The Australian Women's Leadership Symposium

Sydney

Tickets on sale now

First Speakers Announced

Further speakers and full agenda announced soon

A headshot of Steph Tisdell in a red background

Steph Tisdell (She/Her)

Comedian; Presenter; Actor; Author

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Yumi Lee

Chief Executive Officer, Older Women's Network

A headshot of Terri Janke in a red background

Dr Terri Janke (She/Her)

Owner & Solicitor, Terri Janke and Company

A headshot of Thea O'Connor in a red background

Thea O'Connor (She/Her)

Wellbeing & Productivity Advisor & Coach

Hear from our attendees

Everything I heard inspired and reminded me of the strengths I have, reminded me to appreciate people I have around me, and not to stop working for change and inclusion.

Yvette
Sikorsky Australia

The Symposium was very empowering; it added a lot to my confidence and enlightened for me for my future paths.

Mariam
Teachers Mutual Bank

I walked away from this event inspired and changed. From just one day in the company of incredible leaders I learnt many lessons.

Erin
Department of Defence

This event has helped me immensely and will assist me in my current and future career as well as on a personal level.

Kylie
Orange and District Early Education Program

I have taken two pages of notes/insights and some of them I have already used in my professional life!

Aga
Nautitech Mining Systems

I took many valuable lessons, examples that will assist us in exploring options to better support women and increase their participation in STEM disciplines. It will also help us further explore support opportunities for our first nations members and their intersectionality.

Jessica
Wesley College

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

Gender diverse bathroom available

Breastfeeding

Unfortunately, there is no Breastfeeding room available at this venue

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

Unfortunately, there is no Hearing loop and live captioning available at this venue

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

Unfortunately, there is no Microwave available for pain management at this venue