International Womens Day: How to Build, Grow and Lead with Impact

An International Women’s Day keynote on starting, scaling and building a brand through contribution, connection and smart leadership

In celebration of International Women’s Day, UNSW Founders, City of Canterbury Bankstown and Wedded Wonderland invite you to a practical and inspiring morning with Wendy El-Khoury, Founder and CEO of Wedded Wonderland and Wonder Group.

Designed for new business owners, aspiring founders and growth-stage entrepreneurs, this session brings the 2026 International Women’s Day theme - Give to Gain - to life through real-world business experience.

Wendy will share how she built a global brand from the ground up, the lessons she learned at each stage of growth, and why giving - whether through community, collaboration, or knowledge - can become a competitive advantage rather than a distraction - inspired by her Western Sydney roots.

This is not a motivational talk. It’s a grounded conversation about what actually works when you’re starting out, trying to grow, or navigating the messy middle of business. The session will conclude with a live Q&A and networking with like-minded professionals.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Aspiring founders and early-stage business owners
• Entrepreneurs looking to grow their brand or business
• Creatives, side-hustlers and solo operators
• Anyone seeking practical insight, meaningful connections and inspiration from a proven founder

WHAT YOU WILL WALK AWAY WITH

• Practical insights on starting and growing a business
• A clearer understanding of how community and contribution can drive growth
• Lessons from a founder who has built and scaled a global brand
• New connections with like-minded business professionals

POWERED BY

This event is proudly brought to you by UNSW Founders Australia’s leading university-based entrepreneurship program and City of Canterbury Bankstown, the largest and one of the most vibrant and culturally diverse cities in NSW.

Tickets are free but limited. Register now to secure your spot. Light refreshments will be provided.