Women in Leadership Summit 2025
Taking place across seven Australian capital cities, and after six massive events in August, this summit will be our biggest ever, featuring three of the most inspiring women in leadership to grace the national and the world stage.
Join three 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 most decorated Olympian & 6 time Gold Medallist: Emma McKeown AM
Joining these three incredible headliners will be an unmissable lineup of some of the most senior 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.
What to expect
Be inspired by live virtual international featured speaker Jacinda Ardern and Julie Bishop, Nova Peris & Emma McKeon live streamed from Canberra!
Learn from the most senior & accomplished women in the Public Sector, including Justine Greig & Jody Broun.
An unparalleled opportunity to network & genuinely connect with peers from across the APS
Gain career advice from diverse perspectives, learn practical tips & discover powerful lived experiences
Real-world learning with practical examples and case studies, including a timely and crucial panel discussion on women’s safety for leaders
Walk away with a toolkit of resources to support you in your leadership
Practical & insightful workshop from a legendary woman in public sector leadership, Rebecca Skinner PSM
A woman in leadership experience like no other
The Rt. Hon. Dame Jacinda Ardern
The youngest person to serve as head of government NZ
Live streamed from the USA
The Hon Julie Bishop
The first woman to serve as Australian Foreign Minister
Live streamed from Canberra
Emma McKeown AM
Australia’s most decorated Olympian & 6 time Gold Medallist
Live streamed from Canberra
Women in Leadership Summit 2025
Who should attend
Individuals within the Public Sector including:
- Current & emerging women, non-binary & gender diverse leaders
- HR, Diversity & Capability Professionals & Leaders
- Learning & Development Leaders
- Male allies & champions of change
Why attend as a team
- Shared Experience: Strengthen your team’s bond through shared learning and collective inspiration, ensuring everyone is aligned and motivated to implement new ideas.
- Develop and Retain Talent: Invest in your team’s growth, boost performance and retention by providing them with tools and strategies to excel in leadership roles.
- Discounted Table Bookings: Maximise your budget with special group discounts, making it both impactful and cost-effective to attend as a team.
- Enhance Organisational Visibility: Boost your organisation’s presence and reputation by showcasing your commitment to leadership development and diversity at a high-profile event.
- Foster Team Cohesion: Build deeper connections and trust among team members, creating a more collaborative and cohesive work environment.
- Collective Learning and Implementation: Equip your entire team with unified strategies, making it easier to align efforts and drive effective, coordinated change within your organisation.
Agenda
Full agenda to be released soon!
In person:
Venue to be confirmed
Gadigal Land | Sydney NSW 2000
Looking to attend the event in another state?
The Women in Leadership Summit is running concurrently across multiple states.
Pricing
Save until 1 November
+GST
Early bird pricing
Save $1000
Standard rates are relevant for Public Sector Attendees only
Save until 29 November
+GST
Early bird pricing
Save $700
Standard rates are relevant for Public Sector Attendees only
Save until 20 December
+GST
Early bird pricing
Save $500
Standard rates are relevant for Public Sector Attendees only
Save until 31 January
+GST
Early bird pricing
Save $200
Standard rates are relevant for Public Sector Attendees only
Standard rate
+GST
Standard rates are relevant for Public Sector Attendees only
Save until 1 November
+GST
Early bird pricing
Save $1,400
The complete in-person conference experience, you will have access to all sessions and the post-summit workshop
Standard rates are relevant for Public Sector Attendees only
Save until 29 November
+GST
Early bird pricing
Save $1000
The complete in-person conference experience, you will have access to all sessions and the post-summit workshop
Standard rates are relevant for Public Sector Attendees only
Save until 20 December
+GST
Early bird pricing
Save $700
The complete in-person conference experience, you will have access to all sessions and the post-summit workshop
Standard rates are relevant for Public Sector Attendees only
Save until 31 January
+GST
Early bird pricing
Save $300
The complete in-person conference experience, you will have access to all sessions and the post-summit workshop
Standard rates are relevant for Public Sector Attendees only
Standard prices after early bird
+GST
The complete in-person conference experience, you will have access to all sessions and the post-summit workshop
Standard rates are relevant for Public Sector Attendees only
Bring your colleagues and save with a group discount
Groups of 5-9 save 5%
Groups of 10-19 save 10%
Groups of 20+ save 15%
To secure a table for your organisation, please book in groups of 8.
What an honour it was to participate in this event! Realising my potential and learning from all these incredible women has contributed enormously to the way I lead and how I can positively impact my organisation and those around me.
APS6 Team Leader
Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
A great event with passionate speakers. It’s good to know other women in the Public Sector are going through the same issues!
Claire Johnston
Senior Director, Communications & Engagement, ACT Government
A wonderful two days of thought provoking presentations and discussions that I will take back to my workplace. It has encouraged my growth on my leadership journey.
Kea Poleweski
Assistant Director for Environmental Water Coordination, Murray-Darling Basin Authority
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
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
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
Format
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