THE NEW ZEALAND WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP
SYMPOSIUM
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New zealand’S PREMIER WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP EVENT
Showcasing a diverse mix of high-profile and respected thought leaders, the New Zealand Women’s Leadership Symposium has become synonymous with excellence and achievement across all facets of business and community leadership.
Addressing topics such as gender equity, leadership, career advancement and life fulfillment, the Symposium represents an important annual opportunity for women to connect, learn, share their experiences and be inspired.
PREVIOUS SPEAKERS
Previous speakers at our symposiums include
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Established in 2017, the Symposium is a powerful national platform for dialogue around women’s leadership and gender equity. Connecting the highest office holders and policy makers with the experiences of everyday women, the Symposium puts a spotlight on critical national issues and advocates for widespread, long-term change.
The Symposium is a safe and inclusive space. We welcome all people who are open to being in a woman-centred space regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.
LEARN
An unrivalled opportunity to learn from some of the country’s most respected women leaders and role models.
SHARE
Every year, women from diverse backgrounds come together to share their experiences and engage in lively discussion and debate around the issues that really matter.
AND BE INSPIRED...
Richly diverse in their achievements and fields of endeavour, Symposium speakers are universally recognised for their vision, resilience and capacity to influence change.
FULL-ATTENDANCE GRANTS AVAILABLE
Shaneel Lal
Executive Board Member, RainbowYOUTH; Co-Founder, Conversion Therapy Action Group
Rebecca Kitteridge CVO
Director-General, Security, New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS)
Hon Julie Anne Genter MP
Minister for Women, NZ Parliament
Lisa King
Founder, Eat My Lunch
Sophie Handford
Kāpiti Coast District Councillor; Founder, School Strike 4 Climate NZ
Dr Siouxsie Wiles MNZM
Microbiologist and Science Communicator
Grace Palmer
Actress and Studio Presenter
Georgina Beyer
World's First Transgender Mayor and MP
Theresa Gattung CNZM
Activator and NZ Country Lead, SheEO
Her Excellency The Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy
21st Governor-General of New Zealand
Vanisa Dhiru MNZM
Commissioner, Communication and Information, New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO
Alison Mau
Editor and Executive Producer, Stuff.co.nz
Anjum Rahman MNZM
Founder and Project Lead, Inclusive Aotearoa Collective Tāhono
Portia Woodman
World Champion Rugby Player
Dr Robbie Francis Watene
Senior Human Rights Researcher, Donald Beasley Institute; Disability Rights Advocate
Chief Petty Officer Emma Songivalu
Leadership Development Instructor, Royal New Zealand Navy
Thursday | 25th May 2023
Due to Covid-19, the 2022 Symposium has been postponed to 2023. If you would like to purchase advanced tickets, please contact the Events Team on events@wla.edu.au.
