International Conference on Women in STEM and Inclusive Innovation

<h5 data-start="259" data-end="291">1] Conference Introduction</h5> <p data-start="292" data-end="1333">In an era where innovation, technology and science are evolving at rapid pace, ensuring that women are fully engaged in STEM and inclusive innovation is not just a matter of fairness—it is essential for rich scientific progress, creativity and social impact. The <strong data-start="555" data-end="625">International Conference on Women in STEM and Inclusive Innovation</strong> provides a global hybrid platform on 17 October 2026 to bring together women and allies in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and innovation ecosystems to share findings, strategies, insights and practices that advance gender equity, inclusive leadership, and innovative outcomes. Participants will include researchers, educators, industry professionals, innovators, policy-makers and activists who are committed to expanding the horizon for women in STEM and advancing inclusive innovation. Drawing on the latest research on gender diversity, inclusive systems and innovation ecosystems, this conference aims to shape a more equitable and innovative future. <span class="" data-state="closed"><span class="ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]" data-testid="webpage-citation-pill"><a class="flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!" href="https://www.wipo.int/en/web/economics/w/blogs/unlocking-women-s-stem-potential-for-inclusive-innovation?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center"><span class="flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between"><span class="max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center">WIPO</span><span class="-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]">+2</span></span><span class="flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute"><span class="max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center">United Nations</span><span class="-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]">+2</span></span></span></a></span></span></p> <hr data-start="1335" data-end="1338" /> <h5 data-start="1340" data-end="1370">2] Conference Objectives</h5> <p data-start="1371" data-end="1410">The objectives of the conference are:</p> <ul data-start="1411" data-end="2531"> <li data-start="1411" data-end="1647"> <p data-start="1413" data-end="1647">To convene a diverse international community of women and men across STEM disciplines, innovation sectors, academia, industry and policy, to promote dialogue and collaboration on inclusive innovation and women’s advancement in STEM.</p> </li> <li data-start="1648" data-end="1878"> <p data-start="1650" data-end="1878">To explore and highlight the barriers, enablers and best practices around women’s participation, leadership, innovation output and inclusive ecosystem design in STEM and innovation fields. <span class="" data-state="closed"><span class="ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]" data-testid="webpage-citation-pill"><a class="flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!" href="https://febs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/1873-3468.70178?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center"><span class="flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between"><span class="max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center">febs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com</span><span class="-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]">+1</span></span></span></a></span></span></p> </li> <li data-start="1879" data-end="2068"> <p data-start="1881" data-end="2068">To encourage interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral collaboration between STEM fields, innovation ecosystems, policy frameworks, entrepreneurship and inclusive socio-economic development.</p> </li> <li data-start="2069" data-end="2278"> <p data-start="2071" data-end="2278">To provide a platform for early-career researchers, women innovators, students and practitioners to present their work, gain visibility, network globally and build mentorship and partnership opportunities.</p> </li> <li data-start="2279" data-end="2531"> <p data-start="2281" data-end="2531">To showcase models and research of inclusive innovation — where diverse voices, gender equity and inclusive design are integrated into STEM research, product development, entrepreneurship and innovation policy. <span class="" data-state="closed"><span class="ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]" data-testid="webpage-citation-pill"><a class="flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!" href="https://www.wipo.int/en/web/economics/w/blogs/unlocking-women-s-stem-potential-for-inclusive-innovation?