Women Chiefs of Enterprises International (Australia) (WCEI) is an Australian not-for-profit organisation with numerous international links as an affiliate member of Femmes chefs d'entreprises mondiales (FCEM).
Members of WCEI discover the rich legacy of uniting visionary women, where a vibrant community fosters support and camaraderie. WCEI members experience numerous benefits, with the most cherished being an extraordinary network of peers and connections. These invaluable relationships often evolve into remarkable friendships, spanning across Australia and the globe.
A note from the National President
WCEI brings together dynamic and vibrant entrepreneurial women and business leaders, fostering strong connections and enduring friendships as well as business outcomes.
Through a calendar of events and activities designed to motivate, we share our experiences, support and inspire each other. We recognise and celebrate excellence and achievements and mentor one another through challenges and tough times.
Since being founded in 1985 in Australia, WCEI has cultivated local, national and international networks. We are part of the global Femmes Chefs d’Entreprises Mondiales (FCEM) community. This international focus has meant that over the past several years we have held joint forums with The International Alliance for Women (TIAW), the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) in the US and developed and delivered a mentoring program for entrepreneurial women in the Indian Ocean alongside our sister organisations, Association Mauricienne des Femmes chefs d'Entreprises (AMFCE).
We welcome women from across Australia to explore our invitation-only membership.
Liz Ward
WCEI National President
WCEI events are held regularly around Australia and we also participate in a range of international events and educational opportunities with partner organisations.
Don’t miss the fabulous and exciting functions held in your State, other States and other countries. They are opportunities to grow your business, meet like-minded women and make meaningful life-long connections.
Please click here for a preview of our 2025 Events Calendar. Recognising what incredible and busy women our members are, day in and day out, we have curated an overview of international, national and state events to help you plan ahead.
For an overview of upcoming confirmed events, please visit our live events calendar. You can now subscribe to our website calendar and seamlessly integrate it into your digital diary. Follow these steps to add it.
We encourage our members to mark these dates in their calendars - whether you are travelling interstate, saving the date for the FCEM World Congress in Greece, or joining us for one of our many national events, both online and in person, we look forward to seeing you.
We will be updating the Events Calendar quarterly.
WCEI Online Virtual Networking Event Series – May 2025
WCEI New South Wales – AI Masterclass with Kelly Slessor
WCEI 40-Year Celebration – Honouring Legacy, Inspiring the Future
WCEI Victoria Netwalking Event – By Invitation Only
WCEI New South Wales – Experience Vivid Sydney
WCEI Victoria Christmas in July Hosted By Jennifer Bignold
WCEI Queensland Xmas in July at The Prop House
WCEI Online Virtual Networking Event Series – August 2025
WCEI Victoria Annual Members Meeting (AMM)
WCEI Queensland Women in Tourism
WCEI National Awards Ceremony
WCEI Queensland The Brisbane Portrait Prize and AMM
WCEI Victoria Netwalking Event – By Invitation Only
WCEI Queensland President’s Luncheon – Spring
WCEI Queensland Christmas Celebration
WCEI Victoria Christmas Dinner 2025
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Membership by Nomination and Invitation
Membership is by invitation only. Proposed new members must be nominated by a current WCEI member and approved by their relevant resident State or Territory member committee.
If you are interested in membership, please reach out and we can provide you with further details.
WCEI is connected globally
WCEI Australia is affiliated with the international network known as Les Femmes Chefs d’Enterprises Mondiales (FCEM) and is also affiliated with or holds membership with a number of international organisations which share our beliefs, values and passions.
We also participate in a range of events and educational opportunities with partner organisations as well as holding regular events around Australia.