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Women in Construction Summit 2026

Rise Together: Skill Up, Make Connections & Break Barriers

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One summit, two different locations

Due to popular demand, we are now holding this event in both Melbourne & Sydney!

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Rise Together: Skill Up, Make Connections & Break Barriers 

At the Women in Construction Summit 2026, you'll gain the knowledge, in-demand skills, and leadership tools needed to achieve project and career success.

This year’s all new event features a more engaging, interactive, and rewarding environment, with an agenda designed to help you learn from and connect with your peers. You’ll experience brand new interactive roundtables, group problem-solving sessions, interactive discussions with industry leaders, facilitated connection building, career-defining masterclasses, and much more. 

It’s not just a summit, it’s a hands-on, collaborative experience built to help you grow your skills, improve your project outcomes, expand your network, and shape the next stage of your career. 

“I was blown away by the inspiring women who have paved the way, making a such a difference within the construction industry.”
Workforce Development Manager

DT Infrastructure (past attendee)

"Truly invaluable experience. Was impressed with the topics covered over 2 days."
Branch Manager

CNW Electrical Wholesale (past attendee)

“The passion within the room was incredible.”
Organiser, Construction

Australian Workers' Union (past attendee)

“The presentations were excellent and really good networking opportunities.”
Contract Administrator

Building Engineering (past attendee)

Speakers include:

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Cathryn Greville
Chief Executive Officer
NAWIC
 
Melbourne Speaker
Sandra Nilsen (1)-1
Sandra Nilsen
General Manager - Design & Engineering
BESIX Watpac
 
Sydney Speaker
Anita Govender
Anita Govender
Deputy Executive Director, Engineering & Design Management
Transport NSW
 
Sydney Speaker
Kate Wingad
Kate Wingad
Group Manager, Engineering & Design (Rail)
John Holland
 
Melbourne Speaker
Gladys Woods-4
Gladys Woods
General Manager
Haslin Constructions
 
Sydney Speaker
Portia Pitt
Portia Pitt
General Manager, Transport
Ventia
 
Melbourne Speaker
Sally Law (1)
Sally Law
Commercial Director Snowy Hydro 2.0 Future Generation JV
Clough
 
Melbourne Speaker
Rebecca Sostarko
Rebecca Sostarko
General Counsel, Director - Work, Health & Safety
Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry
 
Sydney Speaker
Sam Linke
Sam Linke
Transport Leader - Victoria & South Australia
Aurecon
 
Melbourne Speaker
Sinèad Redmond-1
Sinèad Redmond
General Manager – Infrastructure Delivery
GeelongPort
 
Sydney Speaker
Roxy Shirvani
Roxy Shirvani
Director, Commercial
Major Road Projects Victoria
 
Melbourne Speaker
Vanessa Riley
Vanessa Riley
Chief People Officer
Richard Crookes Constructions
 
Sydney Speaker
Angela Oaten
Angela Oaten
Chief People & Business Services Officer
Multiworks
 
Melbourne Speaker
Christina Hung
Christina Hung
Commercial Manager
Nacap
 
Melbourne Speaker
Natalie Haydon
Natalie Haydon
Design Manager
Multiplex
 
Sydney Speaker
Melissa Byrne
Melissa Byrne
National Director, Policy & Legal
Master Builders Australia
 
Sydney Speaker
Robyn Simpson
Robyn Simpson
National Manager Environment and Sustainability
Coates
 
Sydney Speaker
Lauren McCormack
Lauren McCormack
Director
McCormack
 
Melbourne Speaker
Karin Wallin (1)
Karin Wallin
Sustainability Operations Lead
Laing O’Rourke
 
Melbourne Speaker
Elouise Robinson
Elouise Robinson
Principal Digital Engineering Lead
WSP
 
Sydney Speaker
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Why you need to be at the Women in Construction Summit 2026

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Join industry leaders

Women in Construction Logo Icon_6Move your career & organisation forward with the premier event for women in construction

Women in Construction Logo Icon_6Experience dynamic learning & make real connections with champagne roundtables, collaborative problem-solving workshops & guided networking

Women in Construction Logo Icon_6Elevate non-technical skills like critical thinking, decision making, time management & leadership

Women in Construction Logo Icon_6Gain practical takeaways on how men and women can work together to drive DEI

Women in Construction Logo Icon_6Explore how to use your construction background & skills to unlock new career opportunities

Women in Construction Logo Icon_6Discover proven tools & tactics to change site culture & succeed in the day-to-day reality of construction work

Women in Construction Logo Icon_6Explore how top companies are tackling technology, sustainability, safety, & climate resilience challenges

Partnership Opportunities

The Women in Construction Summit 2026 is your chance to meet key decision makers from across the construction and infrastructure sectors. These decision makers from a vast range of public and private sector organisations across Australia will gather to find solutions to maximise the opportunities in Australian construction and infrastructure.

By being a part of this event you can position yourself as one of the companies leading the way towards diversity and inclusion in construction while you demonstrate your industry expertise.

Numerous sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are available with packages designed to help you meet your marketing and sales targets. Contact Skyla Boer at skylab@questevents.com.au or +61 (0) 450 778 591 to discuss how we can help you connect with your ideal audience.

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Supporting Partners:

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NAWIC Supporting Partner

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is the peak industry body for women in construction, providing support and driving positive change to increase the participation, advancement, and retention of women in all roles and facets of construction. Our vision is an equitable construction industry in which women fully participate, and we champion and empower women in construction and related industries to reach their highest potential.

The ‘go to’ voice for women in construction, NAWIC has been leading advocacy, education and community building initiatives to tackle issues such as gender diversity, pay parity and equal opportunity for 30 years. With a community of passionate and like-minded members and volunteers across chapters in every state and territory, NAWIC provides networking, individual support and recognition for all women in construction.

Membership is open to anyone wishing to see greater gender equality and inclusion, and we have a strong group of male allies and supporters who help us do the work we do. We welcome you to connect with us and join the NAWIC community! Find out more about NAWIC through its social media channels @nawicau or on the NAWIC website.

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Empowered Women in Trades Supporting Partner

At Empowered Women in Trades (EWIT) we are champions of tradeswomen, diversity and gender equality. Our mission is to transform the trades industry by empowering women and non-binary people in skilled trades, whilst fostering a culture of inclusivity.

In collaboration with educational institutions and industry leaders, we aim to increase women’s role in learning the trade skilled required for people and industry to thrive. Within our organisational group we have both a social enterprise and charity arm each with a unique focus.

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