Get ready for a day that’s packed with powerful ideas and insights, engaging presentations, lively conversations, personal stories, fascinating and diverse points of view and unforgettable performances. Not to mention highly practical tools to empower change in gender equality.
Registration will be open from 7:30am, with the main event kicking off at 8:30 am, there’ll be plenty of opportunities to meet other guests and network over morning and afternoon tea and lunch, plus over sunset drinks and canapés once the day wraps up at 5:45pm.
8:30 am
Welcome To Country
TAYLOR POWER
8:35 am
WELCOME & HOUSEKEEPING
MYF WARHURST & ZAN ROWE
Our dynamic MCs and passionate fans about the power of music, culture, stories and the delight of a good conversation.
8:45 am
OPENING ADDRESS
THE HON. PETER MALINAUSKAS MPPremier of South Australia.
THE HON. KATRINE HILDYARD MPMinister for Child Protection, Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic and Family violence, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing.
8:55 am
SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCE
DUSTY FEET MOB
9:10 am
KEYNOTE ADDRESS | EMPOWER YOURSELF
TARYN BRUMFITT
2023 Australian of the Year and bestselling writer, director, body image campaigner and mother of four.
9:55 am
FIRESIDE CHAT | CREATING A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD
HOSTED BY ERIN PHILLIPS OAM OLYOlympian, AFLW superstar, trailblazing pioneer and proud mother.
LAUREN JACKSON AO OLYAthlete. Olympian. Legend. Social Entrepreneur. Social Agitator.
10:35 am
MORNING TEA
Plus interactive activities and networking opportunities.
Catering by Adelaide Oval.
11:00 am
KEYNOTE ADDRESS | THE IMPORTANCE OF REPRESENTATION
MARLEE SILVA
Published author, speaker, podcaster, rugby league commentator.
11:15 am
PANEL DISCUSSION | USING OUR VOICE
HOSTED BY MARLEE SILVA
Published author, speaker, podcaster, rugby league commentator.
ASHLEY HUNT
School Captain, Rural Youth Ambassador and proudly making her voice heard.
ELIZABETH TABAN
Football player. Culture shaper. Barrier breaker.
LAYAN SAADEH
2021 Young South Australian of the Year, Swimming and Surf instructor, Footy player and inspirational trailblazer.
TAYLA WILLIAMS
Adelaide Thunderbird, Sports Nutritionist and fiercely committed to health and wellbeing.
11:50 am
FIRESIDE CHAT | BEYOND GREATNESS
HOSTED BY ZAN ROWE
MC and passionate fan about the power of music, culture, stories and the delight of a good conversation.
FATMA SAMOURA
Secretary General Of FIFA, Gender Equality Champion And Seasoned Navigator Of Extraordinary Change And Challenges.
12:30 pm
LUNCH
Plus interactive activities and networking opportunities.
Catering by Adelaide Oval.
1:10 pm
POWER UP SESSIONS
ANNA LEE | PRINCESSES, SUPERHEROES & GENDER STEREOTYPES
Executive coach, DEI consultant and gender stereotype smasher.
LINDA WILLIAMS | BREAKING GENDER BARRIERS IN A MALE DOMINATED WORK ENVIRONMENT
Cop. Lawyer. Mother. Leader. Figurehead. Agent of Change.
SARAH GUN | WHAT IMPACT ARE YOU HAVING ON THE WORLD?
Award-winning innovator, disruptor, thought leader and crusader for a socially equitable world.
POH LING YEOW | FINDING YOUR SENSE OF SELF THROUGH FOOD AND ART
TV Presenter, Author and Visual Artist
1:50 pm
SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCE
CASEY DONOVAN
Powerhouse entertainer, presenter, actor, writer and passionate advocate for self-acceptance and the LGBTQIA+ community.
2:10 pm
KEYNOTE ADDRESS | GRIT, DETERMINATION AND THE POWER OF GOAL SETTING
SAM BLOOM Surfing champion, adventure seeker, mother, neurology nurse and true inspiration.
2:45 pm
PANEL DISCUSSION | HOW DO WE MAKE MEANINGFUL CHANGE?
HOSTED BY MICHELLE REDFERNAward-winning advisor, entrepreneur and passionate agitator for equality reform.
ANDREW KAYCEO of Business SA, the SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
DR JESSICA GALLAGHER
Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University Of Adelaide and passionate champion for education equality.
JARROD WALSH
Experienced broadcaster, sport host, MC and crusader for the power of connection and engagement.
MELISSA LIBRANDI
Managing Director, News Corp Australia, South Australia and ardent advocate for the power of data and creativity.
3:30 pm
AFTERNOON TEA
Plus interactive activities and networking opportunities.
Catering by Adelaide Oval.
3:45 pm
Q&A SESSION | FINDING YOUR VOICE: ADVOCACY FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS
RANA HUSSAIN
Inspirational speaker. Diversity champion. Trailblazer across the worlds of sport and media.
4:30 pm
KEYNOTE ADDRESS | TAKING ADVANTAGE OF EVERY MOMENT
MOYA DODD AO
Lawyer, sports administrator, former international footballer and fierce advocate for equality
4:55 pm
KEYNOTE ADDRESS | BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE FOR SA
HER EXCELLENCY THE HONOURABLE FRANCES ADAMSON
Governor Of South Australia
5:10 pm
INTERACTIVE SESSION | TOOLS TO ACTION AND EMPOWER CHANGE
MARY HAJISTASSI
Supporting communities. Unlocking capabilities. Empowering change.
5:35 pm
CLOSING STATEMENT | CREATING LONG LASTING CHANGE IN GENDER EQUALITY
THE HON. KATRINE HILDYARD MP
Minister For Child Protection, Minister For Women And The Prevention Of Domestic and Family Violence, Minister For Recreation, Sport And Racing.
5:45 pm
CLOSE
Networking, sunset drinks, canapes.
Catering by Adelaide Oval.
*Speakers, topics and timings are subject to change.