IWD 2027 Leadership Summit: Resilience

When: March 9, 2027

Where: Sydney, Australia

REGISTER

Join this International Women's Day 2027 event - 9 and 10 March.

The perfect mix of inspiration, practical takeaways and genuine connection.

Everyone is being tested: leaders, teams, organisations. They’re told to be more resilient but rarely how.

Over two days, an interactive program of up to 40 diverse speakers will show you how — leaders and thinkers who’ve been tested and come out stronger. You’ll leave knowing how to lead through uncertainty, build stronger and steadier teams and create a culture resilient enough for whatever comes next.

Your seat is waiting. Join us in Sydney or online.

If you care about how to lead when everything’s shifting you’ll want to be in the room.

Two full days of what we do best

Panel discussions - Real conversations with leaders who thrive when everything feels uncertain. No corporate speak, just honest insights you can actually use.

Keynotes and lightning talks - Longer keynotes from those who are changing the game, plus fast-paced speeches for hits of brilliance.

In conversations - Intimate chats with leaders who'll share the real story (including the messy bits that don't make it into LinkedIn posts).

“Honestly – the entire Summit was incredible. So many wonderful speakers with great stories and inspiring messages.” — Summit attendee

In-person: Our favourite Sydney spot

Two-course lunch, proper networking drinks and all the energy of being in the room where it happens. Oh, and we're throwing in a free online Masterclass because we like to spoil you.

Virtual: Join the party from anywhere
Can't make it to Sydney? No worries. Our virtual summit brings all the good stuff straight to your screen.

Leading the conversation
- Jamila Rizvi, Deputy Managing Director, FW
- Helen McCabe, Founder and Managing Director, Future Women (FW)

Major partner
- AbbVie Australia

Foundational partner
- Commonwealth Bank

Supporting partner
- Witchery

When:
- 9:00am - 4:00pm AEDT
- 9 and 10 March, 2027

Where:
- Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, 199 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000

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