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women in multinationals 2024

6 sep'24, 8am-5pm
allianz stadium, sydney
wim is tailored to the unique challenges women face in a multinational context and attended by both men and women united in their passion to create a gender equal world. secure your tables today!

We are thrilled to announce the date and keynote speakers for your Women In Multinationals (WIM) full day Summit in 2024.

On Friday, 6 September you are invited to join us to fast track the role multinationals can play in creating a gender equal world at Australia's only summit exclusively designed to supercharge women in foreign owned companies.

WIM will be attended by CEOs, c-level leaders, male activists, and of course women from all levels in your organisation who you'd like to recognise, encourage and develop.

CEO and HRD members of Abundium receive a complimentary seat.

51 % of Australia's population is female
60 % of all under- and post-graduates are female
26 number of female CEOs in the ASX300

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why

Decades of studies show women leaders help increase productivity, enhance collaboration, inspire organisational dedication, and improve fairness (source). 

what

WIM is a full day summit featuring over a dozen world class thought leaders & multinational and NFP CEOs, leveraging a collaborative design to promote peer to peer learning. 

who

For Women in Multinationals, male allies, Champions of Change, & DEI influencers in foreign owned companies to build knowledge & networks with their true peers + multinational CEOs & HRDs.

speakers

Top multinational leaders in Australia and global management thinkers.

agenda

Australia’s only one day Summit designed to fast track progress towards a gender equal world in multinationals. Gain invaluable and actionable insights from top multinational CEOs and leading female entrepreneurs and influencers, discover strategies to advance DEI initiatives, and grow your multinational networks to shape a more equitable future. 

Preeti Bajaj

CEO & MD at Luminous Power Technologies

what’s working well and what’s not when it comes to women at work globally

Preeti is joining us in Sydney from her regular home in India where she is the global CEO of green-tech company Luminous Power Technologies, which has a presence in 36 countries serving more than 60,000 channel partners and millions of customers. Preeti, who previously led The Adecco Group ANZ and Modis Australia, will share powerful insights on: 

  • Her experience of gender equality around the world: Personal insights from her time leading teams all over the planet.
  • Networking for success beyond the gender gap: Harnessing the power of global networks to shape a more equitable future for all. 
  • Driving transformative change: Strategies to implement and drive meaningful change within your company.

Panel

Anne Harris, Managing Director ANZ, Pfizer

Emma Crichton, CEO APAC, AutogenAI

Nick Bangs, Head of Unilever Australia & New Zealand
Facilitated by Dani Matthews, Co-founder of Abundium

creating a gender equal world: career journeys & insights from multinational CEOs

This opening panel brings together three Country Leaders, who will share their experiences in advancing gender equality, providing real-world context and actionable advice. 

  • Intersection of gender and AI: Emma Crichton will explore how biases in technology, particularly AI, can shape our future. 
  • Cultural transformation: Nick Bangs will share insights from his experience with the Champions of Change initiative, focusing on driving cultural change within organisations. 
  • Advances in female leadership: Anne Harris will discuss the progress made in the pharmaceutical industry, where female leadership is on the rise. 

Jo Horgan

Founder & Co-CEO of MECCA
Interviewed by Rich Hirst, CEO & Co-founder of Abundium

unlocking self-care, creativity and love at MECCA

Jo Horgan is one of Australia’s most successful entrepreneurs, having built MECCA from a humble start into a leading beauty retailer with over 110 stores across Australia & New Zealand. Driven by her passion for gender equality, she launched the M-POWER movement in 2017 to champion equality and opportunity for women and girls. 

  • Building MECCA: insights into how Jo built MECCA from the ground up to become Australia’s largest prestige beauty retailer with global ambitions. 
  • Navigating challenges: how Jo has managed the highs and lows, balancing success with stress, and handling the tension between work and life beyond. 
  • Empowering women & girls: how Jo plans to M-POWER and create a world where women and girls can thrive and achieve their full potential, to “make the world over”.

