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31st Women in Leadership Dinner 2026
Thursday, November 26
18:00 – 22:00
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From Idea to Impact: How Women Build, Scale and Back Innovation
Melbourne Business School’s31st Women in Leadership Dinnerwill 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 [email protected].
Dress Code | Business Cocktail Attire
For more information, please visit: www.mbs.edu/wild
From Idea to Impact: How Women Build, Scale and Back Innovation
Melbourne Business School’s31st Women in Leadership Dinnerwill 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 [email protected].
Dress Code | Business Cocktail Attire
For more information, please visit: www.mbs.edu/wild
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Panel on how women build, scale and back innovation
More than 500 leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers expected
Tickets include canapés, a three-course dinner, beverages and entertainment
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