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• Quick Wins: Modern Ways of Working by Antony Stinziani

  • When
    16 Apr 2025
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (AEST)
  • Location
    Virtual - Link to be provided

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  Quick Wins: Modern Ways of Working by Antony Stinziani

  Achieve your professional goals for 2025 and beyond with Quick Wins, a new program designed to empower our Women in Technology community. These monthly, bite-sized 1-hour lunchtime sessions provide actionable insights while minimizing impact on your working day. Can’t attend live? Recordings will be available for all registered participants.

  We’re continuing the series with Antony Stinziani and Modern Ways of Working.

  Join us and take your career to the next level!

  Meet your facilitator:

  

  Antony Stinziani is an IBRS advisor who specialises in digital and data strategy, digital transformation, governance, architecture, risk, program management, ICT sourcing and operating models.

  Antony holds a degree in management and ICT and has worked in senior and executive roles for over 25 years, the last 15 as a Chief Information Officer, across numerous organisations including the CSIRO, Geoscience Australia, the Australian Parliament, the ACT Government and the City of Gold Coast Council.

  In these roles, Antony was responsible for leadership and execution of digital strategy and transformation, business change, data capability development, financial management and governance and for collaboration across government, research and industry sectors.

  A focus of Antony’s has been the transition to modern ways of working, a must in a world of changing technology and operating models

  Antony has been a mentor in Canberra’s Women in ICT Program (WITEM) since 2010 and in the WIT Program since 2022; a member of the Women in ICT (WIC) Committee and Male Champion of Change; as well as a Board Director in the national NFP sector.

  Program Info:
  

  Wednesday 16th April 12pm - 1pm AEST (Brisbane)

  Modern Ways of Working

  This session will explore modern ways of working for IT teams and their business partners. As we shift to cloud and ‘as a service’ IT, business is taking ownership of digital projects, with a focus on shifts to quick, tangible outcomes and non-technical skills. The session aims to equip you to lead during this transition from outdated practices to modern demands.

  Tickets:

  Ticket pricing includes registration to the session and access to recording post event. 

  • Students: $15
  • Members: $25
  • Non-Members: $40

  Session Date:

  • Wednesday 16th April 12pm - 1pm AEST (Brisbane)

  Location:

  • Virtual - Teams Link provided after registration is confirmed

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• Expressions of Interest for The 2025 WiT Board Readiness Program

  • Start
    23 Apr 2025
  • End
    04 Jul 2025
  • Location
    Shine Lawyers, Level 13, 160 Ann Street, Brisbane

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  The 2025 Women in Technology Board Readiness Program

  This 8-week Program is designed for female leaders from STEM industries to develop the skills, confidence and networks required to take the next step to becoming a successful board director, all within a safe and inclusive environment.

  Program inclusions:

  • Introduction to the Role of the Director & Learning how to strategically think as a board director - facilitated by AICD
  • Finance for board directors - build confidence in interpreting financial reports to support strategic decision-making
  • Personal branding - find out how to position your CV to stand out at Board level
  • Engage in insightful panel discussions with experienced board directors, offering real-world perspectives and strategies
  • And having the opportunity to put the above into practice by recreating a board meeting environment with your fellow participants and working through a set scenario
  • Graduation ceremony and luncheon

  Program commitments

  Attendance:

  Attendance is in person at Shine Lawyers, Level 13, 160 Ann Street, Brisbane.

  The Program runs every week across a mix of Tuesday and Thursday evenings 5:30pm - 8:30pm.

  Commencing on 23rd April with an online welcome session, the workshops will then continue in person from Thursday 1st May every week (mostly Thursdays with a couple of Tuesdays in the mix). The program concludes with a graduation lunch on Friday 4th July, commitment to attend each workshop is required.

  *Dates are subject to change.

  Course cost:

  • Members $2,250.00
  • Non-Members $2,500.00 (includes a 1-year WiT membership, values at $99)

  Register your interest to receive the application link and information on the application criteria. For further questions reach out to Christy on community@wit.org.au

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• Leadership Accelerator Series Presented by Leaders Lounge

  • Start
    05 May 2025
  • End
    15 Dec 2025
  • Location
    Online Course - Start at your convenience, with 12 months of access and weekly sessions.

  
  

  Use your WiT Membership to access your complimentary Leaders Lounge Membership to access these courses

  Elevate your leadership capabilities with our Leadership Accelerator Sessions—tailored, interactive learning experiences designed for leaders across industries and geographies. Whether you’re an emerging leader or a seasoned executive, these sessions provide a dynamic platform for growth, practical application, and global connection.

  Exclusive Session Features:

  1. Weekly Delivery

  Stay on track with your development through structured, weekly sessions that integrate seamlessly into your busy schedule. Our consistent delivery model ensures steady progress and sustained learning.

  2. Practical Outcomes

  Each session delivers actionable insights, tools, and strategies that can be immediately applied in your role, enabling you to lead with greater confidence and impact.

  3. Global Networking

  Expand your professional horizons by connecting with a diverse community of leaders from around the world. Share experiences, gain fresh perspectives, and build valuable relationships that extend beyond the sessions.

