In celebration of International Women’s Day, Women in Finance QLD is delighted to host a special Educate Event focused on empowering women across the industry and hosting meaningful conversations around gender equity.

Join us for an engaging 2 course lunch featuring a panel of three distinguished guest speakers, each a respected leader and advocate within their field. Over lunch, our speakers will share insights into the evolving landscape for gender equity, diversity and inclusion. They’ll discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping their industry, and explore the vital role we all play in fostering more inclusive and equitable workplaces.

Tickets Include a 2 course lunch and drinks.

Panellists

Amber Warren - Australia Chair and Australasian Region CEO

Amber is the Australia Chair and Australasia Region CEO at Dentons. Amber has spent time as a Partner in the firm's litigation, banking & finance and financial services regulatory advisory teams and possesses a deep understanding of the full financial services life cycle.

Amber acts for a number of major Australian banks as well as smaller Australian lenders, foreign banks and corporations operating in the financial services sector.

Tegan Acton (they/them) - Head of Inclusion and Diversity - NAB

Leading organisational strategies that create a workplace where all colleagues and customers feel respected, valued, and able to thrive.

With deep expertise in intersectional inclusion, cultural capability, and system‑level change, Tegan works across the business to embed inclusive thinking into everyday decisions. Their work spans risk, customer advocacy, leadership capability, and enterprise transformation — ensuring inclusion is not an add‑on, but a core part of how NAB operates.

Tegan is recognised for their practical, human‑centred approach and their ability to bring people together to solve complex challenges. They are passionate about amplifying diverse voices, breaking down structural barriers, and helping people succeed as their authentic selves.

Alongside their role, Tegan is a trusted adviser and speaker, committed to driving meaningful, sustainable change across corporate Australia.

Holly Stiles - Head of Financial Advisory Sydney - Grant Thornton

Holly leads the Corporate Finance, Forensic, and Restructuring teams.

Holly is an experienced M&A partner who advises business owners on their strategic plans; particularly undertaking acquisitions, raising capital including Private Equity and preparing for and undertaking a sale of the business.

Holly is also the National Executive Sponsor of Grant Thornton’s Gender Equity Network, championing equity, inclusion, and opportunity both within the firm and across the broader professional community, including as a member of Chief Executive Women and leading Grant Thornton's corporate sponsorship of Women on Boards.

Ticket Prices & Packages:

Members: $150.00

Non-Member: $180

Table of 10: 1,800.00

Corporate Sponsor table of 10: $2,000

(Corporate sponsors will receive table branding and recognition)

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