7:00 am | Platinum & Diamond registration opens |
7:30 am | Pre-event networking session with breakfast Platinum breakfast is on the same level as registration, follow directional signage |
8:00 am | General Admission registration opens |
9:00 am – 12:30pm | Summit Open & Welcome Remarks Sarah O’Carroll, Forbes Australia Editor-in-Chief Forbes Women: The Power of Now Moira Forbes, Founder, Forbes Power Women’s Summit & Executive Vice President, Forbes The Power of Purpose Fireside chat with Wendy McCarthy AO. Business executive, activist & author. Moderator: Sarah O’Carroll – Forbes Australia Editor-in-Chief The Power of Responsibility A panel of barrier-breakers on why we need to shift the conversation to a more equitable future now. Moderator: Angela Priestley | Dr. Catriona Wallace – Responsible Metaverse Alliance, Boab, Gradient Institute | Susan Moylan Coombs – The Gaimaragal Group | Kim Randle – FairSupply | Hannon Comazzetto – AirRobe The Power of Product A panel of entrepreneurial women on the trends driven by female customers and how to turn ideas into successful businesses. Moderator: Felicity McVay | Sam White – Stella Insurance | Ava Matthews & Bec Jefferd – Ultra Violette | Isharna Walsh – Coral | Michelle Battersby – Sunroom The Power of Resilience Fireside chat with Christine Holgate. Group CEO, Team Global Express. Moderator: Sarah O’Carroll – Forbes Australia Editor-in-Chief Spotlight on Resilience An interview with Fatima Yousifi. Captain of Afghanistan women’s national football team/Melbourne Victory. A remarkable story of resilience and power, born from life-threatening oppression. Moderator: Jane Lindhe, Forbes Australia Power of Leadership A panel of influential female leaders share insights on their challenges and successes rising to the top in their field. Moderator: Georgie Dent | Maria Lykouras – JBWere | Melanie Silva – Google | Martina Crowley – PwC Private | Sarah Liu – The Dream Collective | Jane Huxley – Are Media |
Lunch | Exclusive lunch for Platinum Ticket holders only Get directions – lunch is hosted at the Sofitel Hotel (next door) |
2:00pm – 4:30pm | The Power of Creativity A panel of industry experts explore how to nurture creativity, build confidence and make connections that will set you up for a more successful future. Moderator: Anastasia Santoreneos – Forbes Australia | Natasha Oakley – Monday Swim, The Pilates Class | Melinda Petrunoff – Pinterest | Jess Hatzis – Frank Body | Nicole McInnes – WeightWatchers | Tanya Denning-Orman – SBS / NITV The Power of Representation A panel discussion on representation in Australia and what it means to truly celebrate all women in an inclusive and diverse society. Moderator: Sarah Liu | Florence Drummond – Indigenous Women in Mining Australia | Lisa Annese – Diversity Council | Jennifer Atilemile – Model, Writer & Activist | Shahna Smith – Amplified Beauty The Power of Success Fireside chat with Miranda Kerr. Model, mum, entrepreneur, founder & CEO KORA Organics. Event Concludes |
Post-event cocktail and networking function attended by keynote speaker Miranda Kerr Platinum ticket holders only Get directions – this is hosted at the Sofitel Hotel (next door) |
See the full list of speakers here.
Platinum breakfast directions:
Head to Platinum registration & Forbes staff will direct you to the breakfast networking session.
Platinum lunch & cocktail function directions:
Platinum lunch and cocktail function are at the Sofitel Hotel. Exit the theatre & turn right follow the directional signage & the bright orange signs. Our team will be there to direct you.