International Women’s Day 2024

Join us for an event in celebration of International Women's Day, shining a spotlight on investing in women by recognizing their untapped potential. Following an incredible event in 2023 focusing on Men Supporting International Women's Day: Allyship to Advocacy, and taking the lead from the UN theme for 2024 - Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress, the SeenCulture team are shining a light on the incredible achievements of women in Australia and the importance of investing in their potential through an interactive panel experience.

We'll debate and discuss the critical question: 'How much do we truly understand about the untapped potential of women, the other half historically not invested in?' This conversation is a beacon towards a brighter future for all, shining a light on the importance of recognizing and valuing women's contributions. Through this engaging dialogue, we aim to uncover the transformative benefits of investing in women, addressing it as both a moral imperative and a catalyst for broad-based prosperity. We'll tackle the barriers, celebrate the milestones, and strategize on actionable steps that can be taken today to achieve our long-term vision of inclusivity to unlock the full spectrum of human potential.

Event schedule:

6pm-6:20pm: Networking and mingling with peers
6:20pm-6:30pm: Introduction
6:30pm-7:30pm: Interactive Fishbowl Panel and Q&A
7:30pm-8pm: Networking until event ends
Catering and refreshment will be provided.

Interactive Panel and Q&A

Aubrey Blanche-Sarellano, Culture Amp & Mathpath

Aubrey Blanche-Sarellano is the the VP of Equitable Operations at Culture Amp, and CEO of her eponymous equitable design consultancy The Mathpath (Math Nerd + Empath). Through all her work, she seeks to question, reimagine, and redesign the systems and practices that surround us to ensure that all people can access equitable opportunities and build a better world. Her work is undergirded by her training in social scientific methods and grounded in her belief in the fundamental dignity, value, and wisdom of every person.

Kirstin Hunter, Techstars & Grapevine

Kirstin is the Managing Director (NSW) at Techstars - the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed. In this role Kirstin uses her unique combination of entrepreneurial, strategic, operational and legal skills to select the most promising startup founders to participate in Techstars' 13-week mentor-driven accelerator operating from TechCentral in Sydney.

Nikki Tugano, SeenCulture

Nikki Tugano is the founder of SeenCulture, passionate about recognising and developing human potential in organisations. Nikki is a pioneer for creating inclusive and high performing teams in the Future of Work supported by her background as an experienced HR leader, Positive Psychology practitioner, and now tech startup founder.

Event Partners and Sponsors

SeenCulture: SeenCulture is a decision intelligence platform for people leaders to make faster, smarter, and fairer decisions to stabilise, recognise, and optimise their talent workforce. It's a data driven approach, grounded in behaviour science, to support decision making for performance and pay reviews, team design, and succession planning.

The Culture Equation: A business culture consultancy set out to transform workplaces through courageous conversations and meaningful action. By daring to think differently about culture, leadership and diversity, we know, that with our partners, we can create a world where talent thrives.

Hassell: An architecture firm for award-winning architecture, interior design, landscape architecture and urban design. Hassell connect insight with creativity to design places people love - and build a better future.

RSVP:

Please confirm your attendance ASAP to ensure your spot at this enlightening event. Your presence will contribute to the vibrancy of the discussion and the success of our collective mission to advance gender equality.

Shine a light on untapped potential:

We’d love you to nominate a woman to shine a #SeenSpotlight on. Someone who you are a champion of or someone who has supported you on your journey! We’d love to fill the room with a diverse audience (of ALL genders).

This event is sponsored by Hassell, Everest Engineering, Diversity Atlas, The Culture Equation, InterValley Ventures, and Techstars.

We look forward to celebrating International Women's Day with you, acknowledging the achievements of women, and fostering a community dedicated to investing in their success.

Contact the host of SeenCulture Session: The Ripple Effect of Investing in Women