About the Conference
The 31st International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership convenes in Toronto, Canada, to spotlight the evolving role of women across industries, boardrooms, and entrepreneurial ecosystems worldwide. This landmark edition brings together a global community of scholars, executives, policymakers, and advocates determined to translate research into tangible progress. By bridging rigorous academic inquiry with real-world practice, the conference aims to accelerate gender equity at every level of organizational life.
Conference Objectives
- Examine structural and cultural barriers that continue to limit women’s advancement into senior leadership positions across diverse industry sectors
- Showcase cutting-edge research on gender-responsive business strategies, equitable compensation frameworks, and inclusive governance models
- Facilitate cross-sector dialogue between corporate leaders, academic researchers, and public policy architects to co-create actionable roadmaps for change
- Amplify the voices of women entrepreneurs navigating funding gaps, market access challenges, and scaling hurdles in both developed and emerging economies
- Critically assess the impact of digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and remote work paradigms on women’s career trajectories and workplace equity
- Cultivate an enduring international network of professionals and scholars committed to sustained advocacy, mentorship, and gender-forward organizational culture
Who Should Attend
This conference brings together a vibrant mix of professionals, academics, and thought leaders from around the world.
- Corporate executives and C-suite leaders championing diversity, equity, and inclusion within their organizations
- Academic researchers and faculty specializing in gender studies, business management, organizational behavior, or public policy
- Women entrepreneurs, startup founders, and small business owners seeking global insights and strategic connections
- Human resources and talent management professionals driving gender-equitable hiring and retention practices
- Government officials, policymakers, and NGO representatives working on gender equality and women’s economic empowerment
- Graduate students and early-career researchers building expertise in women’s leadership, entrepreneurship, or business ethics
- Investors, venture capitalists, and finance professionals interested in gender-lens investing and supporting women-led ventures
Select Ticket Type
Whether you are joining us as a presenting researcher, an industry delegate, or a student attendee eager to engage with global leaders in gender equity and business, the 31st edition offers a range of registration tiers designed to match your professional profile and participation needs. Each ticket option has been structured to provide outstanding value relative to the depth and breadth of the Toronto 2027 program. All listed registration fees are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, so the price you see is precisely what you pay.
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 completing your registration for the 31st International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership in Toronto, Canada, you may formally request an official invitation letter to support your travel arrangements, visa application process, or institutional funding requirements. This letter is issued on conference letterhead and confirms your accepted participation status, session details, and the event dates and venue.
To receive your personalized invitation letter, please ensure your registration payment has been fully processed and that any required abstract or paper submission has been acknowledged by the organizing secretariat. Requests are typically fulfilled within five to seven business days, and the document can be provided in both digital and printed formats depending on your institutional or consular requirements.
While the conference secretariat is pleased to provide official invitation documentation to support your travel visa application, it is important to note that the issuance of this letter does not in any way guarantee the approval of a visa by the relevant immigration or consular authorities. All visa decisions rest solely with the government body of your destination country, and applicants are strongly advised to begin the visa process well in advance of the conference dates.
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 31st International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership is intentionally multidisciplinary in scope, welcoming scholarly and professional contributions from fields including management science, sociology, economics, public policy, psychology, entrepreneurship, and gender studies — ensuring that diverse methodological traditions and theoretical perspectives are represented across the program.
- Submission of an abstract or full paper to the conference does not constitute a confirmed place on the program; attendance and presentation are contingent upon successful completion of the peer review process, acceptance notification from the scientific committee, and full payment of applicable registration fees prior to the stated deadline.
- Registration for the conference grants access to the general program sessions, plenary addresses, and designated networking activities; attendance at specific workshops, masterclasses, award ceremonies, or special-interest roundtables may be subject to separate booking, capacity limitations, or supplementary fees as outlined in the official conference program guide.
Call for Papers – 31st International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership
The 31st edition invites scholars, practitioners, and thought leaders to submit original work advancing knowledge on women’s roles in business, leadership, and economic empowerment. Submissions that blend empirical rigor with policy-relevant or practice-oriented insights are especially encouraged to apply.
Accepted work will be published in the official conference proceedings and presented during the event in Toronto, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- Gender gaps in executive compensation
- Women on corporate boards
- Feminist leadership theory and practice
- Work-life integration and career sustainability
- Gender-lens investing strategies
- Women in STEM and tech industries
- Maternity policy and organizational support
- Intersectionality in the workplace
- Female entrepreneurship and venture funding
- Mentorship and sponsorship program design
- Gender equity in emerging markets
- Digital platforms and women-owned businesses
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
All manuscripts and extended abstracts submitted to the 31st International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership undergo a structured double-blind peer review, wherein at least two independent members of the international scientific committee evaluate each submission for originality, scholarly rigor, methodological soundness, and relevance to the conference’s thematic focus. Authors receive constructive written feedback regardless of the outcome, supporting ongoing development of their research.
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 honored with an officially engraved certificate of excellence and prominent recognition across the conference’s international communications channels, including the proceedings publication, the official website, and post-event announcements distributed to the global scholarly and professional community.
- Winning authors will also receive a complimentary full registration credit applicable to the following edition of the International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership, providing a meaningful opportunity to continue their engagement with this global research community and present their evolving work to an international audience.
31st International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership (WBL) – March 17-19, 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 |
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 31st International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership is intentionally multidisciplinary in scope, welcoming scholarly and professional contributions from fields including management science, sociology, economics, public policy, psychology, entrepreneurship, and gender studies — ensuring that diverse methodological traditions and theoretical perspectives are represented across the program.
- Submission of an abstract or full paper to the conference does not constitute a confirmed place on the program; attendance and presentation are contingent upon successful completion of the peer review process, acceptance notification from the scientific committee, and full payment of applicable registration fees prior to the stated deadline.
- Registration for the conference grants access to the general program sessions, plenary addresses, and designated networking activities; attendance at specific workshops, masterclasses, award ceremonies, or special-interest roundtables may be subject to separate booking, capacity limitations, or supplementary fees as outlined in the official conference program guide.
Venue
To be announced.
Contact Us
3 Massey Square #1803, 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 31st International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership is intentionally multidisciplinary in scope, welcoming scholarly and professional contributions from fields including management science, sociology, economics, public policy, psychology, entrepreneurship, and gender studies — ensuring that diverse methodological traditions and theoretical perspectives are represented across the program.
- Submission of an abstract or full paper to the conference does not constitute a confirmed place on the program; attendance and presentation are contingent upon successful completion of the peer review process, acceptance notification from the scientific committee, and full payment of applicable registration fees prior to the stated deadline.
- Registration for the conference grants access to the general program sessions, plenary addresses, and designated networking activities; attendance at specific workshops, masterclasses, award ceremonies, or special-interest roundtables may be subject to separate booking, capacity limitations, or supplementary fees as outlined in the official conference program guide.