Leadership Event | Women in Industry Breakfast

This breakfast event will focus on significant topics relevant to Women in Industry.

Our 2025 Women in Industry Breakfast in Sydney aims to bring together women from within our membership and is designed to foster an environment of support, empowerment, and networking.

The event takes the form of an intimate breakfast event, fostering an atmosphere conducive to meaningful conversations and connections.

At the heart of our Women in Industry Breakfasts are our guest presenters who are industry experts and thought leaders. These esteemed speakers share their expertise, insights, and experiences on industry-relevant topics, providing valuable knowledge and inspiration to the participants.

Guest presenter:

   
   Kirstin Reblin
   DirectorTransformation | KR Consulting
   


Kirstin Reblin is a transformative leader and dynamic speaker with a German background and extensive global expertise. She has held senior roles across operations and corporate functions at international companies like Siemens and Bosch, where she led large-scale transformations and drove operational excellence.

Now based in Sydney, Kirstin recently served as General Manager Transformation at Opal Paper & Packaging, achieving significant financial and cultural improvements. Recognised as "Mentor of the Year" at the 2024 Women in Industries Awards, she is passionate about fostering inclusive, high-performing teams and supporting women in male-dominated industries.

Kirstin holds a Master’s in Industrial Engineering and Business Administration from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany, a field of study created bridging technical and commercial disciplines. Through her practical insights and compelling stories, Kirstin inspires audiences to embrace change, build connections, and drive sustainable success.

Presentation Topic: 

How to Initiate and Drive a Successful Women's Network in Your Organisation

Kirstin's presentation will empower you with the courage to build and grow a women’s network, provide insights into its benefits for both employees and the organisation, highlight common pitfalls to avoid, and guide you in identifying key stakeholders to support and expand the network effectively.

Presentation Content:

• The Case for Action: Why launching a women’s network matters for any organisation
• Taking the First Step: How to initiate and drive a women’s network
• Engaging Allies: How to involve key stakeholders and foster their continuous commitment
• Driving Impact: Benefits of women’s networks for all genders and the organisation

Agenda:

8:30am   | Arrival and mingling on the pool deck
9:00am   | Seated Breakfast
9:30am   | Presentation
10:15am | Building Connections session
10:45am | Conclusion

Who should attend?
This event is aimed at female professionals within our membership but is open to anyone interested in supporting diversity and equality in their workplace.
As a member of IPA you can register up to 2 people, subject to availability, to attend the event.
This event is for IPA members only, there will be no public access to this event.

When do I need to register by?
Registrations close 10 days prior to the event date. 
Registrations are based on a "first-come, first-served" basis. 
There are no allocated seats with membership.

Who can I contact for further information? 

     
     Samantha Jeffrey | National Engagement & Event Manager
     samantha@industrypartners.com.au 
     0438 058 823