Future of Women in Business - Rockhampton
Future of Women in Business Report Launch
Queensland women’s working lives, career pathways, and workforce participation are evolving – and maximising their contribution to the state’s business community is critical to building a productive, inclusive, and resilient economy for the future.
The inaugural Future of Women in Business Report, supported by Australian Retirement Trust, examines the pathways, barriers, and systemic changes needed unlock women’s economic potential across Queensland.
Join us for breakfast in Rockhampton as we discuss this valuable resource for businesses, industry leaders and government decision makers, featuring meaningful insights and practical actions to accelerate growth, build stronger businesses, and create lasting social impacts.
Why attend?
Businesses across Queensland consistently tell us that workforce challenges are among their biggest constraints on growth. At the launch of the Future of Women in Business Report, hear from the experts on the pathways, barriers, and systemic changes needed to shape Queensland’s future.
Event details:
Date: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
Time: 7:00am to 9:00am
Venue: Empire Apartment Hotel, Conference Centre
Address: 2/5 East St, Rockhampton City QLD 4700
Breakfast will be served.
Tickets:
Business Chamber Queensland member | Non-member | |
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Single ticket | $29 +gst | $39 +gst |
Group of 4 | $100 +gst | $140 +gst |
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Speakers
Kylie Dallas, Corporate & Institutional Relationship Manager, Australian Retirement Trust
Kylie Dallas started at ART in 2022 and is a Corporate & Institutional Relationship Manager with more than 17 years' experience in the superannuation industry. Kylie previously served on the Queensland Women in Super committee, helping raise awareness of the challenges women face in superannuation and supporting the delivery of networking, education and community initiatives. She is committed to making complex topics easier to understand and is passionate about promoting inclusion, connection and financial confidence through education and advocacy. Kylie holds a Bachelor of Business and a Diploma in Financial Planning.
Mary Carroll, Chief Executive Officer, Capricorn Enterprise
Mary Carroll is responsible for the overall management of Capricorn Enterprise operations including marketing, economic development, event support and visitor servicing. Mary brings a combination of destination marketing, membership, corporate governance and strong relationship building skills to the organisation and has been recognised by industry with numerous awards and accolades for her contributions including Outstanding Contribution by an Individual at the 2007 CQ Southern Reef Tourism Awards and Living Legend Award at the Livingstone Shire Council Australia Day Awards in 2023 for her decades of service to the community. Mary has extensive networks with business and industry leaders, government officials and elected Members of Parliament. Her career has included a broad range of private and public sector roles, having worked for hospitality and tourism businesses and Organisations, a mining engineering firm, a union and a political party. Mary’s extensive career also includes a six year period as an elected local government Councillor from 2000 to 2006 as well as a Director of an ASX listed resources company in 2020/2021.
Elyse Riethmuller GAICD, CEO, Fitzroy Basin Association
As a passionate leader, innovator and critical thinker, Elyse is a powerful advocate for the Fitzroy region and its natural assets. Elyse is the Chief Executive Officer of Fitzroy Basin Association, central Queensland’s preeminent Natural Resource Management organisation serving central Queensland. She has over 20 years of experience in land, water, vegetation and agriculture management in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Over the last ten years, Elyse has embedded herself in the Fitzroy region, building strategic partnerships with industry, community, private and public land managers. In this time, she has developed and lead profitable, productive and positive environmental solutions that have resulted in impressive water quality outcomes for the Great Barrier Reef.
Reg Roberts, Head of Strategic Projects, Business Chamber Queensland
Almost a decade of experience helping to promote Queensland companies on the global stage, and another decade of experience supporting the capability of small and medium businesses across the state. As a Senior Leader with Trade and Investment Queensland, Reg was at the forefront of the support delivered to companies throughout Queensland to export their products across the globe. A results-driven accomplished executive with 30 years’ experience leading in a range of complex corporate, non-profit and government organisations, Reg has a proven ability to drive success within dynamic and dispersed organisations that navigate complex operational and strategic risks.
Supported by Australian Retirement Trust
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