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center"><span class="flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between"><span class="max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center">WIPO</span><span class="-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]">+1</span></span></span></a></span></span></p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="2533" data-end="2536" /> <h5 data-start="2538" data-end="2566">3] Conference Outcomes</h5> <p data-start="2567" data-end="2636">Participants can expect the following outcomes from the conference:</p> <ul data-start="2637" data-end="3793"> <li data-start="2637" data-end="2798"> <p data-start="2639" data-end="2798">Presentation of high-quality peer-reviewed papers, case studies, panels, workshops and networking sessions focused on women in STEM and inclusive innovation.</p> </li> <li data-start="2799" data-end="2979"> <p data-start="2801" data-end="2979">Invitation of selected full-papers for publication in leading Scopus and Web of Science / SCI-indexed journals (see section 8 below) for greater academic visibility and impact.</p> </li> <li data-start="2980" data-end="3225"> <p data-start="2982" data-end="3225">Increased networking and collaboration opportunities among women researchers, innovators, industry professionals, policy-makers and mentors, potentially leading to future projects, innovation initiatives and gender-inclusive STEM ecosystems.</p> </li> <li data-start="3226" data-end="3389"> <p data-start="3228" data-end="3389">Enhanced understanding and actionable insights into how gender, diversity, inclusion and innovation design intersect in STEM and technology development fields.</p> </li> <li data-start="3390" data-end="3573"> <p data-start="3392" data-end="3573">A certificate of participation for all delegates, and certificate of presentation/publication eligibility for accepted authors — enhancing professional credentials and visibility.</p> </li> <li data-start="3574" data-end="3793"> <p data-start="3576" data-end="3793">Practical take-aways and tool-kits for institutions, organisations, entrepreneurs and policymakers to implement inclusive pathways in STEM education, innovation ecosystems, research leadership and product development.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="3795" data-end="3798" /> <h5 data-start="3800" data-end="3841">4] Call for Papers – List of Topics</h5> <p data-start="3842" data-end="4011">We invite authors to submit original research papers, review articles, practitioner case-studies or innovation reports related (but not limited) to the following themes:</p> <ul data-start="4013" data-end="5487"> <li data-start="4013" data-end="4138"> <p data-start="4015" data-end="4138">Women’s participation, leadership and career pathways in STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, mathematics)</p> </li> <li data-start="4139" data-end="4239"> <p data-start="4141" data-end="4239">Gender-inclusive innovation ecosystems, entrepreneurship and startup leadership by women in STEM</p> </li> <li data-start="4240" data-end="4357"> <p data-start="4242" data-end="4357">Mentorship, networking, role models and organisational culture in supporting women-in-STEM and innovation careers</p> </li> <li data-start="4358" data-end="4471"> <p data-start="4360" data-end="4471">Diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) in STEM research, teams, labs, engineering design and innovation processes</p> </li> <li data-start="4472" data-end="4579"> <p data-start="4474" data-end="4579">Inclusive design, gender-responsive technology, user-centric innovation, female-led product development</p> </li> <li data-start="4580" data-end="4700"> <p data-start="4582" data-end="4700">STEM education, pipeline issues, retention of women in STEM, gender gaps and interventions in education and training</p> </li> <li data-start="4701" data-end="4837"> <p data-start="4703" data-end="4837">Women in emerging technologies: AI, robotics, data science, quantum tech, bioengineering, sustainable tech, and inclusive innovation</p> </li> <li data-start="4838" data-end="4958"> <p data-start="4840" data-end="4958">Entrepreneurship and innovation by women in STEM: business models, social innovation, inclusive technology solutions</p> </li> <li data-start="4959" data-end="5072"> <p data-start="4961" data-end="5072">Policy, institutional frameworks and governance for gender equity in STEM and inclusive innovation ecosystems</p> </li> <li data-start="5073" data-end="5203"> <p data-start="5075" data-end="5203">Intersectionality in STEM: gender with race, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background in inclusive innovation contexts</p> </li> <li data-start="5204" data-end="5341"> <p data-start="5206" data-end="5341">Case-studies of women-led innovation labs, female inventor networks, patenting and commercialization outcomes of women in STEM fields</p> </li> <li data-start="5342" data-end="5487"> <p data-start="5344" data-end="5487">Measuring innovation impact and inclusive outcomes: metrics, indicators, qualitative and quantitative studies of women in STEM and innovation</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="5489" data-end="5660">We welcome submissions that are insightful, rigorous, interdisciplinary and oriented toward both research and practice in advancing women in STEM and inclusive innovation.