Event History
The earlier speakers at WITWA events are people from around Australia.
Ron Gibson – Networking
Presented: Nov 2011
Speaker/s: Ron Gibson
Our last event, co-hosted by our friends at the Australian
Web Industry Association's Port80 group, featured Ron
Gibson, Managing Director of Go Networking, as our speaker.
Ron offered us various approaches to networking,......
Mentoring – The Art of Sharing Wisdom
Presented: Oct 2011
Speaker/s: Dee Roche
*D**ee** Roche*, Senior Management Consultant at AIM-UWA
Business School Executive Education is a great friend of
WITWA and a very dynamic speaker with a world of experience
around mentoring, both as mentor and......
Does Gender Play a Role in Innovation?
Presented: Aug 2011
Speaker/s: Professor Lyn Beazley
Speaker/s Credentials: Chief Scientist of WA
This after-hours session was held on the 18 of August at
Scitech Discovery Centre. Professor Lyn Beazley, a great
supporter of WITWA and its techtrails program – she is its
patron - enlightened......
WITWA & ACS-W joint event: Cloud Computing
Presented: Jun 2011
Speaker/s: Carolyn Gardiner-Hill, Sheryl Frame, Kim Wisniewski, Daniel Zador, Justine Middleton
Speaker/s Credentials: Deloitte, EDICT International, Empired, Freehills, IBM Australia
Cloud Computing has taken more column space, commanded more
blogger attention, and consumed more development budget than
any single technology topic since Y2K. Despite so much buzz,
many of us still have questions......
Social Media and Privacy
Presented: May 2011
Speaker/s: Sarah Mitchell
Speaker/s Credentials: Owner - Global Copywriting
Social media is firmly entrenched in our society, both in
our professional and personal lives. The way we communicate
with each other has changed because of these tools.
Understanding what content to share......
Preparing for an IT Disaster
Presented: Mar 2011
Speaker/s: Angela Pak
Speaker/s Credentials: Senior Manager, IT Advisory Team, KPMG
Preparing for and IT Disaster - It is not just about the
technology
When our clients are asked “How prepared are you for an
IT disruption?” most clients respond in detail about the
technology......
WITWA Transformations
Presented: Nov 2010
Speaker/s: Professor Lyn Beazley, Dr Erica Smyth, Russell Hammond, Kerry Bowden, Jim Ellis, Stephen Carroll
Speaker/s Credentials: techtrail supporters shared their insights
Our last event of the year was a showcase for everything
WITWA had been working towards. We announced our new
initiative, *techtrails*, a program encouraging girls and
boys in remote and rural WA......
Agile Project Management in IT Development
Presented: Sep 2010
Speaker/s: Angela Ferguson
Globally and in Australia, Agile software development is
becoming mainstream. Companies such as Google, Ericsson,
Yahoo and Microsoft are all using Agile techniques to
achieve faster, higher quality and better-business aligned
IT solutions. In......
Incentives for Innovation in IT - what are the changes to Government supporting R&D in IT
Presented: Mar 2010
Speaker/s: Stephen Carroll & Nicola Purser
This presentation was kindly sponsored by KPMG and gave an
update on the current support the Government provides to IT
developments in tax and grant programs and the upcoming
changes to Government support......
The Year Ahead: Expert Opinions for 2010 - Economic, Social, Political
Presented: Dec 2009
Speaker/s: Anne Bellamy, Dana Mason, Scott Ludlam
Building & Creating Valuable Business Networks
Presented: Oct 2009
Speaker/s: Rebecca Cole & Bree Mitchelson
From the Trenches: Practical Advice on Making Social Media Work for Your Business
Presented: Aug 2009
Speaker/s: Sarah Mitchell
It's hard to separate fact from hype when it comes to Social
Media. Knowing where to start can seem daunting. Attend the
next WITWA event to hear how one local business owner
approached......
From Global Crisis to Local Economy- Where to From Here?"
Presented: Jun 2009
Speaker/s: Murray Meaton
Speaker/s Credentials: BSc(Agric)(Hons) BEc - Managing Director
Murray Meason, Economist & Managing Director of Economics
Consulting Services addressed the topic that effects us both
as businesses and individuals, namely the Global Economic
Crisis, but from a local perspective.
