Overview
ADM Women in Defence and National Security Online Event (Part 2 of 2)
24th June 2026 6:00pm AEST/9:00am BST
Proudly hosted by Australian Defence Magazine and Women in Defence UK
Sponsors
Speakers
Introduction
MC
Kathryn Essex
Head of Defence and Security Industry - Australia and New Zealand
British High Commission Canberra
Australian Panel
Hayley Boswell
CEO & Founder, Defence Kidz
Veterans Advisory Council Member -
South Australian Government
Legal Practitioner
Veteran Families Advocate
Proud Veteran Spouse
Kelly Hopkins
National Defence DIrector, Hays
Non-Executive Director
Defence Innovator and Connector
Veteran Program Manager
UK Panel
Natalie Desty
Founder
STEM Returners
Ella Cartwright-Terry
Director of Partnerships and Fundraising
Recruit for Spouses