Her Power, Our Future: CAU Invites Students to Share Ideas on Female Entrepreneurship and Gender Equality
On October 12, 2026, Central Asian University in Tashkent will host the student conference “Her Power, Our Future: Student Conference on Female Entrepreneurship and Gender Equality,” organized with the support of Erasmus+ co-funding.
The conference will bring together students, young researchers, and early-career professionals to present their research, practical initiatives, and projects focused on female entrepreneurship, women’s economic empowerment, and gender equality in Central Asia and beyond.
The conference will provide a platform for participants from different academic fields and universities to exchange ideas. Participants will have the opportunity to present their research, discuss relevant issues with faculty members and peers, develop their public speaking and academic communication skills, and expand their professional networks.
Conference Topics
The conference focuses on female entrepreneurship, women’s empowerment, and gender equality. Key areas include:
Women's Entrepreneurship & Business;
Entrepreneurship Education & Higher Education;
Finance, Investment & Financial Literacy;
Sustainable & Social Business;
Gender Equality, Law & Public Policy;
Entrepreneurial Mindset & Self-Efficacy;
Digital Literacy, AI & Digital Commerce;
Gender Norms, Social Mobility & Community Development;
Micro-Credentials & Workforce Skills.
Interdisciplinary research and projects that combine several thematic areas are also welcome.
Who Can Participate?
The conference is open to:
undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students;
high school students;
gap-year students;
individual authors and teams of up to three co-authors;
students from CAU, partner universities, and other universities.
Participants can register as Presenter, Presenter + Publication, or Visitor.
📌 September 25, 2026 — submission deadline for papers and abstracts 📌 October 1, 2026 — notification of selection results 📌 October 5, 2026 — participant registration 📌 October 12, 2026 — conference
The conference will give participants an opportunity to present their research, exchange ideas with experts and peers, and contribute to the broader discussion on the role of women in entrepreneurship, education, and society.