Conference Objectives
- Spotlight current research on gender relations, pay equity, and representation in executive and board-level roles
- Facilitate cross-sector dialogue between academics, industry leaders, and policymakers driving systemic change for women in the workplace
- Examine intersectional barriers, including race, culture, and socioeconomic background, that shape women’s career trajectories globally
- Showcase leadership models pioneered by women entrepreneurs redefining success across emerging and established markets
- Bridge the gap between theoretical scholarship and practical corporate policy through workshops, case studies, and live strategy sessions
- Cultivate a global community of advocates, mentors, and change-makers dedicated to sustaining momentum beyond the conference floor
Who Should Attend
If you lead a company, research gender and leadership, run DEI programs or study for an MBA, this edition is for you.
- Female executives and C-suite leaders seeking peer learning and global perspective
- Academic researchers specializing in gender studies, organizational behavior, and business leadership
- HR directors and diversity, equity, and inclusion officers shaping workplace culture
- Entrepreneurs and founders building women-led ventures across industries
- Policy makers and government officials designing gender-responsive labor and business frameworks
- MBA students and emerging professionals preparing for leadership pathways
- Non-profit directors and NGO representatives advancing women’s economic empowerment programs
Select Ticket Type
Securing your place at the 28th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership is straightforward: simply select the registration tier that best aligns with your professional status and participation goals from the options presented below. Each ticket category is transparently priced with all applicable taxes already included, so the amount you see is the amount you pay, with no surprises at checkout. Whether you are an established executive, an academic presenter, or a student entering the field, there is a registration option to meet your needs for your Mississauga 2027 experience.
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
Upon completing your registration for the 28th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership, you may formally request an official invitation letter to support your travel and visa documentation process. This letter is issued by the conference secretariat and confirms your acceptance as a registered delegate, presenter, or attendee, providing the documentary evidence many embassies and consulates require as part of a visa application package.
To receive your personalized invitation letter promptly, please ensure that your registration payment has been fully processed and that all required personal and institutional details have been accurately submitted through the conference portal. The secretariat endeavors to issue letters within a reasonable processing window; early registration is strongly encouraged for delegates who anticipate longer consular processing times or who require additional institutional approvals before traveling.
Please note that while the conference secretariat is pleased to provide official invitation letters as a courtesy to registered delegates, the issuance of this document does not guarantee, influence, or constitute an assurance of visa approval. All visa decisions rest entirely with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration authority of the destination country, and delegates are solely responsible for meeting all visa and travel entry requirements applicable to their nationality.
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 – 28th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership
Scholars, practitioners, and experts are invited to submit original work that advances understanding of women’s roles, challenges, and triumphs across business and leadership contexts worldwide. The 28th edition welcomes empirical studies, theoretical contributions, comparative analyses, and policy-focused papers that push the discipline forward in meaningful ways.
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 measurement and policy
- Women on corporate boards
- Intersectionality in workplace leadership
- Female entrepreneurship in emerging markets
- Work-life integration and career sustainability
- Mentorship and sponsorship program effectiveness
- Glass ceiling and glass cliff phenomena
- Women in STEM leadership roles
- Inclusive organizational culture design
- Negotiation strategies for women executives
- Maternal career penalty and parental leave policy
- Leadership identity and gender authenticity
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 28th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Female entrepreneurship in emerging markets, Women in STEM leadership roles or Maternal career penalty and parental leave policy.
| 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
Every manuscript submitted to the 28th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership is evaluated through a structured double-blind peer review process, ensuring that assessments are based entirely on scholarly merit, methodological soundness, and contribution to the field. Reviewers are academics and practitioners with expertise in gender, leadership, and business research, and their detailed feedback is provided to authors regardless of the final acceptance outcome.
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 presented with a certificate of excellence and a complimentary full registration to the following year’s conference edition, recognizing their outstanding contribution to advancing scholarship on women in business and leadership
- Winning papers will be formally highlighted across the conference’s official communications channels , including the website, post-event proceedings, and social media platforms , providing authors with significant international visibility and a prestigious credential that strengthens both academic portfolios and professional reputations
28th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership – February 25, 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 28th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership is an intentionally multidisciplinary forum; accepted papers and presentations may span gender studies, organizational psychology, economics, public policy, entrepreneurship, and adjacent fields, reflecting the inherently cross-disciplinary nature of advancing women’s leadership in a global context.
- Successful submission of an abstract or full paper does not constitute confirmation of attendance. All presenting authors and delegates must complete formal registration and payment processes to secure their place at the conference; failure to do so may result in removal from the program schedule.
- The conference program is structured across multiple concurrent and plenary sessions; registered attendees are responsible for reviewing the published schedule in advance and planning their own session attendance. The organizers cannot guarantee that every delegate will obtain a seat in every session, particularly for high-demand workshops and keynote presentations with limited capacity.