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We remain the only summit series across Australia delivered in partnership with UN Women Australia. Your attendance directly supports vital efforts to accelerate women's leadership, economic empowerment, safety, and resilience for women and girls.
Welcome to the
11th Annual Women in Leadership Summit
I am delighted to welcome you to the 2025 Women in Leadership Summit in November, where we will explore the theme of Stronger Together: Leading with Resilience.
Resilience is the cornerstone of leadership. It is the ability to adapt, recover, and thrive. As leaders, we must cultivate resilience not only in our business, but also within ourselves.
In today’s rapidly changing world, where we are seeing persistent barriers to women leading and succeeding, resilience is more important than ever. We will explore how to build and sustain resilience in our professional and personal lives, ensuring we can lead with strength and adaptability.
The Women in Leadership Summit is designed to provide you with the tools, strategies, and inspiration to strengthen your resilience and lead with confidence and courage. Throughout the Summit, you will hear from distinguished speakers, participate in interactive workshops, and engage in meaningful discussions. Our goal is to create an environment where you can learn, grow, and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for leadership and personal development.
Thank you for joining us on this journey. By attending the Women in Leadership Summit, you have the chance to gain valuable insights and network with industry leaders. Additionally, as in previous years, your participation supports a vital cause – with a portion of ticket sales contributing to UN Women Australia’s work to accelerate women's leadership, economic empowerment, safety, and resilience.
Together, we can build communities that support and uplift each other, fostering a culture that drives all our success.
I look forward to embarking on this transformative experience together.

Simone Clarke
Chief Executive Officer
UN Women Australia
What's New?
You might be asking what makes the Women in Leadership Summit series different: Genuine connections, practical insights, and the energy of a community committed to real impact. In 2025, we’re building on that legacy with even more value for you and your team.
Featured Speakers
Senior leaders from across business, government, and community will share practical insights on navigating change, building resilient teams, and leading with purpose.

Jess Fox
3 x Olympic Gold Medallist
SYDNEY, LIVE STREAM TO OTHER CITIES

Professor Muriel Bamblett AM
Chief Executive Officer
Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency Cooperative
MELBOURNE

The Hon Katrine Hildyard MP
Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic; Family and Sexual Violence
Government of South Australia
ADELAIDE

Simon Holmes à Court
Founder & Co-convenor
Climate 200
SYDNEY, LIVE STREAM TO OTHER CITIES

Diane Smith-Gander AO
Chancellor
The University of Western Australia
PERTH

Luci Ellis
Chief Economist
Westpac Banking Group
SYDNEY

Melissa Leong
TV Week Gold Logie-nominated Television Personality, Freelance Writer, and Food Critic
MELBOURNE

Hon Fiona Simpson
Minister for Women and Women's Economic Security | Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships | Minister for Multiculturalism
BRISBANE

Kim Farmer
Magistrate; Patron and Vice Chair; 2025 WA Women’s Hall of Fame Inductee
Children's Court of WA; Polly Farmer Foundation
PERTH

Erin Phillips OAM
Dual Olympian and 3 x AFLW Premiership Player
ADELAIDE

Madison de Rozario
Australian Paralympic Athlete
BRISBANE

Haidee Kozman
Chief Operating Officer, ANZ
Salesforce
SYDNEY
POST-SUMMIT WORKSHOP
Leading High-Performing Teams with Clarity and Confidence
The workshop aims to equip leaders with the tools, skills and practical learnings to effectively lead diverse teams.
Learn how to:
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Communicate with clarity and confidence
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Build and lead high-performing teams
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Adapting leadership across generations
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Enhancing decision-making and resilience for sustainable leadership


Who Attends?
The Women in Leadership Summit is attended by senior managers, executives, and HR professionals from Australia’s leading organisations across various industries, including:
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Government
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Healthcare and Social Assistance
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Finance, Banking and Insurance
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Construction and Engineering
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Electricity, Gas, Water, and Waste Services
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IT
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Manufacturing
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Mining
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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
AUSTRALIA'S LEADING WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP SERIES
Across 5 cities, our 2025 Summit delivers:
1,300+
LEADERS
70%
C-SUITE AND BOARD-LEVEL LEADERS
60%
IMMERSIVE SESSIONS
30+
INDUSTRIES REPRESENTED
11
YEARS OF ADVANCING GENDER EQUITY














