WCEI Forum & Gala
AUDACIOUS COHERENCE
BUILD WITH INTELLIGENCE, LEAD WITH INTEGRITY,
DEFINE WITH INTENTION
Friday 14 August 2026 | Hobart Tasmania
au·dac·i·ty (n.) the willingness to want more, ask for more and build more than anyone thought possible. co·her·ence (n.) the discipline to mean every word of it and the alignment between your vision and your actions, your values and your voice, your ambition and your execution. Antonym: playing small. See also: Women Chiefs of Enterprises International (Australia)
Set against the backdrop of Hobart’s waterfront and iconic venues, this is an experience
and we can’t wait to see you.
Leadership Forum
14 August 2026 | 9:00am - 3:30pm
The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
KEYNOTES | PANEL | NETWORKING
An energising day of thought leadership, strategy,
and discussion designed to empower women in business
Includes keynote address, panel conversations, breakout
discussions and networking over lunch.
Awards Gala Dinner
14 August 2026 | 6:30pm - Late
Derwent Room, Wrest Point
GALA DINNER | AWARDS CELEBRATION
A dazzling celebration of women leading across
business, innovation and social impact featuring
red carpet moments and the presentation of national awards.
THEMES & CONVERSATIONS
At the heart of Audacious Coherence is the belief that bold ambition and authentic alignment should never exist
separately. The themes and the conversations we are planning to have, invite us to build intelligently, lead
intentionally and create impact that is both courageous and deeply grounded.
BUILD WITH INTELLIGENCE
Advancing Women at the
Intersection of Science and Creativity
LEAD WITH INTEGRITY
Is Sustainability Just Greenwashing?
DEFINE WITH INTENTION
Breaking the Algorithm Within
This is a curated experience designed to challenge your thinking, elevate your leadership and surround you with women who are building, leading and shaping what’s next. You’ll leave with new strategic connections, fresh perspective on your business and leadership, energy and momentum and a stronger sense of alignment between who you are and how you lead.
MEET YOUR HOSTS & INTRODUCTIONS TO YOUR SPEAKERS COMING SOON!
Liz Ward
National President of
Women Chiefs of Enterprises
Liz is a travel and tourism
strategist who's spent 20+ years
pushing the industry into the
digital age from building
Australia's tourism data
infrastructure to founding
Tourism Tribe, the online
learning platform changing how
operators do business. Now
leading Digital Coaching
International, she helps
organisations transform or stagnate.
Miriam Coleman
Tasmania State Division President of
Women Chiefs of Enterprises
Miriam is a leadership mentor
who believes great leaders
think differently. A chartered
accountant and governance
expert with decades across
complex organisations, Miriam
works with individuals and
teams to move from reactive to
creative thinking. She's
developing the kind of
conscious, courageous leaders
who build better futures.
Simone de Haas
Panel Moderator for the Forum
Women Chiefs of Enterprises Member
Simone de Haas is a multi-award-winning
theatre director, keynote speaker,
and founder of Theatre of Leadership® - a
body of work translating forty years of
professional directing practice into
precision frameworks for how
leaders inhabit authority, navigate
complexity, and communicate with
genuine impact. She has keynoted global stages
and coached executives and teams
from boardrooms to international
conference platforms.
2025 attendees described the gala as an "unforgettable day of insight, inspiration and celebration". It was characterised by a "Night of Glamour, Connection and Recognition". Participants called it a "fabulous networking event" with "so many amazing women" and a wonderful opportunity to connect with
"sisters" in business.
2026 AWARD CATEGORIES CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE
WCEI Entrepreneur of the Year
Recognising Entrepreneurial Excellence
This award recognises and celebrates a WCEI member who has demonstrated outstanding entrepreneurial leadership, business success, and industry impact.
The Shirley Randell AO Award – Community Dedication and Social Impact
Celebrating Extraordinary Social Contribution
This award honours a WCEI member whose personal leadership and commitment have created significant positive social or community impact.
Digital & Technology Innovator Award
Recognising Women Driving Innovation Through Technology
This award recognises a WCEI member who has founded or grown a technology-driven business delivering innovative and disruptive digital solutions.
Environmental Impact Award
Recognising Businesses Advancing Environmental Sustainability
This award recognises a WCEI member whose business delivers significant environmental benefits while maintaining commercial success.
The Dr. Noel Waite AO Award - WCEI Champion and Ambassador
Celebrating Excellence in Advocacy and Leadership
This award recognises a WCEI member who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in championing and advancing the mission of WCEI and FCEM.
If you’ve been craving a room that matches your ambition...a space where you don’t have to explain yourself...and where the conversations move you forward...
this is it. Audacious Coherence is where you show up fully, deeply and leave changed.
BUILD
Forum Day Pass
Member: $190 | Guest: $210
All-access forum including
professional photos & video to
amplify your presence. Leave
with fresh strategic connections,
new perspectives, and content that
shows up for you long after August 14th.
LEAD
Gala Evening Pass
Member: $250 | Guest: $270
Red carpet. Awards.
Celebration. Professional
gala photos and video so
you capture this night and
own it across your platforms.
Dress up, show up, stand out!
AUDACIOUS
Full Experience Forum + Gala
Member: $410 | Guest: $450
The complete arc. Forum
strategy, gala glamour, awards
recognition and all documented.
This is the package for women who want
to leave with momentum, connections and
proof of who you're becoming.
DEFINE: Professional Headshots Add-on | $120
Private sitting with a pro photographer at the Forum.
The kind of headshots that say you mean business. Is it time for an update?
At WCEI, our members represent the pinnacle of leadership, innovation and entrepreneurial success. Accomplished women from diverse industries who share a commitment to excellence and a passion for fostering collaboration and growth.
Together, we embody the WCEI ethos: “Alone, we are invisible. Together, we are invincible.”