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Women in Manufacturing Summit 2024

20-22 August 2024

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre | Australia

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DRIVE DIVERSITY, DEVELOP SKILLS & SUCCEED IN YOUR CAREER

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DRIVE DIVERSITY, DEVELOP SKILLS & SUCCEED IN YOUR CAREER

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WHAT IS THE WOMEN IN MANUFACTURING SUMMIT 2024?

Drive diversity, develop skills & succeed in your career

Following last year’s standout inaugural event, the Women in Manufacturing Summit is coming to Melbourne!

Do you want to keep your career & your organisation at the cutting edge of the manufacturing industry? To avoid falling behind the pack you must keep pace with the sector’s rapid advancements by developing your skills, honing your strategies, and staying on top of the latest trends & developments.

The Women in Manufacturing Summit 2024 is your chance to hear from inspirational & industry-leading women working at the forefront of the industry. Gain firsthand insights into game-changing new innovations & what they mean for your organisation and your career. Develop strategies to grow your leadership skills so you can cultivate and mentor resilient future leaders in your organisation. Find solutions to some of the key challenges facing women in the industry, including discrimination, harassment, safety, and mental health & wellbeing.

This unique, one-of-a-kind program is tailormade for women in manufacturing who want to bolster their knowledge, hone their skills, advance their careers, and guide their organisation into the future.

Brought to you by the organisers of:

 

“An excellent event for both my personal and professional growth.”
Charmaine Phillips, Director - Northern Territory, Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (2023 attendee)

 

 

 

Speakers include:

  • Genevieve Reid
    Director of Business Development and Industry Engagement
    Swinburne University of Technology
  • Bianca Shepherd
    Engineering Support Workshop Manager
    Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)
  • Karin Vosmansky
    Executive Director
    Mack Valves
  • Jayne Glasson
    Head of Research & Development
    Tegel Foods
  • Clair Edwards
    Technical Director, Oceania
    Symrise AG
  • Kate Whitney
    Chief Digital and Technology Officer
    Treasury Wine Estates
  • Laura Besley
    Head of Sustainability
    CSR
  • Loulou Hammad
    Customer Director
    Alstom
  • Donna Paxton
    General Manager - Group Human Resources
    Jayco
  • Hannah Campbell
    Procurement Manager
    Incitec Pivot
  • Zoe Marshall
    Environmental Manager and Food Safety, Quality Systems
    Turosi
  • Adam Carpenter
    Manufacturing Mill Manager
    Kimberly-Clark
  • Honi Walker
    Chief Executive Officer
    South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA)
  • Erika Hughes
    Commercial Director
    Integra Systems
  • The Hon. Natalie Hutchins MP
    Minister for Women and Minister for Jobs and Industry
    Victorian Government

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BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THE WOMEN IN MANUFACTURING SUMMIT 2024

Be part of the leading event for women in manufacturing, specifically designed to help you move your career and your organisation forward
Understand the big trends shaping manufacturing, by hearing how companies like Treasury Wine, CSR and Turosi view technology and sustainability
Uncover impactful strategies to enhance effective leadership training, reporting, and mentorship approaches
Develop essential skills including leadership, communication, creative & analytical thinking, problem solving, and business acumen
Experience interactive champagne roundtables to discuss ideas, gain practical advice, and network with peers
Participate in open and honest discussions on how men and women must work together to drive change within the industry
Strengthen your professional network by connecting with experienced, authentic & engaging leaders who can help you achieve your potential

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“It was quite beneficial and inspiring and rewarding.”

Gabriela Bastarrachea, Account Manager, Owens-Illinois (2023 attendee)

Partnership opportunities

The Women in Manufacturing Summit 2024 is your chance to meet key decision makers from across the industry. These decision makers from a vast range of organisations across Australia will gather to find solutions to maximise the opportunities in Australian manufacturing.

By being part of this event you can position yourself as one of the companies leading the way towards diversity and inclusion in manfacturing while you demonstrate your industry expertise.

There are numerous sponsorship and exhibition opportunities with packages designed to help you meet your marketing and sales targets, so contact Angela Sanderson on angelas@questevents.com.au or +61 (0) 455 997 333 to discuss how we can help you connect with your ideal audience.

 

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  • Home
  • Agenda
    • The big idea
    • Key themes
    • Pre-conference masterclass - Tuesday, 20 August
    • Conference Day One - Wednesday, 21 August
    • Conference Day Two - Thursday, 22 August
    • Download brochure
  • Speakers
  • Sponsor / Exhibit
    • Why sponsor/exhibit
    • Download a prospectus
  • Attend
    • Why attend
    • Venue
    • Contact us
  • Content library
    • Breaking barriers: Tackling gender imbalance in manufacturing
    • Opportunities and risks in manufacturing technology
  • Register