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Pullman & Mercure Brisbane King George Square
26-27 November 2024

Explore the Summit

Agenda

Day One | Tuesday 26 November 2024

7:50

Registration and Morning Refreshments

8:30

Welcome to Country

Thomas Coghill

8:40

Women Leaders Institute Welcome Address

8:50

Chairperson’s Opening Address

Chiou See Anderson, President, National Council of Women Australia

FUTURE READY LEADERSHIP

9:00

Keynote Fireside Chat:Leading Through Change with Confidence and Compassion

  • Maintaining stability by providing clear communication and a consistent vision during disruptive times

  • Cultivating empathetic leadership to support team members while maintaining accountability

  • Building inner resilience to lead with confidence and provide clear direction amidst change


Moderator: Chiou See Anderson, President, National Council of Women Australia


Jayne Hrdlicka, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Virgin Australia

9:30

CEO Fireside Chat: Navigating Uncertainty through Agile, Decisive Leadership

  • Strengthening innovation and productivity in times of uncertainty by building trust and autonomy

  • Exploring how agile leadership fosters a growth mindset culture within organisations

  • Practical tips on embracing failure as a learning opportunity to drive continuous improvement

  • Strategies on how to decentralise decision-making while maintaining organisational goals


Moderator: Amelia Evans, Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Airports


Kerri Hayman, Domino’s ANZ Chief Executive Officer, Domino’s


Steve Gollschewski, Commissioner, Queensland Police Services

10:10

Networking Activity: Get to know your fellow attendees

10:30

Morning Tea

NAVIGATING LEADERSHIP COMPLEXITY

11:00

Introduction to Unconference Leadership Sessions

This session offers peer-to-peer learning and collaborative problem-solving in an unconference format. Get actionable insights directly from experienced leaders and co-create strategies to elevate your leadership impact.

11:05

Unconference Leadership Sessions

New and Emerging Leaders: Discover strategies and tips to excel in your first managerial roles. Engage in open discussions on navigating early leadership challenges and building a solid foundation for career growth


Session A: Adeline Hough, MAICD, Head of People, Culture and Safety, Cancer Council Queensland


Middle Management: Gain practical insights to master the art of balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day operations, strategic decision-making, and driving team performance. Explore potential topics such as change management, conflict resolution, and cultivating a positive work culture


Session B: Gillian Smith, Leadership Coach & Facilitator, Connect Lead Coach; Partner – Leadership, HR, FifthEagle - Next Generation Business Advisory


Session C: Anne Moffat, Chief Operations Officer, Department of Transport and Main Roads


Session D: Angie Kerle, General Manager, nbn Australia


Top-Level Management & C-Suite: Navigate today's most pressing leadership challenges through the lens of purposeful leadership. Explore how purpose-led business leaders are addressing digital transformation, talent retention, sustainability, economic resilience, and innovation while building high-performing cultures. Gain practical insights for strategic decision-making and driving organisational success in an evolving business landscape.


Session E: Danielle Duell, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, People with Purpose

11:50

Networking Lunch

CREATING A CULTURE OF EMPOWERMENT

12:50

Trivia

1:00

UN Women Aotearoa New Zealand In Conversation Keynote

Streamed Live from Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand


Brooke Roberts, Co-Founder, Co-CEO, Director, Sharesies


Catherine van der Meulen, Co-Founder, Girls who Grow; Founder, Climate Action Marlborough; Board Member, UN Women Aotearoa New Zealand

2:00

Keynote Fireside Chat: Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Cultivating Empowerment from Within

  • Strengthening inclusive cultures by addressing unconscious biases that exist within ourselves and others

  • Inspiring authentic leadership by empowering women to embrace their unique leadership styles and strengths

  • Nurturing mentorship and sponsorship opportunities to support and advance high-performing talent

  • Addressing the gender pay gap and economic disparities in opportunities for women in leadership


Moderator: Nadine Moore, Director of Philanthropy and Government Relations, Children’s Hospital Foundation


Nicole Detsimas, Director, Belnic Constructions; 2023 QLD 40 Under 40 First Among Equals Award Recipient


Carly Irving-Dolan, Executive Director, Advisory and Delivery, Prospecta Utilities

2:40

Afternoon Tea

INSPIRING PURPOSE AND CHANGE

3:10

Golden Ticket – Stand a chance to win our mystery prizes

3:15

W20 Keynote

Chiou See Anderson, President, National Council of Women Australia

3:30

Keynote Fireside Chat: A Conversation with 4-time Olympic Gold Medallist Ariarne Titmus

Moderator: Kate Muller, Executive Producer – Partnerships, Nine


Ariarne Titmus OAM, 4-time Olympic Gold Medallist and World Record Holder in the 200m and 400m Freestyle

4:20

Chairperson’s Closing Address

4:25

Networking Drinks & End of Summit Day One

Meet the Speakers

Ariarne Titmus OAM

Ariarne Titmus OAM

4-time Olympic Gold Medallist and World Record Holder in the 200m and 400m Freestyle

Brooke Roberts

Brooke Roberts

Co-Founder, Co-CEO, Director

Sharesies

Simone Clarke

Simone Clarke

Chief Executive Officer

UN Women Australia

Jayne Hrdlicka

Jayne Hrdlicka

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director

Virgin Australia 

Professor Rae Cooper AO

Professor Rae Cooper AO

Professor of Gender, Work and Employment Relations; Founding Director

University of Sydney; The Australian Centre for Gender Equality and Inclusion @ Work

Amelia Evans

Amelia Evans

Chief Executive Officer

Queensland Airports

Catherine van der Meulen

Catherine van der Meulen

Co-Founder; Founder; Board Member

Girls who Grow; Climate Action Marlborough; UN Women Aotearoa New Zealand

Chiou See Anderson

Chiou See Anderson

President

National Council of Women Australia

Key Highlights

Hear from Ariarne Titmus OAM as she articulates her journey to becoming an influential leader in and out of the pool.

Ariarne Titmus OAM, 4-time Olympic Gold Medallist and World Record Holder in the 200m and 400m Freestyle

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Uncover practical strategies on leading through change with confidence and compassion from: 

 

Jayne Hrdlicka, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Virgin Australia                    

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Authentic Leadership: Learn how to overcome structural barriers and lean into your authenticity for impactful leadership with Kate Jones.

Kate Jones, ARL Commissioner, National Rugby League; Executive Director, Tech Council of Australia; Advisor - Strategy and Engagement, Soda 

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CEO Panel: Hear practical examples on how to champion intersectionality and allyship to effectively build inclusive, high-performing teams:

 

Sarah-Jane Peterschlingmann, Director, Autism Queensland; Managing Director, ATech

Kate Gould,
CEO | Artistic Director, Brisbane Powerhouse 

Patricia O'Callaghan, Acting Director-General, Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation  

 

Sandy Gillies, Chief Executive Officer, Western Queensland PHN; Adjunct Professor, Murtupuni Centre for Rural and Remote Health, James Cook University 

Richard Knox, General Manager, Thynne + Macartney 

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Gain insights on effectively navigating uncertainty and change as a leader by cultivating clear communication, empathy, and resilience.

  

Kerri Hayman, Domino’s ANZ Chief Executive Officer, Domino’s 

Steve Gollschewski, Commissioner, Queensland Police Services  

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Leadership Reflection & Reinvention: Develop an action plan to transform your learnings into actionable steps for leadership growth.

Pullman & Mercure Brisbane King George Square

 

Corner of Ann & Roma Street,

Brisbane 4000 - Australia

 

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