Conference Objectives
- Examine the structural, cultural, and policy-level barriers that continue to limit women’s advancement into senior leadership roles across industries
- Showcase current research on gender equity strategies, inclusive organizational design, and the measurable business case for women in leadership
- Create a space for connections between emerging women professionals and established C-suite executives and scholars
- Critically evaluate the effectiveness of diversity mandates, gender pay equity legislation, and corporate accountability frameworks worldwide
- Spotlight entrepreneurial innovation led by women, including funding access challenges, venture capital disparities, and scaling strategies
- Encourage cross-sector dialogue between academia, government, non-profits, and the private sector to co-develop actionable equity roadmaps
Who Should Attend
Among those we expect are company directors, DEI professionals, gender economics students and inclusion-minded investors.
- Female executives, directors, and C-suite leaders seeking peer insight and research-informed leadership strategies
- Academic researchers and faculty specializing in gender studies, organizational behavior, and business management
- Human resources and diversity, equity, and inclusion professionals driving workplace culture change
- Women entrepreneurs, startup founders, and small business owners navigating growth and investment landscapes
- Policy analysts, government officials, and legislators focused on gender equity and labor market reform
- Graduate and doctoral students pursuing careers in business, leadership studies, or gender economics
- Corporate sponsors, investors, and board members committed to measurable diversity and inclusion outcomes
Select Ticket Type
Registration options for the 25th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership in Toronto have been structured to serve a wide range of participants, from doctoral students entering the field to seasoned executives and international scholars. Each tier is designed to provide meaningful value aligned with your goals for the event, whether that is presenting research, expanding your professional network, or gaining strategic insight from experienced leaders. All listed registration prices are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, so the price you see is the price you pay.
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 your participation in the 25th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership in Toronto, Canada, the conference secretariat is pleased to provide official invitation letters upon request to registered delegates. These letters are issued on conference letterhead and confirm your acceptance status, registration details, presentation schedule if applicable, and the dates and venue of the event, serving as formal documentation for institutional travel approval processes.
To request an invitation letter, delegates must first complete their registration and, where applicable, receive notification of paper acceptance from the review committee. Requests should be submitted through the official conference portal along with your full legal name as it appears on your travel documents, your institutional affiliation, and your country of residence. The secretariat will process and deliver invitation letters via email within a standard processing window, and delegates are advised to submit requests well in advance of any visa application deadlines.
Please be advised that an official invitation letter issued by the conference secretariat is intended solely to support your visa or travel authorization application by confirming your registration with the event. The issuance of this letter does not guarantee visa approval, entry into Canada, or any immigration outcome, as all such decisions rest exclusively with the relevant immigration and border authorities of Canada. Delegates are encouraged to consult the official immigration guidelines and apply through appropriate government channels at the earliest opportunity.
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 – 25th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership
Scholars, practitioners, and experts are invited to submit their original contributions to the 25th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership, taking place in Toronto in 2027. This call welcomes empirical studies, theoretical frameworks, case analyses, and interdisciplinary work that meaningfully advances the conversation on women’s roles in shaping business and organizational leadership globally.
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 analysis and remediation
- Women on corporate boards governance
- Feminine leadership styles and effectiveness
- Intersectionality in workplace advancement
- Venture capital access for women founders
- Mentorship and sponsorship program outcomes
- Gender bias in performance evaluations
- Work-life integration and executive retention
- Women in STEM and tech leadership
- Maternal career trajectory interruptions
- Global policy frameworks for gender equity
- Female entrepreneurship in emerging markets
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 25th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Gender pay gap analysis and remediation, Work-life integration and executive retention or Women in STEM and tech 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
Every submission received for the 25th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership undergoes a structured double-blind peer review conducted by a diverse committee of subject-matter experts drawn from academia, industry, and policy sectors relevant to gender equity and business leadership. Reviewers evaluate each manuscript on the basis of originality, methodological soundness, relevance to the conference themes, and the quality of its contribution to advancing scholarly or practitioner understanding in the field.
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 recognized with an award and a featured spotlight in the official conference publications and communications channels, amplifying their research to a global audience of business and leadership professionals
- Award-winning authors will receive a complimentary registration credit applicable to a future edition of the conference, along with a priority invitation to contribute to a curated post-conference collection highlighting the most impactful scholarship presented at the 25th edition
25th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership – February 04, 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.
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Disclaimer
- The 25th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership embraces a multidisciplinary approach to its subject matter, welcoming contributions that intersect gender studies with economics, organizational psychology, public policy, sociology, law, and entrepreneurship — reflecting the complex, cross-cutting nature of women’s leadership in contemporary society.
- Confirmed registration and payment of applicable fees are required to secure a delegate’s place at the conference; inclusion in the program schedule, publication of abstracts in official materials, and access to all conference sessions and networking events are contingent upon the completion of registration formalities prior to stated deadlines.
- While the program is designed to maximize engagement across all scheduled sessions, delegates acknowledge that speaker availability, session content, and the running order of presentations may be subject to change due to circumstances beyond the organizers’ control, and attendance at any specific individual session cannot be guaranteed in advance.