</p> <hr data-start="5662" data-end="5665" /> <h5 data-start="5667" data-end="5713">5] About Mastering Up [EduTech Platform]</h5> <p data-start="5714" data-end="6521">Mastering Up is an innovative EduTech platform dedicated to empowering learners, researchers, professionals and institutions through high-quality courses, conferences and knowledge-sharing events. With a vision to bridge academia, industry and research, Mastering Up curates subject- and sector-wise international conferences, workshops and training programmes across Science, Technology, Engineering, Management, Mathematics, Education and Innovation domains. By organising this conference on Women in STEM and Inclusive Innovation, Mastering Up leverages its global network, virtual infrastructure and peer-reviewed processes to deliver a seamless hybrid experience, facilitate global participation, and foster meaningful connections and collaborations among participants from diverse regions and sectors.</p> <hr data-start="6523" data-end="6526" /> <h5 data-start="6528" data-end="6564">6] Important Dates (Estimated)</h5> <ul data-start="6565" data-end="6834"> <li data-start="6565" data-end="6620"> <p data-start="6567" data-end="6620"><strong data-start="6567" data-end="6604">Last date for Abstract Submission</strong>: 15 July 2026</p> </li> <li data-start="6621" data-end="6678"> <p data-start="6623" data-end="6678"><strong data-start="6623" data-end="6662">Notification of Abstract Acceptance</strong>: 30 July 2026</p> </li> <li data-start="6679" data-end="6737"> <p data-start="6681" data-end="6737"><strong data-start="6681" data-end="6719">Registration Date without Late Fee</strong>: 15 August 2026</p> </li> <li data-start="6738" data-end="6793"> <p data-start="6740" data-end="6793"><strong data-start="6740" data-end="6775">Registration Date with Late Fee</strong>: 31 August 2026</p> </li> <li data-start="6794" data-end="6834"> <p data-start="6796" data-end="6834"><strong data-start="6796" data-end="6815">Conference Date</strong>: 17 October 2026</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="6836" data-end="6932"><em data-start="6836" data-end="6932">Note: These dates are estimated and subject to final confirmation by the Organising Committee.</em></p> <hr data-start="6934" data-end="6937" /> <h5 data-start="6939" data-end="6965">7] Registration Fees</h5> <p data-start="6966" data-end="7115">Participants are requested to register their names through the conference website. Registrations are accepted on a <em data-start="7081" data-end="7106">first-come, first-serve</em> basis.</p> <ul data-start="7116" data-end="7318"> <li data-start="7116" data-end="7151"> <p data-start="7118" data-end="7151">Foreign Delegates: <strong data-start="7137" data-end="7149">US $ 100</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="7152" data-end="7318"> <p data-start="7154" data-end="7173">Indian Delegates:</p> <ul data-start="7176" data-end="7318"> <li data-start="7176" data-end="7224"> <p data-start="7178" data-end="7224">Students/Scholars: ₹1,000 (Late Fee: ₹1,500)</p> </li> <li data-start="7227" data-end="7265"> <p data-start="7229" data-end="7265">Faculty: ₹2,000 (Late Fee: ₹2,500)</p> </li> <li data-start="7268" data-end="7318"> <p data-start="7270" data-end="7318">Industry/Scientists: ₹3,000 (Late Fee: ₹3,500)</p> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p data-start="7320" data-end="7541">Registration entitles you to attend all sessions (virtual + in-person as applicable), obtain conference materials, certificate of participation, and eligibility for paper submission/publication (for accepted full-papers).