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Date: Wednesday 19 November 2025
Location: Shepparton, Victoria
Venue: To be Confirmed

Women Economic Forum (WEF) Shepparton – Program Outline

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Event Program

11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks

• Welcome by the MC
• Acknowledgment of Traditional Owners of the Land
• Opening speech by [WEF Representative President]
• Welcome Remarks and speech by Hon. Kim O’keefe MP

11:15 AM – 11:30 PM
Keynote Speech: "Empowering Women in Business: Thriving Through Change"

• Speaker: To be Advised
• Focus: Innovation, resilience, and leadership for women in business and
entrepreneurship.

11:30 PM – 12:00 PM
Panel Discussion: "Breaking Barriers: Women Leading in Diverse Industries"

• Panelists:
1. Panelist 1 To be Advised
2. Panelist 2 To be Advised
3. Panelist3 To be Advised


• Moderator: Bianca Starwiasrski
• Topics: Strategies for overcoming challenges, embracing diversity, and fostering
inclusivity in leadership roles

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

Speech: The Role of Women in Sustainable Development (7 minutes)
Speaker 1: to be Advised


Speech: Women in politics: Leading Change (7 Minutes)
Speaker 2: to be advised


Speech: Building inclusive Workplaces (7 Minutes)
Speaker 3: To be Advised


Speech: The Economic impact of Women empowerment (7 Minutes)
Speaker 4: To be Advised

12:30 – 1:30 Networking Lunch Break

• Opportunity to connect with fellow attendees, speakers, and panelists.
• Light refreshments and catering provided.

1:30 PM – 1:40 PM Workshop: "Building Your Personal Brand for Success"

• Facilitator: ABLE Creative Solutions
• Interactive session on creating a professional image, building influence, and
navigating personal growth in leadership.

1:40 PM – 2:10 PM

Speech: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (7 minutes)
Speaker 5: to be Advised


Speech: Emotional Intelligence for Leaders(7 Minutes)
Speaker 6: to be advised


Speech: Creating a culture of mentorship and support (7 Minutes)
Speaker 7 To be Advised


Speech: Transforming Failure into Success (7 Minutes)
Speaker 8 To be Advised

2:10 PM – 2:25 PM
Inspiration Keynote: "Harnessing Collaboration to Drive Success"

• Speaker: To be Advised
• Focus: The power of collaboration, partnerships, and networks in advancing business
and career goals.

2:25 PM – 3:45 PM
Afternoon Tea Break

3:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Interactive Panel: "Women in Regional Communities: Opportunities and Challenges"

• Panelists:
1. Panelist 1 Name – Local Business Leader
2. Panelist 2 Name – Community Leader
3. Panelist 3 Name – Regional Innovator


Moderator: to be advised

• Topics: Women’s empowerment in regional Australia, driving community growth,
and leveraging local opportunities.

4:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Fireside Chat: "The Future of Women in Entrepreneurship"

• Guest: Special Guest or Industry Expert
• Host: Kim O’keefe
• Topics: Emerging trends, opportunities for women, and actionable advice for future
entrepreneurs.

4:15 PM – 4:45 PM

Speech: Women in Finance: Investing in the future (7 minutes)
Speaker 9: to be Advised


Speech: Self care and well being for women (7 Minutes)
Speaker 10: to be advised


Speech: The power of education: Opportunities for Women (7 Minutes)
Speaker 11: To be Advised


Speech: Women in Leadership: Navigating stress and Burnout (7 Minutes)
Speaker 12 To be Advised

4:50 PM – 4:55 PM
Closing Remarks

• Speaker: WEF Australia President
• Acknowledgment of sponsors, partners, speakers, and attendees.
• Announcements of upcoming WEF events and opportunities.

5:00 PM
Event Concludes

This program is flexible and can be customized based on the speakers and topics available.

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