter is an optional extra service (US$100), sent within 10 business days after payment. It supports a visa application but does not guarantee approval.
Terms and ConditionsRefund PolicyNotarized Invitation Letter
Disclaimer
- The 24th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership is designed as a multidisciplinary forum; while the primary focus is gender, leadership, and business, contributions from related fields including sociology, public policy, education, psychology, and economics are welcome and encouraged, reflecting the inherently cross-disciplinary nature of the subject matter.
- Registration and payment of conference fees confirm a delegate’s intention to attend but do not constitute a guarantee of physical seat allocation in any specific session venue; the organizing committee reserves the right to manage room capacities, reschedule sessions, or adjust the program format in response to logistical requirements or unforeseen circumstances.
- Attendance at individual sessions during the conference is subject to room availability and may operate on a first-come, first-served basis for open sessions; certain workshops, roundtables, or special panels may require advance sign-up or carry limited capacity, and delegates are advised to review the final program schedule upon publication to plan their participation accordingly.