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Registration - 2027 WATTLE Symposium

Registration - 2027 WATTLE Symposium

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We are excited to announce the upcoming WATTLE Alumnae Symposium 2027, which will be held on 11th and 12th of February 2027 at Federation University’s SMB Campus in the heart of Ballarat, Victoria.

This two-day event promises to be a valuable professional development opportunity, providing a forum for inspiring discussions and networking, and a celebration of the achievements of our WATTLE community.

The theme for next year’s symposium is GOLD to BOLD: Learning from the past into a thriving future and is generously hosted by Federation University.

Event Details: 

  • Dates: 11th and 12th of February 2027 (Thurs-Fri)
  • Venue: Federation University Australia, SMB Campus
  • Registration: Please add 'Registration - Wattle Alumnae Symposium 2027' to your cart to register to attend the event.
    • Registrations are essential.
    • Please add any dietary requirements in notes section at checkout. 
    • If registering for more than one person, please add additional names and contact emails in notes section at checkout.
    • Please note registration fee is non-refundable. Alumnae are responsible for booking their own transport and accommodation for the event.
    • Federation Staff registration: If you are approved to charge your ticket to an account code, please click this link to register. 

For all enquiries, please contact the WATTLE Symposium 2027 Organising committee via wattle@federation.edu.au

We look forward to welcoming Alumnae back to WATTLE for this memorable and enriching experience. 

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Program: Wattle Alumnae Symposium 2027 

Day 1 - Thursday 11 February 2027

Workshop The journey is just as important as the destination: Consider your journey through travel experiences and empowering those around you.

Nina Fotinatos,

Federation University
Key Note Reflection and Resilience: building the inner strength to thrive Professor Duncan Bentley, Federation University
Workshop Picking up the boxes and directing buses. Driving bold change while leading authentically for impact

Michelle Picard,

Flinders University
Key Note Leading through Influence - Panel discussion Panel - Business and Community Leaders
Presentation Stop Waiting for Permission - Trusting the leadership story you already have

Leah Kivivali,

La Trobe University
Presentation Leading through Chaos - lessons from the fall out of a proposed major workplace change

Izabela Sulek,

Deakin University
Workshop Leading with Connection: Building Engaged, Inclusive & Resilient Teams

Joanne Porter,

Federation University

Day 2 - Friday 12 February 2027

Key Note Leadership, from safe to bold Professor Emma Lee OAM, Federation University
Workshop What would you do? An interactive influence challenge

Faten Zaibak,

Swinburne University
Presentation Authentic Leadership in the Face Change Fatigue

Raelke Grimr & Maneka Jayasinghe,

Charles Darwin University
Workshop Courageous Leadership for Digital Future: Lessons from AI enable tranformation

Nuisha Shafi,

Australian Catholic Uuniversity
Workshop Imposter Syndrome: Yes you can

Julia Richardson,

Curtin University
Workshop When life gives you lemons: make lemonade with integrity and courage

Amanda Mooney & Meghan Kelly,

Deakin University
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