Conference Objectives
- Examine emerging frameworks for gender-inclusive corporate governance and executive decision-making
- Showcase cutting-edge research on closing the gender pay gap and advancing equitable promotion pipelines
- Foster transnational networks between women entrepreneurs, policymakers, and business educators
- Critically assess institutional barriers that continue to limit women’s ascent to board-level and C-suite roles
- Highlight intersectional approaches that address race, culture, and socioeconomic factors alongside gender in leadership development
- Translate evidence-based findings into practical organizational strategies that drive measurable diversity outcomes
Who Should Attend
This conference brings together a vibrant mix of professionals, academics, and thought leaders from around the world.
- Women executives and senior business leaders seeking peer-driven professional development
- Academic researchers specializing in gender studies, management, and organizational behavior
- Corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) officers and HR strategists
- Entrepreneurs and startup founders building gender-equitable ventures
- Government officials and policy advisors working on workplace legislation and women’s economic empowerment
- MBA students and early-career professionals aspiring to leadership roles
- Non-profit leaders and NGO representatives championing women’s rights in the workplace
Select Ticket Type
The 26th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership offers a carefully structured range of registration packages designed to accommodate academics, industry professionals, and student participants at every stage of their careers. Whether you are attending to present groundbreaking research, expand your professional network, or immerse yourself in the latest discourse on gender equity in leadership, there is a ticket option crafted with your needs in mind. All listed registration fees are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, ensuring complete pricing transparency from the moment you register.
Select Tickets Type:
Author (Early Bird)
US$499 US$599
Including all taxes
Author (Regular)
US$599
Including all taxes
Listener
US$499
Including all taxes
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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 successful registration for the 26th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership in Ajax, Canada, the conference secretariat can issue an official invitation letter to support your travel and attendance arrangements. This letter confirms your accepted participation status and provides institutional details that may be required by your employer, funding body, or travel administrator when processing reimbursements or leave approvals.
Requests for invitation letters should be submitted through the official conference portal following the completion of registration and, where applicable, the acceptance of an abstract or full paper. The secretariat aims to dispatch these letters promptly so that attendees have ample time to coordinate their travel logistics, accommodation bookings, and any necessary institutional approvals well in advance of the Ajax event.
Please be advised that the invitation letter issued by the conference is strictly a document confirming your registration and participation in the event; it does not constitute a guarantee, sponsorship, or endorsement of a visa application, nor does it ensure that a visa will be granted by Canadian immigration authorities. Attendees requiring a visa to enter Canada are solely responsible for initiating their applications through the appropriate embassy or consulate and are strongly encouraged to begin this process as early as possible.
Terms & Conditions
- Please note that all registration fees are non-refundable, non-negotiable, and non-transferable.
- Please make your own arrangements for visa (if applicable), accommodation and transportation.
- After verifying your successful payment, a regular invitation letter will be sent within 3 business days.
- Changes due to spelling or minor mistakes in the invitation letter will cost US$50.
- Invitation letter will not be provided for the Domestic Listener (Early Bird) ticket category.
Disclaimer
- The 26th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership is a multidisciplinary forum that welcomes scholarly and professional contributions from a broad range of fields including management, economics, sociology, public policy, and gender studies; acceptance of a submission reflects its relevance to the conference themes and does not constitute endorsement of any particular ideology or institutional position.
- Registration and payment of conference fees confirm a participant’s intent to attend but do not constitute a guaranteed reservation of physical seating for any specific session; attendees are encouraged to arrive early for high-demand workshops and keynote presentations, as room capacities are subject to venue regulations.
- Session schedules, speaker lineups, and thematic tracks are subject to revision at the discretion of the organizing committee; while every effort is made to deliver the published program as planned, the conference reserves the right to modify, merge, or reschedule sessions due to unforeseen circumstances without incurring liability to registered participants.
Call for Papers – 26th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership
The 26th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership warmly invites original submissions that push the boundaries of knowledge on gender equity, female leadership, and women’s entrepreneurial ecosystems. Researchers, practitioners, and thought leaders from across the globe are encouraged to contribute papers, case studies, and empirical analyses that will shape policy and practice in 2027.
