Invitation to a Strategic Discussion: Solutions for a Diverse and Robust Defence Workforce to Deliver the Defence Strategic Review Priorities

On the eve of International Women’s Day, we are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming event, "Strategic Solutions for a Diverse Defence Workforce to Deliver the Defence Strategic Review Priorities," taking place on the 7th of March. This gathering goes beyond a mere discussion; it's an opportunity for us to collectively address and build tangible solutions to the workforce challenges facing the Defence sector by unlocking latent workforce capability to:

• Deliver on the national priorities set in the Defence Strategic Review
• Increase the Defence sector STEM talent pool
• Improve national productivity
• Increase profitability and performance of Defence-sector businesses

To enrich our discussion, Dr Susan McGinty, Founder of Aya Leadership and expert in STEM and leadership development, will be unveiling her White Paper Navigating Diversity in STEM: Leveraging Female Leadership Development to Expand Diversity and Unlock Innovation, which provides practical strategies for STEM organisations in response to the recommendations from the Australian Government’s 2024 Pathway to Diversity in STEM Review. Dr McGinty’s White Paper will provide a foundation for our conversations and offer valuable perspectives on developing a more inclusive industry.

We also have a panel of speakers, comprising experts within the Defence industry to discuss the low rate of female participation in the Defence sector workforce, why it matters, and what can be done to unlock capability to address the Defence and STEM workforce crisis.

• Susan McGinty, Dr - Founder & CEO, Aya Leadership
• Sarah Pavillard - Founder & CEO, ADROITA
• Mai Le - Acting Director Defence & Aerospace, Investment NSW
• Margarita Klianev - Generation STEM Project Officer, CSIRO
• Rachael Sharp - Senior Consultant, TBH Consultancy

This event is a discussion aimed at engaging business leaders and decision makers in a strategic conversation about opportunities to make real inroads into Defence sector workforce challenges.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, 7 March 2024

Time: 8:00am – 10:00am (registration starts at 7:30am)

Location: 477 Pitt St. Sydney, NSW 2000

RSVP: 5pm (Sydney time), 4 March 2024

*Breakfast will be served

Tickets:

AIDN Member: $20+GST* (* AIDN Members, please check your email to reveal promo code)

Non-AIDN members: $60+GST*

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

We are currently seeking businesses interested in supporting this event.  Sponsorship opportunities are available.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for this event or have any queries, please email Divine at aidnnsw@aidn.org.au.

Terms and Conditions:

• Registrations are essential. If you are not registered, you will not be permitted to enter. 
• If you could no longer attend the event, please contact Divine at 0400037164 or email aidnnsw@aidn.org.au
• These terms and conditions are subject to change and we endeavour to advise you of these changes as soon as we can.
• By purchasing a ticket to this event, you understand and acknowledge that photographs will be taken in which you may appear, and that these images will be used in future AIDN marketing collateral.

We look forward to your positive response and hope you can join us in creating a more inclusive and dynamic Defence workforce.