AN INDUSTRY EVOLVING

2025 NATIONAL CONFERENCE

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PROGRAM

3 April 2025

Novotel Geelong - 10/14 Eastern Beach Rd, Geelong VIC

 

  • 8am - Registration

    Register, collect your woollen delegate bag and connect with other incredible women (and men) in wool. Delegate bags sponsored by Quality Wool.

  • 8.30am - Welcome to our Inaugural Conference

    Welcome from our Founder and Executive Director, Bianca Heaney.

  • 9am - Session 1

    What Got Us Here Won’t Get Us There: Evolving Leadership for a Changing World.

    Sponsored by Tianyu Wool.

  • 10.30am - Morning Tea

    Sponsored by AWTA Ltd

  • 11am - Session 2

    Driving Industry Change: Insights, Impact and Lessons from the success of Meat Business Women.

    Sponsored by PJ Morris Wools.

  • 11.35am - Session 3

    Vikki Templeman - Member of Women in Wool presents Horizon Scan: How do we talk about possible futures for our industry?

  • 12.25pm - Lunch

    Sponsored by Endeavour Wool Exports

  • 1.25pm - Session 5

    Mentoring - Supporting Women to Succeed. Marnie is the General Manager - Human Resources for Australian Wool Handlers (AWH).

    Sponsored by Techwool Trading.

  • 2.15pm - Panel Session 6

    Lynne Yearwood (LoomTex), Liz Miles (Sustainable Living Fabrics), Penny Rundle (Waverley Mills) and Sherri Symons (WoolGrow Australia) discuss: Evolving Australian Sustainable Textiles

  • 3.15pm - Afternoon Tea

    Sponsored by AWTA Ltd

  • 3.45pm - Session 7

    Under Attack – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

  • 4.45pm - Official close of conference lead by our MC and Host: Eamon Timms - Fox & Lillie Rural.

  • 7pm - Gala Dinner and Awards Night to be held at the conference venue Novotel Geelong.

    Dinner sponsored by AWI and Nutrien

    Awards sponsored by Vitale Barberis Canonico Wool

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GALA DINNER

Sponsored by AWI and Nutrien Ag Solutions

Dress code: Cocktail. Aim for a polished look, suitable for a professional event. 

Examples: This could include a cocktail dress, a dressy skirt and top, dressy pants and top or a smart jumpsuit. 

Avoid: Jeans, t-shirts, and casual footwear are generally not appropriate for a cocktail event.

AWARDS

Sponsored by Vitale Barberis Canonico Wool

Women in Wool Legacy Award

This award recognises the exceptional and enduring contribution of a woman in the wool industry. The winner of this award will be in the later stages of her career, who has been actively involved in the industry at any level, and can demonstrate a lasting impact.

Women in Wool Emerging Excellence Award

This award recognises the emerging talent and contribution of a woman in the wool industry. The winner of this award will be within their first 7 years of commencing a career in the wool industry and an individual who is passionate about making a lasting impact.

ACCOMMODATION

Wondering where to stay? Try these local options within walking distance:

Conference Hotel - Novotel Geelong

Vue Apartments Geelong
(0.5km to Conference Venue)

  • 6 Bellerine Street, Geelong

R Hotel Geelong
(0.6km to Conference Venue)

  • 10 Bellerine Street, Geelong

Quest Geelong Central
(1.1km to Conference Venue)

  • 71-77 Gheringhap Street, Geelong

Holiday Inn & Suites
(1.2km to Conference Venue)

  • 40 Ryrie St, Geelong

Quest Geelong
(1.4km to Conference Venue)

  • 16-18 The Esplanade South, Geelong

Best Western Geelong Motor Inn and Apartments
(1.8km to Conference Venue)

  • 30 Keera Street, Geelong