OUR IMPACT
MOMENTUM
LEADING FORWARD
WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
5 CITIES | 1-3 SEPTEMBER 2026
PROUDLY
PARTNERED WITH
UN WOMEN AUSTRALIA
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.
Community Contribution
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Every ticket supports programs advancing women’s economic empowerment and safety.
Supporting Partner
Australia’s only national leadership experience with UN Women Australia to redefine influence at scale
2026 CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
Celeste Barber
Hailed as the “Australian Queen of Comedy”, Celeste Barber has built commercial influence at scale, redefining how a platform converts to power.
Ellen Fanning
Award-winning journalist and ABC broadcaser, Ellen Fanning is one of Australia’s most trusted voices moderating national conversations on leadership, politics and power.
Kate Reid
From F1 engineer to founder of globally acclaimed Lune Croissanterie, Kate Reid has transformed precision, systems thinking and discipline into category-defining success.
Simran Kaur
Founder of Girls That Invest, the world’s largest stock market podcast for women, Simran Kaur is redefining financial confidence for the next generation.
Narelda Jacobs OAM
Trailblazing journalist, presenter and proud Whadjuk Noongar woman, Narelda Jacobs is a prominent voice championing leadership, representation and visibility for First Nations people in Australia.
Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM
Company director and governance expert, Kirstin Ferguson brings board-level insight into courage, accountability and influence where decisions carry weight.
Stay tuned for more...
2026 AGENDA
Executive Insight
From AI acceleration and productivity pressure to performance accountability and influence in tighter markets, this is unfiltered insight into what’s shaping boardrooms and executive agendas in 2026.
CEOs and senior leaders unpack how decisions are made at the top.
Networking that Moves the Needle
Guided networking sessions engineered to accelerate meaningful cross-industry connections. Momentum Circles place you in facilitated peer groups that turn insight into action. You’ll leave with accountability trios, defined next steps and ongoing peer connections that extend into post-Summit webinars, not just exchanged LinkedIn contacts.
No awkward mingling.
A Capability-Led Format
Micro credentialled mini workshops and a post summit session focused on the leadership challenges that determine performance today. Each is intentionally designed for measurable skill uplift, not passive listening. You’ll leave with clear capability outcomes for yourself and your organisation.
Fewer panels, more applied learning.
Beyond the Two Days
A pre-Summit virtual session primes learning and connection. Post-Summit webinars reinforce accountability and application. Leadership toolkits and resources support continued development and ensure insights translate into performance. This is not just a two-day event, but an ongoing leadership journey.
Momentum starts before you arrive and continues after you leave.
The Momentum Experience
We’ve redesigned the entire experience. Expect curated networking, purpose activations, wellbeing reset zones, micro-coaching, breathwork, mini massages, resilience resets and leadership recharge spaces woven throughout the program.
A high-energy, vibrant learning and networking environment.
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Purpose with Impact
Your participation supports UN Women programs advancing leadership, safety and economic empowerment for women.
Your participation supports UN Women programs
SPECIAL PERTH EDITION
Women in Mining & Resources Summit
The Perth Women in Leadership Summit is delivered alongside the Women in Mining & Resources Summit, in partnership with IWIMRA (Indigenous Women in Mining & Resources Australia).
Bringing together leaders from the resources sector and the broader leadership community, this special edition expands industry insight, connection and cross-sector leadership conversations.
