Conference Objectives
- Examine the structural and cultural factors that continue to limit women’s advancement into senior executive and board-level positions globally
- Showcase empirical research and real-world case studies documenting the measurable impact of gender-inclusive leadership on organizational performance
- Facilitate cross-sector dialogue between corporate leaders, academics, policymakers, and civil society advocates committed to transformative change
- Explore the intersectionality of gender with race, ethnicity, disability, and socioeconomic background in shaping women’s leadership trajectories
- Identify best practices in mentorship, sponsorship, and talent pipeline development that sustainably increase women’s representation at every level
- Equip participants with evidence-based frameworks, policy recommendations, and networking capital to drive gender equity initiatives in their home organizations and communities
Who Should Attend
This conference brings together a vibrant mix of professionals, academics, and thought leaders from around the world.
- Senior executive women and C-suite leaders navigating corporate governance and organizational strategy
- Academic researchers and faculty specializing in gender studies, organizational behavior, and business management
- Human resources directors and diversity, equity, and inclusion practitioners driving workplace policy
- Entrepreneurs and startup founders building gender-equitable ventures and ecosystems
- Government officials and policymakers designing legislation around workplace equity and women’s economic empowerment
- Non-profit leaders and NGO representatives advancing women’s rights and professional development programs
- Graduate students and early-career professionals aspiring to leadership roles and seeking mentorship networks
Select Ticket Type
Whether you are joining us as a presenter, a workshop participant, or a networking delegate, the 35th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership offers a range of registration tiers thoughtfully designed to accommodate different professional needs and budget circumstances. Early registration is strongly encouraged, as capacity for several flagship sessions and mentorship roundtables is limited and spaces are allocated on a first-registered basis. All listed ticket prices are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, so the price you see is the price you pay — no hidden fees at checkout.
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Author (Early Bird)
US$499 US$599
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Author (Regular)
US$599
Including all taxes
Listener
US$499
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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 35th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership in Richmond Hill, Canada, you may formally request an official invitation letter to support your travel planning and institutional approval processes. These letters are issued promptly by the conference secretariat and include your name, affiliation, confirmed participation role, and the full event details required by most institutions and embassies.
Invitation letters serve as professional documentation of your acceptance and are especially useful for attendees seeking travel grants, institutional funding reimbursements, or employer authorization for international conference participation. The letter will be provided in a format recognized by Canadian immigration authorities and can be customized to reference your specific presentation or session involvement where applicable.
Please be aware that while the conference secretariat will provide an official invitation letter upon request, issuance of this document does not guarantee the approval of a visa or entry into Canada. All visa applications remain entirely subject to the independent assessment of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the relevant consular authorities, and applicants are strongly encouraged to begin the visa application 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 35th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership is designed as an interdisciplinary forum that welcomes perspectives from business, social sciences, law, public policy, and related fields; the diversity of disciplines represented does not imply that all sessions carry equal weight across every professional or academic domain.
- Registration and payment of conference fees constitute a confirmation of your intent to attend; however, the organizers reserve the right to modify the program schedule, speakers, or venue arrangements and will communicate any material changes to registered participants in a timely manner.
- Registered attendees are encouraged to participate in all scheduled sessions to maximize the value of their conference experience; the organizers cannot guarantee that individual sessions will be rescheduled or recorded, and attendance at specific presentations remains subject to room capacity and any health or safety protocols in effect at the time of the event.
Call for Papers – 35th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership
We warmly invite scholars, practitioners, and thought leaders to submit original contributions that advance knowledge and practice at the intersection of gender, business, and leadership. The 35th edition welcomes diverse methodological approaches — from quantitative studies and ethnographic fieldwork to policy analyses and practitioner reflections — that speak directly to the conference’s core mission.
Accepted work will be published in the official conference proceedings and presented during the event in Richmond Hill, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- Women in corporate board governance
- Gender pay gap policy interventions
- Female entrepreneurship and venture capital
- Intersectionality in leadership pipelines
- Work-life integration strategies for executives
- Mentorship and sponsorship program effectiveness
- Gender-inclusive organizational culture design
- Women in STEM executive roles
- Feminist leadership theory and practice
- Maternal career trajectories and retention
- Global perspectives on women’s economic empowerment
- Digital transformation and gendered labor 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.
| 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 manuscript submitted to the 35th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership is subjected to a rigorous double-blind peer-review process, ensuring that evaluations are free from author bias and grounded solely in scholarly merit. Review panels are composed of established academics and senior practitioners with demonstrated expertise in gender studies, organizational leadership, and business management, providing authors with substantive, constructive feedback regardless of the final acceptance decision.
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:
- Recipients of the Best Paper Award will receive a personalized certificate of excellence co-signed by the conference chairs, along with a prominently featured profile in the official conference proceedings and a dedicated spotlight announcement across the conference’s international communications channels and partner networks.
- Award-winning authors will be invited to present an extended version of their recognized work during a specially convened plenary highlight session, granting them amplified visibility before the full delegate audience and creating opportunities for high-impact academic and industry collaborations arising directly from the conference.
35th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership (WBL) – April 19-21, 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 |
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 35th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership is designed as an interdisciplinary forum that welcomes perspectives from business, social sciences, law, public policy, and related fields; the diversity of disciplines represented does not imply that all sessions carry equal weight across every professional or academic domain.
- Registration and payment of conference fees constitute a confirmation of your intent to attend; however, the organizers reserve the right to modify the program schedule, speakers, or venue arrangements and will communicate any material changes to registered participants in a timely manner.
- Registered attendees are encouraged to participate in all scheduled sessions to maximize the value of their conference experience; the organizers cannot guarantee that individual sessions will be rescheduled or recorded, and attendance at specific presentations remains subject to room capacity and any health or safety protocols in effect at the time of the event.
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 35th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership is designed as an interdisciplinary forum that welcomes perspectives from business, social sciences, law, public policy, and related fields; the diversity of disciplines represented does not imply that all sessions carry equal weight across every professional or academic domain.
- Registration and payment of conference fees constitute a confirmation of your intent to attend; however, the organizers reserve the right to modify the program schedule, speakers, or venue arrangements and will communicate any material changes to registered participants in a timely manner.
- Registered attendees are encouraged to participate in all scheduled sessions to maximize the value of their conference experience; the organizers cannot guarantee that individual sessions will be rescheduled or recorded, and attendance at specific presentations remains subject to room capacity and any health or safety protocols in effect at the time of the event.