🌼 International Women’s Day Dinner – La Festa della Donna
✨ #BalanceTheScales #IWD2026
Hosted by the Società Isole Eolie, one of Australia’s longest‑running Italian associations, proudly celebrating over 100 years since its founding in 1925, join us for an evening celebrating women in business across the globe, highlighting the exceptional achievements and influence of Italian women.
What to expect:
🎤 Impactful keynote speaker
💬 Dynamic panel exploring how culture shapes the success of second‑ and third‑generation Italian immigrants at work
📘 Book launch – Cracking the Confidence Code by Lena Coates (née Tesoriero)
🍝 Three‑course Italian‑inspired dinner with Prosecco on arrival + tea/coffee included
🤝 Meaningful networking and connection‑building
Speakers:
• Sara Pantaleo – Keynote Speaker, Board Director, Mentor & former CEO La Porchetta
• Leticia Ficarra – Senior Legal Counsel, PMY Group & 2025 ICCI Italian Businesswoman of the Year
• Linda Bailey – Senior Executive Assistant & APAC Admin Awards Finalist
• Lena Coates – Executive Career Coach / Executive Search / Author of "Cracking The Confidence Code"
• Sam Portelli – President, Società Isole Eolie
🎙️ Event MC: Daniela Biviano
📅 Thursday 12 March 2026
🕕 6:00pm–9:00pm
📍 Eolian Hall, 836 Lygon Street, Carlton North
💵 $75pp
This inclusive event welcomes people of all genders in support of International Women’s Day.
Proceeds proudly support the Moira Kelly Creating Hope Foundation, providing safety, hope and protection to women and children in need.
For enquiries or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Daniela Biviano – 0418 527 836.
Let’s come together to celebrate, empower and #BalanceTheScales this International Women’s Day. ✨🌼
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