Dr. Peter Fuda

Founder of The Alignment Partnership

get out of your own way and go after what you want

Dr. Peter Fuda is a globally sought-after expert in business and leadership transformation, having coached over 250 CEOs with a remarkable 90%+ success rate. Interestingly, a disproportionate ratio of Peter’s clients have been female leaders across various sectors from ASX CEOs and Chairs, to global leaders in multinationals, to Australia’s top entrepreneurs and the public sector. Peter will share insights at WIM 2024, where attendees will learn:

  • How the world’s most successful female leaders operate: understand how top female leaders think, feel, and act differently to excel in any context. 
  • Achieving desired results: discover how to attain success at work and in life with far less effort than you might think is necessary. 
  • Leveraging strengths: learn how to use the assets you have and focus on what you can control to design and build your future. 

Panel

Ronan Carolan, VP Human Resources, Thales
Troy Taylor, VP & General Manager ANZ, The LEGO Group
Manoj Saxena, Group CEO, Bayer ANZ & PHARMA Head ANZ
Philip Goldie, VP & Managing Director, Okta ANZ
Facilitated by Megan Dalla-Camina, Founder & CEO, Women Rising

is male allyship enough? getting real about the role men play in gender equality

One thing is for sure, we can’t create a gender equal world with only half the population fighting for it. However, the best intended efforts of male ‘champions’ are helping, but not fast enough. How do we need to think differently about the role men play and how we work as one for greater impact? 

  • Supporting gender balance: highlight how male allies can actively support and promote gender balance in the workplace. 
  • Building inclusion and allyship: Ronan Carolan will share strategies HR leaders can implement to create a culture of inclusion and allyship. 
  • Real-world examples: moderated by Megan Dalla-Camina, an authority on leadership and gender equity, this panel will offer practical advice and real-world examples to encourage men to take an active role in driving gender equality. 
  • For Male Attendees: learn how to take an active role in driving gender equality within your organisation. 
  • For Female Attendees: understand how to effectively engage and partner with male allies to enhance gender equality efforts. 

Alison Brahe-Daddo

Podcaster, model, mum & author of 'Queen Menopause'

finding your majesty in the mayhem

At the very time many women’s careers are at their peak, their body is in a state of chaos. Alison Brahe-Daddo will explore menopause by addressing its impact from both female and male perspectives. This session will offer valuable insights into how this life stage affects women in the workplace and at home, and how men can better support and engage during this transition. 

  • Navigating a public career: how Ali has managed the highs and lows of a high-profile career and marriage without being defined by others’ expectations. 
  • Understanding menopause: the importance of understanding and embracing menopause for women, to help prepare for it and live their best life after it. 
  • Support for menopause: what men and women need to know to be better peers and partners to those going through menopause.
74 % of women said they would leave their organisation if their employers did not invest in their careers
40 % of women said their employer had not invested in their development over the last 18 months
50 % of women have considered changing careers in the last 18 months (see source below)

join the dialogue

Unlike any other summit, WIM is uniquely tailored to address the specific challenges women face in a multinational context. It brings together men and women who share a passionate drive to create a gender equal world.

Troy Taylor, VP & General Manager of The LEGO Group ANZ, shares powerful insights on why it's essential for men to be part of the conversation and highlights the importance of creating space for open dialogue, saying, "The main challenge we face right now is a lack of understanding."

attendees

Over 75 multinationals will be joining this year. Will you be there?

outcomes

build & deepen relationships
with female top talent and DEI champions inside and outside your company / industry 
be inspired & informed
by successful female multinational CEOs, global thought leaders and male allies
educate & elevate
all multinational leaders, male & female, to create a gender equal world
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testimonials

Incredible panel of leaders and practical/engaging keynote speakers.
attendeewim 2023
"Great content and presenters. By far the best c-suite network to be a part of."
attendeewim 2023
Good networking and thought provoking content and discussion."
attendeewim 2023

summit partners

We believe being a summit partner is a great way to showcase your commitment to women in leadership and stand out from the crowd as a leader in the multinational business community. 

