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Saturday 3 October 2026

Women in Leadership & Business Forum

One room, 100+ founders, leaders and entrepreneurs from every background across Melbourne.

✦ Free for registered participants. Limited seats, registration required.
Date
Saturday 3 October 2026
Venue
Monash North Pavilion
Monash University Clayton, Wellington Rd, Clayton VIC 3168
Time
10:15 am – 2:30 pm
Enquiries

About this event

A premium leadership and networking forum empowering multicultural women professionals and entrepreneurs. One room, 100+ founders, leaders and entrepreneurs from every background across Melbourne. Come by yourself and you will not be by yourself for long.

Led by Neha Kolape, President, MBPCA Australia

What’s on

  • Keynote speakers and panel discussions on grants, procurement, finance and growth
  • Practical workshops: 90 minutes, small groups, actionable
  • Speed networking with structured introductions
  • Business and Community Awards, nominate someone else or yourself
  • Women-led business showcase
  • Breakfast and lunch served

Running order

10:15 am – 2:30 pm
Forum runs

Breakfast and lunch served

Who’s in the room

  • Multicultural women business owners, founders and professionals
  • 100+ founders, leaders and entrepreneurs
  • Government and council representatives
  • Community leaders and emerging leaders
Women in Leadership Forum

Getting there

Monash North Pavilion
Monash University Clayton, Wellington Rd, Clayton VIC 3168

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Sponsorship / partnership opportunity

Become a sponsor partner

A premium sponsorship opportunity to connect with a highly engaged multicultural women’s audience. Tiered partnerships are available as Principal, Festival or Forum Partner, with category exclusivity on request.

2 premium forum passes
Full forum access for two guests
Display table & banner
Business display and banner visibility at the forum
5-minute stage introduction
Introduce your business on stage
Business award presentation
Appreciation award presented by an honourable guest or VIP
Product, flyer or sample distribution
Distributed to all participants, subject to approval
MC acknowledgements
Sponsor acknowledgement by the MC during the event
Direct networking access
Connect directly with women business owners and professionals
Logo & digital promotion
Logo visibility on selected materials and across MBPCA social channels
Photo opportunity with VIP guests
Photos with VIP guests and key dignitaries
Banner visibility at Ganapati Festival Melbourne
Additional banner visibility at the September festival
Enquire about sponsoring

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