The one-day conference featuring a powerful lineup of women and their stories of passion, perseverance and ultimate success.
Thursday 9 September
Brisbane
From the future of work, to diversity and inclusion, money moves, and the crossroads of motherhood and ambition, these are just some of the topics we’ll cover in a jam-packed schedule.
Presented by Freelancing Gems, this is an event for the self-made woman. Spend the day surrounded by incredible businesswomen, hear the stories of women who are paving the way, and leave with powerful new connections and the tools to level up your business game.
Schedule
An incredible program, with over seven panel discussions, fireside chats and keynote presentations to attend.
From the future of work to diversity and inclusion, money moves, building an empire, and career crossroads, these are just some of the topics covered.
Time
Topic
Speakers
8:00 am
Registration Opens
9:00 – 9:15 am
Opening: Welcome to GemCon
Fleur Madden (Freelancing Gems CEO)
9:15 – 10:00 am
Panel: The Future of Work – How to thrive in uncertain times and evolve with the changes
Carly Vidal Wallace (Women In Fashion)
Laura Campbell (Deloitte Digital),
Jess Blomfield (Go1), Heidi Begg (Spot)
10:00 – 10:45 am
Panel: How to Build a Rockstar Online Brand
Nikki Parkinson (Styling You)
Laura Furiosi (Bossy Mummy)
Revie Jane Schulz (Revie Jane)
11:00 – 12:00 pm
Fireside Chat: Money Moves
Ayda Shabanz (Grow Property Group)
Trenna Probert (Super Fierce)
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Break
Enjoy the lunch break your own way
1:00 – 1:45 pm
On the Couch With Stacey Head – Crushing it in a mans world
Stacey Head (SheWear)
1:45 – 2:30 pm
Panel: Diversity and Inclusion in Business in 2021 – Creating businesses where everyone belongs
Pauline Fetaui (River City Labs – Moderator)
Teresa Reed (The Forgotten Women)
Leslie Crudup Villagarcia (Leslie V Coaching)
Sharon Orapeleng (Psyched Solutions)
2:30 – 3:15 pm
Panel: The Crossroads of Motherhood and Ambition
Margaux Parker (Triple M)
Rebecca Dredge (Kiddo App)
Shea Morrison (The Goodnight Co.)
Dr Heidi Peverill (Breast Cancer Surgeon)
3:30 – 4:00 pm
Keynote: From Her Garage To a Thriving Business That Puts People, Profit And Planet First!
Yas Grigaliunas (World’s Biggest Garage Sale)
4:00 pm
Closing Remarks
Fleur Madden (Freelancing Gems CEO)
4:15 pm
Sunset Drinks on the Rooftop
Network, mingle and celebrate the day
An incredible program, with over seven panel discussions, fireside chats and keynote presentations to attend.
From the future of work to diversity and inclusion, money moves, building an empire, and career crossroads, these are just some of the topics covered.
Time | Topic | Speakers |
---|---|---|
8:00 am | Registration Opens | |
9:00 – 9:15 am | Opening: Welcome to GemCon | Fleur Madden (Freelancing Gems CEO) |
9:15 – 10:00 am | Panel: The Future of Work – How to thrive in uncertain times and evolve with the changes | Carly Vidal Wallace (Women In Fashion) Laura Campbell (Deloitte Digital), Jess Blomfield (Go1), Heidi Begg (Spot) |
10:00 – 10:45 am | Panel: How to Build a Rockstar Online Brand | Nikki Parkinson (Styling You) Laura Furiosi (Bossy Mummy) Revie Jane Schulz (Revie Jane) |
11:00 – 12:00 pm | Fireside Chat: Money Moves | Ayda Shabanz (Grow Property Group) Trenna Probert (Super Fierce) |
12:00 – 1:00 pm | Break | Enjoy the lunch break your own way |
1:00 – 1:45 pm | On the Couch With Stacey Head – Crushing it in a mans world | Stacey Head (SheWear) |
1:45 – 2:30 pm | Panel: Diversity and Inclusion in Business in 2021 – Creating businesses where everyone belongs | Pauline Fetaui (River City Labs – Moderator) Teresa Reed (The Forgotten Women) Leslie Crudup Villagarcia (Leslie V Coaching) Sharon Orapeleng (Psyched Solutions) |
2:30 – 3:15 pm | Panel: The Crossroads of Motherhood and Ambition | Margaux Parker (Triple M) Rebecca Dredge (Kiddo App) Shea Morrison (The Goodnight Co.) Dr Heidi Peverill (Breast Cancer Surgeon) |
3:30 – 4:00 pm | Keynote: From Her Garage To a Thriving Business That Puts People, Profit And Planet First! | Yas Grigaliunas (World’s Biggest Garage Sale) |
4:00 pm | Closing Remarks | Fleur Madden (Freelancing Gems CEO) |
4:15 pm | Sunset Drinks on the Rooftop | Network, mingle and celebrate the day |
The Venue
The Brisbane Business Hub
Level 2, 155 Queen Street, Brisbane City
The Brisbane Business Hub is the place where Brisbane’s business community comes together. It’s the central hub where you can grow your business and connect with like-minded professionals.
The Brisbane Business Hub
Level 2, 155 Queen Street, Brisbane City
The Brisbane Business Hub is the place where Brisbane’s business community comes together. It’s the central hub where you can grow your business and connect with like-minded professionals.
Your Speakers
Featuring some of Australia’s most successful businesswomen from small businesses, to global brands, charity organisations and medical professionals, who did not hope for it, they worked for it.
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