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Women in Leadership Summit in partnership with UN Women Australia

Melbourne

Summit: 1-2 September

Post-Summit Workshop: 3 September

Crown Conference Centre

Building momentum towards the next era of leadership

“PowHer” House Duo Celeste Barber & Hannah Ferguson
Live in Sydney, simulcast to all Summit locations.
Celeste Barber Women in Leadership Summit in partnership with UN Women Australia

Celeste Barber

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Hannah Ferguson

Australia’s queen of comedy meets the 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 force behind Cheek Media Co. Together, they deconstruct radical authenticity, elite storytelling, and how to lead with social "bite" when the world is watching.

Featured Speakers

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Antoinette Braybrook AM

Chief Executive Officer of Djirra and 2022 Melburnian of the Year, Antoinette brings lived experience and bold advocacy to drive systemic change for Aboriginal women.

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Marnie Baker AM

Former Managing Director and CEO of Bendigo & Adelaide Bank, Marnie made history as the first woman to lead the organisation in its 160-year history

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Kate Reid

Founder of Lune Croissanterie and former Formula 1 aerodynamicist, Kate has built a global reputation for precision and performance, with her croissants described by The New York Times as “the finest you will find anywhere in the world

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Naba Alfayadh

Iraqi refugee, medical doctor and Founder of Rahma Health, Naba has supported over 6 million people globally and was named Telstra Best of Business Awards National Business of the Year 2025.

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Mark Mazurek

Chief Executive Officer of Linfox Logistics Australia & New Zealand and responsible for leading the largest privately-owned logistics company in Asia Pacific, passionate about paving the way for people of diverse age, gender and culture to build a successful future in logistics.

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Sally Curtain

Chief Executive Officer of the Victorian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Sally is recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 Public Sector Women and a leading voice in business and economic leadership

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Post-Summit Workshop

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Leading with Emotional Intelligence: Presence, People & Performance

Thursday | 3 September 2026

Mei Ouw
Director
Mei Ouw Consulting

Crown Conference Centre

Crown Conference Centre

Address: 8 Whiteman St, Southbank, Melbourne, VIC

Room:  Crown Conference Hall, Level 2

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