# Women in Public Sector Leadership Summit

- Dates: August 2026
- Location: QT Canberra, Australia
- Organiser: Mimi Walters
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector
- Expected attendance: 110

## About

The Women in Public Sector Leadership Summit is a national event providing women with knowledge and resources to engage in the political process, including running for office and seeking appointments. It is designed for women leaders, candidates, elected and appointed officials, and supporters involved in public leadership.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://womenspublicleadership.net/national-summit)
- [Registration](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wplns-fifth-annual-national-summit-tickets-1758483705099?aff=oddtdtcreator)

## Speakers

- Ashley O'Rourke, (Microsoft), Microsoft
- Sara Marie Ridley, (Numinar), Numinar
- Lindsay Farrow, (Numinar), Numinar
- Lauren Devoll, (Numinar), Numinar
- Adrianna Sekula, (Solidarity Partners), Solidarity Partners
- Mimi Walters, Former Member of Congress, WPLN
- Larissa Martinez, (WPLN), WPLN
- Debbie Walsh, (CAWP), CAWP
- Amanda Iovino, (Pantheon Insight), Pantheon Insight
- Emily Brey, (Americans for Prosperity), Americans for Prosperity
- Amber Benzon, (Level Up), Level Up
- Kristin Marcell, State Rep
- Martina White, State Rep
- Judy Pino, (the LIBRE Initiative), the LIBRE Initiative
- Jennie Dallas, (the LIBRE Initiative), the LIBRE Initiative
- Israel Ortega, (The LIBRE Initiative), The LIBRE Initiative
- Sandra Benitez, (The LIBRE Initiative), The LIBRE Initiative
- Karen Navarro
- Joy Johnson, (Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association), Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association
- Lisa Lisker, (Huckaby, Davis Lisker), Huckaby, Davis Lisker

## Sponsors and partners

- The Commonwealth Foundation
- Katch Skills

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