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Pullman on the Park
26-27 November 2024

Key Highlights

Economic Empowerment: Learn how to create inclusive opportunities for women’s economic empowerment within your organisation and beyond.

Hear from Hang Vo as she shares her perspective on leading with authenticity to advance your career and impact.

Hang Vo, Chief Executive Officer, Sacred Heart Mission; President, ACOSS Australian Council of Social Service

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Gain practical insights on how C-Suite Leaders are navigating VUCA environments through empathy and agile leadership:

Suzanne Hall, Chief Information Officer, Baptcare; CIO50 2023 Award Winner

Professor Shelley Dolan, Chief Executive Officer, The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Jo-Anne Ruhl, Managing Director & Vice President Australia/New Zealand, Workday

Lorie Argus, Chief Executive Officer, Melbourne Airport

Shayne Elliott, Chief Executive Officer, ANZ

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Discover the latest on Victorian Government’s Men’s Behaviour Change Initiative, and the role of organisations and leaders from Parliament Secretary Tim Richardson MP.

​Tim Richardson MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Men's Behaviour Change | Parliamentary Secretary for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

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

Ashley McGrath, Chief Executive Officer, CEOs for Gender Equity

Adjunct Professor Muriel Bamblett AM, Chief Executive Officer, Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency Cooperative

David Hawkins, Chair and Managing Director, BASF Australia and New Zealand

Alison Leighton, Chief Executive Officer, City of Melbourne

David Locke, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Ombudsman, Australian Financial Complaints Authority

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Action-Packed Reflection: Develop an action plan to transform your learnings into actionable steps for leadership growth.

Meet the Speakers

Simone Clarke
Simone Clarke

Chief Executive Officer

UN Women Australia

Professor Shelley Dolan
Professor Shelley Dolan

Chief Executive Officer

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

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

Hang Vo
Hang Vo

Chief Executive Officer; President

Sacred Heart Mission; ACOSS Australian Council of Social Service

Catherine van der Meulen
Catherine van der Meulen

Co-Founder; Founder; Board Member

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

Adjunct Professor Muriel Bamblett AM
Adjunct Professor Muriel Bamblett AM

Chief Executive Officer

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency Cooperative

Ellie Cole OAM
Ellie Cole OAM

Australia's Most Decorated Female Paralympian

Lorie Argus
Lorie Argus

Chief Executive Officer

Melbourne Airport

Agenda

Day One – Tuesday, 26 November 2024

7:50
Registration and Morning Refreshments

8:30
Welcome to Country

8:40
Women Leaders Institute Welcome Address

8:50
Chairperson’s Opening Address

Georgina Williams, Board Chair, UN Women Australia

FUTURE READY LEADERSHIP

9:00
Keynote: Leadership in a Changing World
  • Realizing your full potential in the VUCA world, and helping others to do the same

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

  • Harnessing the strengths of your environment to take advantage of emerging opportunities and navigate potential risks


Georgie Harman, Chief Executive Officer, Beyond Blue

9:30
CEO Panel: Navigating Uncertainty through Agile Leadership
  • Developing the skillset to make informed, strategic decisions as a leader

  • Practicing Agile Leadership: Implementing agile methods to adapt and thrive under pressure

  • Building resilience and empathy to support and guide teams through uncertainty


Moderator: Suzanne Hall, Chief Information Officer, Baptcare; CIO50 2023 Award Winner


Professor Shelley Dolan, Chief Executive Officer, The Royal Melbourne Hospital


Jo-Anne Ruhl, Managing Director & Vice President Australia/New Zealand, Workday


Lorie Argus, Chief Executive Officer, Melbourne Airport


Shayne Elliott, Chief Executive Officer, ANZ

10:10
Lightning Address

Christine Khor, CEO and Founder, Peeplcoach

10:20
Networking Activity: Get to know your fellow attendees

10:30
Morning Tea

BUILDING YOUR LEADERSHIP TOOLKIT

11:00
Golden Ticket: Stand a chance to win a mystery prize

11:05
Keynote: Leveraging Authentic Leadership to Advance your Career and Impact
  • How to advance your career while staying true to your ethics and values

  • Leaning into and leveraging your strengths to be an effective, authentic leader

  • Empowering intersectional teams: Practical tips for leaders to inspire and support diverse perspectives


Hang Vo, Chief Executive Officer, Sacred Heart Mission; President, ACOSS Australian Council of Social Service

11:35
Introduction to the ‘How-To Leadership Toolkit’

11:40
How-To Leadership Toolkit

Our "How-To Leadership Toolkit" sessions consist of two focused 30-minute sessions. Bring your questions and leave with actionable strategies as you’ll work with seasoned leaders and peers to tackle key leadership challenges.


Personal Leadership


1. How to overcome self-doubt, build confidence and develop a strong executive presence?

Louise Adams, Chief Operating Officer, Aurecon


2. How to balance ambition and well-being to avoid burnout and sustain long-term success?

Deb Cownley, Head of Operational Services – Energy, John Holland


3. How to cultivate strategic thinking and business acumen to secure executive support for initiatives?

Clare Douglas, CEO, Healthy Ageing, Mercy Health


4. How to effectively negotiate for a promotion and ensure you're paid what you're worth?

Div Pillay, CEO, MindTribes; Co-Founder, Culturally Diverse Women


Team Leadership


1. How to accelerate the inclusion and diversity of women in male dominated industries?

Ashley McGrath, Chief Executive Officer, CEOs for Gender Equity


2. How to support and faciliate return to work?

Krithika Hansen, Chief People Officer, TelstraSuper

12:50
Networking Lunch

CREATING A CULTURE OF EMPOWERMENT

1:50
Trivia

2:00
UN Women Aotearoa New Zealand In Conversation Keynote

Session will be live-streamed from Wellington, New Zealand


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

3:00
Afternoon Tea

INSPIRING PURPOSE AND CHANGE

3:30
Sharing of ‘Your Breakthrough’ Moments

3:40
Keynote: Overcoming Adversity and Empowering Change: Cultivating Resilience and a Motivational Mindset

Ellie Cole OAM, Most Decorated Australian Female Paralympian of all Time

4:40
Chairperson’s Closing Address

Carmel Mortell, Board Member, UN Women Australia

4:50
Cocktail Party & End of Summit Day One

Pullman Melbourne on the Park

​192 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002

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