Women in Media has revealed the schedule for its August 9 national conference covering topics for film, TV, brandmakers, PR and advertising gurus.
Women in Media patron Ita Buttrose will be hosting a discussion with federal court justice Michael Lee about the intersection between press freedom and the law.
Walkley-Award winning journalist Liz Hayes will be in-conversation with Australian actress Rachel Griffiths.
Actress, director and producer Leah Purcell joins a panel of women to discuss the media’s influence on the national crisis of men’s violence against women.
e-Safety Commissioner Julie Inman-Grant will talk about online risks and rewards for women, while columnist and author Jane Caro and co-founder of The Daily Aus Zara Seidler will discuss career trends and pivots.
The full-day conference will be hosted at the Sydney Sofitel Wentworth and kicking off with a dinner on the evening of Wednesday August 8, hosted by investigative journalist Kate McClymont and honouring Caroline Jones.
Women in Media general manager Kym Middleton said the Women in Media conference brings together a diversity of women working across the media sector, from arts and journalism, PR and advertising, digital content creators and more.
“I have attended this event as an audience member before and can vouch for its inspirational and supportive atmosphere,” Middleton said.
“I am now proud to present this program which has been carefully curated by the dedicated Women in Media team to reflect and explore on the issues that our industry has been telling us matter most to them.
“Any media managers with women on their team must ensure their staff can attend this event. They will gain new skills in AI, communication and storytelling; valuable contacts; and refreshed motivation."
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