Step into a day designed to inspire, empower, and accelerate your career journey.
Accelerate You! brings together women across all stages of their tech careers – from those taking their first steps to leaders shaping the future of the industry.
Save the date!
- Date: Thursday, 6 November 2025
- Time: 8:30am – 5:30pm
- Venue: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre – 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth
🌟What to Expect:
With thought-provoking keynotes, practical panels, and powerful storytelling, Accelerate You! will explore the challenges, opportunities, and triumphs at every stage:
Early-Career: Exploration & Entry – Navigate your first steps with confidence. Learn how to break into the industry, build your network, and discover alternative pathways into tech.
Mid-Career: Growth & Leadership – Gain insights on moving into leadership, advocating for yourself, and building resilient careers in a fast-changing industry.
Senior Leadership & Beyond: Influence & Impact – Hear from leaders at the top of their fields on shaping strategy, leading with purpose, and lifting others as you climb.
Whether you’re exploring your first role, growing into leadership, or driving change at the highest levels, Accelerate You! is your space to connect, learn, and leave energised for what’s next.
Join a community of women supporting women – because when we accelerate together, the whole industry moves forward.
Don’t miss out – reserve your spot today here!
🎤 Keynote Speakers:
Michelle Redfern – globally recognised DEI strategist, non-executive director, and author of The Leadership Compass (Linkedin)
Talar Anjer Koushian – Cyber Security Awareness Specialist, South 32 (Linkedin)
Emily Cannings– QA Manager, Canva (Linkedin)
Vannessa Van Beek – Global CISO, Fortescue (Linkedin)
The conference usually sells out, so don’t miss this chance to be part of the movement – secure your spot and invite your colleagues and friends now!
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Event Agenda
Registration
Welcome, Housekeeping, Intro & Minister Address
Banu Kannu – MC
Helping Women Reach their Full Potential
Michelle Redfern – Women’s Leadership Development Expert
Morning tea break
Keynote Early Career Stage: Stepping into the Unknown
Talar Anjer Koushian: Cyber Security Awareness Specialist – South 32
Early Career Stage Panel Discussion:
- Building your network and community
- Confidence building
- Differentiating yourself
Panelists
- Talar Anjer Koushian: Cyber Security Awareness Specialist – South 32
- Sarah Matelja: Founder – Law CPD
Lunch
Mid Career Stage Panel Discussion:
- Moving into Leadership
- Advocating for Yourself
- Career Resilience
- Leading Others
Panelists
- Emily Cannnings: QA Manager – Canva
- Katherine Berrosco: Senior Product Owner – Bankwest
- Janaki Gunawardhana: Manager IT Automation – Rio Tinto
- Sangeetha Mohan: Senior Project Manager – SoftwareOne
Afternoon Tea Break
Senior Leadership Stage Panel Discussion
- Raising your Strategic Profile
- Influence and Impact
- Building Governance Readiness
- Shaping the Future
Panelists
- Vannessa van Beek: Globel CISO – Fortescue
- Janelle Baily: Assistant Director Data Science and Analytics – WA Police
- Tash Wick: Chief People Officer – Data #3
Closing Keynote
To be announced soon.
Thank you and close
Janie Plant – Chair – WiTWA
Networking Drinks
Michelle Redfern to book sign
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