In recognition of women who lead, inspire & overcome the most extreme adversity, TheVenueShop.com is offering you the chance to WIN 2x VIP tickets, including flights, if interstate, to join our International Women’s Day #Accelerate2017 event.

Be inspired in turn to progress in your own business, family & community lives after hearing from an incredible guest speaker showcase. Enjoy this day of celebration, reflection, advocacy & action. Ignite your sense of passion & purpose!

In the lead up to Women’s Day 2017, we ask what do the following women have in common? (Besides some of them being among our IWD2017 speakers)

• Christine Holgate, Blackmores Group

• Cindy Hook, Deloitte Australia

• Jayne Hrdlicka, Jetstar Group

• Sally MacDonald, Big W

• Pip Marlow, Microsoft Australia

• Rachael Argaman, TFE Hotels

• Belinda Robinson, Universities Australia

• Naomi Simson, RedBalloon

• Katie Page, Harvey Norman

• Sadhana Smiles, Harcourts Real Estate (Vic)

• Kate Vale, Spotify Australia & New Zealand

• Alison Watkins, Coca-Cola Amatil

• Katie Page, Harvey Norman

• Lucy Perry, Sunrise Cambodia

These are just a sample of women CEOs of well-known companies! You may ask & “how did they get there?” Apart from hard a lot of hard work, there are many ways women can help enhance their career & ‘move up the corporate ladder.’

Perhaps via mentoring (formal/informal) or professional networking schemes to encourage & train women with a view to career development within a supportive environment. A growing number of business leaders are publicly mentoring female candidates for executive & boardroom appointments. Also, attending women's events & networks are a popular element of diversity & leadership strategies across all stages of your career.

Interestingly, the presence & status of women in paid employment has improved dramatically over the last half century.

However, the progression of professional women into positions of leadership has been slow. A study by Australian diversity & productivity researcher Conrad Liveris, analysed the gender composition in ASX200 roles, which included 200 chief executives & 200 chairs, finding women only hold 23 of these positions; the remaining 377 positions held by men. Women continue to find it more difficult to rise to positions of leadership in environments that are highly male-dominated, irrespective of the sector of employment.

The latest update from private sector employer reports provided to Australia's Workplace Gender Equality Agency (which covers more than 12,000 employers/4 million employees across Australia), found that despite women making up half of the nation's workforce, they still earn substantially less than men at every level; $27,000 less than their male counterpart.

Committed to helping women find their voice & move forward in their chosen career, Ultimate Conferences & TheVenueShop.com are proud to have co-founded an International Women’s Day Event making a real impact with funds raised for our charity partner each year, while bringing together some of the most amazing women for networking & inspiration. Kristie from Australian Pharmaceutical Industries was the winner of 2 x VIP tickets to this event in 2016. Could you be the lucky recipient in 2017? To enter, simply SUBSCRIBE HERE

Learn more about the event HERE, including our partners (such as Emirates One&Only Resorts, TFE Hotels, Fulton Hogan, Nelson Alexander, We Are VR, Pro Light & Sound…) fabulous prizes & speaker line-up. Plus book your tickets or corporate tables NOW – 2016 was a sell-out success.

Dedicated to assisting & providing (FREE) support with all your meeting & event needs, TheVenueShop.com takes the pressure off when needing a venue, supplier or even accommodation management. Our unrivalled connections & ‘outsourcing’ leaves you to concentrate on other aspects of your core role which can be a critical factor in helping you to reach your desired level of success.

Each of our consultants, having a minimum 15-25 years’ experience across all manner of conferences & events, are here to support you. Why not contact our friendly, expert team on 1300 843 836 or SUBMIT your requirements online, for a speedy turnaround & options to suit your individual requirements today.

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