Ellect Women Hybrid: Celebrating Three Years

Celebrating Three Years of Ellect Women

Ellect turns three. Join us for a special evening celebrating three years of kind and strong women, and a first look at where Ellect is heading in 2027.

We're gathering in the Screening Room at QT Sydney, a private cinema with its own bar, for an evening of conversation and connection. In-person places are limited to 50. Can't make it to Sydney? Join us online via Zoom.

On the night

Sandra D’Souza on three years of Ellect and what’s next

A panel conversation moderated by Sudesh Dahiya, with Yvette Sholdas, Annemiek Ballesty and Lynn Lewis-Smith

Fireside conversation: A Male Ally’s Perspective, with Sandra D’Souza and Stephen Lakey, recorded especially for this evening

The announcement of the 2026 Ellect Mentoring Scholarship recipients

Networking at the Reel Bar

Panel

Yvette Sholdas

Annick Donat

Lyn Lewis-Smith

Moderator: Sudesh Dahiya

Fireside Conversation: A Male Ally’s Perspective

Stephen LakeyBoard Chair, Australasian Supply Chain & Logistics Association (ASCLA)A communications coach with 17 years of experience helping companies, teams and individuals reach their goals by mastering communication, whether on stage, in the workplace or in their personal lives.

in conversation with

Sandra D’SouzaFounder & CEO, Ellect WomenBuilding a global community of kind and strong women, helping more women step into leadership and board roles.

Sandra and Stephen sat down for an exclusive fireside conversation, recorded especially for this evening, on allyship, leadership and the communication skills that help women get seen, heard and considered for senior and board roles.

Venue

QT Sydney, Screening Room + Reel Bar49 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000. Enter via the black entrance off Market Street.

We look forward to celebrating with you, in person or online.