  4. Interactive Learning

  Experience real-time engagement through facilitated discussions, group activities, and collaborative problem-solving exercises. Our interactive approach makes learning not only insightful but also highly engaging and relevant.

  
  

  Bonus Upgrade Opportunity:

  Enhance your learning journey by upgrading to receive a Nationally Accredited Cert IV in Leadership through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). This optional pathway provides formal recognition of your leadership skills and experience, adding a valuable credential to your professional profile.

  
  

  Suitable Audience: New-Mid Leaders

  Professionals seeking a way to improve their leadership capability through a supportive community network. Designed to foster engagement, enhance critical leadership skills, and build a pipeline of future-ready leaders. With a focus on practical learning, real-time application, and global networking, this program ensures that leaders remain agile, motivated, and equipped to navigate complex business challenges.

  
  

  Benefits:

  • Ongoing Leadership Development
  • Consistent, focused sessions promote continuous growth, ensuring leaders stay on track with their development and adapt to evolving business challenges.
  • Immediate Application of Skills
  • Leaders gain practical, ready-to-apply strategies that can be implemented immediately, driving immediate performance improvements.
  • Broader Perspectives Through Global Networking
  • Participants connect with leaders from diverse industries and regions, gaining new insights, ideas, and collaborative opportunities.
  • Flexible Accreditation Pathway-Participants can choose to upgrade their experience by earning a nationally recognised Cert IV in Leadership, providing formal recognition of their skills and enhancing their professional credibility.

  
  

  Duration:

  • 40X interactive sessions delivered over 12 months.
  • Program duration is 12 months from purchase.

  
  

  Cost

  $390 exc. GST for Leaders Lounge Members

  
  

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  Use your WiT Membership to sign up to Leaders Lounge for a complimentary membership - Click here.

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• Leading with Emotional Intelligence Presented by Leaders Lounge

  • Start
    07 May 2025
  • End
    09 Jul 2025
  • Location
    Virtual via Zoom

  
  

  Humans...Not Robots: Lead with EQ

  Learn, Discover, Discuss & Network

  Overview

  The program focuses on amplifying your core emotional intelligence capabilities, leaving you better able to navigate conflict and resistance from your team, recognise the impact of stress on your team, and role model effective balance away from the workplace.

  Research conducted by Gallup has found that the emotional intelligence (EQ) of leaders directly correlates to employee tenure and productivity, with most employees caring more about their relationship with their boss than their salary. Emotional intelligence is a key ingredient in successful leadership and can be developed through practice.

  Key Learning Outcomes

  • Deepen your understanding of the neuroscience of emotions and how they influence human behaviour, decision making and performance.
  • Apply emotional Intelligence to more effectively create a healthy high-performance culture.
  • Enhance relational trust in your team/organization through empathetic leadership that drives innovation.
  • Learn how to increase your resilience through increased self-awareness and implementation of proactive strategies.

  You will be invited to complete two scientifically verified diagnostics as a part of the program.

  • GENOS Emotional Intelligence
  • Everything DiSC Catalyst

  Both reports come with deep insight and provide you opportunity for learning beyond the program delivery.

  Virtual Interactive Session Delivery

  Sessions are 90 mins duration and fortnightly Thursdays between 1:00pm - 2:30pm (AEST)

  • Session #1 - Neuroscience & emotions- The drivers of human behaviour (28th May)
  • Session #2 - Using EI to facilitate trust & a high performance culture (11th June)
  • Session #3 - Increase resilience & responsive agility to EI (25th June)
  • Session #4 - Leading situationally with EI (9th July)

  This is a 10-week intensive program with readings and activities prior to each of the live sessions. The readings and activities should take 1-2 hours per week and are designed to enhance your learning so that you are prepared for the live sessions.

  Qualification

  Upon completion you are eligible for Nationally Accredited Micro-credential unit of competency BSBOPS407X- Support Organisational response to disruption. This counts towards a Certificate IV in Business Leadership BSB40120*.

  Key Dates

  Enrolment closes 7th May 2025

  Pre-work commences 7th May 2025

  *All qualifications are issued by our RTO Partner KnowledgeAccess RTO 40961

  Cost

  Leaders Lounge Members - $980

  Non-Members - $1,250

  Click here for more information and to book

  WiT members who have signed up for free reciprocal membership with Leaders Lounge will be eligible for a discounted member only price!

  Not a member of Leaders Lounge yet? Sign up here, for free before enrolling to receive your discount! Click Here for details.

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• Inspiring Women in STEM Panel

  • When
    14 May 2025
  •  
    7:30 AM - 9:30 AM (AEST)
  • Location
    bdna, Level 10, 231 North Quay, Brisbane, Qld 4000
  • Spaces left
    17
  • Registered
    23 registrants

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  WiT's Inspiration Series Presents -

  Inspiring Women in STEM Panel 

  Join us for an inspiring panel as we celebrate women in STEM.  Aligned with WiT’s 2025 theme, Stronger Together, this event will highlight the power of collaboration and resilience in the STEM community.

