Join us on
March 6th as we commemorate International Women's Day with an inspiring event to celebrate achievements of wāhine everywhere! This event is all about connection, growth and supporting each other - whether in business, personal development or community impact. Connect with other like-minded wāhine, gain valuable insights, and enjoy bubbles, nibbles and lucky prize draws🥂🎁.
We're thrilled to welcome
keynote speaker Rasha Abu-Safieh, a visionary entrepreneur and co-founder of STARLab and G-Gateway, the first IT impact-sourcing enterprise in Palestine, which has created hundreds of jobs for youth and women. Recognised by Time Magazine in 2018 as a Next Generation Leader. She is currently Head of Digital Strategy and Partnering at the University of Otago and an Edmund Hillary Fellow.
Sene Naoupu is our second keynote speaker. Sene has just taken up the role for CEO for the North Otago Rugby Football Union (New Zealand Rubgy's first female Pasifika CEO). Sene is a former international rugby player and has led global and national strategies for sports governing bodies, player bodies, commercial rights holders and healthcare services. She’s also a record-breaking broadcaster across Rugby World Cup, Olympics, Guinness Six Nations and Sky Super Rugby Aupiki. Sene continues to champion equality in sport and business, promoting the visiblity of gender inclusiveness and diversity.
More information here.
What's in store?
- Thought-provoking talks and discussions
- Opportunities to connect and network
- Bubbles, nibbles and exciting lucky prize draws
This event is for all wāhine (women), - no matter where you are in your career or personal journey. Don't miss the chance to be part of something special.
This event will be held at: Public Trust Building, Ground Floor, 442 Moray Place Dunedin (Opposite First Church) - we can't wait to see you there!
About International Women's Day
Step forward in solidarity for International Women's Day (IWD) 2025 on March 8 to help #AccelerateAction.
At the current rate of progress, it will take 134 years, which is roughly five generations from now, to reach full gender parity in 2158, according to data from the World Economic Forum. Focusing on the need to Accelerate Action emphasizes the importance of taking swift and decisive steps to achieve gender equality. It calls for increased momentum and urgency in addressing the systemic barriers and biases that women face, both in personal and professional spheres.
So, together, let's Accelerate Action and speed up the rate of progress worldwide.
Pay-It-Forward Ticket
Keen to support women in business? Choose our pay-it-forward ticket option and buy a ticket for someone who might struggle to afford the full price.You can either nominate someone or leave it up to us to nominate someone. Simply select the ‘pay-it-forward’ ticket option and choose how many tickets you would like to purchase.
We will contact you after purchase to ask who you'd like to nominate or alternatively if you'd like us to allocate the ticket.
This event is sponsored by the Grand Casino, Forsyth Barr and Datacom.