24 - 26 February 2026
Sydney Masonic Centre (SMC)
Women in Tech Fest 2026
Australia's most popular Women in Tech event returns!
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Download the Prospectus
View our sponsorship prospectus to get an overview of what a partnership with the Women in Tech Fest 2026 includes.
Elevate your tech skills, break barriers & future-proof your career
Now in its 10th year, the Women in Tech Fest is Australia’s only event that equips you with the technical knowledge, in-demand skills, and leadership strategies you need to move your career and organisation forward.
Connect with a powerful network of peers, learn from dozens of c-suite leaders and heads of tech, gain insights to elevate your projects, and unlock new career opportunities – all in a supportive environment championing diversity and inclusion across the profession.
This is your opportunity. Step up, skill up, and flourish in the future of tech.
Speakers include:
Sarah Carney
Lucy Poole
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Katrina Troughton
Miranda Ratajski
May Lam
Romina Sharifpour
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Why attend?
Women in Tech Fest is the premier annual event that brings together key players from across the technology industry. From thought leaders to emerging innovators.
Move your career & organisation forward with the premier event for women in tech
Learn how to future proof your career by leveraging AI & automation with guidance from Microsoft & Medibank
Develop critical non-technical skills like communication, negotiation, collaboration & change management
Discover how leaders at Virgin, Nine & CBA found success through non-traditional career paths
Master how to build respect, gain credibility, establish authority & exert influence
Explore what's next in tech with timely insights from the DTA & Westpac
Access practical strategies from NAB & Virtus Health to drive diversity & achieve true equity
Partnership opportunities
Now in its 10th 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 19 c-suite presenters 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.
This year features:
More leaders
More CEOs, VPs & Managing Directors than ever – 5 & counting! 14+ CTO, CIO & CDO leaders and 6+ Heads of Technology, AI & Data.
Stronger connections
Enhanced networking & interactivity with all new roundtable and panel sessions.
Bigger lineup
A comprehensive speaking lineup with leaders from over 30+ public & private sector organisations.
Practical focus
Renewed practical focus on the trends & innovations every tech professional must know.
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Sponsors:
Gold Sponsor
From the beginning, MECCA has shared a passion for education and equality. From harnessing digital tools and data to personalise experiences, to empowering women to thrive in STEM and innovation, MECCA is committed to shaping a more inclusive and connected future. Through our social change movement, M-POWER, we’re advancing gender equality by educating, elevating and empowering women and girls – because when women rise, we all rise.
A recap of previous events
