Conference Objectives
- Examine the evolving barriers and breakthroughs shaping women’s ascent to senior executive and board-level positions across diverse industries
- Spotlight current empirical research that quantifies the economic returns of gender-inclusive leadership and equitable workplace policy
- Cultivate cross-sector partnerships between academic institutions, multinational corporations, and grassroots women-led organizations
- Provide a platform for doctoral candidates and emerging scholars to test their research among peers in the field
- Translate policy analysis and legislative advances into actionable strategies that organizations can deploy to accelerate gender parity
- Celebrate the contributions of women entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs who are driving innovation and disrupting traditional market hierarchies
Who Should Attend
Taking part are DEI practitioners, doctoral scholars, policy analysts, and corporate executives.
- Corporate executives and C-suite leaders committed to advancing gender diversity within their organizations
- Academic researchers and university faculty specializing in gender studies, organizational behavior, and business management
- Policy analysts and government officials working on legislative frameworks for workplace equity and inclusion
- Women entrepreneurs and startup founders building ventures across technology, finance, and social impact sectors
- Human resources professionals and diversity, equity, and inclusion practitioners seeking evidence-based strategies
- Doctoral students and postdoctoral scholars conducting original research on women’s leadership and career advancement
- Non-governmental organization leaders and advocacy professionals championing women’s economic empowerment globally
Select Ticket Type
Securing your place at the 45th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership is straightforward, with registration tiers crafted to reflect the diverse needs of our delegates, from independent researchers to corporate professionals. Each ticket category is transparently priced with all applicable taxes already included, so there are no unexpected charges at checkout. We encourage you to review the options carefully and select the ticket type that best aligns with your participation goals, budget, and institutional requirements.
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 in the 45th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership may request an official invitation letter to support their travel arrangements, including visa applications and institutional funding requests. These letters are issued by the conference secretariat upon confirmation of a completed registration and, where applicable, acceptance of a submitted abstract or paper. Requests should be submitted through the designated form on the conference website, with sufficient lead time to allow for processing.
The invitation letter will include key conference details such as the event title, dates, venue location in Toronto, Canada, and the delegate’s full registered name and affiliation. Delegates are encouraged to check the specific documentary requirements of their destination country’s consulate or embassy well in advance, as processing timelines for travel documents vary considerably by jurisdiction. The conference organizing committee will make every reasonable effort to dispatch letters promptly upon receipt of a valid request.
Please note that the issuance of an official conference invitation letter by the organizing committee does not in any way guarantee the approval of a visa or any other travel authorization. All visa and immigration decisions rest solely with the relevant government authorities and consular offices of Canada or the delegate’s transit countries. The conference committee accepts no liability for declined visa applications or travel disruptions arising from documentation outcomes.
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 – 45th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership
Scholars, practitioners, and experts are warmly invited to submit their original contributions to the 45th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership, where careful research meets real-world impact. We welcome empirical studies, theoretical frameworks, policy critiques, and case analyses that advance our collective understanding of women’s roles in business and leadership across global contexts.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Toronto, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- Gender pay gap measurement and policy
- Women on corporate boards
- Feminist leadership theory
- Work-life integration strategies
- Women in entrepreneurship and venture capital
- Intersectionality in workplace dynamics
- Mentorship and sponsorship networks
- Gender bias in performance evaluation
- Women in STEM leadership pipelines
- Inclusive organizational culture design
- Female political leadership and governance
- Global gender equity benchmarking
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 45th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Feminist leadership theory, Mentorship and sponsorship networks or Global gender equity benchmarking.
| 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 submission to the 45th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership is evaluated through a double-blind peer review process, in which subject-matter experts assess each manuscript on criteria including originality, methodological soundness, theoretical contribution, and relevance to the conference themes. This process is designed to ensure impartiality and academic integrity.
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 personalized certificate of distinction formally recognizing their scholarly excellence, along with a complimentary featured profile in the official post-conference digital publication distributed to all delegates and partner institutions worldwide.
- Winning authors will be offered priority fast-track consideration for publication in a curated selection of the conference’s affiliated peer-reviewed journals, providing an accelerated pathway to broader academic visibility and citation impact within the global women-in-business research community.
45th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership – July 8, 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 45th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership is designed as a multidisciplinary forum, and contributions are welcomed from a broad spectrum of academic disciplines, professional fields, and geographic regions; inclusion of a paper or presenter does not constitute endorsement of any specific viewpoint, methodology, or institutional affiliation by the organizing committee.
- Registration and payment of conference fees confirm a delegate’s intention to attend but do not constitute a guarantee of physical participation; the organizing committee reserves the right to modify, reschedule, or adapt the event format in response to unforeseen circumstances, and registered delegates will be informed of any material changes as promptly as possible.
- While the conference program is curated to maximize value across all scheduled sessions, delegates acknowledge that session content, speaker availability, and room assignments are subject to change without prior notice, and the organizing committee cannot guarantee attendance at any specific individual session, workshop, or networking activity.