Call for papers

This workshop explores the gender-specific challenges women face in international trade, drawing on both policy and practical perspectives. As gender inclusion becomes increasingly important worldwide, the session aims to raise awareness and equip participants with actionable insights.

Key Objectives

• Highlight structural and non-structural barriers faced by women in trade and global value chains.
• Discuss how gender inequalities shape trade policy, market access, and entrepreneurship.
• Identify practical policy measures and institutional support that can reduce these barriers.
• Encourage participants to reflect on applying these insights in their own contexts.

Topics / Sub-Themes

• Gender and trade policy frameworks
• Access to finance, markets & networks
• Gendered impacts of non-tariff measures
• Digital trade & opportunities for women
• Case studies from developing and developed economies

Duration: 2 Hours

Date: 3rd March, 2026

Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScejcb8o9vE3xYg-L42GtbgXfPJFYK9m4rTytqNWsTrffb3oQ/viewform

Call for papers

The Brands and Branding Research Bootcamp, organised by Marketing, Strategy and Policy Research Group, brings together scholars associated with the field. The speakers will introduce participants to current research in the subject area and guide them through critical yet related issues with insightful discussions. Participants will be provided with direction and guidance from these scholars in a very informal setting. The interactions will help participants explore opportunities and challenges of publishing in good journals with mentoring opportunities.

Speakers Profile

TC Melewar
Prof of Marketing
Middlesex University

Prof Suraksha Gupta

Dr Pantea Foroudi

Assistant Prof Guido Berens

Associate Prof Yousra Asaad

Prof Klaus Peter Weidmann

Prof Brian R. Chabowski