UN Women Canberra: The Trailblazer Summit

Are you an ambitious student, emerging or established leader, or courageous entrepreneur? 

Are you looking for motivation, inspiration, and actionable steps to advance your dreams? 

Are you ready to level up and commit to charting your own course and blazing new trails for your future? 

The UN Women Canberra Chapter invites you to THE TRAILBLAZER SUMMIT!

The Summit will bring together Women Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Trailblazers across sectors, from technology, business, international affairs, government, entrepreneurship, education, and beyond, who have demonstrated Agency, Autonomy, Advancement, and Action in their lives. 

You will learn how to: 

• Chart your own course; 
• Up level your entrepreneurial mindset; 
• Grow your wealth and build a positive relationship to money; 
• Create your own business or platform for positive change; 
• Build confidence and courage despite setbacks; 
• Lead authentically and collaboratively; 
• Influence and lead global conversations; and
• Trailblaze professional paths and opportunities that align with your goals. 

This Summit is designed to be a transformative experience! So, get ready to be inspired and challenged, to learn actionable strategies, and to connect and collaborate with others from different backgrounds and industries, so you can drive your own advancement, seek support, and learn how to build a career with more autonomy and agency. 

So, whether you are a student just starting out or a seasoned professional looking to make the next bold positive move, this is an event you can’t miss! Get your ticket today! Spaces are limited! 

SUMMIT AGENDA

PART I: WOMEN LEADERS IN CANBERRA  (11:00am -1:30pm)

DOMINIQUE NARCISO KIM, Global Entrepreneur, Coach, Author, Speaker, Founder of the Women's Entrepreneurial Corps (WE CORPS)

RACHEL SMITH-CIANCHI, APAC Regional Vice President

NATASHA JANSSENS, Founder of Women with Cents, Author and Certified Money Coach

SARAH DUNN, Associate Director of Academic Education, PYP Coordinator, Canberra Grammar School

MANDHAKINI IYER, Non-Executive Director and Transformation Leader

LISA WALKER, Co-Founder and CFO of National Community Care, Award-winning Entrepreneur and Author

NATASHIA TELFER, Co-Founder and CEO of National Community Care, CWB Canberra "Businesswoman of the Year"

PART II: WOMEN LEADERS ON THE GLOBAL STAGE (2:00-4:00pm)

AMBASSADOR STEPHANIE COPUS CAMPBELL, Ambassador of Gender Equality, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia

SARAH TALALAY, Head of Media and Strategic Communications, US Embassy, Canberra

MELANIE CALVERT, Director of Strategic Analysis and Policy, Strategic Communications Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

DOMINIQUE NARCISO KIM, Global Entrepreneur, Coach, Author, Speaker, Founder of the Women's Entrepreneurial Corps (WE CORPS)

TICKET INSTRUCTIONS

This event is divided into two sessions:  

Part I: Women Leaders in Canberra (11-1:30pm) 

Part II: Women Leaders on the Global Stage (2-4:00pm)

If you wish to attend one session, only register for that session. If you wish to attend both Part I and Part II, you must have a ticket for each session.

Note: ANU Students must be able to provide a valid Student ID at the entrance of the event. All NON-ANU Students must pay for a ticket(s).

LOCATION

Marie Reay Auditorium, Australia National University 

155 University Ave, Canberra ACT 2601

THANK YOU TO OUR ANU SUPPORTERS

TEJAS TAGRA, President of the ANUEC

SHREY DAWDA, Associate Vice President of the ANUEC

For more information, please visit: Australia National University Entrepreneurship Club 

About the UN Women Canberra Chapter

The UN Women Australia Canberra Committee supports the mission of UN Women by raising public awareness and advocacy initiatives on UN Women and global women’s issues as well as conducting fundraising activities in the Canberra region to support UN Women programs worldwide. For more information about UN Women Australia and the Canberra Chapter or visit 

https://unwomen.org.au or Instagram: @unwa_canberra or @unwomenaust.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please email canberra@unwomen.org.au.

By buying a ticket or attending the event, you are subject to the procedures and policies outlined in the governing documents of ANUEC.

Disclaimers:

Please note that the UN Women Canberra Chapter and affiliates may take photos during the Summit. By attending this event and agreeing to the Terms & Conditions, you are providing consent to allow photographers or videographers to record the event and your likeness. 

UN Women Canberra Chapter, ANUEC, and its affiliates also reserve the right to refuse entry or remove a participant should they be disruptive or uncooperative during the duration of the Summit.