31st Women in Leadership Dinner 2026

Melbourne Business School’s 31st Women in Leadership Dinner will bring together more than 500 influential leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers for an evening of connection and thought-provoking discussion. This year’s keynote and panel discussion, From Idea to Impact: How Women Build, Scale and Back Innovation , will feature: Katrina Leslie , Founder and CEO/Chair, SwipeJobs Dr Kate Cornick , CEO, Tech Council of Australia Carol Schwartz AO , Chair, Female-Led Ventures Alison Hardacre , Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Halaxy Moderated by Dr Andrea North-Samardzic , Melbourne Business School They will explore how ideas become impact through entrepreneurship, investment and leadership. Tickets include: Canapés on arrival, a three-course dinner, beverages and entertainment. As this event regularly sells out, I encourage you to secure your place early. Should you have any questions, please contact our Events Team at events@mbs.edu. Dress Code | Business Cocktail Attire For more information, please visit: www.mbs.edu/wild