Women in Leadership in the era of Artificial Intelligence
The importance of nurturing relationships
5th International Conference of Women and Leadership
Barcelona · July 1-2, 2025
In recent years, we have navigated waves of transformative changes: flexible schedules, remote working, and hybrid models. Just as we began to master these shifts, artificial intelligence emerged, disrupting established norms once again. How do we approach this new landscape? One thing remains constant: the importance of empowering women in leadership roles.
Hybrid and remote work have brought both opportunities and challenges for women leaders. These models offer greater flexibility, allowing women to balance professional responsibilities with personal and family commitments. However, they also present unique hurdles. The blurred boundaries between work and home life can lead to difficulties in disconnecting from work, increased stress, and potential burnout. Moreover, remote connections often lack the personal touch and face-to-face interactions that can strengthen professional relationships and mentorship opportunities.
Artificial intelligence plays a dual role in this scenario. On one hand, AI-driven tools facilitate better time management, automate routine tasks, and enable more efficient remote work. These advancements can support women leaders by freeing up time for strategic decision-making and personal development. On the other hand, AI can introduce new challenges by increasing expectations for productivity and availability. The ability of AI to analyze vast amounts of data quickly may lead to higher workloads and pressure to perform, further complicating the leadership landscape for women.
To navigate these complexities, it is essential to rethink individual and organizational resources that enable female leadership. Providing access to mentorship programs, leadership training, and supportive networks can create an environment where women leaders thrive. Organizations must prioritize policies and practices that recognize the unique challenges faced by women, offering solutions that promote their well-being and professional growth.
Moreover, sociocultural aspects and institutional frameworks play a significant role in encouraging women to develop their full potential as leaders. Societies that value gender equality and inclusivity foster environments where women can excel. It is crucial to address and dismantle barriers that hinder women's progress in leadership roles, promoting a culture that celebrates and supports female leadership.
At the upcoming 5th bi-annual International Conference on Women in Leadership, we aim to foster discussions on best practices for empowering women leaders in this new era. By sharing experiences and research, we can develop strategies that enhance equality, professional success and personal fulfillment.
Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of women in leadership, emphasizing the importance of achieving an empowered and balanced life.
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Conference Topics.
Call for Papers: Submission Guidelines.
If you are interested in participating, please submit a 800-word paper proposal by March 15, 2025, following the instructions below. We will notify authors of acceptance by April 1, 2025. Participants in the conference who have papers accepted should submit full papers by May 15, 2025. We especially encourage theoretical and innovative empirical papers, ethnographies, lab studies, as well as quantitative and qualitative analyses.
Please follow these guidelines for your proposal submission. Proposals that are not prepared according to these instructions will NOT be reviewed.
- The proposal must be in ONE document.
- The maximum length of the proposal is 800 words.
- Use Times New Roman 12-pitch font, double spaced, 1-inch (2.5 cm) margin all around and number all of the pages of the paper.
- Check that the paper prints correctly (i.e., all imported figures and tables appear), and ensure that the file is virus-free.
- Submit your proposal through this online form.
- After submitting your proposal you will receive a confirmation email. If you have any problem with this upload form, please contact us at conferences@iese.edu or try to resubmit after a few minutes.
- NO changes in the paper title, abstract, authorship, and actual paper will be accepted AFTER each submission deadline.
Please follow these guidelines for the full paper submission. Papers that are not prepared according to these instructions will NOT be reviewed.
- The entire paper (title page, main text, figures, tables, references, etc.) must be in ONE document.
- The maximum length of the paper is 8000 words.
- Use Times New Roman 12-pitch font, double spaced, 1-inch (2.5 cm) margin all around and number all of the pages of the paper.
- Check that the paper prints correctly (i.e., all imported figures and tables appear), and ensure that the file is virus-free.
- When your proposal was accepted, you will have received an email with a link where you will upload your full paper. If you have any problems with this upload form, please contact us at conferences@iese.edu or try to resubmit after a few minutes.
- NO changes in the paper title, abstract, authorship, and actual paper will be accepted AFTER each submission deadline.
Submission Deadlines.
March 15, 2025
Submit a 800-word paper proposal
April 1, 2025
Notification of acceptance
May 15, 2025
Submission deadline for accepted papers
Agenda.
1:30 - 2:00 pm. Registration and Welcome
2:15 - 3:15 p.m. Plenary Session I
3:20 - 4:20 p.m. Plenary Session II
7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Conference Dinner
9:15 - 11:15 a.m. Track Session I
11:15 - 11:45 a.m. Coffee break
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Plenary Session III
12:30 - 1:45 p.m. Plenary session
1:45 - 3:15 p.m. Lunch (North Campus Dining Room)
3:15 - 4:00 p.m. Final Remarks
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Social Activity
More speakers to be confirmed.
You can see the speakers from the most recent editions of the conference here: 2nd edition, 3rd edition, 4th edition.
Come early for a back-to-back conference on Rethinking Work-Family
Join us for our Work-Family conference, which begins immediately before the Women in Leadership conference, on June 30-July 1.
More Information and RegistrationChair of the Conference.
Chair of the Conference.
Co-Chair of the Conference.
Co-Chair of the Conference.
Organizing Committee.
Organizing Committee.
José Pérez
Research Assistant, IESE Business School
Registration fees.
The 5th International Conference of Women and Leadership will be held in-person in Barcelona. Special fees are available for academics and students that attend both the Conference of Women and Leadership (July 1-2) as well as the Conference of Work and Family (June 30 - July 1).
| Early Bird: Until May 15 (one conference) | Early Bird: Until May 15 (both conferences) | Regular Fee: May 16 to June 15 (one conference) | Regular Fee: May 16 to June 15 (both conferences) | Late fee: June 16 to July 2 (one conference) | Late fee: June 16 to July 2 (both conferences) | |
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| Academics | €370 | €550 | €620 | €700 | €800 | €900 |
| Students | €145 | €300 | €320 | €450 | €500 | €600 |
Accommodation.
IESE is a dynamic community of scholars and practitioners who will welcome you to Barcelona, a traditional and welcoming Mediterranean city. It is a city with a great number of tourist attractions and a friendly atmosphere that will offer conference participants and their families plenty of opportunities to enjoy their stay here, over and above the academic program we are preparing for you.
We look forward to welcoming you to IESE in Barcelona!