*Speaker Bio:*
Murray established......
Coping with Conflict: Maybe if I keep my head down that crazy person will go away!"
Presented: May 2009
Speaker/s: Tracey McGarth
Women are I.T. WA invites you to our first event of 2009. It
is late in the year, but it was worth waiting for.
Responding to your feedback our first event is......
Intelligent Disobedience - A very different view on leadership in projects & management"
Presented: Oct 2008
Speaker/s: Bob McGannon
Speaker/s Credentials: Director of Mindavation, developed the concept of 'Intelligent Disobedience' throughout his years of managing IT projects.
Intelligent Disobedience is the ability to counter
management directions or instructions and suggest
improvements while defending the integrity of the
organisation. This ability requires courage, good
presentation skills and political awareness. These skills
set the......
Workforce: Time for a New Spin
Presented: Jun 2008
Speaker/s: Dr Penny Flett
Maximising Service Delivery through Effective Project Management
Presented: Apr 2008
Speaker/s: Acting Superintendent Lance Martin
Old IT employees, new IT employees, the RIGHT IT employees – how does one attract the right staff"
Presented: Nov 2007
Speaker/s: Sheryle Moon
The Australian ICT sector is facing it biggest skills crisis
ever with vacancies growing exponentially, identified
shortages now and worse no relief on the horizon. In this
environment how do organizations respond to......
Lack of Women, or an Excess of Men? Strategies for Cultural Change
Presented: Oct 2007
Speaker/s: Dr Susan Harwood
The Eight Facets of CRM:Forget One and Your Project Will Disappoint!
Presented: Aug 2007
Speaker/s: Graeme Jeffrey Boorer
For eighteen years now, Graeme Jeffrey Boorer has designed
and implemented state-of-the-art customer information driven
marketing and business strategies for both Australian and
international enterprises. In addition to his consulting and
project management experience......
Times of Scarce I.T. Key Issues for CIO’s and IT Managers in 2007/8
Presented: May 2007
Speaker/s: Karen Bard
Web Technologies: What Project Management and Operational Problems Can They Solve?
Presented: Mar 2007
Speaker/s: Andy Parry
Praecis: In our connected world, web technologies have
become more and more sophisticated. But how useful are they?
And can they solve problems that traditionally have troubled
project and operational managers? Andy Parry,......
The Program Management Office - You need one and you need one NOW
Presented: Jun 2006
Speaker/s: Corinne Forrest
Every business must tie project deliveries to strategic
objectives across their entire enterprise if they want to
achieve notions of growth, increased profits, enhanced
strategic position and increased organisational
effectiveness.
Without a program management office......
Glass Ceiling and Glass Elevators
Presented: Apr 2006
Speaker/s: Anne-Marie Syme
Anne-Marie Syme's favourite saying is " Success only comes
before Work in one place.....The Dictionary".
She will share with you some of her experiences and
encounters, how best to ride that glass elevator
and......
An Evening with Robin McClellan, US Consul General Perth
Presented: Feb 2006
Speaker/s: Robin McClellan
Women are I.T. (WIT) W.A. is pleased to introduce an
inspirational speaker in US Consul General Perth - Ms Robin
McClellan. We are delighted to have Robin present her most
interesting story of......
DO YOU HEAR ME? Is there a relationship between communication styles and project success or failure?
Presented: Sep 2005
Speaker/s: Rob Thomsett
Rob Thomsett is an internationally acclaimed Project
Management mentor, teacher, author and practitioner. In his
publications and presentations, Rob's unique narrative style
engages the project management practitioner fully and leaves
a lasting influence on......
WISE HISTORY: A History of Women in Information Technology and Science
Presented: Aug 2005
Speaker/s: Sonja Bernhardt
Sonja, arguably the highest profile woman in the Queensland
ICT industry, presented a highly informative and
entertaining history of Women in Information Technology and
Science answering the question "why haven't we heard more
about......
Where is the real commercial value in on-line social networks?
