31st Women in Leadership Dinner 2026

Melbourne Business School’s 31st Women in Leadership Dinner brings together leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers for an evening of discussion and connection in Melbourne. The keynote and panel will consider how women turn ideas into impact through entrepreneurship, investment and leadership.

Keynote and panel

From Idea to Impact: How Women Build, Scale and Back Innovation features:

• Katrina Leslie, Founder and CEO/Chair, SwipeJobs
• Dr Kate Cornick, CEO, Tech Council of Australia
• Carol Schwartz AO, Chair, Female-Led Ventures
• Alison Hardacre, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Halaxy

The discussion will be moderated by Dr Andrea North-Samardzic, Melbourne Business School.

Ticket inclusions

• Canapés on arrival
• Three-course dinner
• Beverages and entertainment

Tickets are AUD 295–340. Purchase tickets via the booking platform. Tickets must be purchased ahead of the event; none will be available at the door.

Good to know

• The dinner welcomes everyone interested in leadership, innovation and meaningful conversation.
• Dress code: business cocktail attire.
• The event will not be available online.
• Seating together cannot be guaranteed for individually booked ticket holders. Tables of 10 are available to guarantee shared seating.
• No refunds are provided for cancellations within 14 days of the event. Other requests are considered case by case; contact events@mbs.edu.

For further event information, visit Melbourne Business School’s Women in Leadership Dinner page.