Conference Objectives
- Examine emerging frameworks for gender-inclusive leadership development across multinational and SME contexts
- Investigate the intersectionality of race, culture, and gender in shaping women’s career trajectories and executive representation
- Explore evidence-based approaches to closing the gender pay gap and dismantling structural inequities in compensation systems
- Build cross-sector collaboration between academia, industry, and government to accelerate women’s advancement in leadership pipelines
- Analyze the role of mentorship, sponsorship, and allyship networks in sustaining women’s long-term organizational influence
- Highlight innovative policy interventions and corporate governance reforms that promote gender parity at the highest decision-making levels
Who Should Attend
Board directors and governance specialists sit alongside women executives and doctoral students at this edition.
- Senior women executives and C-suite leaders navigating organizational transformation
- Academic researchers specializing in gender studies, business management, and organizational behavior
- Human resources and diversity, equity, and inclusion professionals
- Policy makers and government officials advancing gender equity legislation
- Entrepreneurs and founders building gender-inclusive business cultures from the ground up
- Corporate governance specialists and board directors committed to equitable leadership structures
- Graduate and doctoral students pursuing careers in women’s leadership research and advocacy
Select Ticket Type
Whether you are joining us as a researcher presenting new findings, a practitioner seeking evidence-based leadership strategies, or an advocate passionate about gender equity, the 37th conference offers a range of registration options designed to accommodate your specific needs and professional context. We encourage you to review the available ticket categories carefully and select the one that best aligns with your level of engagement and organizational affiliation. All listed registration fees are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, so the price you see is the price you pay, with no unexpected additions 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
Registered participants who require an official invitation letter for travel or institutional purposes may request one through the conference secretariat following confirmation of their registration or paper acceptance. The letter is issued on official conference letterhead and includes all pertinent event details, the delegate’s name, and their participation role, whether as a presenter, panelist, or general attendee.
Invitation letters are processed promptly and are intended to support delegates in securing travel authorizations, obtaining institutional funding approvals, or fulfilling any documentation requirements set by their home organization. Requests should be submitted with accurate personal details to ensure the letter can be prepared without delay and dispatched to the delegate in a timely manner.
It is important to note that the issuance of an official invitation letter by the conference organizing committee does not in any way guarantee the granting of a visa or entry permission by Canadian immigration authorities. Visa decisions rest solely with the relevant government body, and delegates are strongly advised to initiate their visa applications well in advance of the conference dates through the appropriate official channels.
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 – 37th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership
The 37th edition invites scholars and practitioners worldwide to submit original research that pushes the boundaries of knowledge on women in business and leadership. We welcome empirical studies, theoretical contributions, and practice-informed case analyses that offer fresh perspectives on this evolving field.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Toronto, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- Women in corporate board governance
- Gender pay equity strategies
- Female entrepreneurship and venture funding
- Intersectionality in leadership roles
- Work-life integration for women executives
- Mentorship and sponsorship program effectiveness
- Women in STEM leadership pathways
- Gender bias in performance evaluation
- Cultural influences on women’s advancement
- Organizational policies promoting gender parity
- Women’s leadership in global markets
- Feminist perspectives on corporate strategy
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 37th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Women in corporate board governance, Cultural influences on women’s advancement or Organizational policies promoting gender parity.
| 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 37th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership are evaluated through a double-blind peer review process, ensuring impartiality and scholarly integrity at every stage of assessment. Each manuscript is reviewed by independent experts in the field, whose evaluations guide the final acceptance decisions.
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:
- Recipients of the Best Paper Award will receive a certificate of excellence alongside a prominently featured profile in the conference’s official post-event digital publication, ensuring their research gains sustained visibility within the global women in leadership community.
- Winning authors will be offered a fast-track invitation to submit an expanded version of their recognized paper to a partner peer-reviewed journal, providing an accelerated pathway to broader academic publication and amplified scholarly impact.
37th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership – May 05, 2027 – Toronto, 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 37th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership is intentionally multidisciplinary in scope, welcoming research and perspectives from management science, sociology, public policy, economics, psychology, and related fields — submissions need not be confined to a single academic discipline.
- Inclusion in the conference program and publication of abstracts or proceedings is contingent upon the completion of formal delegate registration and receipt of applicable registration fees prior to established deadlines; acceptance of a paper or abstract does not itself constitute confirmed attendance.
- While the conference program is structured with multiple concurrent tracks and sessions, the organizing committee reserves the right to adjust session schedules, merge panels, or modify room assignments as logistical circumstances require; delegates are encouraged to verify their session details in the final program guide issued before the event.