Conference Objectives
- Examine current research on gender equity, inclusive leadership models, and the evolving role of women in corporate and entrepreneurial ecosystems
- Build cross-sector collaboration between academics, industry executives, NGO leaders, and government representatives pursuing gender-responsive policy
- Highlight empirically grounded strategies for closing persistent pay gaps, dismantling glass ceilings, and building sponsorship pipelines for women leaders
- Showcase innovative frameworks for work-life integration, maternal career continuity, and organizational cultures that genuinely retain female talent
- Explore the intersection of technology, digital entrepreneurship, and women’s economic empowerment in an AI-driven global marketplace
- Provide a platform for emerging scholars and established researchers to present findings that directly inform business practice and public policy
Who Should Attend
Attendees include gender and management researchers, senior executives, women entrepreneurs, and public-sector policymakers.
- Academic researchers and faculty specializing in gender studies, management, and organizational behavior
- Senior corporate executives and C-suite leaders championing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
- Women entrepreneurs, startup founders, and venture-backed business owners seeking peer networks and evidence-based insights
- Government officials, policymakers, and public-sector administrators working on gender-responsive economic frameworks
- Human resources directors and talent acquisition professionals designing equitable workplace systems
- Non-governmental organization leaders and social enterprise directors addressing women’s economic empowerment globally
- Graduate students and doctoral candidates pursuing research in leadership, business, and gender equity
Select Ticket Type
Registration for the 47th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership in Markham offers a range of carefully structured ticket options designed to accommodate academics, professionals, and students at every career stage. Each tier is transparently priced with all applicable taxes already included, so you can plan your participation without encountering unexpected costs at checkout. We invite you to review the available options and select the registration category that best aligns with your professional profile and conference goals.
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 47th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership in Markham, Canada, the conference secretariat is pleased to issue an official invitation letter confirming your participation. This document details your acceptance status, session involvement, conference dates, and venue information, serving as a formal record of your engagement with this internationally recognized academic and professional event.
Invitation letters are provided exclusively to individuals who have secured a confirmed registration and, where applicable, have received notification of paper or presentation acceptance from the program committee. Requests for invitation letters should be submitted through the official conference portal, and the secretariat endeavors to process all requests promptly to support your travel planning and institutional approval procedures.
While the conference secretariat is committed to providing thorough and accurate documentation to support your visa application process, the issuance of an official invitation letter does not constitute a guarantee of visa approval, as all immigration decisions rest solely with the relevant embassy, consulate, or border authority of Canada.
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 – 47th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership
The 47th edition invites scholars, practitioners, and experts to submit their original research and applied case studies for presentation in Markham. Contributions that challenge assumptions, introduce novel methodologies, or translate empirical findings into actionable leadership guidance are particularly encouraged.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Markham, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- Women in corporate board governance
- Gender pay gap measurement strategies
- Female entrepreneurship and venture funding
- Intersectionality in workplace leadership
- Mentorship and sponsorship program design
- Women in STEM career pathways
- Maternal career re-entry frameworks
- Gender-responsive organizational culture
- Women-led social enterprise models
- Digital entrepreneurship and women’s equity
- Leadership identity and gender perception
- Global policy for women’s economic inclusion
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 47th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Women in STEM career pathways, Leadership identity and gender perception or Global policy for women’s economic inclusion.
| 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 47th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership undergoes a double-blind peer review process conducted by subject-matter experts drawn from academia, industry, and policy sectors. Reviewers evaluate submissions on originality, methodological soundness, relevance to the conference themes, and the clarity with which findings are communicated.
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:
- Recipients of the Best Paper Award will receive formal recognition at the closing session, and expedited invitation to submit an expanded manuscript to a partner peer-reviewed journal dedicated to women’s leadership and business equity research
- Winning authors will be featured prominently in the official conference proceedings, highlighted across the conference’s international communications channels, and acknowledged in the post-event newsletter distributed to the global network of past and present conference participants
47th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership – July 22, 2027 – Markham, 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 47th International Conference on Women in Business and Leadership is intentionally multidisciplinary in scope, welcoming research and professional perspectives from fields including management, economics, sociology, public policy, psychology, and technology — submissions need not be confined to a single academic discipline to be considered eligible.
- Confirmed registration and payment of applicable fees are required to secure your place at the conference; inclusion in the official program, abstract booklet, or proceedings is contingent upon attendance confirmation and adherence to all stated submission and registration deadlines.
- Certificate of attendance and session-specific documentation will reflect only those sessions in which a registered participant is actively present; the conference organizers are unable to issue documentation for sessions not attended, regardless of the overall registration category selected.