We have 3 tiers of partnership opportunities available, platinum, gold and silver. Learn more about partnership options here. To get involved email us today!

platinum partner

autogenai

silver partner

jde

frequently asked questions

We're here to help. Can't find the answer to your question? Get in touch here.

Getting to the WIM Summit

address: Allianz Stadium, Moore Park Road, Moore Park, Sydney, NSW 2021

location: Hirer's Dining Room - Level 2

entrance: Gate 5 (best access for drop off: Moore Park Rd)

parking: The Entertainment Quarter is available for parking on the day. Further info here.

public transport: Find information on getting to the venue via public transport here.

How can I apply to partner with WIM 2024? We’re so glad you asked! We have 3 tiers of partnership available, Explore the partnership overview for more information. Please email events@abundium.com to get involved.
How can my company or I apply to speak at WIM 2024? You can get in touch with us at events@abundium.com 
Who can attend WIM 2024?

Women in multinationals, male allies, DEI champions, plus the local CEOs and HRDs of foreign owned companies.

CEO & HRD* members of the Abundium community receive a complementary seat.

*only HRDs with a paid HR leadership subscription.

I don't work for a multinational, can I attend WIM 2024? To ensure all those attending get a true peer experience, you must work for the local operation (ANZ) of a multinational company with a head office overseas.
What defines a ‘multinational’?

A ‘multinational’ is someone who works for an organisation that is foreign owned and based in Australia and APAC region.

How should my company choose who attends? We suggest you select one or two people from each of your functions to attend WIM based on those that have expressed their desire or demonstrated potential to move into the local country leadership team or into a role with your organisation overseas. This approach promotes cross functional collaboration and relationship building, which is key to success as a country leader. 
How does WIM 2024 compliment our in-house programs? WIM provides women leaders in multinationals with access to insights & experiences of global thought leaders, multinational CEOs, & peers
outside their company and industry. This diversity of thought & wisdom is key in a rapidly changing world where the solutions to organisational challenges do not often exist within the walls of the company.
What if I only want to come to a few sessions?

WIM is designed as a full day experience, so we encourage you to attend the whole day, however if you need to miss a session that is at your discretion. Tickets are for the full day only, we will not be selling tickets for individual sessions. 

Will there be an WIM online offering in 2024?

No, WIM 2024 will be a completely live experience however attendees will have access to recordings following the summit via an exclusive online community for WIM 2024 attendees.  

Can I get my ticket refunded?

Purchased Tickets
Are not refundable but you can transfer them to anyone of your choosing as long as they meet the attendee criteria (see ‘who can attend’). Summit tickets are non-transferable to future summits.

Complimentary Tickets
CEO & HRD* members receive a complimentary seat at Abundium summits. We carefully curate your summits to ensure that there is a balanced representation of senior leaders in the room for a true peer experience with diversity of thought. For this reason, your complimentary seat cannot be delegated.

Exclusive to CEOs and HRDs with Team Subscriptions, you have the option to delegate your complimentary seat to another person in your senior leadership team only.

*only HRDs with a paid HR leadership subscription.

How are you addressing and representing First Nations people at the event?

Abundium acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land where the event will take place.   

We will work to ensure the Summit recognises and respectfully upholds inclusive cultural protocols.

How do I get to WIM 2024?

Map: coming soon

Parking: coming soon

Public Transport: coming soon

Be Sustainable: We highly recommend organising car-sharing or public transport to minimise your impact on the planet.

Sources for stats: 51% of Australia’s population is female (source)60% of all under- and post-graduates are female (source) 18 number of female CEOs in the ASX300 (source) | 49 Australia’s global rank by female economic participation (source)23% gap between male and female pay in Australia (source)200 years to reach gender equity on income (source)50% of women said they would leave their organisation if their employer doesn’t invest in their career (source)