24 - 26 February 2026
Sydney Masonic Centre (SMC)
Women in Tech Fest 2026
Australia's most popular Women in Tech event returns!


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View our sponsorship prospectus to get an overview of what a partnership with the Women in Tech Fest 2026 includes.

Elevate your tech skills, break barriers & future-proof your career
Now in its 10th year, the Women in Tech Fest is Australia’s only event that equips you with the technical knowledge, in-demand skills, and leadership strategies you need to move your career and organisation forward.
Connect with a powerful network of peers, learn from dozens of c-suite leaders and heads of tech, gain insights to elevate your projects, and unlock new career opportunities – all in a supportive environment championing diversity and inclusion across the profession.
This is your opportunity. Step up, skill up, and flourish in the future of tech.
Why attend?
Women in Tech Fest is the premier annual event that brings together key players from across the technology industry. From thought leaders to emerging innovators.

Australia’s leading Women in Tech event







Last year's event featured:

More leaders
Increased number of CEO, CTO, CIO & CDO leaders attending than ever before!

More connections
Enhanced networking & interactivity with 12 roundtable and panel sessions.

Bigger lineup
The most comprehensive speaking lineup yet with leaders from over 39 public & private sector organisations.

Better location
New location at the state-of-the-art, architecturally iconic, SMC.
Marketing and Communications Director, Transmax
Product Owner (Originations), ANZ
Executive Assistant, Vic ICT for Women
Assistant Director Digital Development, ARPANSA
Program Manager - CRE Technologies APAC, Jones Lang LaSalle Australia
General Manager IT, Bedford Group
2025 Speakers

Sue-Lin Tin
CBRE


Michelle Hardie
Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo)


Kate Carruthers


Rebecca Ostergaard
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Jennifer Mulveny


Rosalie Adriano

Partnership opportunities
Now in its 10th year, the Women in Tech Fest is firmly established as the premier annual meeting place for engaged and enthusiastic technology leaders across industry and the public sector. Last year’s event was the biggest yet, featuring 19 c-suite presenters and dozens of other tech leaders speaking to a packed room full of senior decision makers.
The event offers numerous opportunities for sponsors to network, share their expertise, and build their reputation as leaders in tech.
There are numerous sponsorship and exhibition opportunities with packages designed to help you meet your marketing and sales targets, so please contact Milad Etemadi on +61 (0) 478 195 857 or milade@questevents.com.au to discuss how we can help you connect with your ideal audience.

2025 Sponsors and Exhibitors:

Gold Sponsor

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fuelled by sector insights, a globally connected, multidisciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
All in to shape the future with confidence.

Bronze Sponsor

PagerDuty is transforming critical work for modern enterprises. With the PagerDuty Operations Cloud, organizations can compress costs, accelerate productivity, and sustain seamless digital experiences. PagerDuty harnesses the power of technology to put people first: scaling teams with automation and keeping them in-context and in-flow. Teams and individuals are empowered to do the critical work that moves business forward – faster. Customers turn to PagerDuty to save money, drive growth, and build customer trust. Nearly half of the Fortune 500 and almost two thirds of the Fortune 100 trust PagerDuty to enable teams to automate and accelerate critical work –to transform operations and move business forward faster through incident response, AIOps, process automation, and customer service operations.

Exhibitor

Part of the UK-based Octopus Energy Group, Kraken Tech is driving the global green energy revolution through transformational Energy-Tech. We invented, designed and built Kraken to ensure that we had the most innovative, data-centric and customer-focused technology to support our top-class customer service. Kraken Technologies now delivers transformational Energy-Tech to businesses around the world to make the global transition to green energy quicker and more affordable.
Kraken has been licensed to support over 54 million accounts worldwide, through deals with Origin Energy, Ergon, EDF Energy, Good Energy, E.ON energy and Tokyo Gas. We plan to exceed 100 million accounts on the platform by 2027.
Kraken has around 500-600 developers globally (150 of those in APAC). We continue to grow with top talent to tackle climate change!
2025 Supporting Partners:

Diversity Partner

Since opening the doors to its first store in 1997, MECCA has grown to become Australia’s largest prestige beauty retailer, serving more than four million customers each year. Today, with more than 100 stores, MECCA offers an exclusive edit of the best in beauty from more than 200 brands. MECCA has a growing team of 7,000, all working towards a shared purpose of helping people to look, feel and be their best.
From the very beginning, the MECCA team has shared a passion for education and equality. MECCA’s social change program, M-POWER was established in 2017 and aims to educate, elevate, and empower women and girls to help create a world where everyone has the same rights and opportunities.

Diversity Partner


Supporting Partner

The Internet Association of Australia works to create a better Internet for Australia.
Established in 1995 by a collection of Internet enthusiasts, our heritage is deep-seated in advocacy, and we continue to be an association that supports the needs and interests of our members.
We proudly operate Australia’s largest not-for-profit internet peering network comprising six exchange points and over 30 Points of Presence (PoPs) nationally. Since establishing WA-IX – our first exchange in 1997 – our network has grown significantly.
We exist for the benefit of the Internet and the people who build and operate it.

Supporting Partner

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WiT is the peak industry body for women in technology and sciences within Queensland and our vision is to advance, connect and empower women in technology and sciences.
We are committed to:- Developing a strong and sustainable network for members and supporters with industry
- Building mutually beneficial partnerships and relationships with government, academia and industry
- Advocating for our members on relevant issues to advance the presence and status of women in technology and life sciences
- Providing development opportunities and adding value to our members

Supporting Partner

Women in Digital is a peak industry body, making digital and technology industries a place where women can thrive. We have become the cornerstone of the Australian tech community for more than 10 years with the key focus of improving gender diversity in the industry.
At Women in Digital, we believe that technology should be built by all people, for all people. That’s why we are passionate about creating an inclusive and welcoming community for all women in digital and diversity champions.
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Supporting Partner
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Empowering Women in Tech: From Entry to Leadership
At Her Tech Circle, our mission is to create an Australian movement where women in tech, at all career stages, can thrive, lead, and contribute to industry advancements. We aim to instigate change from within, providing education and empowerment that enables women to confidently step up, speak out, be brave, and claim their rightful seat at the table.
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