Accepted work will be published in the official conference proceedings and presented during the event in Ajax, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- Women in corporate board governance
- Gender pay equity strategies
- Female entrepreneurship and venture capital
- Intersectionality in workplace leadership
- Mentorship and sponsorship program outcomes
- Work-life integration policies for women executives
- Women in STEM leadership pipelines
- Gender-responsive organizational culture change
- Women’s political and public-sector leadership
- Social entrepreneurship and gender impact
- Digital transformation and women in tech leadership
- Global perspectives on women’s economic empowerment
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.
| 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
Each submission to the 26th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership undergoes a rigorous double-blind peer review process, evaluated by at least two independent subject-matter experts drawn from the conference’s international scientific committee. Reviewers assess manuscripts on the basis of originality, methodological soundness, relevance to conference themes, and the clarity of contribution to the field of women 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.
To submit your author paper, visit here.
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 a formally engraved certificate of excellence and featured prominently in the official conference proceedings, offering lasting visibility within the global community of researchers and practitioners advancing women in business and leadership.
- Winning authors will receive complimentary priority consideration for publication in a partner peer-reviewed journal, along with a commemorative award presented during the closing ceremony in Ajax— a distinguished honor that celebrates scholarly rigor and meaningful contribution to gender equity research.
26th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership (WBL) – February 09-11, 2027 – 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 |
Day 3, optional City Tour (subject to availability). Participants wishing to join must confirm in advance, as an additional fee applies. To book, please contact the organizing committee.
Disclaimer
- The 26th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership is a multidisciplinary forum that welcomes scholarly and professional contributions from a broad range of fields including management, economics, sociology, public policy, and gender studies; acceptance of a submission reflects its relevance to the conference themes and does not constitute endorsement of any particular ideology or institutional position.
- Registration and payment of conference fees confirm a participant’s intent to attend but do not constitute a guaranteed reservation of physical seating for any specific session; attendees are encouraged to arrive early for high-demand workshops and keynote presentations, as room capacities are subject to venue regulations.
- Session schedules, speaker lineups, and thematic tracks are subject to revision at the discretion of the organizing committee; while every effort is made to deliver the published program as planned, the conference reserves the right to modify, merge, or reschedule sessions due to unforeseen circumstances without incurring liability to registered participants.
Venue
To be announced.
Contact Us
3 Massey Square, East York, Ontario M4C 5L5, Canada
E-mail: contact@internationalconference.ca
Keynote Speaker
Keynote speaker to be announced. Focus: global transformation, leadership, innovation, and strategic growth.
Terms & Conditions (Attendees & Sponsorships)
- Please note that all registration fees are non-refundable, non-negotiable, and non-transferable.
- Please make your own arrangements for visa (if applicable), accommodation and transportation.
- After verifying your successful payment, a regular invitation letter will be sent within 3 business days.
- Changes due to spelling or minor mistakes in the invitation letter will cost US$50.
- Invitation letter will not be provided for the Domestic Listener (Early Bird) ticket category.
Terms & Conditions (Notarized Invitation Letter)
- Voluntary Service: The provision of a Notarized Invitation Letter is an additional, voluntary service not directly linked to the main conference event.
- No Guarantee of Visa Approval: While this letter carries weight in many jurisdictions, its possession does not guarantee visa approval. The respective consulate or embassy determines visa approval.
- Non-refundable Service: The US$100 fee for the Notarized Invitation Letter is fixed and non-refundable, irrespective of whether the visa is approved or denied.
- Acceptance of Terms: You acknowledge and agree to these terms by requesting a Notarized Invitation Letter.
- Amendments to Terms: We reserve the right to change these terms at any point without notice.
- Processing Time: Upon verification of payment, a Notarized Conference Invitation Letter will be sent within 10 business days.
Disclaimer
- The 26th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership is a multidisciplinary forum that welcomes scholarly and professional contributions from a broad range of fields including management, economics, sociology, public policy, and gender studies; acceptance of a submission reflects its relevance to the conference themes and does not constitute endorsement of any particular ideology or institutional position.
- Registration and payment of conference fees confirm a participant’s intent to attend but do not constitute a guaranteed reservation of physical seating for any specific session; attendees are encouraged to arrive early for high-demand workshops and keynote presentations, as room capacities are subject to venue regulations.
- Session schedules, speaker lineups, and thematic tracks are subject to revision at the discretion of the organizing committee; while every effort is made to deliver the published program as planned, the conference reserves the right to modify, merge, or reschedule sessions due to unforeseen circumstances without incurring liability to registered participants.