WomenTHAT Events & Conferences

WomenTHAT is proud to announce a two-year headline partnership with NoVacancy, Australia's leading exhibition and conference for the accommodation and hospitality industry.

This strategic partnership brings together two organisations with a shared commitment to building stronger leaders, creating more inclusive workplaces and shaping the future of our industries through collaboration, connection and innovation.

Over the next two years, WomenTHAT will play an active role in the NoVacancy program, creating opportunities for leaders to connect, learn and share practical insights that strengthen people, culture and business performance.

As part of the partnership, WomenTHAT will deliver a range of initiatives throughout the exhibition, including:

• The Women in Leadership Breakfast, bringing together inspiring leaders from across hospitality, accommodation, travel, tourism and events.
• Rise & Shine Live, an interactive leadership session featuring practical conversations and real-world experiences.
• A dedicated WomenTHAT Hub, providing a place for networking, collaboration and connection throughout the event.
• Opportunities for community members, partners and allies to engage in discussions that support leadership, diversity, workforce sustainability and the future of our industries.

The NoVacancy Exhibition attracts thousands of owners, operators, investors and industry professionals each year, making it one of Australia's most influential gatherings for the accommodation sector. Together, WomenTHAT and NoVacancy are creating a platform that ensures people, culture and leadership remain at the centre of industry conversations.

This partnership reflects the WomenTHAT purpose to create a unified voice that inspires and unlocks opportunity through collaboration, allyship, connection and advocacy. 

Secure your place at the Women in Leadership Breakfast:
https://www.novacancy.com.au/women-in-leadership-breakfast

Explore the full NoVacancy program:
https://www.novacancy.com.au/ 

WomenTHAT is proud to partner with the Marcus Evans Human Resources Summit 2026, one of Australia's leading executive forums for senior Human Resources and People leaders.

This partnership reflects our shared belief that exceptional leadership is built through collaboration, innovation and courageous conversations. Together, we are creating opportunities for leaders to connect, share best practice and explore practical solutions to the workforce challenges shaping the future of work.

Taking place on the Gold Coast on 14–15 October 2026, the summit brings together senior executives from across Australia for two days of thought-provoking discussion, strategic insight and meaningful networking.

Attendees will explore topics including:

• Artificial intelligence and building change-ready organisations.
• Leadership and workforce capability.
• Career development and future talent strategies.
• Aligning people strategy with business performance.
• Building resilient, purpose-driven cultures.
• Workforce analytics and data-driven decision making.

The summit features an outstanding line-up of speakers from some of Australia's leading organisations, including WomenTHAT Founder Sarah Derry, who will deliver a keynote presentation alongside respected Human Resources leaders from organisations including EY, Monash University, Publicis Groupe Australia and New Zealand, Metro South Health and many more.

This collaboration is another important milestone in delivering on the WomenTHAT purpose to create a unified voice that inspires and unlocks opportunity through collaboration, allyship, connection and advocacy. Together, we are creating stronger leadership, stronger workplaces and stronger industries.

Join us on the Gold Coast and be part of the conversation.

Learn more and register:
https://www.marcusevans.com/summit/hranz/oct26/?utm_source=media&utm_medium=linkedin&utm_campaign=WomenTHAT