23 - 25 February 2027 Sydney

11th annual

Women in Tech Fest 2027

Empowering Australia’s future tech leaders through content, community and connection

Empowering Australia’s future tech leaders through content, community and connection

Now in its 11th year, Women in Tech Fest brings together ambitious women in technology to learn, connect, celebrate and build the skills and relationships to get ahead.

Across two energising days, hear candid stories from leading women in tech, explore the leadership expectations shifting as AI reshapes the way we work, and gain practical ideas to help you lead through change, build your influence and take your career further.

The experience is built for participation, not just listening. Bring real workplace challenges into conversations with peers and leaders, and connect through Champagne Roundtables, mentoring and interactive sessions that build relationships that last well beyond the event.

Come curious. Bring your challenges. Leave with practical skills, powerful connections, and momentum for what's next.

Speakers include:

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Angelica Veness

Chief Technology Officer & Transformation Lead ANZ
IBM Technology

Nadene Serman

Group Chief Technology Officer
Envest

Niamh McPherson

Women in Tech Leader and CIO Program Leader
Deloitte

Angelina McMenamin

Head of Performance Culture

WiseTech Global

Priyanka Pattekar

Chief Information Officer, Business Bank
Commonwealth Bank

Akanksha Wangnoo

Chief Privacy & Data Ethics Officer
NAB

Aarti Joshi

Chief Information Officer
NSW Department of Customer Service

Carla Ramchand

Managing Director, Australia & New Zealand
Cognizant

Kylie Watson

Head of Cyber Security
DXC Technology

Asha Matthew

Director, Digital Transformation
Department of Defence

Sam Fariborz

Chief Information Security Officer
Cognizant

Kathleen McGuire

Head of Technology Performance & Risk
QBE Insurance

Leah Pinto

Director, Cyber Intelligence
CyberCX

Louise Compagnone

Director of Artificial Intelligence
Datacom

Emie Fernandez

Chief Technology Officer
InfoTrack

Lenka Bednarikova

Head of AI and Advanced Analytics
Australian Retirement Trust

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“Excellent event for women in tech. Inspirational and informative.”

Marketing and Communications Director, Transmax

“Great conference with interesting content that really got you thinking about things differently.”

Product Owner (Originations), ANZ

“Everyone was collaborative, knowledgeable, and willing to engage.”

Executive Assistant, Vic ICT for Women

“It is such a safe space to discuss people's journeys and challenges.”

Assistant Director Digital Development, ARPANSA

“Women in Tech Fest is an engaging and empowering experience to the IT community.”

Beth Carroll

Program Manager - CRE Technologies APAC, Jones Lang LaSalle Australia

“A chance to come together to discuss important trends and impacts in our industry.”

General Manager IT, Bedford Group

Why you can't miss Women in Tech Fest 2027...

Australia's festival bringing together key females from across the technology industry.

Hear the bold career moves, stretch roles & pathways that built leaders at Envest, Hansen Yuncken & InfoTrack

Build the leadership skills that matter most in the age of AI with Cognizant, High Speed Rail Authority & Tourism Tasmania

Learn how to make clear decisions & protect trust when the stakes are high with DXC Technology

Master the power skills of critical thinking, negotiation & courageous conversations with the Department of Defence

Translate the skills you already have into your next role with Thales, CyberCX & Ventia

Find the mentors, sponsors, allies & board roles that accelerate your career with QBE Insurance, WiseTech Global & UNSW

Design a tech career that supports health at work & keeps you progressing with NSW Department of Customer Service & Cognizant

Explore the next decade of tech leadership & where tomorrow's leaders will come from with Australian Retirement Trust & InfoTrack

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Key Themes:

Leadership, influence and decision-making in technology careers

Future-ready skills for AI, automation and workforce disruption

Career progression, sponsorship, allyship and the missing middle

Building resilient, inclusive and high-performing teams

Navigating non-linear career pathways, stretch roles and transferable skills

Workplace culture, retention and the systems that keep women progressing

Purpose, networks and community as drivers of long-term career growth in tech

Partnership opportunities

Now in its 11th year, the Women in Tech Fest is firmly established as the premier annual meeting place for engaged and enthusiastic technology leaders across industry and the public sector. Last year’s event was the biggest yet, featuring 14 c-suite presenters, 7 managing directors and dozens of other tech leaders speaking to a packed room full of senior decision makers. The event offers numerous opportunities for sponsors to network, share their expertise, and build their reputation as leaders in tech.

There are numerous sponsorship and exhibition opportunities with packages designed to help you meet your marketing and sales targets, so please contact Milad Etemadi on +61 (0) 478 195 857 or milade@questevents.com.au to discuss how we can help you connect with your ideal audience.

Supporting Partners:

Supporting Partner

Her Tech Circle Supporting Partner

Empowering Women in Tech: From Entry to Leadership

At Her Tech Circle, our mission is to create an Australian movement where women in tech, at all career stages, can thrive, lead, and contribute to industry advancements. We aim to instigate change from within, providing education and empowerment that enables women to confidently step up, speak out, be brave, and claim their rightful seat at the table.

Supporting Partner

Wild for STEM Supporting Partner

WILD for STEM empowers women and non-binary professionals to lead with purpose, courage, and impact. Through transformative programs, boardroom experience, and a powerful national network, we’re redefining what leadership looks like in STEM. This is more than career advancement—it’s a movement toward a more inclusive and innovative future. Advance with purpose. Lead the change. Explore our programs today.

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A recap of previous events

Quest has an established history of providing reliable, high quality conferences for women in technology. Women in Tech Fest 2027 is an opportunity for our thousands of past delegates and new attendees to come together in one place to Meet. Learn. Grow.

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