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WIM20

women in multinationals summit 2026

tue 10 nov'26
8:00am - 5:30pm
hilton sydney
wim is the only summit where multinational leaders, allies, and talent of all genders come together to accelerate equity, because gender equality is everyone’s business.
31% The number of leadership roles held by women worldwide, with progress stalled since 2022.*
27% Profit advantage for companies in the top quartile for gender diversity on executive teams.*
20% Boost to global GDP per person predicted by the WEF if the workforce gender gap is closed.*
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the opportunity

In today’s global landscape, leadership that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in drives stronger performance, greater innovation, and sustainable growth. But the path to equity isn’t always clear, and progress is slower than it should be. Multinational organisations are uniquely positioned to lead the way, with the reach, influence, and responsibility to accelerate change.

WIM is your chance to get outside your building and connect with peers committed to inclusive leadership. Gain the insights, tools, and energy to turn intention into action!

why

Building diverse leadership teams is a challenge. For multinationals, who operate across borders and cultures, it's even more complex. At the current pace, gender balance in leadership is 50 years away and full parity could take 123 years. WIM exists to close the gap and support inclusive, future-fit teams.

what

WIM is a one-day high impact summit that brings together global CEOs, leaders, allies and champions of change from top multinationals and leading not for profits. Expect powerful ideas, real-world case studies, peer learning, and practical tools to embed equity across your leadership, teams, and systems.

who

WIM is for current & emerging women*, non-binary & gender diverse leaders in multinationals, male allies and activists, DEI leaders, and champions of change in global companies. It is for C-suite execs ready to act, and for ambitious leaders ready to grow their impact, broaden their networks, and lead meaningful change together.

*By the use of the term "women" we mean every woman - cisgender and transgender. we also recognise non-binary people, kept out of leadership by the same inequality. rising together means leaving no one behind.

all rise - rise together, lead together

That's the theme for WIM 2026, and it's both a call to attention and a call to stand up. "All rise" isn't about one group lifting another - it's about everyone moving in the same direction, at the same moment, toward a shared goal. The question we're putting to the room is simple: What do you stand for?

The case has never been clearer - when women rise into leadership, business rises with them. Yet progress toward equal representation remains slow, uneven, and in some places stalled.

At the current pace, parity is still 123 years away. That's not a timeline any of us should accept, and it's not work that women can do alone. It calls on allies and leaders of all genders to step up. It requires shared leadership and collective action. And it must start at the top, in rooms like this one.

The path to 50/50 starts here. Not in 123 years, in our time.

Will you rise with us?

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when women rise, business rises
when women rise, business rises

At WIM we explore how balanced leadership strengthens your talent pipeline, decision-making and competitive edge.

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50/50 in leadership and this room
50/50 in leadership and this room Women, allies and leaders of all genders in equal measure - because a balanced room is what change actually looks like.
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real change that starts at the top
real change that starts at the top Learn how the best leaders turn intent into action and take home the tools to set the example across your own business.

partners

We're excited to welcome HSBC as this year’s WIM summit platinum partner, along with gold partner Randstad, and Question Pro and Delonghi as silver partners. 

We are also proudly supporting the charity Share the Dignity at this year's summit.

Interested in partnering with us? Explore opportunities in the FAQ below.

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headline speakers

Meet the voices leading the change. From world-class executives to influential CEOs and bold allies, these speakers bring real-world insight, lived experience, and actionable ideas to accelerate equity in multinational leadership.

agenda

arrival
register, grab a coffee & find your seat
Enjoy a coffee provided by our partners De'Longhi (available throughout the event) and get energised for a day of impact!
introduction - all rise
Reuben Bijl - Partner, Abundium; Former Head of Strategic Initiatives, Apple ANZ & South Asia & executive sponsor for Apple's ANZ chapter of Women
Rochelle Courtenay - Founder, Share the Dignity

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be the change you want to see
  • Learn about what this year's theme 'All Rise' will mean for the day and the role of male allies in accelerating gender equity
  • From one box of pads to a global movement – ten years of Share the Dignity, candidly told
  • The triumphs and the challenges: what it really takes to lead change and be the change you want to see in the world
  • A woman in business, on her own terms
Jennifer Westacott
Chancellor, Western Sydney University; Non-Executive Director, Wesfarmers; Former CEO, Business Council of Australia

Facilitated by Rich Hirst - Co-founder & CEO Abundium

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rising against the odds to the top
  • Jennifer’s remarkable story from public housing to changing the future for all Australians at the top of public and private industry
  • Lessons learned from her time as the BCA’s first female and longest-serving CEO about how Australia can rise globally
  • Helping the next generation to rise and develop anti-fragility in these times of exponential change
Lettina Evans
Chief Financial Officer, HSBC Australia and New Zealand

