Asher Keddie and Gladys Berejiklian join Forbes Australia Women’s Summit powerhouse
Sarah O’Carroll: 'The Women’s Summit is the most important and engaging summit of its kind in Australia'
Forbes Australia has extended the speaker lineup for its 2026 Women’s Summit, adding a new wave of high-profile names across entertainment, business, policy and technology.
The event, presented by Lancôme, will take place on 6 May in Sydney under the theme “Building What’s Next”.
New speakers added
Among the latest additions is actor Asher Keddie, who will join Emmy and Golden Globe-winning producer Bruna Papandrea for a fireside conversation on creativity, instinct and building new ideas.
Also joining the lineup is former NSW Premier and now Optus executive Gladys Berejiklian, alongside Julie Inman Grant, Dr Adam Brown and entrepreneur Nick Bell.
Expanding a strong lineup
They join an already announced lineup, including:
• Megan Gale
• Geraldine Slattery
• Satya Tammareddy
• Kayla Itsines
• Monica Saunders-Weinberg
• Susie Grehl
• Chloe Fisher
• Katrina Leslie
• Bahar Etminan
• Trish Botha
• Annie Liao
• Grace Toombs
• Alexis Fernandez-Preiska
Focus on future-building
Now in its third year, the summit will explore themes spanning AI, entrepreneurship, leadership, neuroscience, workplace change and women’s health.
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Sarah O’Carroll
Editor-in-Chief Sarah O’Carroll said the expanded lineup reflects the event’s growing influence.
“The Women’s Summit is the most important and engaging summit of its kind in Australia and I’m delighted to add Asher Keddie, Gladys Berejiklian, Julie Inman Grant and more to an incredible lineup that includes Megan Gale, Kayla Itsines, BHP’s Australian head Geraldine Slattery, TV producer Bruna Papandrea and tech entrepreneur Katrina Leslie. ,” she said.
O’Carroll added that the event’s value extends beyond its speaker sessions, highlighting the importance of in-room connections and conversations.
When and Where
The Forbes Australia Women’s Summit will take place on:
• Date: Wednesday, 6 May 2026
• Location: Ilumina, 1 Elizabeth Street, Sydney
• Presented by: Lancôme
The event is supported by Commonwealth Private as Platinum Partner and Cartier Women’s Initiative as Spotlight Partner.
Tickets are available via the Forbes Australia website or by clicking here.
Main image: (L to R Front Row) Gladys Berejiklian, Megan Gale, Asher Keddie. Back Row - Alexis Fernandez-Preiska, Kayla Itsines, Geraldine Slattery, Annie Liao, Satya Tammareddy