Presented: May 2005
Speaker/s: Gordon Dunbar
Gordon Dunbar's career started off controlling dieback in
the South west of WA as a Cadet in the Forest Department
(CALM). Seeking more ambitious intentions, he returned to
Perth to complete his university......
Breaking the cultural mould - The key to a woman's career success
Presented: Mar 2005
Speaker/s: Karen Connolly and Karen Coulter
Whilst women's representation in management in the public
sector compares favourably with other similar countries,
there has been no improvement in the private sector, and
possibly a decline in representation since 1986,
particularly in......
Views at C-Level I.T.
Presented: Nov 2004
Speaker/s: Panel Discussion
Trends for the IT industry - 2004 to 2006
Presented: Aug 2004
Speaker/s: Bill Stewart
Be Seen, Get Known, Move Ahead
Presented: May 2004
Speaker/s: Robyn Henderson
How CEOs can address the issue of female retention in the workforce
Presented: Feb 2004
Speaker/s: Panel Discussion
Surviving at the top: reflections from a Gen X Executive
Presented: Nov 2003
Speaker/s: Megan Enders
When Project Meets Process
Presented: Aug 2003
Speaker/s: Yvonne Parle
The Digital Divide
Presented: Jun 2003
Speaker/s: Panel: Karen Melzack - Jim Ellis - Jackie Gill
Delivering benefits from Business and IT initiatives
Presented: Apr 2003
Speaker/s: Graham Cuckow
Leading High-Performance IS Teams
Presented: Feb 2003
Speaker/s: José Ruggero
Go-Girl Post Event
Presented: Nov 2002
Speaker/s: WITWA
Making IT Happen
Presented: Aug 2002
Speaker/s: Louise Pratt
From Morse to Multi-Media Messaging
Presented: Jun 2002
Speaker/s: Mr. Kim Allen
Emerging trends in the IT marketplace
Presented: Apr 2002
Speaker/s: Ian Olson
Information Warfare - from CEO to Cyber-terrorist
Presented: Feb 2002
Speaker/s: Bill Hutchinson
I.T. Unplugged
Presented: Nov 2001
Speaker/s: Panel
Speaker/s Credentials: The Panel: Wendy Hutchison - SealCorp, Brett Looney - ComTech, Andrew Walls - BankWest
The Business of IT in 2001 - The Prognosis of the five Ps
Presented: Aug 2001
Speaker/s: Dr Marianne Broadbent
Holistic Management
Presented: Jul 2001
Speaker/s: Chanty Lang-Wilton
Mining the New Economy
Presented: Apr 2001
Speaker/s: Einar Vikingur
On being time poor
Presented: Feb 2001
Speaker/s: Deborah Shorter
Debate: "Women do I.T better"
Presented: Dec 2000
Speaker/s: WITWA community
Women on Boards
Presented: Oct 2000
Speaker/s: FE (Fiona) Harris
Communities - the Challenge of Online Empowerment
Presented: Aug 2000
Speaker/s: Ms Jackie Gill
Information Security in the 21st Century
Presented: Jun 2000
Speaker/s: Panel
Speaker/s Credentials: The Panel: Wendy Hutchison - SealCorp, Brett Looney - ComTech, Andrew Walls - BankWest
Unlimited Potential
Presented: Apr 2000
Speaker/s: Trudy Gartner
Speaker/s Credentials: Certified Louise L. Hay Workshop Leader, Reiki Practitioner, Motivational Speaker, Unlimited Potential
The Internet Social Revolution
Presented: Feb 2000
Speaker/s: Rebecca Taplin
Speaker/s Credentials: OnLine Manager at ComTech Online (W.A.)
Communications & E-Commerce reach out to Regional Western Australia
Presented: Dec 1999
Speaker/s: Sharon Brown
Speaker/s Credentials: Telstra West Australian Businesswoman of the Year
Managing Generation X
Presented: Oct 1999
Speaker/s: Valerie Pretzel
Speaker/s Credentials: Director of Pretzel Logic and Challenge Bank Business Owner Award
I.T. – Friend or Foe for Women.
Presented: Jul 1999
Speaker/s: Hon. Cheryl Edwardes
Speaker/s Credentials: Minister for the Environment; Labour Relations