  We are excited to also present this panel as a hybrid event with ticket options of attending in person or dialing in!

  This special Inspiring Women in STEM event will feature our incredible panel members, including 2024 WiT Award winner Professor Moe Thandar Wynn as well as Karen Balfe & Felicity Rudd as they share their journeys, insights, and strategies for overcoming challenges and driving progress in STEM.

  With opportunities for networking before and after the panel, this event is the perfect space to connect with like-minded professionals and be part of the movement to March Forward and be Stronger Together.

  Let’s celebrate the achievements of women in STEM and inspire one another to build a stronger, more united future.

  Your ticket includes:

  • The opportunity to network with attendees and panel members
  • Tea, coffee and a light breakfast snack
  • Inspiring insights from our Panel
  • Q&A time with our Panel

  Timing:

  7:30am - 8:00am - Arrivals and networking

  8:00am - 9:00am - Welcome, panel and Q&A time

  9:00am - 9:30am - Networking opportunities available for attendees who wish to stay after the panel discussion

  Your host and moderator

  Iyari Cevallos has over 15 years of global experience managing unique and complex engagements in the resource, banking, telco, energy and tourism sectors. She has a proven record of delivery in operational performance, digital transformation change, governance and risk management in both the public and private sectors. As a passionate leader in fast paced and evolving environments, she has been fundamental in influencing and leading positive change, contributing to a more equitable, just and sustainable society.

  Meet your panel!

  

  Karen Balfe

  Karen is a Strategic Commercial Manager with 25+ years of experience in aviation and IT, specialising in strategy, technology implementation, and business transformation. A Black Belt Lean Six Sigma professional, she has led major digital transformation initiatives, driving growth through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions across multiple industries. Known for her ability to build strong relationships and deliver impactful change, she currently works as a Sales Manager at bdna. 

  
  

  

  Felicity Rudd

  Felicity is an accomplished IT Project Specialist with a passion for empowering others through technology and education. With extensive experience in managing innovative learning solutions, she has driven digital transformation and continuous improvement within her organisation. Felicity has effectively integrated advanced technology and plays a pivotal role in the deployment and adoption of Microsoft Copilot at Powerlink. Felicity is a respected leader and mentor, known for her collaborative approach and commitment to inclusivity. She has built strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, ensuring the success of key projects.

  Outside of work, Felicity is a devoted advocate for work-life balance and personal well-being. She enjoys quality time with her family, including her children Gabe and Penny, and her husband Steve. An avid traveller, she loves exploring new cultures and cuisines. Felicity is also dedicated to supporting women in tech, believing that diverse perspectives are crucial for innovation. As a panellist for "Inspiring Women in Technology," Felicity is excited to share her journey, insights, and lessons learned. Her story is a testament to the power of perseverance, passion, and making a difference.

  
  

  Professor Moe Thandar Wynn

   As a professor of Information Technology specialising in data and process science, I develop foundational knowledge and innovative data-driven algorithms to support the digital transformation of organisations. I am co-director of QUT’s Centre for Data Science and the leader of the Process Science research group within the School of Information Systems. My current research investigates theories and techniques in data quality management and process intelligence so that ethical and unbiased insights are generated from digital trails left by process executions. I am working on integrating process technology with artificial intelligence and data mining to revolutionize how organizations adapt their processes in real-time and respond to external threats by continuously sensing from process digital trails. My research takes a process-centric lens to design data science methods that visualize, automate and innovate processes. I have more than 15 years of experience in interdisciplinary research with 25+ Australian partners. My research findings have been applied in diverse business contexts, visualising road trauma patients’ end-to-end journeys from roadside to bedside, undertaking privacy-preserving data analysis of Australian electronic health records, predicting agri-food supply chain risks, pinpointing bottlenecks in insurance claims, and modelling truck movements across Australia using Telematics data. As Vice Chair and steering committee member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE) Taskforce on Process Mining (2019 – 2023), I revised an IEEE event data format standard, ran a global survey of process mining professionals to advance data quality approaches, facilitated the certification of process mining tools, and promoted process mining research for wider industry adoption.

  
  

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• Effective Communication Strategies For When Incidents Happen Presented by Leaders Lounge

  • When
    20 May 2025
  •  
    9:15 AM - 4:30 PM (AEST)
  • Location
    The Precinct, DIMBIN-Mil Seminar Room, 315 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane 4006

  

  Would you know what to say when the pressure is on?

  Workshop Objectives:

  In today’s digital world, IT and cybersecurity professionals are on the frontline when cyber incidents and security breaches make headlines. Handling media inquiries in the heat of a crisis is critical to maintaining credibility, protecting reputations, and ensuring clear, controlled communication.

  This dynamic, hands-on workshop is led by Kim Skubris, an award-winning journalist and renowned media trainer with over 25 years of experience covering global events—from war zones to corporate crises. Trusted by high-profile leaders across industries, government agencies, and businesses, Kim equips professionals with the confidence and skills to face media scrutiny with poise and precision.

  What to Expect:

  Kim’s workshops are highly interactive and hands-on, ensuring participants not only learn media strategies but also apply them in real-world scenarios through mock on-camera interviews, radio “grabs,” and message crafting for media quotes.

