WLEC2026 Admission Process

To begin the registration process for the 17th Women's Leadership and Empowerment Conference (WLEC2026), please complete your application here. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis, subject to space availability. Admission decisions are communicated via email within seven working days.

Admission process for WLEC2026:

We invite scholars, professionals, and practitioners to apply for the 17th Women's Leadership and Empowerment Conference (WLEC2026), scheduled for March 1–3, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand. This conference offers a platform to share research, experiences, and insights on women's leadership and empowerment.
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Application Steps:
  1. Complete the Online Application:
  2. Application Review:
    • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, subject to space availability.
    • Admission decisions are communicated via email within seven working days.
  3. Confirm Participation:
    • Upon acceptance, confirm your attendance by completing the registration process within the specified timeframe.

​Selection Criteria:

​Participants are selected based on merit, as well as professional and personal backgrounds, to ensure a diverse representation of thoughts, cultures, and perspectives. Due to limited space and a competitive admission process, early applications are strongly encouraged to secure a spot.

Registration fees:

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SUPER EARLY BIRD
until May 15th 2025
in-person / virtual**
EARLY BIRD
May 16th - Sep 1st 2025
in-person / virtual**
REGULAR
Sep 2nd - Dec 31st 2025
in-person / virtual**
LATE
Jan 1st 2026 - onsite*
in-person / virtual**
Presenter/ First author
330 EUR / 150 EUR
380 ​EUR / 230 EUR
430 ​EUR / 280 EUR
480 EUR / 330 EUR
Co-presenter/ Second author***
300 EUR / 120 EUR
330 EUR / 180 EUR
380 ​EUR / 230 EUR​
430 ​EUR / 280 EUR
Additional paper
100 EUR
​100 EUR
​100 EUR
100 EUR
Attendee
300 EUR
​330 EUR
380 EUR
430 EUR
Student attendee/ senior****
250 EUR
​280 EUR
330 EUR
380 EUR
Local attendee (Thai residents)
150 EUR
200 EUR
250 EUR
300 EUR
​* We cannot guarantee the availability of spots for onsite registration. Onsite registration is subject to availability of spots and is offered to observers only, on first-come first-served basis. Presenters are required to complete their registration and secure spots in advance. After 15th of January 2025, presenters may register only for poster presentations, if space is available.  
** Presenters who do not physically attend the conference may opt for either poster, pre-recorded video or live streamed presentation. Remote presenters may upgrade to in-person attendance up to 2 months prior to a start of the program, at the latest. Subject to availability of spots. 
*** If more co-authors of the same paper/ presentation register for attending the conference, one must register at full admission fee.
**** Full time students attending the conference as observers only. Proof of full time student status will be required.
We look forward to welcoming you to WLEC2026 in Bangkok, where global leaders, scholars, and professionals will convene to advance women's leadership and empowerment.

Registration fee includes:

  • Conference brochure in a digital format
  • Conference kit: conference bag, hard copy of the conference program, notebook, pen, conference name tag and gift (for in-person attendees)
  • Invoice of the registration fee
  • Admission to all conference sessions (for in-person attendees)
  • ​Snacks, coffee and lunch breaks throughout the conference (for in-person attendees)
  • Review of the paper and its publication in the official conference proceedings (for authors)
  • Presentation of accepted paper/ presentation or workshop 
  • Copy of the conference proceedings
  • E-Certificate of attendance (hard copy of the certificate for for in-person attendees)

Cancellation policy

If cancellation is made before September 15th 2025 the full payment minus non refundable deposit and transfer charges will be refunded. September 16th 2025 - December 31st 2025 - 50% of the fees will be refunded. No refunds will be given after 1st of January 2026.
The cancellation policy applies to all reservations made.