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when everything's priority one
  • All Rise in action: what it takes for women to lead, and keep leading, through multiple overlapping change curves in a multinational organisation
  • Three moves for clarity and momentum: prioritise and sequence, protect the non-negotiables, and set the cadence that beats change fatigue
  • Hear about Lettina's own path to CFO, and the role male allyship and sponsorship played in advancing her leadership
morning tea ☕
networking and refreshments break
 
Dr Kristy Goodwin
Neuro-performance Scientist, Author & Executive Coach

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workshop - powered up women ⚡
Learn how to:
 
  • Accelerate gender equality
  • Leverage the positives of technology to empower each other
  • Optimise performance in a digitally-intense world using neuroproductivity protocols
  • Better manage stress and burnout using brain-based solutions
lunch 🍽️
refuel, reconnect, recharge

 Enjoy a two-course lunch with your table, reconnect over the mornings impact and re-energise for an afternoon of learning

fireside chat
Steve Vamos - Author, Through Shifts and Shocks; Former CEO, Xero & ninemsn; Former senior leader, Apple, Microsoft & IBM
Jane Huxley - Board Director; Former CEO, Are Media; Former senior leader, Spotify, Pandora, Microsoft & Fairfax

Facilitated by Dani Matthews - Co-founder, Abundium

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the sponsors who changed everything
  • Two leadership journeys, 40 years and two decades in the seat, and the role mentoring and sponsorship played in both
  • Scaling through shifts, shocks and hypergrowth, and leading the founder transition at Xero
  • Building a portfolio board career: bringing governance and AI expertise into the boardroom
  • Audience Q&A
Craig Foster
419th Socceroo, 40th Captain, Broadcaster, & Former NSW Australian of the Year
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the beautiful game as a lifeline
  • Rescuing the Afghanistan Women's National Football Team from Kabul during the Taliban takeover, August 2021 – around 100 athletes evacuated to safety
  • A voice for the voiceless: led by captain and goalkeeper Fatima Yousufi
  • A partnership with Melbourne Victory, and a return to the pitch in Australia – a global symbol of resilience, community and hope
afternoon tea ☕
networking and refreshments break
 
Natalie Kyriacou OAM
Environmentalist, Board Director & Author, Nature's Last Dance: Tales of Wonder in an Age of Extinction

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what we stand to lose
  • A wake-up call on biodiversity, climate and the natural world
  • Why the gender gap and the planet are linked: the case for more diverse voices shaping conservation, climate and ESG decisions at the top
  • Leading with curiosity: applying conservation thinking to leadership, risk and long-term decision-making
  • Audience Q&A
reflections
Dani Matthews - Co-Founder, Abundium
Rich Hirst - Co-Founder & CEO, Abundium
Simone Clarke - CEO, UN Women Australia
Mike Morgan - Senior Vice President & Managing Director APAC, Insight

reflections

 

your next two moves
  • Four leaders, four honest reflections - closing legacy view points, tying back to the summit theme, All Rise
  • An invitation for the room to do the same: pause, reflect, and name what's shifted today
  • Closing the day with everyone's next two moves- what will you do differently, starting now?

 

networking drinks 🥂
peer reflection, connection & action

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testimonials

“A brilliant Women in Multinationals summit by Abundium. The content, the speakers, the flow of the day and the running of the event were just fantastic. So much learning and networking! Didn’t want it to end.”

Melissa BranleyWomen Rising, Client Director

"Great location, speakers, Agenda… very inspirational to close out the year and look forward to the diversity of thinking into 2026. Go WIM!"

Andrew LamRegional Business Analytics Senior Manager, Amgen

“WIM 2025 was a great opportunity to learn, reflect, and be in dialogue with other leaders committed to progressing gender equity."

Renate HarrisOrganisational Development Business Partner, ORIX Australia

“Absolutely loved attending this well thought through, organised and impactful event that left me with so many learns and actions to ponder and want to immediately implement. Hope to attend next year’s event.”

Dalia SaadSenior Brand Manager, Pfizer

“As a woman working in a multinational company of a male dominated industry I resonated with the speakers and learnt some key strategies on how to navigate around some of the challenges in the workplace and my own self doubt.”

Kym CarruthersCustomer Care Manager, Kuehne+Nagel

“What an amazing and inspiring lineup. Thank you Abundium team—your thoughtful events always deliver key insights that open minds and change a course of action for the better. You create spaces where new relationships are forged and colleagues or partners from the past joyfully reconnect.”

Angela HowardGeneral Manager, Fraser Property Group

choose your experience

Change begins with one, but scales exponentially with many. Choose collective impact to accelerate change across your team. 

solo access

$1,790+GST pp*
1 x summit ticket
Individual growth
High-impact networking
Exclusive insights, resources & recordings
Deeper connection between CEO & team
Reserved table for enhanced team engagement
Stronger team alignment & collaboration
Bigger savings with a bundled table price

*Abundium members get a complimentary seat - see FAQs for details.

collective impact

$1,590+GST pp (save $200 pp)*
8 x summit tickets
Team growth & development
High-impact networking
Exclusive insights, resources & recordings
Deeper connection between C-suite and team
Reserved table for enhanced team engagement
Stronger team alignment & collaboration
Bigger savings with a bundled table price

*Total: $11,920+GST. Don’t wait – you can confirm your team later.

attendees

Leaders from 50+ global multinationals will be joining this year. Will you be there to connect and learn with them?

