Stronger Together: Leading With Resilience
Summit: 25-26 November 2025
Workshop: 27 November 2025
ADELAIDE
BRISBANE
MELBOURNE
PERTH
SYDNEY
Proudly partnered with UN Women
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 already know 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.
Our 2025 Partners
Past Partners
Early Speaker Highlights
Senior leaders from across business, government, and community will share practical insights on navigating change, building resilient teams, and leading with purpose.
More speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.
Chiou See Anderson
Chair
Conpago
BRISBANE
Fiona Jose
Chief Executive Officer
Cape York Partnership
BRISBANE
Fiona Dorman
President; Chair
NCWA; SA Premier's Council for Women
ADELAIDE
Sandy Pitcher
Chief Executive Officer
Department of Human Services
ADELAIDE
Ashley McGrath
Chief Executive Officer
CEOs for Gender Equity
SYDNEY
Sally Langer
Non-Executive Director; Deputy Chair
Northern Star; Sandfire Resources; The Gold Corporation; Federation Mining; Jupiter Mines; Hale School; Ronald McDonald House Charities
PERTH
Christelle Young
Managing Director
T2 Tea
MELBOURNE
Jodie Hatherly
Chief Executive Officer of the Santos Foundation
Santos Ltd
ADELAIDE
Interested in speaking?
We are currently accepting applications to speak at this year's Women in Leadership Summit, taking place across 5 cities—an unparalleled opportunity to share your insights, inspire change, and connect with a dynamic network of female leaders and allies.
Whether you're a trailblazer in your industry or a rising star with fresh ideas, this is your chance to influence, inspire, and lead the conversation.
Applications close 31 July — submit yours today, and we’ll be in touch soon!