[ASA] Fwd: Women in STEMM Leadership Summit 2026

[Richard McDermid]

Dear ASA,

Please consider attending this interesting STA-organised event, and as an ASA member, feel free to use the discount code when registering.

Best wishes,
Richard

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Macquarie University,
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From: Ryan Winn <ceo at sta.org.au>
Subject: Women in STEMM Leadership Summit 2026
Date: 9 April 2026 at 9:31:10 am AEST
To: "richard.mcdermid at mq.edu.au" <richard.mcdermid at mq.edu.au>

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Dear Richard,

Join us as we shift the conversation from representation to real leadership impact at the Women in STEMM Leadership Summit<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/rdM2CVARKgC55k863fyiATEC-DJ?domain=stemm.womenleadersummit.com>  in partnership with Science & Technology Australia in Melbourne from 17-18 June 2026.

Over two days, you'll connect with top leaders and organisations driving change. Explore practical strategies and case studies to increase visibility, influence and create leadership pipelines for women in STEMM.

Science & Technology Australia’s Superstars of STEM:

  *   Anntonette Dailey, CEO, Aviation/Aerospace Australia & Co-Founder, Australian Space Diversity Alliance

  *   Muneera Bano, Principal Research Scientist - Diversity & Inclusion in AI, CSIRO

  *   Dr Hema Wadhwa, Associate Data & Analytics, Aurecon

  *   Dr Sara Webb, Astrophysicist & Course Director, Swinburne University of Technology

  *   Jasmin Diab, Partner/Managing Director, Global Nuclear Security Partners

  *   Dr Bianca Capra, DSTG Navigate Defence Scientist, Defence Science and Technology

Leading STEMM CEOs & Executive Leaders:

  *   Cheryl Maley, CEO, Starpharma

  *   Petra Andrén, CEO, Quantum Australia

  *   Michael Ben-Meir, CEO, Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria

  *   Jo Dooley, Vice President, Microsoft

  *   Katherine Boiciuc, Chief Technology Officer Oceania, EY

  *   Jasmine Reay, Group Executive, Infrastructure & Engineering Services, ANSTO

  *   Christine Khor, Chief Executive Officer, Peeplcoach

Senior voices include C-Suite leaders from Quantum Australia, EY, Starpharma, Royal Flying Doctor Service, Microsoft, and ANSTO. Discover how to get involved by downloading the brochure here<https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/kZCbCWLVXkUPPX8KOhnsQToCwJ3?domain=stemm.womenleadersummit.com>.

As part of our STA Membership, we invite you to use the discount code STA100 for $100.00 off your registration.

Attending this event is an investment in your leadership and in a stronger, more inclusive STEMM sector. You’ll gain insight into how to connect with, learn from, and support some of Australia’s most influential scientists and technologists shaping the future of STEMM.

We look forward to connecting with you this June.

Warm regards,

Ryan Winn
CEO, Science & Technology Australia
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