Northern Business Achievement Awards – June 2023

Join us at the Northern Business Achievement Awards breakfast on the topic of Women in Leadership: Technology. Hear from Dr Loren Sher and a panel of business nominees.

Theme: Women in Leadership: Technology

Women across Melbourne's north are leading the way in ground-breaking technological innovation. Presenters at this month's NBAA lead in fields including medical access, advanced manufacturing, technological integration and food development.

Increasingly young women are being encouraged, and participating in STEM (Science Technology, Engineering, Maths) areas as early as kindergarten. The growing importance placed on STEM, technology, online connectivity and scientific thinking underpins the work of all the women we present at this event.

Hear from inspirational women who are leading the way in innovation in these fields.

Guest speaker: Dr Loren Sher, Clinical Director - Victoria's Virtual Emergency Department @ Northern Health, Epping.

Loren is an Emergency specialist and Director of the new Victorian Virtual ED. She studied a Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery at the University of the Witwatersrand, Braamfontein (South Africa), from 1997 to 2002. In 2012 Dr Sher studied Paediatric Emergency Medicine at the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine in Melbourne. In Loren's previous role, she was the Director of the Northern Hospital's Paediatric Emergency Department. Loren's other career highlights include the development of a Paediatric HIV clinic in South Africa and the development of the Paediatric Emergency Department at The Northern Hospital.

Loren constantly seeks opportunities to deliver equitable, safe, and gold-standard care, particularly for vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. Loren's recent medical adventures include exploring and creating efficiencies through the marriage of technology and medicine. Loren is enrolled in a PhD through La Trobe University, researching digital solutions in Emergency Departments.

Panel discussion with:

Dr Loren Sher, Clinical Director - Victoria's Virtual Emergency Department @ Northern Health, Epping

Dr Santosh Kaur, Founder & CEO of Smart Heal. SmartHeal was born out of the love for wound healing and frustration with the simple management of them by not only the patient but the connection of healthcare provider to patient.

Ms Shekila Ramalingam, General Manager Business - Channel Expansion, nbn co. Shekila oversees the national implementation of channel expansion, ensuring the network is expanding and remaining relevant to business and end users.

Ms Erika Hughes, Commercial Director, Integra Systems. Integra Systems was established in 1991 and offers low-volume, high-variability excellence in sheet metal product design, project management and advanced manufacturing using Industry 4.0 practices.

FAQs

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please contact Angeline Canta at angeline@jtproductionmanagement.com

Ticket prices and admin fees

Registrations close at 5pm on Wednesday 24 May 2023.

What's the refund policy?

Registration fees are non-refundable however you may transfer your registration to another person. The full name and details of the person that will replace you must be advised in writing to the registration office prior to the Breakfast. No refunds will be made for non-attendance at the Breakfast.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

There is no need to bring your printed ticket to the event, we will mark your name off at the door.