Conference Objectives
- Examine emerging frameworks for gender-inclusive corporate governance and executive decision-making
- Showcase current research on closing the gender pay gap and advancing equitable promotion pipelines
- Build 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
Women executives, DEI officers, startup founders and MBA students will find topics close to their own work here.
- 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 range of ticket types for academics, industry professionals, and students at every stage of their careers. Whether you are attending to present new research, expand your professional network, or follow the latest discussion on gender equity in leadership, there is a ticket option suited to your needs. All listed registration fees are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, ensuring complete pricing transparency from the moment you register.
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.
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 – 26th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership
The 26th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership warmly invites original submissions that add to knowledge on gender equity, female leadership, and women’s entrepreneurial ecosystems. Researchers, practitioners, and experts are encouraged to contribute papers, case studies, and empirical analyses that can inform policy and practice in 2027.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is 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.
For the 26th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Gender pay equity strategies, Work-life integration policies for women executives or Social entrepreneurship and gender impact.
| 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 double-blind peer review process, evaluated by reviewers in the field. 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.
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 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 at the closing session 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 – February 10, 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 |
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 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.