Conference Objectives
- Examine emerging global frameworks that accelerate gender-inclusive leadership pipelines across industries and geographies
- Critically analyze the intersectionality of race, culture, and gender in shaping executive advancement and entrepreneurial success for women
- Showcase new empirical research addressing wage parity, board representation, and workplace policy reform
- Cultivate strategic partnerships between academia, private enterprise, and public institutions to co-design equity-driven business models
- Spotlight innovative mentorship and sponsorship ecosystems that sustain women’s leadership development at every career stage
- Explore the role of technology, digital transformation, and AI in either widening or narrowing the gender leadership gap in modern organizations
Who Should Attend
Expect to meet HR and DEI professionals, women-led startup founders, policymakers and academic researchers in the room.
- Senior executives and C-suite leaders committed to advancing gender diversity within their organizations
- Academic researchers and faculty specializing in gender studies, organizational behavior, and business management
- Entrepreneurs and startup founders navigating the unique challenges of women-led ventures in competitive markets
- Human resources directors and diversity, equity, and inclusion professionals driving institutional culture change
- Government officials and policymakers developing legislation and frameworks that support women in the workforce
- Non-governmental organization representatives and advocates working on women’s economic empowerment initiatives
- Graduate students and early-career professionals seeking mentorship, networking, and scholarly exchange in their fields
Select Ticket Type
Registration for the 14th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership in Ajax offers a range of thoughtfully structured ticket options designed to accommodate the diverse needs of academics, practitioners, and students alike. Each registration tier provides access to a distinct combination of sessions, networking events, and conference materials, ensuring every attendee can engage with the program in the way that best suits their professional goals. All listed registration fees are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, so attendees can plan their participation with complete transparency. We invite you to review the available options and select the ticket type that aligns best with your conference 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
To support international participants in making travel arrangements, the 14th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership is pleased to provide official invitation letters upon request. These letters are issued exclusively to individuals who have completed a valid registration and, where applicable, have had their paper or abstract accepted through the conference’s formal submission process. Requests should be submitted through the designated channel on the conference website, and letters are typically processed within three to five business days of a confirmed registration.
The invitation letter issued by the conference serves as formal documentation confirming your participation in the event and may be used to support applications for professional travel grants, institutional funding approvals, or other administrative requirements related to your attendance in Ajax, Canada. Each letter is personalized to the registrant and includes essential details such as the event dates, venue, and the nature of your participation, whether as a presenter, panelist, or delegate.
Please be aware that while the conference is happy to provide an official invitation letter as a courtesy to registered attendees, the issuance of this document does not guarantee the approval of a visa or travel authorization by any government authority. Visa decisions rest solely with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration body of the destination or transit country, and applicants are strongly encouraged to begin the visa application process as early as possible to allow sufficient processing time before the event.
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 – 14th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership
Scholars, practitioners, and experts are warmly invited to submit original contributions that push the boundaries of knowledge surrounding women’s roles in business, entrepreneurship, and organizational leadership. The 14th edition welcomes full papers, case studies, and work-in-progress submissions that offer fresh theoretical perspectives or evidence-based insights relevant to the 2026 global conversation on gender equity in leadership.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Ajax, Canada.
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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 14th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Women in Boards, Governance, and Executive Roles, Women-Owned Enterprise Development or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership.
| 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 full paper submissions to the 14th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership undergo a double-blind peer review process, in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to ensure impartial and objective evaluation. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise in the submission’s specific subject area, and all authors receive constructive written feedback to support the development of their scholarly work.
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 be recognized with a prestigious personalized certificate of excellence, formally presented at the closing session in Ajax and acknowledged across the conference’s international communications and publication channels
- Winning authors will receive priority consideration for fast-track publication of their awarded paper in the conference’s affiliated peer-reviewed journal or edited volume, providing significant added visibility and academic impact for their research contribution
14th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership – November 13, 2026 – Ajax, 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 14th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership welcomes submissions and attendees from a broad spectrum of academic disciplines, professional backgrounds, and industry sectors — the program is inherently multidisciplinary and does not restrict participation to any single field of study or practice.
- Successful submission of a paper or abstract, receipt of an invitation letter, or completion of the registration process does not in itself constitute a guarantee of physical attendance; participants are individually responsible for securing all necessary travel documents, accommodations, and logistical arrangements required to attend the event in Ajax, Canada.
- Registered delegates are encouraged to review the full conference schedule in advance, as the organizers cannot guarantee that any specific session, speaker, or workshop will remain unchanged; scheduling adjustments may occur due to unforeseen circumstances, and the organizing committee reserves the right to modify program elements while maintaining the overall integrity of the event.