At this year’s She Leads Conference, bring on the disrupters

Posted on 7 July, 2023

This year’s She Leads Conference, happening on Friday 4 August, is all about the disrupters—those women and non-binary leaders who have fought for change to the status quo at work, at home and in their communities in pursuit of gender equality and values-based leadership.

YWCA Canberra’s annual She Leads Conference is a chance for women and non-binary people to connect, be inspired and learn. So, what can you look forward to?

This year’s emcee is comedian Chris Ryan who appeared at last year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival and keynote speakers will include Angela Fredericks who was responsible for the hugely successful ‘Home to Bilo’ campaign, and if you’re concerned about artificial intelligence, there’s internationally recognised Distinguished Professor Fang Chen from Melbourne.

Professor Renee Leon will be sharing her journey from being the Secretary of the Department of Human Services to current Chancellor of Charles Sturt University. Latoya Aroha Rule, an Aboriginal and Maori, Takatapui (Queer) Research Associate & PhD Candidate, who was selected as one of five racial justice ‘Guardians of the Year’ for TIME Magazine, and a finalist for the Australian Human Rights Medal for their work on anti-torture and legislative reforms will also share their story.

To provide you with a personalised conference journey and a diverse range of perspectives, YWCA is thrilled to present three distinct panel sessions on the day. These sessions will enable you to select your preferred area of interest and hear from a rich line-up of inspiring speakers who are championing positive disruption in their respective fields.

Unveiling the Effective Disruptor

Explore the true essence of effective disruption and discover how emerging leaders are reshaping power structures in various domains—be it the workplace, the sports arena, creative arts or societal and cultural norms.

Delve into the role of technology and digitization in driving positive change, while gaining insights into the common challenges encountered along the way. Join us as we explore how courage and impact can create lasting benefits for all.

Thriving Amidst Disruption

In an era marked by COVID, climate change, and the rise of AI, how do we not just survive, but thrive? Uncover strategies for navigating disruptive forces and learn from global social movements like #MeToo that have reshaped workplaces and challenged traditional work culture.

Brace yourself for an engaging discussion that will tackle the pressing questions of our time.

Crafting Your Leadership Pathway

Whether you are a seasoned leader or an emerging one, these breakout sessions offer an unparalleled opportunity to reflect on and refine your own leadership journey.

Explore how you can define, develop, or fine-tune your unique path to leadership excellence, drawing inspiration from our distinguished panelists and their experiences.

The She Leads Conference is brought to you by the YWCA Canberra. The YWCA Canberra is a feminist not-for-profit organisation whose vision is ‘Girls and Women Thriving’.