  Key Areas Covered Include:

  • Navigating Media Enquiries with Confidence
  • The ABC Approach
  • Mastering Media Presence & Delivery
  • Crisis Communication Simulation

  This workshop is essential for IT and cybersecurity professionals who need to communicate effectively during a crisis and protect their organisation’s reputation in the face of media scrutiny. Kim’s experience ensures that each participant walks away with practical skills that can be applied immediately.

  Your Presenter: Kim Skubris

  Decades of news reporting, covering thousands of stories across the globe, has honed a deep and personal understanding of the media game and the critical importance of human connection through communications and storytelling.

  Kim has worked in war zones and covered many natural disasters. These unique, and a times, exceptionally challenging experiences have shaped her expertise in coaching and advising in times of crisis and disaster, both from a journalists’ perspective but also from the viewpoint of the person or party involved.

  Tickets:

  Leaders Lounge Members: $1,215

  Non-Members: $1,431

  Use your WiT Membership to sign up for a complimentary Leaders Lounge Membership: Click here to get started!

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• Quick Wins: Financial Stress in Relationships by Melissa Meagher

  • When
    20 May 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (AEST)
  • Location
    Virtual - Link to be provided

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  Quick Wins: Financial Stress in Relationships by Melissa Meagher

  Achieve your professional goals for 2025 and beyond with Quick Wins, a new program designed to empower our Women in Technology community. These monthly, bite-sized 1-hour lunchtime sessions provide actionable insights while minimizing impact on your working day. Can’t attend live? Recordings will be available for all registered participants.

  We’re continuing the series with Melissa Meagher and how to navigate the financial stress in relationships. 

  Join us and take your career to the next level!

  Meet your facilitator:

  

  Melissa Meagher creates a safe space to have a real conversation about money and is passionate about uncovering how our relationship with money impacts our motivations and behaviour every…single…day!

  Melissa has had over 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry - working previously as a financial planner, stockbroker and seminar delivery specialist across a broad range of employers – from the big guys to the smaller boutique firms.

  Then around 10 years ago Melissa had a realisation…a realisation that she was a non-conformist and never really fitted into the box of being employed (think star fish formation!)

  She knew there was something more for her

  She knew that she definitely didn’t want to be employed anymore

  And she knew she wanted to be 100% available for her young children

  So, Melissa consolidated all her amazing knowledge and experience around money and finances coupled with her deep desire to help and support people and created her own Money Coaching business called Talking Money!

  Talking Money is about transforming people’s lives; by providing the tools, support and framework to empower them to have clarity, awareness and efficiency around their money.

  To show motivated and dynamic individuals who are open and ready to claim their worth for ultimate financial independence, activating their abundance, freeing themselves from limiting beliefs and truly stepping into their power.

  Melissa’s Super-Power is public speaking.

  She has spoken extensively both in her own business and as a Guest Speaker (including Business Chicks) and has also been a contributor to various media outlets (including Marie Claire Australia).

  Melissa has been member of the Financial Planning Association since 1997.

  Melissa holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance), Diploma of Financial Planning, and is a Certified Financial Planner (non-practicing)

  Melissa likes to keep fit and healthy and enjoys spending time with her two children Olivia and Lachlan.

  Good company, food and wine are essential!

  Tuesday 20th May 12pm - 1pm AEST (Brisbane)

  Financial Stress in Relationships

  If I had a dollar for every time someone has said to me “my partner and I never fight about anything…except money” let’s just say I would be a very wealthy woman!

  Why is talking to your partner about money so damn hard?

  Why is being on the same page when it comes to making financial decisions so difficult? (and frustrating!)

  Why can’t we just use our differences for good instead of evil?

  BECAUSE IT IS NEVER JUST ABOUT THE MONEY!

  I would love you to join me for an interactive and robust conversation about the impact of Financial Stress on Relationships and what we can do to prevent all the above from happening and instead work together as a united and dynamic team.

  We will be covering the following topics together:

  • The impact of financial insecurity on family and personal relationships
  • The importance of having supportive networks
  • The power of understanding each other’s Money Story and why we are so different!
  • Strategies to encourage open (and honest!) communication around money and our finances

  
  

  Program Info:

  Tickets:

  Ticket pricing includes registration to the session and access to recording post event. 

  • Students: $15
  • Members: $25
  • Non-Members: $40

  Session Date:

  • Tuesday 20th May 12pm - 1pm AEST (Brisbane)

  Location:

  • Virtual - Teams Link provided after registration is confirmed

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• WiT ConnectWorks Networking - May

  • When
    21 May 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (AEST)
  • Location
    The Aviary Terrace Bar, Level 4/ 480 Queen Street, Brisbane City
  • Spaces left
    43

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  Join us at our quarterly ConnectWorks Networking Events and meet other like-minded women and champions of change working in STEM industries.

  Networking is a truly great way to make connections, get new ideas, create new opportunities and unlock your potential.

  
  

  Being part of a vibrant and supportive community in and outside of work is vital for creating a thriving career.  We pride ourselves on our inclusivity and community and our ability to provide a safe environment for you to maximise your potential.

