Welcome to the FW Leadership Summit 2025 with virtual MC Alice Monfries.

Welcome to the FW Leadership Summit 2025 with Journalist and Presenter Leila McKinnon

With FW's Senior Manager of Employer Partnerships, Emily Lienert.

TBC

What to do when you feel stuck in a career or pigeonholed in a workplace. This panel will not only help you reinvent your professional life but help you identify blockers and assist others. Presented by Leila McKinnon, speaking with Marina Go, Rhian Allen, Tasnia Alam Hannan, Fran Grant and Cathy Foley.

Feel free to indulge in another cuppa and head to the bathroom if you need

Imagine a future where victim-survivors are better supported towards long-term financial independence. Leila MckInnon in conversation with Sinead Taylor on CommBank's Next Chapter: Past, Present and Future initiative, discussing their ongoing commitment to end financial abuse.

From dependability to curiosity, in this session we identify the surprising skills needed to be 'employable' and future proof your job. Leila McKinnon in conversation with Roxanne Calder, Managing Director EST10 recruitment.

Virtual Summit Drop In: CommBank's Group Customer Advocate, Angela MacMillan, drops in to the virtual summit to speak with Alice Monfries (virtual MC)

Make yourself a sandwich, top up your glass of water and join a virtual networking breakout room during lunch. Networking opportunities are made available via Zoom. Please see the FAQs to test your device set up in advance.

Five women give their insights on how to reframe failure and find success. With Dee Madigan, Yasmin Poole, Tahnee Sharp and Michelle Leonard OAM.

"Men are from YouTube, Women are from TikTok". Men and women are growing more politically divided, especially among Gen Z. Jon Owen, Mary Wooldridge, Dee Salmin and Dr Michael Flood discuss how to lead men as the gender divide grows and women rise. Facilitated by FW's Head of Policy and Program Impact, Ruby Leahy Gatfield.

Reflect on what you’ve heard, learned, and discussed and look forward to day two with virtual MC Alice Monfries.

Meet someone new before the day is finished and join a virtual networking breakout room. Networking opportunities are made available via Zoom. Please see the FAQs to test your device set up in advance.

Welcome back to the FW Leadership Summit with virtual MC Alice Monfries.

Welcome back to the FW Leadership Summit with host Allison Langdon

With Australian Indigenous Education Foundation's student Ally Grant.

Imagine being a part of the team that made Australia fall in love with women's sport. Hear from professional soccer player and longest-serving Matilda, Lydia Williams. In conversation with Allison Langdonas, the proud Noongar woman shares what she's learned as a leader on and off the field and discusses the power of sport in driving change.

How do you lead? This session will cover six common approaches from authoritative to democratic and help you identify what's right for you and your business.

Celebrate an outstanding FW mentor for their commitment to helping others succeed.

Dr Anastasia Hronis shares her expertise on Australians' most common addictions – including alcohol, drugs and shopping – and offers guidance on how you can rebalance your life.

How can leaders tap into Gen Z talent? We explore ways to support and learn from a generation that's grown with rise of digital technologies.

TBC

Imagine surviving 67 days alone in the wilderness. Adventurer Gina Chick shares the personal resilience tricks she used to win competition reality TV show Alone Australia in 2023 – and discusses the importance of connecting with nature.

Recognising extraordinary woman or gender diverse person who has made history in their field, paving the way for others to succeed.

Reflect on what you’ve heard, learned, and discussed with virtual MC Alice Monfries.