Indigenous Leadership Summit 2024

Indigenous Leadership Summit 2024

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Elevate First Nations Voices!

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The Indigenous Leadership Summit 2024 is a pivotal gathering aimed at driving meaningful change in leadership representation. We are dedicated to creating a lasting impact and transforming the landscape of Indigenous leadership across all sectors.

While workforce participation for Indigenous Australians has improved, representation in C-suite and senior executive roles remains exceedingly low in non-Indigenous corporations. This disparity highlights the urgent need for change, and our mission is to address this gap.

 

ABOUT THE EVENT

Join us at the Indigenous Leadership Summit 2024, a platform for transformative dialogue, decisive action, and exceptional networking opportunities. This summit will bring together influential leaders, Indigenous Affairs experts, and trailblazing First Nations voices to carve out a path toward genuine progress.

Our discussions will delve into the heart of Indigenous careers, leadership opportunities, and integration across various sectors. We aim to translate recognition into real-world outcomes, impacting not only employment but also education, health, and social well-being.

Together, we can elevate First Nations leadership and create lasting change. Be part of this journey. Voice Your Vision, Lead with Purpose.

 

I look forward to seeing you there,

Your amazing keynote speakers for 2024!

Narelda Jacobs OAM
Whadjuk Noongar Australian Journalist, Newsreader, & Television Legend
First openly lesbian TV newsreader
Stan Grant
Stan Grant, Critically Acclaimed Best-Selling Author, Geo-Political, Political Philosophy, and Race Studies Expert, Renowned and Award Winning Journalist
Australian Trailblazer
Johnathan Thurston
AM, MD North Queensland Cowboys Mentor & Ambassador
Commentator Channel 9 | NRL Legend
Mitch Tambo
Australian World Music Star
Songwriter & Political Activist; "the new voice of our generation."

Agenda

Pre-Conference Workshop - 19th November

Conference Day 1 - 20th November

Conference Day 2 - 21st November

Post-Conference Workshop - 22nd November

Key Benefits of attending

  • Take away advice of seasoned Indigenous leaders hear their stories of success
  • Bridge the opportunities/ outcomes gap within First Nations communities
  • Implement strategies to grow your Indigenous workforce and supply chain
  • Understand your large employer responsibilities to elevate, promote and support Indigenous staff
  • Connect to country and your authentic self to become a self-aware leader
  • Create more tangible pathways to Indigenous Leadership through inclusion, promotion and support
  • Understand the crucial role of leadership in elevating Indigenous potential
  • Achieve success as an Indigenous Leader – both commercially and culturally
  • Take away best practice in Reconciliation Action Plans from Australia’s leading Indigenous employers

Who should attend?

  • Current and Future Indigenous Leaders
  • Senior Management to CEO
  • HR, Diversity and Indigenous Development
  • Procurement and Supply Chain
  • Education
  • Up & coming indigenous staff and leaders
  • Local, State and Federal Government
  • Community Engagement Roles

Highlights from our past events

Your Incredible Speaker Line-Up

Narelda Jacobs OAM
Whadjuk Noongar Australian Journalist, Newsreader, & Television Legend
First openly lesbian TV newsreader
Stan Grant
Stan Grant, Critically Acclaimed Best-Selling Author, Geo-Political, Political Philosophy, and Race Studies Expert, Renowned and Award Winning Journalist
Australian Trailblazer
Johnathan Thurston
AM, MD North Queensland Cowboys Mentor & Ambassador
Commentator Channel 9 | NRL Legend
Sharon Gray
Group Manager, Diversity, Indigenous and Social Inclusion
CPB Contractors
Tristram Gray
Chief People and Capability Officer
Kmart
Richard Kirkman
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director
Veolia Australia and New Zealand
Dana Nelson
President and Managing Director APAC
BGIS
Tanya Denning Orman
Director of Indigenous Content
Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) & NITV
Katrina Troughton
Vice President and Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand
Adobe
Nidhi Chopra
Director, HR Business Partner
Adobe
Keith Weston
Managing Director Sodexo Australia
Sodexo
Dr Dianne Jackson
CEO
Key Assets Australia
Barbara Sheehy
Director Indigenous Affairs
Sodexo Australiia

Event Partners

Testimonials

  • IPEA

Very practical and applicable to my work.

  • Department of Defence

Absolutely outstanding event. The concepts about Leadership and what organisations are doing gives me hope for my grand-children that the support is out there

  • Training Services NSW Aboriginal Initiatives

These deadly women inspired me yesterday to have more confidence to take a leap in my career and ensure that I follow what I love.These deadly women inspired me yesterday to have more confidence to take a leap in my career and ensure that I follow what I love.

  • ACT Govt - CMTEDD

IT was great to hear practical information about RAPs

  • Catholic Diocese of Parramatta

Fantastic presentations, I love their approach to creating employment initiatives moving forward.

  • Australian Electoral Commission

You all did amazing!!

  • NAB

Wow! Took it all in, and has given me lots to think about. Inspirational!

  • Universal Music Australia

Being from the Music Industry - I was very surprised to find out such a incredible Foundation was linked to Yothu Yindi. I will definitely be looking into this Foundation much more from today.

  • Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

It was so nice to hear from Indigenous voices and leaders throughout the event. Loved the important message of getting & staying “EDUCATED” whilst strengthening Culture and Leadership is important to me as we compete in two worlds

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