March 11-13, 2026

7th International Women’s Day Conference in Economics, Finance and Management (IWD)

Programme of 7th IWD

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Honorary Patronage

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Funding

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Guest Speakers (already confirmed)

Steve Suranovic

George Washington University, USA

Keynote Speech: „Changing Minds by Changing Identities: The Social Foundations of Climate Policy”

More speakers will be announced soon…

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.

Main Focus Areas

Climate Change

Green finance, sustainable finance, sustainable development etc.

Women’s Perspectives

Feminist economics, female leadership etc.

Digital Economy

Fintech, financial innovation, policies, information, games industry etc.

We also welcome high-quality presentations from other areas.

Important dates

Registration for presenters – December 31, 2026 (Early Bird) / January 20, 2027 (Regular)
Notification of acceptance – January 10, 2027 (Early Bird) / January 31, 2027 (Regular)

Registration for listeners – February 20, 2027

Payment due by – February 20, 2027

Conference – March 11-13, 2026

Any questions? Contact us: iwd@uekat.pl

Programme

Framework Programme

Thursday, 11th March 2027

10.00 – 18.00 – plenary and parallel sessions (on site and online), including lunch break and coffee breaks

19.00 – 22.00 – Gala dinner

Friday, 12th March 2027

10.00 – 14.00 – on site participants: social program/sight-seeing / online participants: parallel sessions

14.00 – 15.00 – lunch break

15.00 – 18.00 – flash presentations and closing of the conference

Saturday, 13th March 2027

10.00 – 13.00 – workshop and networking (for onsite participants only)

Best paper award

We are pleased to announce the competition for the Best Paper Award. To be considered for the award, researchers must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Presentation

The paper has to be presented during the IWD 2027 conference.

Originality

The paper must present original research results and cannot be accepted for publication at the time of submission.

Decision

The jury will announce the decision during the official ceremony at the conference.

Registration

All participants are asked to register using the appropriate form below:

For Presenters Register here For Listeners Register here

Conference fee

On-site regular fee

550 PLN / 130 EUR

The fee covers: conference welcome pack, access to all the sessions, coffee breaks, lunches, ceremonial dinner, social program, certificate of participation

On-site reduced fee

350 PLN / 80 EUR

The fee covers: conference welcome pack, access to all the sessions, coffee breaks, lunches, social program, certificate of participation

Online participants

100 PLN / 25 EUR

The fee covers: access to hybrid and online sessions (Thu-Fri) + certificate

University of Economics in Katowice ul. 1 Maja 50, 40-287 Katowice

IBAN (PLN): PL 59 1050 1214 1000 0022 9625 8706

IBAN (EUR): PL 70 1050 1214 1000 0023 3448 5238 BIC (SWIFT): INGBPLPW

Transfer title: IWD 2026 + Name of the participant

Participants from the Global South can apply for a fee waiver (please contact us at iwd@uekat.pl).

Venue

The conference is organised in a hybrid format, allowing for both physical and remote participation.

Online Participants

Platform: Google Meet

Online participants will have access to online sessions and streamed invited lectures.
The number of online participants will be limited, with priority given to colleagues from distant institutions.

On-site Participants

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

On-site participants will have access to all sessions (on-site and online).

More information: CONFERENCE VENUE & ACCOMMODATION

Scientific Committee

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

Organizing Committee

Julia Włodarczyk (chair)
Paulina Badura (secretary) – iwd@uekat.pl
Anna Losa
Paulina Rutecka
Karina Cicha
Jolanta Pasionek
Kornelia Przedworska
Aleksandra Swałek
Katarzyna Szachta
Sylwia Wajnbrener
Kacper Zagała

Our Innovative Formats

For the 7th Edition of the IWD Conference, we are evolving the scholarly forum to foster a more vibrant, interactive community. By moving beyond the traditional lecture format, we aim to transform passive listening into active, multidimensional dialogue through our two signature sessions:

Fireside Chats

Our keynote and main presentations take the form of moderated, curated conversations. By prioritizing direct dialogue over formal presentations, we bridge the gap between speaker and audience. This format centers on storytelling and spontaneous insight, allowing for a deeper exploration of complex themes than a slide deck ever could.

Flash Presentations

To spotlight the next generation of excellence, our young academics will deliver high-energy, high-impact „flash” sessions. These concise presentations challenge speakers to distill their research into its most compelling essence. For the IWD audience, this means a fast-paced, diverse overview of the field’s future, designed to spark immediate curiosity and networking.