</p> <hr data-start="7543" data-end="7546" /> <h5 data-start="7548" data-end="7568">8] Publication</h5> <p data-start="7569" data-end="7793">Selected papers from the conference will be invited for publication in reputable <strong data-start="7650" data-end="7660">Scopus</strong> and <strong data-start="7665" data-end="7689">Web of Science / SCI</strong>-indexed journals, depending on journal terms. Below are five suitable journals for authors to consider:</p> <div class="_tableContainer_1rjym_1"> <div class="group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse"> <table class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)" data-start="7795" data-end="8555"> <thead data-start="7795" data-end="7820"> <tr data-start="7795" data-end="7820"> <th data-start="7795" data-end="7805" data-col-size="md">Journal</th> <th data-start="7805" data-end="7812" data-col-size="sm">ISSN</th> <th data-start="7812" data-end="7820" data-col-size="md">Link</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody data-start="7846" data-end="8555"> <tr data-start="7846" data-end="7983"> <td data-start="7846" data-end="7909" data-col-size="md"><em data-start="7848" data-end="7870">Gender and Education</em> — ISSN: 0954-0253 / e-ISSN: 1465-3478</td> <td data-start="7909" data-end="7933" data-col-size="sm">0954-0253 / 1465-3478</td> <td data-start="7933" data-end="7983" data-col-size="md"><a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/cgee20/current" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="7935" data-end="7981">https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/cgee20/current</a></td> </tr> <tr data-start="7984" data-end="8132"> <td data-start="7984" data-end="8062" data-col-size="md"><em data-start="7986" data-end="8043">International Journal of Gender, Science and Technology</em> — ISSN: 2050-5785</td> <td data-start="8062" data-end="8074" data-col-size="sm">2050-5785</td> <td data-start="8074" data-end="8132" data-col-size="md"><a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="8076" data-end="8130">https://genderandset.open.ac.uk/index.php/genderandset</a></td> </tr> <tr data-start="8133" data-end="8252"> <td data-start="8133" data-end="8205" data-col-size="md"><em data-start="8135" data-end="8186">Research-Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning</em> — ISSN: 2197-3136</td> <td data-start="8205" data-end="8217" data-col-size="sm">2197-3136</td> <td data-start="8217" data-end="8252" data-col-size="md"><a class="decorated-link" href="https://telrp.springeropen.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="8219" data-end="8250">https://telrp.springeropen.com/</a></td> </tr> <tr data-start="8253" data-end="8402"> <td data-start="8253" data-end="8328" data-col-size="md"><em data-start="8255" data-end="8289">Technology, Pedagogy & Education</em> — ISSN: 1475-939X / e-ISSN: 1747-5139</td> <td data-start="8328" data-end="8352" data-col-size="sm">1475-939X / 1747-5139</td> <td data-start="8352" data-end="8402" data-col-size="md"><a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rtpe20/current" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="8354" data-end="8400">https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rtpe20/current</a></td> </tr> <tr data-start="8403" data-end="8555"> <td data-start="8403" data-end="8486" data-col-size="md"><em data-start="8405" data-end="8447">Journal of Innovation & Entrepreneurship</em> — ISSN: 2190-483X / e-ISSN: 2190-4848</td> <td data-start="8486" data-end="8498" data-col-size="sm">2190-483X</td> <td data-start="8498" data-end="8555" data-col-size="md"><a class="decorated-link" href="https://innovation-entrepreneurship.springeropen.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="8500" data-end="8553">https://innovation-entrepreneurship.springeropen.com/</a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <p data-start="8557" data-end="8811">Authors are encouraged to review each journal’s specific scope, author guidelines, indexing status, potential publication charges and timeline before submission. Final publication depends on acceptance by the chosen journal and compliance with its terms.</p> <hr data-start="8813" data-end="8816" /> <h5 data-start="8818" data-end="8849">9] Contact & Registration</h5> <ul data-start="8850" data-end="8982"> <li data-start="8850" data-end="8888"> <p data-start="8852" data-end="8888"><strong data-start="8852" data-end="8861">Email</strong>: <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" rel="noopener" data-start="8863" data-end="8886">contact@masteringup.com</a></p> </li> <li data-start="8889" data-end="8982"> <p data-start="8891" data-end="8982"><strong data-start="8891" data-end="8912">Registration Link</strong>: <a class="decorated-link" href="https://rzp.io/rzp/muconference" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="8914" data-end="8980">https://rzp.io/rzp/muconference</a></p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="8984" data-end="9200">We look forward to your participation in the conference and to your valuable contributions in advancing women in STEM, inclusive innovation and creating transformative, equitable scientific and technological futures.</p>