Women in Leadership Summit 2025
The largest and most inspiring Women in Leadership Summit in Australia
Ngunnawal Country | Canberra & Online
Gadigal Land | Sydney
Meanjin | Brisbane
Naarm | Melbourne
Kaurna Country | Adelaide
Whadjuk Noongar Country | Perth
Nipaluna | Hobart
Taking place across seven Australian capital cities, and after six massive events in August, this summit will be our biggest ever, featuring four of the most inspiring women in leadership to grace the national and the world stage.
Join four of the original trailblazers:
- The world’s youngest person to serve as head of government: The Rt. Hon. Dame Jacinda Ardern
- The first woman to serve as Australian Foreign Minister: The Hon Julie Bishop
- Australia’s First Aboriginal Woman elected to Federal Parliament & First Aboriginal Olympic Gold Medallist: Nova Peris OAM
- Australia’s most decorated Olympian & 6 time Gold Medallist: Emma McKeown AM
Joining these four incredible headliners will be an unmissable line up of some of the most senior and women in the Australian Public Service sharing their stories and practical tips for success, alongside enlightening and empowering discussions on the most critical topics for informed and respectful leaders.
Do not miss this opportunity to be inspired, grow and connect.
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A wonderful, insightful and inspiring two days. I loved hearing practical leadership tips and am now considering various new leadership tactics and strategies to help me succeed as an emerging leader… I highly recommend investing in yourself and attending future women in leadership events.”
Kathryn Blake
Unit Commander, NSW State Emergency Service, February 2024
I encourage all aspiring women leaders to attend this summit. The thought-provoking and inspiring speakers really helped me understand my own potential to be a future leader.”
Alexandra Phillips
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, February 2024
The Summit was a diverse, inspirational and inclusive space to talk about gender empowerment, diversity, positivity and inclusivity in the public service.”
Helen Cassidy
Operations and Inventory Manager, Department of Industry, Science and Resources, February 2024
I would definitely recommend attending the summit. It was very well organised & all of the speakers & panels were excellent. They were all so very real & inspiring.”
Nicole Jones
Department of Social Services, February 2024
“This was by far the best summit I have attended and the speakers were amazing, Hillary Clinton, Leigh Sales, Professor Michelle Ryan to name a few.”
Michelle Ung
Department of Health and Aged Care
The Queensland Women in Leadership Summit was inspiring and much-needed. All the presenters generously shared their experiences, journeys, wisdom, insights and scripts for everyday situations. Truly amazing women”
Papinda Window
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, February 2024
This was an exceptional event, the speakers were all fantastic. I was in awe of such wonderful leaders”
Natalie Gordon
Principal Functional Analyst, Department of Education (QLD), February 2024
One of the best leadership summits I have attended. Well-prepared and greatly thought of. Preparing to find my next session with the hatchery!”
Nina Sebastian
Manager, Recruitment and Resourcing, People & Culture, NSW Health, February 2024
What a fantastic conference for the great leaders in the public sector. I left feeling inspired and reinvigorated to do the best job I possibly can.”
Sharon McCullough
A/Statewide Program Manager, NSW Aboriginal Housing Office, February 2024
“If you have the chance to attend this event, go for it – it’s a rare life experience. It’s inspiring, motivating and a good chance for allyship amongst women”
Elizabeth Li
Analytical Chemist, Resources Safety and Health Queensland, February 2024
The lineup of speakers and topics was excellent. The open and support atmosphere was incredibly conducive to extremely vulnerable presentations”
Kirsty Bilton
Director Traffic Engineering, Department of Transport and Main Roads (QLD), February 2024
