The Women Leaders Institute runs annual summits, workshops and retreats across Australia and New Zealand to inspire and empower women across all industries. Join our community of leaders at the next event.
 
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Message from Simone Clarke, Chief Executive Officer, UN Women Australia

It was an absolute pleasure being part of the Women in Leadership Summit in November, 2022. 
 
Personally, I loved the opportunity to make new connections and hear stories of resilience and shared experience. It highlighted the importance of mentoring and championing the next generation of young women and girls. Thank you to all those who attended and supported UN Women Australia. Your contributions, via ticket sales, will support UN Women’s programs and initiatives, changing the lives women and girls around the world.  
 
We invite you to continue to be part of change. Join us on Friday 3 March 2023 to celebrate International Women’s Day. UN Women Australia holds the pre-eminent IWD events around the country and virtually. It is a day of celebration and action as we recognise the achievements of women everywhere and highlight the work that still needs to be done. The IWD 2023 theme is Cracking the Code: Innovation for a gender equal future. To buy tickets and for more information visit International Women’s Day | Get Involved | UN Women Australia. 
 
We all have the power to play an important part in advancing gender equality for women and girls everywhere.
 
 

Connecting Cities, Connecting Leaders

The Women Leaders Institute strives to provide platforms and opportunities for emerging and established leaders to be inspired and empowered to  take the next step in their career, and become influential, visionary and forward-thinking leaders for communities and businesses. 
 
In line with our vision of connecting leadership communities, select sessions from key speakers were live-streamed from 5 different locations across Australia - Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Perth.

Featured Speakers in 2022

Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher

Minister for Finance, Minister for Women, Minister for the Public Service

Parliament of Australia (Virtual)

Leigh Sales AM

Australian Journalist and Author (Virtual)

Annabel Crabb

Author and Journalist (Virtual)

Hon. Linda Burney MP

Minister for Indigenous Australians (Virtual)

Catherine Clark

Chief Executive Officer

Paralympics Australia

Carol Taylor

Award Winning Lawyer, World's First Quadraplegic Fashion Designer, Disability Advocate, Non-Executive Director

Spinal Life Australia

Alice Barbery

Chief Executive Officer

Universal Store

Richard Barrett

Chief Executive - Australia New Zealand

AECOM

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Partners

Official Charity Partner

Official Endorsing Partners

Media Partner

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Key Reasons To Attend 

  • Cultivate a network of trusted mentors and colleagues during our interactive sessions and networking games 
  • Be inspired by our CEO Panel: Hear how National Retail Association, Paralympics Australia, Universal Store, AECOM, Super Retail Group are leading through building trust and accountability    
  • Hear from Michelle Tuahine, First Nations Media Veteran, Member, National NAIDOC Committee on how we can uplift and advance First Nations women into senior leadership roles 
  • Engage in interactive leadership workshops and formulate a clear path of action to advance your leadership skills   
  • Find out what it takes to embrace a safe, diverse and intersectional leadership environment for all to thrive with Queensland Police, Asian Food and Film, LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation, Department of Transport and Main Roads 
  • Navigate how to step into your own power as a leader and practice purposeful leadership during times of uncertainty at our mini-masterclass sessions. Apply the strategies, techniques and lessons learnt from other high-performing leaders 
  • Hear from New and Emerging Leaders on how to embrace different leadership journeys: Learn how to attract, nurture and retain high-performing women in your workplace    

 

Who Attends

Regardless of gender or role – whether you are a board director, CEO, senior or middle manager, entrepreneur or young emerging leader, the Women in Leadership Summit is a valuable platform of information, insights, and networking opportunities for you.       

  • CEOs, Directors, General Managers, Managers and Executives   
  • Human Resources Professionals, Recruitment and Talent Specialists  
  • Diversity and Inclusion Professionals    
  • Women Leadership Programme Managers   
  • Mentors, Mentorship Programme Managers, Sponsors, Coaches    
  • Changemakers championing diversity in the workplace including male allies and advocates   
  • Budding and established entrepreneurs   
  • Aspiring leaders, managers, millennials, and recent graduates
 

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