# Event Details

- **Event Name**: A Seat at the Table — IWD Lunch for Women of Colour Entrepreneurs
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am – Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 02:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Good food, real connections, and the beginning of something special. An IWD lunch for women of colour entrepreneurs in Western Sydney.About this EventThe Saffron Sisters Collective LaunchIf you are a woman of colour from a migrant, refugee, or diaspora background building a business in Greater Western Sydney, this lunch is for you.Join us for an International Women's Day celebration where you will sit down with other women of colour entrepreneurs who understand your journey. Share a meal, share stories, and be part of something that's been growing quietly through research, talking circles, and a whole lot of heart.This is where The Saffron Sisters Collective begins. It is a space for connection, shared learning, and building businesses grounded in cultural identity.What to ExpectLunch prepared by CALD women-owned caterersA panel conversation with three Saffron Sisters sharing their entrepreneurial journeysA mini exhibition of painted narratives featuring the stories of women in our collectiveAn interactive art session to close the afternoonThe official launch of our website and entrepreneur toolkitWho This Event Is ForWomen of colour entrepreneurs at any stage — just starting, growing, or pivoting. It's also for allies who want to learn, connect, and stand alongside women of colour in business.PhotographyWe will be taking photos and videos throughout the event to share the story of the Saffron Sisters. Please speak to our team on arrival if you would prefer not to be photographed.Getting ThereBy Train (Recommended): Parramatta Station is a 5-minute walk from the venue.By Car: No parking on campus, but Westfield Parramatta offers the first 4 hours free with their app (~5-minute walk). Street parking and council car parks also available. More details will be sent closer to the eventAgenda?: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMArrival and NetworkingInfo: Upon arrival, you'll be welcomed with drinks and canapés as you settle in and connect with fellow women of colour entrepreneurs. Browse our mini exhibition of stories of women in our community told through imagery and join a guided art session where you can create something to take home. No experience needed.?: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PMIWD Lunch and Official Launch of The Saffron SistersInfo: Over lunch, we will hear the story of how The Saffron Sisters Collective came to be, and officially launch the collective.?: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PMPanel and ConversationInfo: Hear from three women of colour entrepreneurs sharing their journeys, followed by audience Q&A.?: 02:15 PM - 02:30 PMClosing remarksInfo: We'll wrap up the afternoon together. Those who are available are welcome to stay and continue mingling.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/parramatta/a-seat-at-the-table-—-iwd-lunch-for-women-of-colour-entrepreneurs/100001983089729765
- **Event Categories**: business, exhibitions, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Parramatta
- **state**: NS
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Western Sydney University (Parramatta City Campus, Level 9, Conference Rooms 1 & 2)
- **lat**: -33.8160641
- **long**: 151.0055664
- **full address**: Western Sydney University (Parramatta City Campus, Level 9, Conference Rooms 1 & 2), 161-169, Parramatta, Australia

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is A Seat at the Table — IWD Lunch for Women of Colour Entrepreneurs being held?
  - **A:** A Seat at the Table — IWD Lunch for Women of Colour Entrepreneurs takes place on Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am to Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 02:30 pm at Western Sydney University (Parramatta City Campus, Level 9, Conference Rooms 1 & 2), 161-169, Parramatta, Australia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing A Seat at the Table — IWD Lunch for Women of Colour Entrepreneurs?
  - **A:** A Seat at the Table — IWD Lunch for Women of Colour Entrepreneurs is organized by Dr Lalitha Kirsnan, Western Sydney University.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** A Seat at the Table — IWD Lunch for Women of Colour Entrepreneurs is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Parramatta, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If A Seat at the Table — IWD Lunch for Women of Colour Entrepreneurs sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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