The Australian Women's Leadership Symposium

Melbourne

Tickets on sale now

First Speakers Announced

Further speakers and full agenda announced soon

A headshot of Julia Zemiro in a red background

Julia Zemiro (She/Her)

Host, Rockwiz & Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery

Samantha Carlton

Samantha Carlton (She/Her)

General Manager, People Operations, Virgin Australia

A headshot of Mayase Jere in a red background

Mayase Jere (She/Her)

Software Engineering Delivery Manager, Flybuys; Senior Advisor - RMIT Online

A headshot of Angela Davies in a red background

Angela Davies (She/Her)

Wellbeing Speaker & Founder, Mind Your Grit

Hear from our attendees

This might sound simplistic, but most of all, I feel confident to be odd or different and still pursue my goals after hearing these amazing people's stories.

Francesca
ACAP

I was listening to the beautiful leaders in the event and the questions popping up in my mind were "what is the purpose of my life, what can I do different, and how can I help many souls in the society?”

Monomita
Parks Victoria

This event provided me with a number of ideas, reflection points and contacts that I can reach out to to help with my work. On a personal level, it was an inspiring event that helped me to feel more self-confidence and acknowledge the difficult work that I do as a mother and an employee. Overall, it was an excellent opportunity to be in a room with likeminded people.

Annette
Maroondah City Council

I'm still buzzing with hope and inspiration from the Symposium last week. Hearing BRILLIANT women share their story and share their vulnerabilities has 'humanised' them - I could relate. I'm committing to have my voice heard!

Catherine
Cargill

I filled all ‘insights bubbles’ [in the workbook] and feel so deeply moved and motivated by the messages delivered today.

Melissa
Glen Education

AMAZING! Best panel I've ever seen - for its content but also its perspectives and caring responses.

Paula
RMIT University

Event Themes

Inspiration and Empowerment

Get ready to feel refreshed, motivated, and armed with new ideas. Dive into the stories of diverse leaders to gain insight on leadership, equality, and inclusion.

Personal and Professional Growth

This is your chance to pause and reflect on your role as a leader. You’ll leave with a renewed sense of purpose and confidence to tackle challenges head-on.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with like-minded individuals from a variety of industries. Who knows, you might just find your next collaboration partner.

Event Accessibility

Parking

Accessible parking and easy pick-up/drop-off zone available

Door

The venue has an accessible entrance that everyone can use

Wheelchair

Sufficient circulation space for wheelchair users and alternative to stairs

Cafeteria

The catering area is accessible to wheelchair users

Blind

The venue offers tactile signage and tactile grounds

Gender

No gender diverse bathroom available but ambulant bathrooms on every level

Breastfeeding

A breastfeeding room can be requested up to 2 weeks pre-event

Praying

A prayer room can be requested up to 2 weeks pre-event

Mute

A sensory or quiet room can be requested up to 2 weeks pre-event

Hearing Loop

Hearing loop and live captioning can be requested up to 2 weeks pre-event

Auslan

An Auslan interpreter can be requested up to 2 weeks pre-event

Animal

The venue is accommodating of service dogs and therapy animals

Diet

Alternative meal options available to cater to various dietary needs

Microwave

Microwave and hot water for pain management is provided upon request