  "I am thrilled to have shared the time and space with such positive and supportive women, where I felt very welcomed and a strong sense of belonging. Thankyou. This is a rare and special thing to have fostered."

  Your ticket includes entry to the event and light canapes.
  

  A cash bar is available for purchases on the evening.

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• Empower Hour Group Coaching - Banish Self-Doubt: Unlock Your Inner Confidence

  • When
    22 May 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (AEST)
  • Location
    Virtual - Zoom link to be provided

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  Empower Hour Group Coaching - Banish Self-Doubt: Unlock Your Inner Confidence 

  • Ever feel like you’re not good enough, despite your achievements?
  • Tired of overthinking every decision and doubting your abilities?
  • Does your inner critic hold you back from saying yes to opportunities?

  Self-doubt is that persistent voice that makes you question your abilities, second-guess your decisions, and holds you back from saying yes to opportunities. It’s often fueled by past experiences, fear of failure, or comparison to others—limiting your confidence and potential.

  But what if you could challenge that inner critic, break free from self-doubt, and step into confidence?

  • Join this exclusive 60-minute group coaching session and:
  • Understand where self-doubt comes from and how to take back control
  • Learn practical strategies to reframe negative self-talk
  • Gain confidence through small, courageous actions that create big shifts
  • Connect with like-minded professionals in an interactive and supportive space
  • Walk away with a clear action plan to move forward with confidence

  This is our focus for this month's WiT Empower Hour Group Coaching, an exciting initiative brought to you in partnership with two of Australia’s leading Career and Confidence Coaches and authors of Core Confidence, Kate Boorer and Fiona Pearman.

  What is Group Coaching? With limited places, WiT Community Coaching is a 1-hour online group coaching session focused on collective learning, insights, stories and transformation. Each session includes some short reflection questions (to pre-frame the conversation), a group breakout (in trios) to facilitate connection, shared learning and accountability and importantly, the opportunity for all participants to develop a clear plan on what their best next step is so they leave clear, confident and ready to take action. Get the coaching tools and strategies you need to beat self-doubt, ask for what you want, set and enforce effective boundaries and so much more.

  Register now and be one of the WiT community members to access this member only opportunity - Registration Zoom link will be provided to you via email

  • Date: Thursday 22nd May 2025
  • Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm QLD AEST
  • Topic: Banish Self-Doubt: Unlock Your Inner Confidence

  About Your Coaches

  Kate Boorer is co-founder of Quantum Impact Group and co-author of Core Confidence. Kate is one of Australia's leading experts on career, confidence and personal brand. She is a sought-after speaker mentor and facilitator who helps CEO's, leaders and professional women achieve commercial, professional and personal success. Her strong corporate experience and financial acumen combined with years of working as a consultant, facilitator and coach provide a unique blend of skills and experience that guarantees practical and commercial outcomes for her clients.

  Fiona Pearman is the Co-founder of Quantum Impact Group and co-author of Core Confidence. Fiona works as a Facilitator and Executive Coach to support organisations and individuals to access the mindset necessary to achieve their goals. Fiona also works with organisations to shift the systemic and structural barriers that impede gender equity.

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• Annual General Meeting of Women in Technology

  • When
    28 May 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (AEST)
  • Location
    Allens, Level 26, 480 Queen Street, Brisbane
  • Spaces left
    120

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  The Women in Technology (WIT) Annual General Meeting (AGM) is an important opportunity for members and community to hear from WIT’s Board and Management on our performance, outlook and strategy, and ask questions.

  This year’s AGM will be held on Wednesday 28 May 2025, commencing at 5.30pm. It will be conducted as a hybrid meeting, enabling members to attend either in person at Allens or virtually. 

  With Guest Speaker Amena Khatun

  

  I am a Research Scientist at CSIRO’s Data61, specialising in quantum machine learning (QML) algorithm development to solve complex, real-world challenges across sectors such as defence, intelligence, healthcare, and cybersecurity. My work lies at the intersection of traditional AI and next-generation quantum AI, with deep expertise in quantum transfer learning, quantum generative models, and quantum adversarial machine learning. I completed my PhD in AI and Vision Technologies from Queensland University of Technology in 2021 and have since been dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in AI. My passion lies in building innovative and impactful solutions that leverage the unique power of quantum computing to go beyond classical limits. My research has been published in top-tier journals such as Pattern Recognition and IEEE Transactions, and I regularly serve as a reviewer for several IEEE journals. I was recently awarded the Poster Prize at Quantum Australia 2025 for my work in quantum adversarial machine learning and the Women in IT 2024 Emerging Tech Star Award for my contributions to QML. Throughout my academic and professional journey, I’ve been honoured with several awards, including the Chancellor’s Gold Medal, the Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship, QUT Excellence Top-Up, HDR High Achiever Award, and Postgraduate Research Thesis Excellence Award. Beyond research, I actively contribute to shaping the future of science and technology as an advisor for CSIRO’s Next Generation Graduates Program, a Health, Safety & Environment representative in the Cybersecurity and Quantum Systems group, and organiser of key conferences and industry engagement initiatives.

