# Women in Public Sector Leadership Summit

- Dates: 4 August 2026 to 7 August 2026
- Location: Canberra Rex Hotel, Canberra, Australia
- Organiser: The Leadership Institute
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector
- Expected attendance: 110

## About

The Women in Public Sector Leadership Summit, taking place from August 4 to August 7, 2026, at the QT Canberra in Australia, is a premier event designed to empower and inspire women in the public sector.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.theleadershipinstitute.com.au/public-sector-women-in-leadership/)
- [Registration](https://events.konnectlearning.com.au/booking/women-in-public-sector-leadership-summit-2026?hsLang=en-au)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Indira Naidoo, Award Winning Journalist, Broadcaster and Bestselling Author
- Madeleine West
- Elizabeth Mildwater, Secretary, Department of Customer Service NSW
- Karina Menday, Assistant Coordinator General, National Emergency Management Agency
- Dr Sandra Cuthbert, CEO, Food Standards Australia New Zealand
- Alana Lundy, Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Social Services
- Alison McLaren, Deputy Secretary Veteran, Family and Stakeholder Experience, Department of Veterans' Affairs
- Lisa Rauter, Deputy Secretary, Sport, Territories and Regions
- Kenna Ackley, Deputy Secretary, Corporate Services, Department of Communities and Justice
- Sophie Adams, Chief Psychiatrist of Victoria, Victorian Department of Health
- Dana Lightbody, Director, The Leadership Institute
- Danielle Colley, Speaker, Coach, Author
- Ami Cook, MindNavigator Technologies
- Tulsi vande Graaf, Partner, Brave People Solutions

## Where to stay

- **BreakFree Capital Tower**: 220 m from the venue, 2 Marcus Clarke Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.breakfree.com.au/capital-tower/)
- **QT Canberra**: 230 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.qthotels.com/canberra/)
- **NewActon Pavilion**: 410 m from the venue, 14 Kendall Lane
- **Peppers Gallery Hotel**: 410 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.peppers.com.au/gallery/)
- **The Village**: 440 m from the venue
- **Nesuto Canberra**: 450 m from the venue, 2 Akuna Street
- **Meriton Suites**: 490 m from the venue
- **Ovolo Nishi**: 500 m from the venue, 25 Edinburgh Avenue
  - [Hotel website](https://ovolohotels.com/ovolo/nishi/)
  - Phone: +61 2 6287 6287

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/women-in-public-sector-leadership-summit-canberra/