THE 2023 AGENDA

In honour of our theme, more than 30 extraordinary thinkers, advocates and leaders discussed how we can accelerate progress across society and within our own lives. 

Monday, March 6, 2023
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM

Helen McCabe's opening remarks.

Helen McCabe
10:10 AM - 10:25 AM

With journalist and TODAY entertainment presenter, Brooke Boney.

Brooke Boney
10:25 AM - 11:00 AM

Author and journalist Annabel Crabb delivers her keynote address followed by Q&A.

Can we make this thing go faster? Reflections on how we can accelerate political, workplace and domestic change in Australia.

Annabel Crabb
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Risks - and the ability to take them - are inherent to effective leadership. This session will explore how to take and manage calculated risks, helping risk-averse leaders find the confidence to stretch themselves.

Professor Renée Leon Dr Anne Summers AO Clare Bowditch Kayla Kelaher Jamila Rizvi
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Our biggest mistakes are often our greatest teachers. This session will reframe how we perceive our failures and include practical advice on managing difficult moments in our lives and careers.

Anna Bligh AC Major General Susan Coyle AM Alison Kitchen Mariam Mohammed Tarang Chawla
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM

What moments have been their greatest lessons? What are their favourite books? How on earth do they get it all done? This is your chance to ask Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi absolutely anything.

Helen McCabe Jamila Rizvi Tarang Chawla
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
 
 
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM

Educator, Dr Lois Peeler AM, delivers her keynote address.

Dr Lois Peeler AM
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Life is messy. How do leaders manage to remain calm in the chaos when something inevitably goes wrong, all the time? This session will tackle how to lead on those days when it all becomes a bit overwhelming.

Dr Fatima Khan Rebecca Haagsma Stephanie Trethewey Helen McCabe
2:35 PM - 3:15 PM

Sit down with Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi as they catch up on the latest news, views, and recommendations. This is an opportunity for the audience to be part of the conversation.

Helen McCabe Jamila Rizvi Tarang Chawla
3:15 PM - 3:55 PM

Leading opinion makers deliver their vision for the future, and how to accelerate it. This session will place the views of women at the heart of the conversation.

Helen Connolly Karen Mundine Belinda Allen Tarang Chawla
3:55 PM - 4:00 PM

Jamila Rizvi's closing remarks.

Jamila Rizvi
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
8:00 AM - 8:05 AM

Dymphna James Scott's welcome.

Dymphna James Scott
8:05 AM - 8:10 AM

With FW team member, Emily Lienert.

Emily Lienert
8:10 AM - 8:45 AM

Deputy Managing Director of Future Women, Jamila Rizvi, delivers her keynote address.

Jamila Rizvi
8:45 AM - 9:25 AM

Leading when you are also a ‘friend’ can be challenging. This session will highlight the importance of friendships in the workplace and explore how to manage those relationships through career breaks, disputes, and promotions.

Mundanara Bayles Zara Seidler Jane Britt Ruby Leahy Gatfield
9:25 AM - 10:05 AM

The most practical session of the day. This session will provide shortcuts to managing your life and your team. Plus, how to avoid some of the key pitfalls that come with being a leader.

Dr Karen Coates Padma Raman Anne Bennett Alex Grant
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM

Join us for a tea break.

 
10:35 AM - 10:50 AM

Stay tuned.

 
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM

Providing clear, concise instructions - and feedback - is harder than it sounds. This session will give you the tools to communicate effectively as a leader.

Anna-Maria Arabia Niti Nadarajah Edweena Stratton Ruby Leahy Gatfield
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

From disability rights to gender equity to climate change, this session will explore how we can accelerate change in the world from four vastly different vantage points.

Elly Desmarchelier Dr Elise Stephenson Angelique Wan Chiara Lawry Alex Grant
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Why women’s workforce participation is our "greatest untapped resource" and how we can leverage this resource to bolster the economy.

Susanne Legena The Hon. Bronwyn Taylor MLC Rosemary Driscoll Jamila Rizvi Rebecca Hansen
12:40 PM - 1:00 PM

Commonwealth Bank's Group Executive of Human Resources, Sian Lewis, on promoting respect, diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

Sian Lewis
12:50 PM - 1:00 PM

An exclusive podcast reveal.

Tarang Chawla Sian Lewis
1:00 PM - 1:40 PM

Join us for lunch, a chat, and a chance to connect with fellow members.

 
1:40 PM - 2:15 PM

Em Rusciano in conversation with Jamila Rizvi about neurodiversity at work.

Em Rusciano
2:15 PM - 2:25 PM

Helen McCabe reveals the winner of the 2023 Trailblazer Award.

Helen McCabe
2:25 PM - 2:35 PM

Helen McCabe's closing remarks.

Helen McCabe
2:35 PM - 4:00 PM

Future Women’s very own Isabel Nakonieczny (aka Nak) will DJ while attendees network away.

Isabel Nakonieczny
Monday, March 6, 2023
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Online registration.

Alice Monfries
9:50 AM - 10:00 AM

Alice Monfries welcomes virtual attendees to day one.

Alice Monfries
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM

Helen McCabe's opening remarks.

Helen McCabe
10:10 AM - 10:25 AM

With journalist and TODAY entertainment presenter, Brooke Boney.

Brooke Boney
10:25 AM - 11:00 AM

Author and journalist Annabel Crabb delivers her keynote address followed by Q&A.

Can we make this thing go faster? Reflections on how we can accelerate political, workplace and domestic change in Australia.

