Feminist scholars have long interrogated the structures of power, inequality, and social exclusion processes that permeate economic systems, questioning the epistemological foundations of business and economic disciplines. In particular, studies dealing with feminism have enabled the collection, development, and exchange of experiences from heterogeneous standpoints, so contributing to call attention to and provide epistemic dignity to otherwise marginalized and delegitimized narratives. Feminist knowledge, plural and heterogeneous, constitutes an important resource for business as well. While the literature has already recognized the importance that feminism can play in generating more sustainable and inclusive macro and micro economic paradigms, studies aimed at investigating the ways in which feminist values, principles, and ideologies can be enacted at the business level are still rare in the literature.
The track seeks to explore how feminist knowledge can innovate traditional business practices and stimulate the development of more inclusive, equitable, and innovative systems that address the needs of diverse stakeholders. The discourse around feminist knowledge emphasizes intersectionality, power dynamics, and the lived experiences of marginalized groups. Such aspects have the potential to revolutionize business models by integrating gender justice, social equity, and inclusivity into core business strategies, organizational culture and business processes. As businesses increasingly face pressure to align with social justice and sustainability goals, the need for new paradigms that incorporate feminist principles into is of paramount importance.

Topics and research questions of potential interest of the track include:

• Feminist epistemologies and business models: How can feminist perspectives on power and inequality shape more inclusive business strategies? How can feminist knowledge help entrepreneurs in shaping inclusive and equal business practices? How can feminist epistemologies inform business model design?
• Feminist knowledge and business processes/practices innovation: What are the processes through which feminist knowledge can be incorporated into new business practices? How can feminist critiques of capitalism contribute to the development of sustainable and socially responsible business processes and practices?
• Feminism and corporate responsibility: How can businesses integrate feminist perspectives to address the multiple and overlapping forms of discrimination that exist within organizations? What role do gender, race, and class lay in shaping business outcomes? Which organizational strategies and processes could be adopted to disseminate feminist culture and principles?

The submission of both conceptual and empirical papers with a good theoretical background, possibly engaged with feminist theory, and with appreciable impacts in terms of business practices is encouraged.
By examining the intersection of feminist knowledge and business practice, the track will offer a platform for critical reflection on how businesses can evolve to meet the demands of a changing social landscape.

Barbara Scozzi, Polytechnic University of Bari, Italy
Francesco Paolo Lagrasta, Polytechnic University of Bari, Italy
Greta Temporin Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy
Omar Mazzucchelli, Polytechnic University of Milan, Italy
Pierpaolo Pontrandolfo, Polytechnic University of Bari, Italy