Perth Diverse Women in Technology Coffee Catch Up

💜 Perth Diverse Women in Technology – Exciting Things Ahead for 2027!

As we approach the end of 2026, I wanted to share some exciting plans for our community and invite you to be part of shaping what comes next.

Our focus for 2027 is simple: more connection, more honest conversations, more opportunities to learn, grow and support each other.

🥂 December 2026 – End-of-Year Wrap-Up

We're planning an end-of-year get-together to celebrate our achievements, reflect on the year and reconnect with the wonderful women in our community.

A chance to catch up, meet new people and share a few laughs!

📅 Date and venue to be announced.

🚀 Late January 2027 – Our New Workshop Series

We're introducing practical, interactive workshops focused on the real challenges women face throughout their careers.

💰 Addressing the Gender Pay Gap

Understanding your worth, salary negotiations, pay equity and advocating for fair opportunities.

💜 Bias in the Workplace for Diverse Women

Having honest conversations about workplace bias, challenging stereotypes, navigating difficult situations and supporting one another.

👩‍💻 Project Management & Professional Confidence Series

It's not just about managing projects. It's about building confidence, credibility and influence.

Topics will include:

• How to Show Up – Building professional confidence and presence.

• Finding Your Voice – Getting comfortable working in male-dominated environments.

• Stakeholder Communication – What matters, what doesn't and how to communicate effectively.

• Managing Challenging Conversations – Building influence, navigating conflict and managing expectations.

🎯 Career Guidance – What's Your Next Move?

Have you built a career pathway? Do you know how to create one? Do you know what your next career step might look like?

We'll explore career planning, identifying opportunities, developing your strengths and taking ownership of your professional growth.

🙋‍♀️ We Need You! Help Us Shape Our Community

Perth Diverse Women in Technology is about bringing women together, sharing experiences and creating opportunities for everyone.

As we grow, we'd love more members to get involved!

We're looking for:

🤝 Community Volunteers – Help us organise events, coordinate workshops, welcome new members and contribute ideas.

🎤 Guest Speakers – Have a story, experience or area of expertise you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you. You don't need to be a professional speaker!

🌟 Mentors – Share your knowledge and experiences with women navigating their careers or looking for their next opportunity.

💡 Workshop Facilitators – Help us deliver practical sessions on leadership, technology, career development, project management and workplace challenges.

🌏 Community Contributors – Help us shape the future direction of the group, suggest topics, build connections and create new opportunities.

🏢 Industry Partners & Sponsors – We'd love to connect with organisations interested in supporting our community through speakers, venues, workshops or sponsorship opportunities.

You don't need to be an executive, a manager or have years of experience to contribute. Every perspective matters.

📅 2027 Calendar of Events

I've also put together a 2027 Calendar of Events, featuring Perth, WA and interstate conferences, leadership events, industry forums and networking opportunities.

I'll share this with the group so we can all plan ahead, connect at events and discover new opportunities.

If you know of an event that should be included, please share it!

💬 Over to You!

I'd love to hear from our members:

1. Which workshop topics would you like to attend?

2. Would you be interested in volunteering or helping organise community activities?

3. Do you have a story, experience or expertise you'd like to share as a speaker?

4. What would you like to see Perth Diverse Women in Technology achieve in 2027?

Whether you want to attend, volunteer, speak, mentor or simply meet other women, there's a place for you in this community.

Let's make 2027 a year where we do more than just network. Let's share knowledge, open doors, build confidence and create opportunities for one another.

Looking forward to seeing what we can build together! 💜

Perth Diverse Women in Technology