Annabel Crabb
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Risks - and the ability to take them - are inherent to effective leadership. This session will explore how to take and manage calculated risks, helping risk-averse leaders find the confidence to stretch themselves.

Professor Renée Leon Dr Anne Summers AO Clare Bowditch Kayla Kelaher Jamila Rizvi
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Our biggest mistakes are often our greatest teachers. This session will reframe how we perceive our failures and include practical advice on managing difficult moments in our lives and careers.

Anna Bligh AC Major General Susan Coyle AM Alison Kitchen Mariam Mohammed Tarang Chawla

Join Jobs Academy premium partner employers to discuss jobs in demand, transferable skills and career paths within their organisations.

Alex Grant
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM

What moments have been their greatest lessons? What are their favourite books? How on earth do they get it all done? This is your chance to ask Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi absolutely anything.

Helen McCabe Jamila Rizvi Tarang Chawla
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

Virtual attendees will hear from CommBank's Head of Community Investment, Nathan Barker, and can join one of the breakout rooms for networking while enjoying lunch. Virtual networking will be run through Zoom (see FAQs to test your device is set up to work with Zoom).

Alice Monfries
 
 
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM

Educator, Dr Lois Peeler AM, delivers her keynote address.

Dr Lois Peeler AM
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Life is messy. How do leaders manage to remain calm in the chaos when something inevitably goes wrong, all the time? This session will tackle how to lead on those days when it all becomes a bit overwhelming.

Dr Fatima Khan Rebecca Haagsma Stephanie Trethewey Helen McCabe
2:35 PM - 3:15 PM

Sit down with Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi as they catch up on the latest news, views, and recommendations. This is an opportunity for the audience to be part of the conversation.

Helen McCabe Jamila Rizvi Tarang Chawla
3:15 PM - 3:55 PM

Leading opinion makers deliver their vision for the future, and how to accelerate it. This session will place the views of women at the heart of the conversation.

Helen Connolly Karen Mundine Belinda Allen Tarang Chawla
3:55 PM - 4:00 PM

Jamila Rizvi's closing remarks.

Jamila Rizvi
4:00 PM - 4:05 PM

Alice Monfries' closing remarks for virtual attendees.

Alice Monfries
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
7:30 AM - 7:50 AM

Online registration.

Alice Monfries
7:50 AM - 8:00 AM

Alice Monfries welcomes virtual attendees to day two.

Alice Monfries
8:00 AM - 8:05 AM

Dymphna James Scott's welcome.

Dymphna James Scott
8:05 AM - 8:10 AM

With FW team member, Emily Lienert.

Emily Lienert
8:10 AM - 8:45 AM

Deputy Managing Director of Future Women, Jamila Rizvi, delivers her keynote address.

Jamila Rizvi
8:45 AM - 9:25 AM

Leading when you are also a ‘friend’ can be challenging. This session will highlight the importance of friendships in the workplace and explore how to manage those relationships through career breaks, disputes, and promotions.

Mundanara Bayles Zara Seidler Jane Britt Ruby Leahy Gatfield
9:25 AM - 10:05 AM

The most practical session of the day. This session will provide shortcuts to managing your life and your team. Plus, how to avoid some of the key pitfalls that come with being a leader.

Dr Karen Coates Padma Raman Anne Bennett Alex Grant
10:05 AM - 10:35 AM

Join us for a tea break.

 

A Q&A with Jobs Academy alumni discussing learnings, advice and practical tips for optimising your Jobs Academy experience.

Bhupinder Kent
10:35 AM - 10:50 AM

Stay tuned.

 
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM

Providing clear, concise instructions - and feedback - is harder than it sounds. This session will give you the tools to communicate effectively as a leader.

Anna-Maria Arabia Niti Nadarajah Edweena Stratton Ruby Leahy Gatfield

Alice Monfries explores what confidence looks like for women in 2023 and shares practical tools to harness yours.

Alice Monfries
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

From disability rights to gender equity to climate change, this session will explore how we can accelerate change in the world from four vastly different vantage points.

Elly Desmarchelier Dr Elise Stephenson Angelique Wan Chiara Lawry Alex Grant
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Why women’s workforce participation is our "greatest untapped resource" and how we can leverage this resource to bolster the economy.

Susanne Legena The Hon. Bronwyn Taylor MLC Rosemary Driscoll Jamila Rizvi Rebecca Hansen
12:40 PM - 1:00 PM

Commonwealth Bank's Group Executive of Human Resources, Sian Lewis, on promoting respect, diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

Sian Lewis
12:50 PM - 1:00 PM

An exclusive podcast reveal.

Tarang Chawla Sian Lewis
1:00 PM - 1:40 PM

Join us for lunch, a chat, and a chance to connect with fellow members.

 
1:40 PM - 2:15 PM

Em Rusciano in conversation with Jamila Rizvi about neurodiversity at work.

Em Rusciano
2:15 PM - 2:25 PM

Helen McCabe reveals the winner of the 2023 Trailblazer Award.

Helen McCabe
2:25 PM - 2:35 PM

Helen McCabe's closing remarks.

Helen McCabe
2:35 PM - 2:40 PM

Alice Monfries' closing remarks.

Alice Monfries
2:40 PM - 3:25 PM

Virtual attendees, join one of the breakout rooms and network away. Virtual networking will be run through Zoom (see FAQs to test your device is set up to work with Zoom).

Alice Monfries

Subject to change. Further speakers to be announced shortly.