  Formalities

  Voting will be conducted on the night for both members who attend in person and members who attend virtually.

  The Notice of Meeting gives details of the business that is to be conducted, which will be available here in coming weeks.

  Additional documents relevant to the 2025 AGM will be linked below in the coming weeks:

  • Minutes of 2024 Annual General Meeting

  • 2024 Financial Statements

  • 2024 Annual Report

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• The 2025 Career Accelerator Series: Momentum & Amplify

  • When
    20 Jun 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (AEST)
  • Location
    Virtual

  
  

  
  

  Want to achieve some big goals in 2025?

  Need a little help getting clear on what they are and creating a plan to get there?

  Want to connect with an incredible community who will keep you accountable and support you to take action even when you don’t have confidence?

  Join Australia's leading confidence and career coaches and Authors of Core Confidence, Kate Boorer & Fiona Pearman, who will show you how to build your presence and gravitas in any situation, communicate with confidence and clarity, and adopt the practical mindset changes necessary to move your career to the next level in 2025!

  The 2025 Career Accelerator Series will bring together the tools, techniques, and experts to help you:

  • Build unstoppable confidence to take on challenges and opportunities.
  • Learn proven strategies to accelerate promotions and navigate career transitions.
  • Network with like-minded professionals and influential leaders.

  Imagine walking into your next meeting or interview radiating confidence, backed by the skills and mindset to excel. That’s what these events are designed to help you achieve.

  Time waits for no one, and your career deserves a boost right now.

  Join us for:

  • Momentum: Friday 20 June @ 8am - 10:30am AEST
  • Amplify: Friday 19 September @ 8am - 10:30am AEST

  Learning Outcomes

  
  

  The 2025 Career Accelerator Series is brought to you by:

  Kate Boorer 

  Co-founder of Quantum Impact Group and co-author of Core Confidence. Kate is one of Australia’s leading experts on career, confidence and personal brand. She is dedicated to enabling women to face, manage and navigate the personal barriers standing in the way of creating the life they want. Kate draws on her results with clients, her passion for driving change – this makes her a powerful thought leader for gender equality.

  

  Fiona Pearman

  Co-founder of Quantum Impact Group and co-author of Core Confidence. Fiona’s interest in supporting gender-balanced workplaces that harness the collective strengths of a diverse workforce was sparked through facilitating workshops for women who were not achieving the career progression they aspired to. Fiona also works with organisations to shift the systemic and structural barriers that impede gender equity.

  
  

  Reserve your spot for The 2025 Career Accelerator Series as we share how you can build your presence and gravitas in any situation, communicate with confidence and clarity, and adopt the practical mindset changes necessary to move your career to the next level in 2025!

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• Mastering Critical Conversations Presented by Leaders Lounge

  • Start
    08 Jul 2025
  • End
    09 Sep 2025
  • Location
    Virtual via Zoom

  
  

  Mastering Critical Conversations

  Learn, Discover, Discuss & Network

  Overview

  Workplace issues arise due to miscommunication or a lack of communication in the workplace. Often, by applying effective communication techniques, such issues can be resolved quickly and informally before they escalate to a dispute that requires third party intervention.

  Having a critical conversation in the workplace can often be an uncomfortable and challenging experience. Learn how to manage these types of conversations and achieve the best possible outcomes whilst maintaining harmonious working relationships. Our course is structured around the four key elements of a critical conversation.

  Key Learning Outcomes

  • Prepare and plan for a critical conversation
  • Communicate effectively during a critical conversation
  • Respond rationally and effectively whilst managing your emotions
  • Maintaining harmonious working relationships after conducting a critical conversation

  Key Dates

  Enrolment closes 8th July 2025

  Pre-work commences 8th July 2025

  Virtual Interactive Session Delivery

  Sessions are 90 mins long held fortnightly on Tuesday between 1:00pm - 2:30pm (AEST)

  • Session #1 - My Mindset (29th July)
  • Session #2 - My Stories (12th August)
  • Session #3 - Others’ Stories & Creating Safety (26th August)
  • Session #4 - Our Actions Together (9th September)

  This is a 10-week intensive program with readings and activities prior to each of the live sessions. The readings and activities should take 1-2 hours per week and are designed to enhance your learning so that you are prepared for the live sessions.

  Qualification

  Upon completion you are eligible for Nationally Accredited Micro-credential unit of competency BSBCMM412 Lead difficult conversations. This counts towards a Certificate IV in Business Leadership BSB40120*.

  *All qualifications are issued by our RTO Partner KnowledgeAccess RTO 40961

  Cost

  Leaders Lounge Members Price: $980

  Non-Members Price: $1,250

  Click here for more information and to book

  WiT members who have signed up for free reciprocal membership will be eligible for a discounted member only price.

  Not a member yet? Sign up here, for free before enrolling to receive your discount! Click Here for details.

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• The 10 Behaviours of Successful People Presented by Leaders Lounge

  • Start
    11 Jul 2025
  • End
    16 Sep 2025
  • Location
    Virtual via Zoom

  
  

  The 10 Behaviours of Succesful People

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  Overview

  Are you and your people showing up as your BEST-selves?
  

