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.

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!

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 50/50 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?

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. More exciting speakers to be announced soon...

Sally Henderson High-Stakes Leadership Mentorlearn more

Sally Henderson High-Stakes Leadership Mentor

Jennifer Westacott Chancellor of Western Sydney University & Special Adviser KPMGlearn more

Jennifer Westacott Chancellor of Western Sydney University & Special Adviser KPMG

Craig Foster Former Socceroo, Broadcaster & Human Rights Activistlearn more

Craig Foster Former Socceroo, Broadcaster & Human Rights Activist

Natalie Kyriacou Environmentalist, Board Director & Authorlearn more

Natalie Kyriacou Environmentalist, Board Director & Author

Lettina Evans Chief Financial Officer Australia and New Zealand, HSBClearn more

Lettina Evans Chief Financial Officer Australia and New Zealand, HSBC

coming soon Interested to speak at WIM 2026? Ask our team.learn more

coming soon Interested to speak at WIM 2026? Ask our team.

WIM sep'24 Alison Brahe-Daddo

WIM sep'24Alison Brahe-DaddoPodcaster, Model, Mum & Author

WIM sep'24 Jo Horgan

WIM sep'24Jo HorganFounder & Co-CEO, MECCA

WIM sep'24 Peter Fuda

WIM sep'24Peter Fuda

Founder, The Alignment Partnership

WIM nov'23 Megan Dalla Camina

WIM nov'23Megan Dalla Camina

Founder & CEO, Women Rising

WIM nov'23 Louise Mahler

WIM nov'23Louise Mahler

Executive Coach & Author

WIM nov'23 Aminata Conteh-Biger

WIM nov'23Aminata Conteh-Biger

Founder & CEO, Aminata Maternal Foundation

WIM sep'24 Preeti Bajaj

WIM sep'24Preeti Bajaj

CEO, Luminous Power Technologies

WIM nov'23 Pip Marlow

WIM nov'23Pip Marlow

Board member, CAR Group

WIM nov'25 Layne Beachley

WIM nov'25Layne Beachley

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

WIM nov'25 Jude Batrac

WIM nov'25Jude Batrac

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

WIM nov'25 Tracy Fellows

WIM nov'25Tracy Fellows

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

WIM nov'25 Tess Brouwer

WIM nov'25Tess Brouwer

Chief Energy Officer & Co-founder, Awake Academy

WIM nov'25 Paul Zahra

WIM nov'25Paul Zahra

Seasoned Non-Executive Director & former ASX100 CEO

WIM nov'25 Justine McKenny

WIM nov'25Justine McKenny

Senior Director, Head of Marketing, The LEGO Group

WIM nov'25 Kellie Nuttall

WIM nov'25Kellie Nuttall

Former National Lead Partner - AI Institute, Deloitte Australia

choose your experience

Change begins with one, but scales exponentially with many. Choose collective impact to accelerate change across your team. Book your company table before 30 June 2026 to save with super early-bird pricing.

solo access

$1,630+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.

book your seat

collective impact

$1,390+GST pp (save $240 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: $11,120+GST. Don’t wait – you can confirm your team later.

book your table

testimonials

“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

“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

“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

“The WIM 2024 summit was a day full of great learnings, wonderful ah ha moments with exceptional speakers, panelists and networking opportunities. Congratulations to the Abundium team for a world class event.”

Elizabeth BerryVP of Enterprise Accounts & Services, Japan & ANZ, Medtronic

“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

benefits

inspiration & learning

Hear from world-class executives, influential CEOs, and male allies 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.

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 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? 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 & CPO* members of the Abundium community receive a complimentary seat.

*only CPOs with a paid CPO membership subscription.

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 someone who works for an organisation that is foreign owned and based in Australia and 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.