The 1st International Conference

Women Thinkers and Scientists 2027 An Examination of the Wisdom of Asian Women: A Philosophical Inquiry 08 & 09 January 2027



Venue: University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka (Hybrid Mode)



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Organized By:
Center for Sri Lankan Women Thinkers and Scientists
Department of Philosophy and Psychology
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka
In collaboration with:
Paderborn University, Germany
History of Women Philosophers and Scientists (HWPS.de)
University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
Presented by:
Idealizer Content Solutions PVT.LTD India (ICS)

Philosophy, Knowledge Systems, and Indigenous Wisdom

Sub-themes:
  • Women’s philosophy and epistemology
  • Indigenous knowledge systems
  • Feminist philosophy
  • Ethics and moral traditions
  • Oral histories and storytelling
  • Decolonial and postcolonial perspectives
  • Knowledge justice and inclusion

Arts, Literature, Culture, and Heritage

Sub-themes:
  • Literature and literary criticism
  • Folklore and oral traditions
  • Visual and performing arts
  • Language and identity
  • Cultural heritage preservation
  • Creative industries
  • Media and cultural representation

Science, Technology, Education, and Innovation

Sub-themes:
  • Women in STEM
  • Artificial Intelligence and gender
  • Indigenous science and traditional technologies
  • Educational leadership
  • Digital literacy and inclusion
  • Innovation and entrepreneurship
  • Future technologies and society

Women, Politics, Governance, Human Rights, Leadership, Health, And Social Development

Sub-themes:
  • Women in Politics, Leadership, and Governance
  • Democracy, Citizenship, and Political Participation
  • Women’s Rights, Gender Equality, and Social Justice
  • Feminist Movements and Activism in Asia
  • Public Policy, Law, and Human Rights
  • Women in Diplomacy, Peacebuilding, and Conflict Resolution
  • Health, Well-being, and Social Development
  • Community Leadership and Social Transformation
  • Economic Empowerment and Inclusive Development
  • Gender, Governance, and Sustainable Futures

Sustainability, Environment, and Future Societies

Sub-themes:
  • Ecofeminism
  • Climate change and resiliencе
  • Indigenous environmental knowledge
  • Sustainable development
  • Environmental governance
  • Green innovation
  • Future societies and sustainable futures

Important Dates

  • Conference Days 8–9 January 2027
  • Abstract Submission Deadline 27 October 2026
  • Notification of Acceptance 27 November 2026
  • Early Bird Registration Deadline 01 December 2026
  • Final Registration Deadline 15 December 2026

Fee structure For south Asian participants. Participant Category Fee Rate (USD)

  • General Presenter USD 100
  • General Attendee USD 30
  • Student Presenter USD 75
  • Student Attendee USD 20

The University of Central Punjab (UCP), Lahore, Pakistan, in collaboration with the Center for Sri Lankan Women Thinkers and Scientists, Department of Philosophy and Psychology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka; Paderborn University, Germany; and the History of Women Philosophers and Scientists (HWPS.de), is organizing the 1st International Conference on Women Thinkers and Scientists 2027. The aim of this conference is to create a global platform for exchange on the philosophical and scientific work of women across history and cultures. It brings together academics, researchers, philosophers, scientists, and educators from around the world to examine the wisdom and knowledge women have produced, and how it has shaped, and continues to shape, our understanding of philosophy, science, and society. Special emphasis will be placed on the wisdom of Asian women, whose intellectual traditions remain significantly underexplored in global scholarship, while also welcoming comparative and cross-cultural perspectives from Eastern, Western, European, and other regions. Through academic presentations and open discussion, participants will engage both historical and contemporary perspectives on these interconnected themes. By fostering rigorous, inclusive exchange, the conference aims to deepen understanding of women's intellectual and scientific work, inspire collaborative research, and support a more representative body of knowledge. We believe this gathering will leave a lasting impact and contribute meaningfully to future scholarship, education, and policy on gender and knowledge.

Count Down of
Days to Conference

  • 102 PARTICIPANTS
  • 100 UNIVERSITIES
  • 40 COUNTRIES
  • 07 YEARS

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Development Goals

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Speakers

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Keynote Speakers

Prof. Dr. Ruth Edith Hagengruber

Professor of Philosophy, Paderborn University, Germany

First woman President of the German Society for Philosophy
(DGPhil), since 2025

Prof. Dr. Ruth Edith Hagengruber is a distinguished German philosopher and Professor of Philosophy at Paderborn University, Germany. She is the founding Director of the Center for the History of Women Philosophers and Scientists (HWPS) and leads the EcoTechGender research area. Since 2025, she has served as the first woman President of the German Society for Philosophy (DGPhil).

Her research explores the history of philosophy and science, women’s intellectual history, philosophy of politics and economics, gender, technology, and digital humanities. A central focus of her scholarship is recovering the philosophical and scientific contributions of women who have been overlooked in conventional histories of knowledge.

She is particularly recognized for her research on Émilie du Châtelet and for developing international initiatives that document and teach the ideas of women philosophers. Through her research, publications, and educational work, Prof. Hagengruber promotes a more inclusive understanding of philosophical history and demonstrates the continuing significance of women’s contributions to knowledge and society.

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