Overview
ADM Women in Defence and National Security Breakfast – What is Shaping the Defence Workforce in 2025: Diversity Still Matters
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Speakers
Katherine Ziesing, Strategic Communications Manager, Hanwha Defence Australia
Mary Lemonis, Chief People Officer, Built
Dr Susan McGinty, CEO Aya Leadership
Additional speakers to be announced shortly
Agenda
Arrival
Tea, coffee and pastries available
Official welcome
International Recruitment
An ADF perspective
Morning Tea Networking break
Paddock to Production Line Case Study
Hanwha Defence Australia and Built
Katherine Ziesing, Strategic Communications Manager, Hanwha Defence Australia
Mary Lemonis, Chief People Officer, Built
What does it take to transform a sheep paddock to fully functioning factory in two years?
Early and under budget.
Katherine Ziesing, Strategic Communications Manager, Hanwha Defence Australia
Mary Lemonis, Chief People Officer, Built
What does it take to transform a sheep paddock to fully functioning factory in two years?
Early and under budget.
Lunch - with Keynote speaker
Dr Susan McGinty
Dr Susan McGinty is the CEO and Founder of Aya Leadership. She is an award-winning scientist and global STEM leadership development expert, speaker and author, who is transforming the profile of leadership in STEM and Security to achieve innovation sustainability, uplift women in STEM and Security, including Defence, into leadership roles, and enable diversity and equity in these sectors.
Susan has a PhD in Medicinal & Organic Chemistry, a Master of Leadership, and more than 25 years’ experience in STEM, Defence and National Security, and STEM leadership development. Her thought leadership and tailored leadership programs have global impact. She authors leadership articles and undertakes research in STEM leadership. She speaks globally about the challenges for women navigating STEM leadership, tailored leadership development approaches for STEM women, and how organisations can increase diversity in their leadership. Susan has over twenty years’ experience in adult education, coaching and mentoring across a range of STEM, Defence and Security sectors.
Dr Susan McGinty is the CEO and Founder of Aya Leadership. She is an award-winning scientist and global STEM leadership development expert, speaker and author, who is transforming the profile of leadership in STEM and Security to achieve innovation sustainability, uplift women in STEM and Security, including Defence, into leadership roles, and enable diversity and equity in these sectors.
Susan has a PhD in Medicinal & Organic Chemistry, a Master of Leadership, and more than 25 years’ experience in STEM, Defence and National Security, and STEM leadership development. Her thought leadership and tailored leadership programs have global impact. She authors leadership articles and undertakes research in STEM leadership. She speaks globally about the challenges for women navigating STEM leadership, tailored leadership development approaches for STEM women, and how organisations can increase diversity in their leadership. Susan has over twenty years’ experience in adult education, coaching and mentoring across a range of STEM, Defence and Security sectors.
Closing remarks
Pricing
TBA
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Conference Pass $2,895 + GSTStandard Industry Rate
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Conference Pass $2,895 + GSTSME, Government and Academia Rate
Location
Melbourne CBD
Venue details will be emailed privately to the registered attendees
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To find out more, check out videos from the previous ADM Women in Defence and National Security Breakfast with Dassault Systèmes.