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31st Women in Leadership Dinner 2026

NOV26
18:00
  • The 31st Women in Leadership Dinner in Melbourne convenes over 500 leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers for an evening of networking and panel discussions.
  • The event focuses on how women build, scale, and support innovation through entrepreneurship and investment.
  • Attendees can engage with influential female leaders and gain insights into leadership and impact in the startup ecosystem.

About this event

Melbourne Business School’s 31st Women in Leadership Dinner will bring together more than 500 influential leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers for an evening of connection and thought-provoking discussion.

This year’s keynote and panel discussion, From Idea to Impact: How Women Build, Scale and Back Innovation , will feature:
Katrina Leslie , Founder and CEO/Chair, SwipeJobs
Dr Kate Cornick , CEO, Tech Council of Australia
Carol Schwartz AO , Chair, Female-Led Ventures
Alison Hardacre , Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Halaxy

Moderated by Dr Andrea North-Samardzic , Melbourne Business School

They will explore how ideas become impact through entrepreneurship, investment and leadership.

Tickets include: Canapés on arrival, a three-course dinner, beverages and entertainment. As this event regularly sells out, I encourage you to secure your place early.

Should you have any questions, please contact our Events Team at events@mbs.edu.

Dress Code | Business Cocktail Attire
For more information, please visit: www.mbs.edu/wild

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