Future of Women in Western Sydney Summit

Building a strong economic future for women in Western Sydney.

Presented by Western Sydney Women

International Women’s Day, March 8th 2024

Partner with us for our 2025 Future of Women in Western Sydney Summit on International Women’s Day.

What is working, what isn’t and what needs to happen.

The Future of Women in Western Sydney Summit addresses future development of Western Sydney and highlights the need for equity and opportunities for women.

Listen and learn from female leaders who have been instrumental in the development of Western Sydney and meet the next generation of change makers.

How can we ensure women are considered when planning for Western Sydney’s future?

Join the conversation as we discuss the impact of politics, infrastructure, transport, built environment, corporate ESG and entrepreneurship on the economic participation of women and girls in Western Sydney.

With thanks to our partners and sponsors

Platinum Partners

Gold Sponsors

Print Partner

Venue

Supporting Partners

2024 Panellists and Speakers

Amanda Rose

Founder and CEO of Western Sydney Women and Entrepreneurial & Small Business Women Australia
Gina Pavlovic

Head of Sustainability, Endeavour Energy
Paul Digby

Chief Executive Officer, Parklife Metro
Senator Maria Kovacic

Liberal Senator for New South Wales
Dai Le MP

Independent Federal Member for Fowler
Shiara Samarasinghe

General Manager - Major Project Interfaces, Western Sydney Airport
Marian Casey

Deputy Commissioner - Volunteering, St John Ambulance NSW
Wendy El-Khoury

CEO, Wedded Wonderland
Melissa Doueihi

Head of Strategy & Innovation, Endeavour Energy
Zoë Robinson

Advocate for Children and Young People
Donna Davis MP

Labor NSW Member for Parramatta
Brigid Glanville

Director – Government Communications, GRACosway
Annalisa Amiradakis

Partner, Deloitte
Nicole Dollin

General Manager Customer Contact & Distribution, NRMA

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Michelle May

Michelle May Buyers Agents
Betty Nguyen

Western Sydney Young Woman of the Year 2022 and Participation Officer at the Office for the Advocate for Children and Young People in NSW
Debbie Burgess

Joint Managing Director, Bright Print Group
Gina Field

Founder and Managing Director, Nepean Regional Security
Professor Olivia Mirza

Research Theme Champion and Associate Dean Engagement, Western Sydney University
Heidi Rogl

Recruitment & HR Specialist, Parklife Metro
Daniya Syed

Mechatronics Engineering Student and Robotics Enthusiast
Cally Dixon

Research Intern, Western Sydney Youth
Olivia Widjaja

Western Sydney Young Woman of the Year 2023 and Space Operations Analyst, EOS Space Systems
Yvette Carr

Director, Planning, Ethos Urban
Alia Karaman

Project Director - Southwest, Sydney Metro
Madeline Wu

Chief Remote Pilot - Drones, Sydney Trains
Tanya Raffoul

General Manager - Policy and Government Relations, Service and Creative Skills Australia (Jobs and Skills Council)
Veronika Miller

Student Activist