The Thriving Women 2020 Conference is the premier conference to secure a sustainable future for women living and working in agriculture and associated industries.
An initiative of WoTL Ltd, the conference offers a stimulating and supportive environment that encourages the development of networks, knowledge, and skills through participation and contact with other women. It will link women from rural and urban backgrounds to formal and informal networks and provide opportunities for professional development and self-expression during and post conference. The conference attendance will be capped at 200.
An initiative of WoTL Ltd, the conference offers a stimulating and supportive environment that encourages the development of networks, knowledge, and skills through participation and contact with other women. It will link women from rural and urban backgrounds to formal and informal networks and provide opportunities for professional development and self-expression during and post conference. The conference attendance will be capped at 200.
Conference Themes
The 2020 Conference will have four key focus areas, to explore the following topics in a changing environment…
Supporting the conference themes are three inspiring Keynote Speakers. Learn more about them here.
The 2020 Conference will have four key focus areas, to explore the following topics in a changing environment…
- Women's voices
- Doing business
- Looking after yourself
- Innovation and entrepreneurs
Supporting the conference themes are three inspiring Keynote Speakers. Learn more about them here.
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PROGRAM*
Pre-Conference Tour - CANCELLED - registered participants will receive a refund.
Day One
Registration, networking, coffee and catch-up
Welcome and opening - MC Hannah Wandel - Founder Country to Canberra
Keynote Speaker - Cath Marriott - Influential Women
Morning Tea, Trade Show
Toolbox Talks 1 - Workshops that will build life's toolbox (4 concurrent sessions)
Chatalyst - Liz Rymill will host a conversation "Through Thick And Thin: Working Together In Communities"
Toolbox Talks 2 - Workshops that will build life's toolbox (4 concurrent sessions)
Toolbox Talks 3 - Workshops that will build life's toolbox (4 concurrent sessions)
Pre-Dinner Drinks and Networking
Conference Dinner - Anna Fisher - Zonte's Footsteps
Day Two
Morning Yoga (optional,bookings required)
Welcome, Reflections of Day 1
"The Fishbowl"- Women's Voices - Engaging conversation around topics that matter!
Morning Tea, Trade Show
Keynote Speaker - Fiona Simson - Chair National Farmers Federation
Lunch, Trade Show
Toolbox Talks 4 - Workshops that will build life's toolbox (4 concurrent sessions)
Chatalyst - Stacey Lymbery will host a conversation "Are You Future Fit?"
Evaluation and Wrap Up
Conference Close
*Program content and scheduling is subject to change at the discretion of the organising committee
Pre-Conference Tour - CANCELLED - registered participants will receive a refund.
Day One
Registration, networking, coffee and catch-up
Welcome and opening - MC Hannah Wandel - Founder Country to Canberra
Keynote Speaker - Cath Marriott - Influential Women
Morning Tea, Trade Show
Toolbox Talks 1 - Workshops that will build life's toolbox (4 concurrent sessions)
- Building and protecting your farming business and personal wealth - Paula Liddle & Janine Williamson
- Raising the Citizens’ Voice — pioneering Democracy from the Ground Up - Emily Jenke
- Chasing Your Dream and Overcoming Obstacles - Clair Lindop
- Finding And Keeping Your Thrive - Nic Jones
Chatalyst - Liz Rymill will host a conversation "Through Thick And Thin: Working Together In Communities"
Toolbox Talks 2 - Workshops that will build life's toolbox (4 concurrent sessions)
- Board Readiness To Board Effectiveness – Navigating The Next Step - Bianca Jennings
- Find Your Inner Mentor - Sharon Honner
- The KISS Method For Creating Your Visual Voice - Kylie Martin & Karen Leslie
- Rural Women's Leadership - AgriFutures
Toolbox Talks 3 - Workshops that will build life's toolbox (4 concurrent sessions)
- WHS - Practicality Over Paperwork - Alex Thomas
- GROW - Learning To Thrive In Adversity - Steph Schmidt
- Five ways to think about the future - Dr Kristen Alford
- 7 Simple Ways To Change Your Life - Kerry Swan
Pre-Dinner Drinks and Networking
Conference Dinner - Anna Fisher - Zonte's Footsteps
Day Two
Morning Yoga (optional,bookings required)
Welcome, Reflections of Day 1
"The Fishbowl"- Women's Voices - Engaging conversation around topics that matter!
Morning Tea, Trade Show
Keynote Speaker - Fiona Simson - Chair National Farmers Federation
Lunch, Trade Show
Toolbox Talks 4 - Workshops that will build life's toolbox (4 concurrent sessions)
- Strategic Planning And Decision Making For Farm Businesses - Jeanette Long
- The Power of Influence - Stacey Lymberry
- Carbon Conscious Communities - Nic Kentish
- Women's Voices - "Keeping It Real" - Cherie Hutchinson
Chatalyst - Stacey Lymbery will host a conversation "Are You Future Fit?"
Evaluation and Wrap Up
Conference Close
*Program content and scheduling is subject to change at the discretion of the organising committee
