5th International Women’s Day Conference in Economics, Finance and Management (IWD)

March 13-14, 2025

Hybrid conference
organised at
the University of Economics in Katowice
1 Maja 50, Katowice

Registration

Celebration of 5th IWD

To honour the fifth edition of the conference, we envisage a rich and attractive programme. We want our guests from the academic community to have the opportunity to take part in an inspiring and eventful conference. Our ambition is to create a great atmosphere for effective networking, making new contacts and developing further international scientific cooperation.

Funding

We are proud to announce that the 5th Jubilee edition of the IWD Conference has received financial support of the Polish Ministry of Higher Education in the programme:

Guest Speakers

Lauren F. Klein

Emory University (virtual speakers)

Keynote: „Digital humanities, data science, and early American literature„

Eva Sierminska

Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Institute (LISER)

Keynote: „Inequality in the Economics Profession”

Michael Christofi

Cyprus University of Technology

Keynote: „The role of Digital Chief Officers„

Thema Monroe-White

George Mason University

Keynote: “Advancing Science for Society: Mitigating Bias and Fostering Social Transformation”

CECC Climate Vibes – Spring Debates:
Decarbonise your mindset!

Guest Discussants:

Miłka (Mirosława) Stępień, Just Transition Coordinator at CEE Bankwatch Network
Hong T.M. Bui, Director of Research, Innovation and Enterprise, Professor of Business Education, Birmingham City University
Krishanthi Vithana, Associate Professor in Accounting, University of Southampton
Xihui (Haviour) Chen, Associate Professor in Accounting and Finance, Keele University
Johannes Jäger, Professor at the University of Vienna and Head of the Economics Department at the University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna

Learn more about guest discussants

About the conference

The aim of the conference is to bring together academic researchers to celebrate the International Women’s Day by promoting pluralism in economics, finance and management. We invite submissions from all researchers, regardless of their gender, interested in orthodox and heterodox approaches in their fields. We plan to organize sessions in English and in Polish.
The main focus of the conference is:
I – Issues of climate change (green finance, sustainable Finance, sustainable development etc.)
W – Women’s perspectives (feminist economics, female leadership etc.)
D – Digital economy (fintech, financial innovation, policies, information, games industry etc.)
but we also welcome high-quality presentations from other areas.

Important dates

Expression of interest in Behavioral Economics of Climate Change – December 15, 2024 (Early Bird)

Registration for presenters – December 31, 2024 (Early Bird) / January 31, 2025 (Regular)
Notification of acceptance – January 10, 2025 (Early Bird) / February 10, 2025 (Regular)
Registration for listeners – February 20, 2025
Payment due to – February 20, 2025
Conference – March 13-14, 2025

Programme

Detailed conference programme – TBA in February

Framework programme of the conference

Thursday, 13th March 2025
Welcome and Opening address
Keynotes
Lunch
CECC Climate Vibes: Spring Debate
Keynote
Gala dinner

Friday, 14th March 2025
Parallel sessions
Lunch
Keynotes
Closing and summary of the conference

On 12th of March 2025 in the evening we organise informal dinner for conference delegates. Details will be forwarded to all registered participants (presenters and listeners).
On 15th of March 2025 we plan voluntary social event for on-site conference participants, to celebrate the 5th Jubilee of the IWD. Details will be announced soon.

Best paper award

Eligibility requirements:
The paper has to be presented during the IWD 2025 conference.
The paper must present original research results and cannot be accepted for publication at the time of submission.
Authors must send their full papers before January 31, 2025 to iwd@uekat.pl indicating in the topic „Submission for the Best Paper Award”.

The jury will announce the decision during the IWD 2025 conference.

Registration

All participants are asked to register using the form:
PRESENTERS: https://forms.gle/Er7okfx4URwcZTf96
LISTENERS: https://forms.gle/EpHJh3Rak2HegRDD6

Conference fee

Online participants: 20 euros / 100 PLN
Onsite participants: 90 euro / 450 PLN
The fee covers: conference welcome pack, access to all the sessions, coffee breaks, lunches, a ceremonial dinner, and a certificate of participation.

The conference fee should be transferred by February 20, 2025 to one of the following bank accounts:
University of Economics in Katowice
1 Maja 50 40-287 Katowice
IBAN: PL 70 1050 1214 1000 0023 3448 5238, BIC (SWIFT): INGBPLPW (for payment in EUR)
59 1050 1214 1000 0022 9625 8706 (for payments in PLN)
Please include “IWD 2025” and the name of the participant in the transfer title.
Participants from the Global South can apply for a fee waiver (please contact us at iwd@uekat.pl).

Venue

The conference is organised in hybrid format.

On-line participants: Google Meet platform

On-site participants:
University of Economics in Katowice
Address: Bogucicka 5, Katowice
CNTI Building (Advanced Information Technology Centre)

More information: CONFERENCE VENUE & ACCOMMODATION

Scientific Committee

Julia Włodarczyk (chair)
Monika Wieczorek-Kosmala
Dominika Bochańczyk-Kupka
Alicja Winnicka-Wejs
Joanna Błach
Harshana Kasseeah, Mauritius
Marco Papa, Italy
Ana Claudia Polato e Fava, Brazil
Daphne Raban, Israel
Rebeca Rodríguez Minor, Mexico
Yannis Tsalavoutas, United Kingdom

Organizing Committee

Julia Włodarczyk (chair)
Paulina Badura (secretary)
Anna Losa
Paulina Rutecka
Krzysztof Dróżdż
Aleksandra Swałek
Katarzyna Szachta
Sylwia Wajnbrener
Kacper Zagała