  10 Behaviours is an effective framework for professional and personal success.

  Everyone wants to succeed in life, but not everyone knows how. Success isn't just a result of luck and hard work; you also need to know how to define success for yourself and put yourself in the right frame of mind to achieve it.

  Based on a powerful ten-part framework, The Art of Deliberate Success presents strategies to identify your strengths and weaknesses so you can focus your attention and effort where it matters most.

  The program includes an app, online self-assessment tool that helps you pinpoint the areas you need to focus on, followed by chapters dedicated to helping you focus on what matters, using language more effectively, mastering your behaviour, getting things done, and ultimately reach your goals.

  Key Learning Outcomes

  • Identifying your priorities & what matters most
  • Accelerate your performance & achievement
  • Success is a Choice

  Virtual Interactive Session Delivery

  The workshops are 90 minutes in duration and are fortnightly on Tuesdays between 10:00 - 11:30am (AEST)

  • Session #1: Understanding 10B (5th August)
  • Session #2: What Matters Most (19th August)
  • Session #3: Getting Stuff Done (2nd September)
  • Session #4: Success is a Choice (16th September)

  This is a 10-week intensive program with readings and activities prior to each of the live sessions. The readings and activities should take 1-2 hours per week and are designed to enhance your learning so that you are prepared for the live sessions.

  Key Dates

  Enrolment closes 11th July 2025

  Pre-work commences 14th July 2025

  Cost:

  Leaders Lounge Members Price: $980

  Non-Members Price: $1,250

  Your Facilitator

  Moyra is a 10 Behaviours Accredited Partner and is recognised as a communication & leadership specialist with a solid track record of supporting both, individuals and groups navigating changes in their personal, social and professional spheres.

  A member of the International Coaching Federation since 2006 she has been coaching individuals and groups in the development of effective tailored strategies ranging from self-esteem and confidence, effective communication, transition management, productivity and energy management, leadership and personal growth.

  Moyra has a proven performance history of working effectively with clients from a diverse range of professional backgrounds including to the senior management level.

  Click here for more information and to book

  WiT members who have signed up for free reciprocal membership with Leaders Lounge will be eligible for a discounted member only price!

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• 28th Annual WiT Awards - Stronger Together!

  • When
    29 Aug 2025
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    6:00 PM - 11:59 PM (AEST)
  • Location
    Royal International Convention Centre, 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills Queensland 4006
  • Spaces left
    163

  Register

  

  Join us for the 28th Annual WiT Awards Gala Dinner to celebrate the achievements and valuable contributions made by amazing women in STEM. 

  We've re-imagined the WiT Awards to recognise the numerous ways in which passionate, change-making women in STEM disciplines are challenging the status quo to advocate and empower women or girls in STEM and shape technologically driven innovations or transformative ideas to enhance the wellbeing of Queensland people, communities, industries and the natural world. 

  Theme:
  

  "Stronger Together"

  Ticket inclusions:

  Entry, drinks and canapes on arrival, delicious two-course meal, beverages (beer, wine & soft drink, juices, tea and coffee)

  Dress Code:

  After 5 to Black Tie (whatever takes your fancy)

  Accommodation:

  Discounted accommodation rates at Rydges coming soon!

  
  

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• 2025 WiT Mentoring Program - Cohort 2

  • Start
    11 Sep 2025
  • End
    04 Dec 2025
  • Location
    University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus, Andrew Liveris Building, Level 4 room 43

  Register

  

  Use this event listing to register as a Mentee for the 2025 WiT Mentoring Program Cohort 2 commencing in September 2025

  *Mentor Registrations will open at a later date*

  
  

  Program overview:

  Week 1: Opening Workshop - in person

  Week 2: Matches are announced

  Week 3 - 6: Four weeks of content released weekly

  Week 7: Mid way break week

  Week 8 - 11: Four weeks of content released weekly

  Week 12: Content catch up break week

  Week 13: Closing Breakfast - in person

  
  

  What will be covered in the opening workshop:

  • Introduction to the program
  • What to expect
  • Role of Mentee/ Role of the Mentor
  • Goals, Vision & Aspiration
  • Mentees and Mentors meet- speed dating style

  Click here to see an overview of the program.

  Opening Workshop Timings:

  • Mentees: 8:30am - 3pm
  • Mentors: 11:30am - 4:30pm

  
  

  Program Topics include:

  • Personal Branding 
  • Imposter Syndrome 
  • The Art of Communication
  • Different Leadership Styles
  • Leaning into Failure

  Program costs:

  • Members: $375
  • Non-Members: $475 (includes a $99 annual WiT membership)

  What our Mentors say:

  "It improved my communication skills. I wanted to expand my empathy and understand how I can help people in a different way. Not just in a formal context (at work) but build rapport and create a safe environment for someone to grow in.

  "It has been a great experience. I really enjoyed how interactive the organisers have made this with ongoing support and opportunities to ask questions."

