GovTech & Public Sector
Women in Public Sector Leadership Summit
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.
The essentials
Event details
- Dates
- 4 August 2026 to 7 August 2026
- Organiser
- The Leadership Institute
- Expected attendance
- 110
- Industry
- GovTech & Public Sector
Agenda themes
Topics covered
- Education & Training
On stage
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
Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
BreakFree Capital Tower
2 Marcus Clarke Street
QT Canberra
NewActon Pavilion
14 Kendall Lane
Peppers Gallery Hotel
The Village
Nesuto Canberra
2 Akuna Street
Meriton Suites
Ovolo Nishi
25 Edinburgh Avenue
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