Conference Objectives
- Examine the structural and cultural barriers that continue to limit women’s advancement into senior leadership roles across industries
- Showcase current research on gender-responsive business models, entrepreneurial ecosystems, and organizational transformation
- Facilitate cross-sector dialogue between corporate executives, academic researchers, and policy architects to align strategy with impact
- Help emerging women leaders build professional networks and plan their career development
- Critically assess the intersectionality of gender, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic background in shaping leadership trajectories
- Develop evidence-based recommendations that organizations and governments can adopt to institutionalize gender equity at every level
Who Should Attend
Diversity practitioners, women founders, gender equity policymakers and graduate researchers form the core audience.
- Senior corporate executives and C-suite leaders committed to advancing gender diversity initiatives
- Academic researchers and faculty specializing in gender studies, business, leadership, and organizational behavior
- Women entrepreneurs and startup founders navigating growth in competitive global markets
- Human resources professionals and diversity, equity, and inclusion practitioners
- Government officials and policymakers working on labor, gender equity, and economic development legislation
- Non-governmental organization leaders and advocates championing women’s economic empowerment
- Graduate students and early-career professionals seeking mentorship and scholarly engagement in women’s leadership
Select Ticket Type
Whether you are joining us as a researcher presenting new findings, a business leader seeking fresh strategic perspectives, or an advocate for gender equity, the 23rd International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership offers a registration tier suited to your needs. We invite you to review the available options and select the ticket type that best aligns with your participation goals and professional context. All listed registration fees are inclusive of applicable taxes, ensuring full transparency as you plan your attendance.
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 23rd International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership in Richmond Hill, Canada, you may formally request an official invitation letter to support your travel arrangements. This letter is issued by the conference secretariat and confirms your acceptance as a registered participant, presenter, or delegate for the 2027 edition of the event.
The invitation letter is intended to assist attendees in obtaining institutional approvals, securing travel funding from employers or academic bodies, and fulfilling documentation requirements for international travel. It will include relevant conference details such as dates, venue information, and your role at the event, and will be dispatched promptly to the email address provided during registration.
Please be advised that the issuance of an official conference invitation letter is provided solely as an administrative courtesy to support your travel planning process and does not constitute a guarantee, endorsement, or assurance of visa approval by any government authority. All visa applications remain subject to the sole discretion of the relevant embassy or immigration authority, and attendees are strongly encouraged to apply well in advance of the conference dates.
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 – 23rd International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership
The 23rd International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership invites scholars, practitioners, and innovators to submit original contributions that advance our collective understanding of gender equity in professional and organizational contexts. We welcome empirical studies, theoretical frameworks, case analyses, and policy proposals that speak directly to the evolving landscape of women in business and leadership.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Richmond Hill, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- Gender pay gap and wage equity strategies
- Women on corporate boards and governance
- Feminist leadership theory and practice
- Entrepreneurship and women-led ventures
- Work-life integration and flexible workplaces
- Intersectionality in organizational leadership
- Mentorship and sponsorship program effectiveness
- Women in STEM industries and tech startups
- Gender-responsive policy and labor law
- Female leadership in emerging economies
- Unconscious bias and organizational culture change
- Women’s financial literacy and investment access
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 23rd edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Intersectionality in organizational leadership, Women in STEM industries and tech startups or Female leadership in emerging economies.
| 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 23rd International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership undergoes a double-blind peer review process, evaluated by reviewers in the field from academia, industry, and policy sectors. Reviewers assess each manuscript on originality, methodological soundness, relevance to the conference themes, and the quality of its contribution to advancing knowledge on gender equity in business and leadership.
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 receive a certificate of excellence personally presented at the conference’s closing session, alongside prominent recognition in the published conference proceedings and across all official conference communication channels.
- Winning authors will be extended a formal invitation to submit an expanded and revised version of their award-winning manuscript for expedited review consideration in a curated partner journal, providing an exceptional opportunity to amplify the reach and scholarly impact of their research on women in business and leadership.
23rd International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership – January 21, 2027 – Richmond Hill, 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 23rd International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership is designed as a multidisciplinary platform; accepted papers may originate from diverse fields including organizational behavior, sociology, economics, law, public policy, and management science, and inclusion of a submission does not imply endorsement of any specific theoretical position or institutional viewpoint.
- Registration and payment of conference fees confirm an attendee’s intent to participate but do not automatically guarantee physical attendance; the conference organizers reserve the right to modify, reschedule, or adapt the event format in response to circumstances beyond their control, and registered participants will be notified of any material changes in a timely manner.
- The conference program is structured across multiple concurrent tracks, workshops, and plenary sessions; registered attendees are responsible for reviewing the full schedule in advance and planning their participation accordingly, as the organizers cannot guarantee access to every individual session due to venue capacity considerations or scheduling adjustments.