We are delighted to inform you that registrations are now open for the Empowering Leaders for Global Contemporary Business Conference (ELGCB) hosted by the Centre for Leadership and Empowerment-University of Greater Manchester, Global and Sustainable Business Futures Research Cluster-University of Bradford and SHE Inspires Foundation., taking place from 27th to 29th October 2025 in Bolton, United Kingdom.
This conference is designed for individuals interested in enhancing their leadership capabilities to thrive in dynamic environments. Our objective is to spark meaningful dialogue and inspire actionable insights towards a more empowered, equitable, and future-oriented business landscape.
The ELGCB offers a rich programme featuring paper presentations, professional development workshops, engaging talks and panel discussions. We are honoured to have esteemed speakers from various fields joining us, including:
Joanne Maguire, Managing Director of ScotRail
Professor Mohammad Elahee, William S. Perlroth Endowed Professor of Business at Quinnipiac University (QU), USA.
Donna Fraser OBE, Director of People, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at the Professional Cricketers' Association (PCA)
Professor Mustafa Özbilgin, Associate Dean Equity and Inclusion and a Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Brunel Business School, London
Kirsty Sandwell, Head of Consulting, RSM UK.
Professor John Connolly, Professor of Public Policy and Vice Dean of the Glasgow School for Business and Society, Glasgow Caledonian University.
Dr Evgenia Pavlakou, Associate Dean and Head of Research, New York College, Greece.
Professor Elizabeth Rose, Research Chair Professor in Business Policy and Strategy at the Indian Institute of Management Udaipur (India).
Dr Deborah Lawson, Multi-award-winning Disability Inclusion Consultant and #1 Bestselling Author
Ayo Benson Olarewaju, Founder of the Mastermind Business Edge.
Alwyn Hopkins, EY UK & Ireland Industrials and Energy Sustainability Leader
Gulnaz Brennan, Founder, SheInspires Network
Jackie Hyde, CEO, Stanmore Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Jack Farren, CEO, Rural Inclusion.
Michelle Howard, Director, Michelle Howard Consulting Ltd
And many more!
In addition to the stimulating sessions, attendees can look forward to networking opportunities, several informal activities, social events, and a delightful gala dinner.
Registrations will close on 10th October, so we encourage you to secure your spot at ELGCB at your earliest convenience.
You can book your place here: Register to attend
More information about the conference can be found at the conference website
For any inquiries about the conference, please feel free to reach out to Professor Christian Harrison at [email protected]
We are eagerly anticipating your participation in ELGCB 2025 and look forward to welcoming you to Bolton in October!