IWD - Redefining Innovation: Leaders Shaping Brisbane’s Future

IWD - Redefining Innovation: Leaders Shaping Brisbane’s Future

Brisbane Business HubBrisbane City, QLD
Wednesday, Mar 4, 2026 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am AEST
Overview

International Women's Day, celebrating women redefining innovation and shaping Brisbane’s future across science, creativity and business.

This International Women’s Day event will explore how inclusive leadership, diverse perspectives and collaboration are essential to building a stronger innovation ecosystem, unlocking opportunity, and shaping a more equitable and prosperous future for Brisbane.

Please join BEDA and the Women in Business Champion for an engaging panel discussion on Redefining Innovation: Leaders Shaping Brisbane’s Future, featuring three exceptional women who are shaping change across science, creative industries, and business.

As Brisbane continues to strengthen its position as a Top 40 global city for innovation, this conversation highlights the leadership, ideas and impact driving our city’s economic growth and global reputation. Our panellists span climate innovation, internationally scaled creative production, and advanced manufacturing, sectors that are central to Brisbane’s future economy.

Together, they are redefining what innovation looks like in Brisbane and who gets to lead it.

Moderator

Fleur Madden, CEO, Board Chair, Women in Business Champion

Panelist

Xanny Christophersen, CEO, Managing Director, Priestley’s Gourmet Delights

Panelist

Nadine Bates, Co-Founder, Co-CEO, Like A Photon Creative

Panelist

Dr. Ana Novak, CEO, Founder, Ocean-Based Climate Tech, Blue Carbon


Secure your complimentary tickets now—availability is limited, so don’t miss out!


International Women's Day, celebrating women redefining innovation and shaping Brisbane’s future across science, creativity and business.

This International Women’s Day event will explore how inclusive leadership, diverse perspectives and collaboration are essential to building a stronger innovation ecosystem, unlocking opportunity, and shaping a more equitable and prosperous future for Brisbane.

Please join BEDA and the Women in Business Champion for an engaging panel discussion on Redefining Innovation: Leaders Shaping Brisbane’s Future, featuring three exceptional women who are shaping change across science, creative industries, and business.

As Brisbane continues to strengthen its position as a Top 40 global city for innovation, this conversation highlights the leadership, ideas and impact driving our city’s economic growth and global reputation. Our panellists span climate innovation, internationally scaled creative production, and advanced manufacturing, sectors that are central to Brisbane’s future economy.

Together, they are redefining what innovation looks like in Brisbane and who gets to lead it.

Moderator

Fleur Madden, CEO, Board Chair, Women in Business Champion

Panelist

Xanny Christophersen, CEO, Managing Director, Priestley’s Gourmet Delights

Panelist

Nadine Bates, Co-Founder, Co-CEO, Like A Photon Creative

Panelist

Dr. Ana Novak, CEO, Founder, Ocean-Based Climate Tech, Blue Carbon


Secure your complimentary tickets now—availability is limited, so don’t miss out!


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Speakers

Fleur Madden

Xanny Christophersen

Nadine Bates

Dr. Ana Novak

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Highlights

  • 2 hours
  • In-person

Location

Brisbane Business Hub

Level 20 /

69 Ann Street Brisbane City, QLD 4000

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