# Diversity and Inclusion Forum

- Dates: 12 August 2026
- Location: Crown Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- Organiser: Diversity and Inclusion Forum, 12 August 2026, Melbourne
- Industry: EdTech
- Expected attendance: 36

## About

The Diversity and Inclusion Forum is Australia’s premier event dedicated to D&I professionals, held annually at Crown Melbourne.

## Who attends

this one-day forum will equip senior people and culture leaders with the strategies, tools and peer connections needed to shift culture, embed inclusive practice into the heart of business and deliver lasting organisational value.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://diversityforum.com.au/)
- [Registration](https://d28000000vq7teac.my.salesforce-sites.com/reg/diversity-and-inclusion-forum-2026)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Carolanne Minashi, Global Head of Inclusion, HSBC (UK)
- Manon Pietra, Canva
- Ruby Anandajayasekeram, Shell
- Shruti Ganeriwala
- Fiona MacDonald

## Where to stay

- **Causeway Inn on the Mall**: 80 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.causeway.com.au/)
- **BreakFree Heritage on Little Bourke**: 120 m from the venue, 318 Little Bourke Street, 3000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.breakfree.com.au/heritage-on-little-bourke/)
- **Holiday Inn Bourke Street Mall**: 130 m from the venue, 296 Little Collins Street
- **Hotel Indigo**: 150 m from the venue
- **YTI Garden Hotel**: 180 m from the venue, 372-378 Little Bourke Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ytigarden.com/)
  - Phone: +61 3 9600 4000
- **Pullman Melbourne City Centre**: 180 m from the venue, 195 Swanston Street, 3000
- **Mercure Welcome**: 180 m from the venue, 265-281 Little Bourke Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.mercurewelcome.com.au/)
- **Causeway 353 Hotel**: 200 m from the venue, 353 Little Collins Street, 3000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.causeway.com.au/)

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