International Women's Day 2020

As always, there's A LOT happening around International Women's Day over the coming week: check it out below!

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TUESDAY MAR 3

Female Entrepreneurship in Action

Sydney CBD / muru-D / 4.00-7.00PM

This 3 hour workshop hosted by Young Change Agents at muru-D is aimed at helping mums and their tween/teen daughters to gain exposure to the world of entrepreneurship. 

Kickass Women in the Tech World: International Women's Day

Sydney CBD / General Assembly / 6.00-8.00PM

Join inspiring female leaders from the tech world as they share their learnings, failings and secrets of success in a fun format.

WEDNESDAY MAR 4

Inclusion and Diversity - Women's Day 2020

Sydney Startup Hub / The Studio / 12.30-1.30PM

In this week's Studio Speaker Series, they'll open the conversation to reflect how our individual actions, conversations, behaviors and mindsets can have an impact on our larger society. 

THURSDAY MAR 5

'Enabling an Equal World' for Women in Tech

Barangaroo / The ACS Innovation Hub / 7.15-9.15AM

This panel discussion will allow you to explore what this new decade has in store for women in ICT and how equality can enable women to continue to thrive in the industry. 

International Women's Day Breakfast with Katerina Kimmorley

The University of Sydney / The INCUBATE Hub / 8.30-10.00AM

Come along to hear Katerina, founder of Pollinate Energy and the Innovation Fund, speak about her career journey, what she's learnt along the way, and get a chance to ask your own questions to someone who has built multiple careers paths. 

Applied Data Science Meetup - International Women's Day

Sydney CBD / General Assembly / 6.00-8.00PM

At this meetup, the focus will be on practical knowledge over theoretical lectures, industrial solutions over mathematical formulas and real-life problems over synthetic ones. 

FRIDAY MAR 6

International Women's Day Breakfast

North Sydney / Human Synergistics / 7.30-9.00AM

This global day recognises the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, with a mission to champion women of all backgrounds who dare to innovate, lead, and uplift others towards a more equal and inclusive workplace. 

SheScalesGlobal Breakfast

Pyrmont / Hotwire / 7.30-9.30AM

Celebrate fearless women who are breaking new ground with their ideas, entrepreneurial flair and, of course, their successes. 

Women's Financial Empowerment

Sydney Startup Hub / Stone & Chalk / 8.00-9.30AM

Join Stone & Chalk Sydney for International Woman's Day as they partner with experts in Finance & Superannuation to equip all women with financial literacy knowledge & skills to earn and manage money effectively. 

EACHFOREQUALITY

Sydney CBD / General Assembly / 8.00-10.00AM

This year's International Women's Day theme is #EachForEqual. GA is celebrating the inspirational leaders who live out this value everyday and are progressing gender equality through their work. 

Innovation Challenge Launch: Safety After Dark

Sydney Startup Hub / Level 1 / 10.00AM-12.00PM

If you are interested in creating a city that offers safe mobility for women at night, this event is for you. 

Women Changing the World

Sydney Startup Hub / Fishburners / 12.00-1.30PM

Spend your lunch hour being inspired by women who are all using their unique skills and voices to make the world a better place.

Female Founders Pitch Night / International Women's Day

Sydney Startup Hub / Fishburners / 5.00-8.00PM

Fishburners is celebrating International Women's Day by hosting a pitch night with a lineup of incredible female-led startups. Don't miss this one! 

MONDAY MAR 10

International Women's Day 2020: Courageous Conversations

Sydney CBD / Ivy Ballroom / 7.30-10.00AM

The Courageous Conversations panel will be digging into equality and diversity in the workplace. Posing and discussing the tough questions around overcoming challenges, dealing with stereotypes and driving advocacy.

Invisible Women

Sydney CBD / General Assembly / 6.00-7.30PM

To mark International Women’s Day on March 8th, ustwo will be shedding light on the gender gap that has effectively silenced women’s accomplishments, needs and experiences throughout history, but also celebrating the inspirational men and women who are passionate about smashing bias and helping us close the gender gap.

THURSDAY MAR 19

All About Wearables - IWD2020

Sydney CBD / General Assembly / 5.30-8.00PM

Join the Women of Wearables for a special edition event highlighting some of Sydney's top innovators in the wearables space.

 

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