Sydney, AUSTRALIA (Thursday, April 16, 2026)– Forbes Australia today announced more leading speakers for its 2026 Women’s Summit, proudly presented by Lancôme, on Wednesday, May 6.
Acclaimed actor Asher Keddie will join Emmy and Golden Globe-winning producer Bruna Papandrea for a fireside about the process of creation: where their best ideas come from, how instinct becomes strategy, and what it takes to back something that has never ever been done before.
Other new speakers announced today include former NSW Premier and now Managing Director, Enterprise and Business, at Optus, Gladys Berejiklian; Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant, who leads the world’s first government regulatory agency dedicated to keeping its citizens safer online; Dr Adam Brown, Founder, Longevity Medicine Institute; and entrepreneur and Shark Tank judge Nick Bell.
Now in its third year, the Forbes Australia Women’s Summit – themed “Building What’s Next” – brings together the brightest minds and boldest ideas for one powerful day dedicated to the people designing the future.
Speakers already announced for the Women’s Summit include:
• Megan Gale, friend of the brand for Lancôme
• Geraldine Slattery, President Australia, BHP
• Satya Tammareddy, Head of Go-To-Market, Australia and New Zealand, OpenAI • Bruna Papandrea, Emmy and Golden Globe-winning Producer, Founder and CEO, Made Up Stories
• Kayla Itsines, Author, Entrepreneur, Co-Founder, Sweat
• Monica Saunders-Weinberg, Co-Vice Chair, Terrace Tower Group • Susie Grehl, Executive General Manager – Wealth & Private, CBA • Chloe Fisher, Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster and Content Creator • Katrina Leslie, Founder and Chairman, swipejobs
• Bahar Etminan, Founder and Editor, Ageless Radiance Club
• Trish Botha, Managing Director, Australian Indigenous AI Solutions • Annie Liao, Founder, Build Club
• Grace Toombs, Founder, June Health
• Alexis Fernandez-Preiska, Neuroscientist, Performance Coach and Podcaster, Do You F***ing Mind?
“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. It’s a testament to the summit’s growing success and impact,” said Sarah O’Carroll, Editor-in-Chief, Forbes Australia.
“This year’s summit agenda reflects the full breadth of what it means to be building something that matters right now – and in the future – including AI, neuroscience, entrepreneurship, leadership, the changing workplace and women’s health.
“But what happens on stage is only part of the story of the Forbes Australia Women’s Summit. The conversations and connections that happen in the room are an important and valuable part of the day, changing the way attendees view their business and personal lives.”
Forbes Australia is also proud to welcome Commonwealth Private as Platinum Partner of the Women’s Summit, and Cartier W0men’s Initiative as a Spotlight Partner.
The Forbes Australia 2026 Women’s Summit:
• Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
• Venue: Ilumina, 1 Elizabeth Street, Sydney
• Presented by: Lancôme
• Tickets: Available now at forbes.com.au/womens-summit-2026
