Programme of 6th IWD

Honorary Patronage

Funding

Funding The project is financed from the state budget, allocated by the Minister of Science and Higher Education under the Wektory Nauki Programme.

Financing value:
53 083,80 PLN

Total project value:
75 834,00 PLN

Guest Speakers

Lefteris Topaloglou

University of Western Macedonia, Macedonia

Keynote Speech:

„Unlocking Women’s Potential in Post-Carbon Economies: Insights from the Just FEMME Project Experience”

Nargiz Hajiyeva

Head of the Organization of Scientific Activities Unit, Chair of the Women Researchers Council (WRC), Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC)

Keynote Speech:

„Can Education Spark a Revolution? Exploring How Sustainable Entrepreneurship Transforms Women’s Role in Azerbaijan’s Labor Market”

Julia M. Puaschunder

International University of Monaco

Keynote Speech:

„Digitalisation and climate change – the perspective of behavioural economics”

Don Pagach

North Carolina State University, USA

Keynote Speech:

„The challenge of managing climate change risk: insights from ERM initiative”

Jake Murdoch

University of Picardie Jules Verne, France

Keynote Speech with Sandra Fontanaud:

„Between de-industrialization and the promise of re-industrialization: what role for the green transition in Northern France?”

Sandra Fontanaud

University of Picardie Jules Verne, France

Keynote Speech with Jake Murdoch:

„Between de-industrialization and the promise of re-industrialization: what role for the green transition in Northern France?”

Greg Mardyła

Kindai University in Osaka, Japan

Keynote Speech:

„Constrained Preferences: Behavioral Economics of Japan’s Female Labor Issues”

Artur Strzelecki

University of Economics in Katowice, Poland

Workshop:

„AI-driven scientific literature search and use”

Redefining the Academic Stage: Our Innovative Formats

For the 6th 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.

These innovations are a hallmark of the 6th IWD Edition—designed to maximize knowledge retention, genuine connection, and inclusive participation across all career stages.

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

~~Expression of interest in Behavioral Economics of Climate Change – December 15, 2025 (Early Bird)~~

~~Registration for presenters – December 31, 2025 (Early Bird) / January 31, 2026 (Regular)~~

~~Notification of acceptance – January 10, 2026 (Early Bird) / February 10, 2026 (Regular)~~

Registration for listeners – February 20, 2026

Payment due by – February 20, 2026

Conference – March 12-14, 2026

Any questions? Contact us: iwd@uekat.pl

Programme

Framework Programme

Thursday, 12th March 2026

Welcome and Opening Address

10:00 – 17:00 Presentations & Keynotes

Lunch Break

CECC Climate Vibes: Spring Debate

Keynote Session

Gala Dinner

Friday, 13th March 2026

10:00 – 17:00 Parallel Sessions

Lunch Break

Keynote Sessions

Closing and Summary of the Conference

Saturday, 14th March 2026

Special sessions and networking opportunities for on-site participants

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 2026 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 participants

460 PLN / 115 EUR

Online participants

100 PLN / 25 EUR

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

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