# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 She Leads Conference: Forge
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: As YWCA Canberra’s flagship leadership event, the She Leads Conference is a day for women and non-binary leaders to connect, learn, and challenge what leadership can be.

You’ll hear from experienced changemakers, join practical sessions that strengthen your skills, and meet people doing the work alongside you. The focus is on honest conversation, useful strategies, and building the kind of support that lasts beyond the day. 

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❏Chris Ryan, Journalist and Comedian

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❏Sophie Delezio, Disability and Resilience Advocate

❏Dr Michelle Dickinson, Nanotechnologist | Global Technology & 
Innovation Leader

❏Kylie Kwong, AM | Australian television chef, author, television presenter and restaurateur

❏Dr Hannah McGlade, Associate Professor, Curtin University Law School | Indigenous Human Rights Advocate & Lawyer

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❏Celebrating the Many Faces of ‘Difficult Women’
❏Women at the Vanguard
❏Forging Legacy

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❏Forge Your Voice with Annelise McCarthy
❏Forging Potential with Dr. Lauren Burns OAM
❏Forging a Thriving Culture: Women Leading Change with Penny Nesbit 

Whether you’re early in your leadership journey or well into it, you’ll leave with clearer ideas, practical tools, and connections to people who get it.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canberra/2026-she-leads-conference-forge/200030177835652
- **Event Categories**: business, conferences, art, comedy, entertainment, nonprofit, contests, food-drinks, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 38

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Canberra
- **state**: CT
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Canberra Rex Hotel
- **lat**: -35.26725
- **long**: 149.13186
- **full address**: Canberra Rex Hotel, 150 Northbourne Ave, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia, Canberra

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 She Leads Conference: Forge being held?
  - **A:** 2026 She Leads Conference: Forge takes place on Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Canberra Rex Hotel, 150 Northbourne Ave, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia, Canberra.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 She Leads Conference: Forge?
  - **A:** 2026 She Leads Conference: Forge is organized by She Leads.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 She Leads Conference: Forge is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Canberra, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 She Leads Conference: Forge sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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