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benefits

inspiration & learning
Hear from world-class experts, influential CEOs, and activists leading real change. Gain insight from those reshaping leadership to be more inclusive, effective, and future-ready.
practical & tactical
Access case studies, proven frameworks, and peer-led learning to help you lead inclusively and embed equity into your organisation’s leadership systems.
deepening relationships
Strengthen relationships with colleagues across levels and regions. Build new connections with peers from other multinationals who understand the complexity of global business.
new connections
Meet peers, spark fresh conversations and expand your network with leaders who share your commitment to equity and impact.
broader perspective
Get outside your building, reframe, and return with renewed clarity on what modern, inclusive leadership looks like. 

 

hall of fame

The leaders who’ve left a lasting mark. Across past summits, extraordinary CEOs, experts, and advocates have challenged norms, shared breakthrough thinking, and helped leaders rethink what’s possible on the path to equity.

Alison Brahe-Daddo
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WIM sep'24 Alison Brahe-Daddo
WIM sep'24Alison Brahe-DaddoPodcaster, Model, Mum & Author
Jo Horgan
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WIM sep'24 Jo Horgan
WIM sep'24Jo HorganFounder & Co-CEO, MECCA
Peter Fuda
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WIM sep'24 Peter Fuda
WIM sep'24Peter Fuda

Founder, The Alignment Partnership

Megan Dalla Camina
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WIM nov'23 Megan Dalla Camina
WIM nov'23Megan Dalla Camina

Founder & CEO, Women Rising

Louise Mahler
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WIM nov'23 Louise Mahler
WIM nov'23Louise Mahler

Executive Coach & Author

aminata conteh-biger
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WIM nov'23 Aminata Conteh-Biger
WIM nov'23Aminata Conteh-Biger

Founder & CEO, Aminata Maternal Foundation

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WIM sep'24 Preeti Bajaj
WIM sep'24Preeti Bajaj

CEO, Luminous Power Technologies

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WIM nov'23 Pip Marlow
WIM nov'23Pip Marlow

Board member, CAR Group

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WIM nov'25 Layne Beachley
WIM nov'25Layne Beachley

7x World Champion Surfer, Co-founder of Awake Academy

jude batrac
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WIM nov'25 Jude Batrac
WIM nov'25Jude Batrac

People & Culture Director, Coca-Cola ASEAN & South Pacific

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WIM nov'25 Tracy Fellows
WIM nov'25Tracy Fellows

Non-Executive Director, Woolworths Group, Former Exec REA Group, NewsCorp, AusPost & Microsoft

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WIM nov'25 Tess Brouwer
WIM nov'25Tess Brouwer

Chief Energy Officer & Co-founder, Awake Academy

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WIM nov'25 Paul Zahra
WIM nov'25Paul Zahra

Seasoned Non-Executive Director & former ASX100 CEO

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WIM nov'25 Justine McKenny
WIM nov'25Justine McKenny

Senior Director, Head of Marketing, The LEGO Group

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WIM nov'25 Kellie Nuttall
WIM nov'25Kellie Nuttall

Former National Lead Partner - AI Institute, Deloitte Australia

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frequently asked questions

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

How can I apply to partner with WIM 2026? We’re so glad you asked! We have 4 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? You can get in touch with us at events@abundium.com 
Who can attend WIM?

Current & emerging women, non-binary & gender diverse leaders in multinationals, male allies and activists, DEI champions, and the local C-suite leaders (CEOs, CPOs and CFOs) of global companies.

CEO, CFO, CMO, CPO & Executive members of the Abundium community receive a complimentary seat.

Can I delegate my complimentary member seat?

Abundium CEO, CPO, CFO, CMO & Executive memberships receive a complimentary seat at WIM 2026. Your complimentary seat can be delegated to a true peer only by Friday 9 October 2026. Email events@abundium.com to delegate your seat.

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

A ‘multinational’ is an organisation that is foreign owned but has a team or offices based in Australia and/or the APAC region.

How does WIM 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, centred around reaching the goal of more gender balanced and inclusive leadership. 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?

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

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.

*Data references: Women hold 31% of leadership roles globally (LinkedIn The State of Women in Leadership Report 2026) | Gender-diverse companies are 27% more likely to outperform on profitability (World Economic Forum 2025) | Estimates show that achieving gender equality in the labour force could boost long-run GDP per capita by 20% on average across countries (World Economic Forum & World Bank, Global Gender Gap Report 2025) |  | 123 years to close the global gender gap (WEF Global Gender Gap Report 2025) | 50 years away from workplace parity (McKinsey)