  What our Mentees say:

  "Honestly I wasn't sure what to expect. I have done mentoring programs before and haven't really got a lot out of it. This was different, I think largely due to the mentor that I was matched with who was brilliant."

  "It has definitely helped put me on the path to my goals and helped me clarify what they are."

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• Leading with Emotional Intelligence Presented by Leaders Lounge

  • Start
    03 Oct 2025
  • End
    04 Dec 2025
  • Location
    Virtual via Zoom

  
  

  Humans...Not Robots: Lead with EQ

  Learn, Discover, Discuss & Network

  Overview

  The program focuses on amplifying your core emotional intelligence capabilities, leaving you better able to navigate conflict and resistance from your team, recognise the impact of stress on your team, and role model effective balance away from the workplace.

  Research conducted by Gallup has found that the emotional intelligence (EQ) of leaders directly correlates to employee tenure and productivity, with most employees caring more about their relationship with their boss than their salary. Emotional intelligence is a key ingredient in successful leadership and can be developed through practice.

  Key Learning Outcomes

  • Deepen your understanding of the neuroscience of emotions and how they influence human behaviour, decision making and performance.
  • Apply emotional Intelligence to more effectively create a healthy high-performance culture.
  • Enhance relational trust in your team/organization through empathetic leadership that drives innovation.
  • Learn how to increase your resilience through increased self-awareness and implementation of proactive strategies.

  You will be invited to complete two scientifically verified diagnostics as a part of the program.

  • GENOS Emotional Intelligence
  • Everything DiSC Catalyst

  Both reports come with deep insight and provide you opportunity for learning beyond the program delivery.

  Virtual Interactive Session Delivery

  Sessions are 90 mins duration and fortnightly Thursdays between 1:00pm - 2:30pm (AEST)

  • Session #1 - Neuroscience & emotions- The drivers of human behaviour (23rd October)
  • Session #2 - Using EI to facilitate trust & a high performance culture (6th November)
  • Session #3 - Increase resilience & responsive agility to EI (20th November)
  • Session #4 - Leading situationally with EI (4th December)

  This is a 10-week intensive program with readings and activities prior to each of the live sessions. The readings and activities should take 1-2 hours per week and are designed to enhance your learning so that you are prepared for the live sessions.

  Qualification

  Upon completion you are eligible for Nationally Accredited Micro-credential unit of competency BSBOPS407X- Support Organisational response to disruption. This counts towards a Certificate IV in Business Leadership BSB40120*.

  Key Dates

  Enrolment closes 3rd October 2025

  Pre-work commences 6th October 2025

  *All qualifications are issued by our RTO Partner KnowledgeAccess RTO 40961

  Cost

  Leaders Lounge Members - $980

  Non-Members - $1,250

  Click here for more information and to book

  WiT members who have signed up for free reciprocal membership with Leaders Lounge will be eligible for a discounted member only price!

  Not a member of Leaders Lounge yet? Sign up here, for free before enrolling to receive your discount! Click Here for details.

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• Mastering Critical Conversations Presented by Leaders Lounge

  • Start
    03 Oct 2025
  • End
    02 Dec 2025
  • Location
    Virtual via Zoom

  Mastering Critical Conversations

  Learn, Discover, Discuss & Network

  Overview

  Workplace issues arise due to miscommunication or a lack of communication in the workplace. Often, by applying effective communication techniques, such issues can be resolved quickly and informally before they escalate to a dispute that requires third party intervention.

  Having a critical conversation in the workplace can often be an uncomfortable and challenging experience. Learn how to manage these types of conversations and achieve the best possible outcomes whilst maintaining harmonious working relationships. Our course is structured around the four key elements of a critical conversation.

  Key Learning Outcomes

  • Prepare and plan for a critical conversation
  • Communicate effectively during a critical conversation
  • Respond rationally and effectively whilst managing your emotions
  • Maintaining harmonious working relationships after conducting a critical conversation

  Key Dates

  Enrolment closes 3rd October 2025

  Pre-work commences 6th October 2025

  Virtual Interactive Session Delivery

  Sessions are 90 mins long held fortnightly on Tuesday between 10:00am - 11:30am (AEST)

  • Session #1 - My Mindset (21st October)
  • Session #2 - My Stories (4th November)
  • Session #3 - Others’ Stories & Creating Safety (18th November)
  • Session #4 - Our Actions Together (2nd December)

  This is a 10-week intensive program with readings and activities prior to each of the live sessions. The readings and activities should take 1-2 hours per week and are designed to enhance your learning so that you are prepared for the live sessions.

  Qualification

  Upon completion you are eligible for Nationally Accredited Micro-credential unit of competency BSBCMM412 Lead difficult conversations. This counts towards a Certificate IV in Business Leadership BSB40120*.

  *All qualifications are issued by our RTO Partner KnowledgeAccess RTO 40961

  Cost

  Leaders Lounge Members Price: $980

  Non-Members Price: $1,250

  Click here for more information and to book

  WiT members who have signed up for free reciprocal membership will be eligible for a discounted member only price.

  Not a member yet? Sign up here, for free before enrolling to receive your discount! Click Here for details.

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