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Women in Leadership Summit in partnership with UN Women Australia

Sydney

Summit: 1-2 September

Post-Summit Workshop: 3 September

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

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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Alexia Hilbertidou

The GirlBossNZ founder and youngest recipient of the Queen’s Young Leader Award in Commonwealth History, recognised at Buckingham Palace.

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Kate Russell

The CEO of Supply Nation and a proud Awabakal woman, Kate is a dedicated leader committed to empowering her community and building resilient, representative leadership pipelines.

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Cr Zoe Baker

Mayor of North Sydney and daughter of its first female mayor, Zoë is a transformation specialist who led a massive organisational reset, proving resilience is built in the chaos.

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Joanna Robinson

A double-recognition Top 50 CMO and B&T Power 20 leader, the CMO of THE ICONIC is the definitive master of digital transformation and leading vision in competitive, digital-first markets.

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Jennifer Westacott

The first woman to serve as Chancellor of Western Sydney University, Jennifer is a powerhouse of economic reform with unmatched experience navigating institutional complexity and driving national momentum.

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Lisa Annese

The CEO of Chief Executive Women and an AFR 100 Woman of Influence, Lisa is the primary architect for shifting structural power and advancing gender equity across corporate Australia.

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Post-Summit Workshop

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Emotional intelligence in leadership: Driving high-performing teams 

Thursday | 3 September 2026

Shelly McElroy 
Chief Executive Officer
Dream Culture 

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

Address: 12 Darling Dr, Sydney NSW 2000

Room: Magnifique

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