Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: The Power of Collective Momentum
Join us for an engaging and insightful night showcasing the tangible impact of mentorship and peer support for women in entrepreneurship.
The 2026 Empowering Women Entrepreneurs (EWE) Program Launch, will showcase the impact of mentorship and peer support for women in business and mark the beginning of the 2026 program. Centred around the theme, ‘The Power of Collective Momentum’, the evening will highlight how women entrepreneurs can accelerate growth by harnessing shared goals, connections, and community. Alongside Nicci Rossouw’s keynote speech as CEO of Robotics Australia Group, the evening will feature a panel discussion, business showcase, and the opportunity to connect over light refreshments.
Here's what you can expect:
Real-world inspiration: Learn from successful women in business and early-stage founders who can speak to the power of collective momentum in their business success
Actionable strategies: Walk away with tools and techniques you can implement immediately
Expert guidance: Get your most pressing questions answered during the interactive Q&A session with the panellists.
Networking Opportunities: Expand your professional circle and connect with fellow women entrepreneurs.
About the EWE Program:
During this event, we're thrilled to launch 2026's EWE (Empowering Women Entrepreneurs) Program, a new initiative now in its second year, after a successful test program in 2025. The 3-month program is designed to directly address the unique challenges faced by women business owners in Victoria. This program, hosted at Eastern Innovation, fosters a supportive community among women in the City of Monash.
A sincere thank you to the City of Monash and Sharrock Pitman Legal for their continued support, whose sponsorship continues to advance entrepreneurship and small businesses in and around Monash.
Join us for an engaging and insightful night showcasing the tangible impact of mentorship and peer support for women in entrepreneurship.
The 2026 Empowering Women Entrepreneurs (EWE) Program Launch, will showcase the impact of mentorship and peer support for women in business and mark the beginning of the 2026 program. Centred around the theme, ‘The Power of Collective Momentum’, the evening will highlight how women entrepreneurs can accelerate growth by harnessing shared goals, connections, and community. Alongside Nicci Rossouw’s keynote speech as CEO of Robotics Australia Group, the evening will feature a panel discussion, business showcase, and the opportunity to connect over light refreshments.
Here's what you can expect:
Real-world inspiration: Learn from successful women in business and early-stage founders who can speak to the power of collective momentum in their business success
Actionable strategies: Walk away with tools and techniques you can implement immediately
Expert guidance: Get your most pressing questions answered during the interactive Q&A session with the panellists.
Networking Opportunities: Expand your professional circle and connect with fellow women entrepreneurs.
About the EWE Program:
During this event, we're thrilled to launch 2026's EWE (Empowering Women Entrepreneurs) Program, a new initiative now in its second year, after a successful test program in 2025. The 3-month program is designed to directly address the unique challenges faced by women business owners in Victoria. This program, hosted at Eastern Innovation, fosters a supportive community among women in the City of Monash.
A sincere thank you to the City of Monash and Sharrock Pitman Legal for their continued support, whose sponsorship continues to advance entrepreneurship and small businesses in and around Monash.
Line-up
Nicci Rossouw - Keynote Speaker
Despina Karatzias - MC
Hana Shapira - Panelist
Anushka Massey - Panelist
Storm Rise - Panelist
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Highlights
- 2 hours
- all ages
- In-person
Location
Eastern Innovation
5a Hartnett Close
Mulgrave, VIC 3170
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Agenda
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Arrival and Networking
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Welcome and Keynote Speech
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