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BPW Australia 40th National Conference in Darwin
Northern Territory - Friday 17 to Sunday 19 November 2023

BPW Australia 40th National Conference in Darwin
Northern Territory - Friday 17 to Sunday 19 November 2023

BPW Australia
National Confererence 2023
17-19 November 2023

See you in Darwin

BPW Australia
National Confererence 2023
17-19 November 2023

See you in Darwin

PHOTO CREDIT: Tourism NT/Tourism Australia

PHOTO CREDIT: Tourism NT/Tourism Australia

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON

Friday: Women's Economic Security Symposium - 9am
Sponsored by Northern Territory Government Office of Gender Equity and Diversity 

Welcome from Chief Minister of the Northern Territory
Presentations from AGEC and eS4W
Panel Discussion and Q & A
Interactive breakout workshops

At conclusion of Symposium- Dr Jean Murray and Angela Tomazos will hold a pre-conference briefing. All members are welcome. Jean will share with new members what to expect from our Saturday program. An opportunity to learn all about the governance of BPW. Join us at 4pm until 5pm. 

Friday Evening: Welcome Reception - 6.30pm
Official opening of conference
Presentation of Young BPW Awards.

Friday: Women's Economic Security Symposium - 9am
Sponsored by Northern Territory Government Office of Gender Equity and Diversity 

Welcome from Chief Minister of the Northern Territory
Presentations from AGEC and eS4W
Panel Discussion and Q & A
Interactive breakout workshops

At conclusion of Symposium- Dr Jean Murray and Angela Tomazos will hold a pre-conference briefing. All members are welcome. Jean will share with new members what to expect from our Saturday program. An opportunity to learn all about the governance of BPW. Join us at 4pm until 5pm. 

Friday Evening: Welcome Reception - 6.30pm
Official opening of conference
Presentation of Young BPW Awards.

LEVEL 2 - OR ENTER FROM LOBBY GO UP THE GRAND STAIRWELL TO THE LEFT
LEVEL 2 - OR ENTER FROM LOBBY GO UP THE GRAND STAIRWELL TO THE LEFT

Saturday: The Business of BPW - 7.45am
AGM
Club Reports
Elections 
Resolutions
International Updates

Saturday Evening: Gala Dinner - 6.30pm
BPW Australia National Awards & Member Awards
Candle Lighting Ceremony

Saturday: The Business of BPW - 7.45am
AGM
Club Reports
Elections 
Resolutions
International Updates

Saturday Evening: Gala Dinner - 6.30pm
BPW Australia National Awards & Member Awards
Candle Lighting Ceremony

Sunday: The Presidents Breakfast - 8am
Club Awards
Incoming Board Announcement

Conference closes 11am

Sunday: The Presidents Breakfast - 8am
Club Awards
Incoming Board Announcement

Conference closes 11am

BPW MEMBER TICKET
INCLUDES:
FRIDAY SYMPOSIUM
Morning Tea
Lunch
Afternoon Tea

WELCOME RECEPTION
Canapes and a Welcome drink on arrival.

(Cash Bar Available)

 
SATURDAY
Morning Tea
Lunch
Afternoon Tea

SATURDAY GALA DINNER
includes 3 course meal and selected refreshments.
(Cash Bar Available)

 
SUNDAY
Buffet Breakfast
 
BPW MEMBER TICKET
INCLUDES:
FRIDAY SYMPOSIUM
Morning Tea
Lunch
Afternoon Tea

WELCOME RECEPTION
Canapes and a Welcome drink on arrival.

(Cash Bar Available)

 
SATURDAY
Morning Tea
Lunch
Afternoon Tea

SATURDAY GALA DINNER
includes 3 course meal and selected refreshments.
(Cash Bar Available)

 
SUNDAY
Buffet Breakfast
 

BPW Australia National Awards

BPW Australia National Awards

Will be presented at the face-2-face National Conference in Darwin in November 2023. 
At BPW Australia, we encourage and enjoy honouring our rising stars at Club, State, National and International levels.
There are three Categories on the Award pages: BPW Australia, Club and Member Awards.  
If you have a BPW member in your club who deserves recognition, submit your nomination online by the extended deadline - Sunday 5pm 3 September 2023.  
The major BPW Australia Awards will be presented at the sparkling Gala Awards Dinner on Saturday 18 November -  an inspiring event to bring guests. 

Will be presented at the face-2-face National Conference in Darwin in November 2023. 
At BPW Australia, we encourage and enjoy honouring our rising stars at Club, State, National and International levels.
There are three Categories on the Award pages: BPW Australia, Club and Member Awards.  
If you have a BPW member in your club who deserves recognition, submit your nomination online by the extended deadline - Sunday 5pm 3 September 2023.  
The major BPW Australia Awards will be presented at the sparkling Gala Awards Dinner on Saturday 18 November -  an inspiring event to bring guests. 

National Awards
National Awards

National Awards recognise women who have achieved at a community level.

National Awards recognise women who have achieved at a community level.

Club & Member Awards
Club & Member Awards

Club & Member Awards recognise outstanding achievements of our local clubs.

Club & Member Awards recognise outstanding achievements of our local clubs.

Young BPW Awards
Young BPW Awards

Young BPW Awards  recognise outstanding achievements from our young mermbers.

Young BPW Awards  recognise outstanding achievements from our young mermbers.

AWARD NOMINATIONS
(NOW CLOSED)

AWARD NOMINATIONS
(NOW CLOSED)

RUBY SPONSORS

RUBY SPONSORS

MAJOR SPONSOR & SYMPOSIUM SPONSOR

MAJOR SPONSOR & SYMPOSIUM SPONSOR

GOLD SPONSOR - GALA DINNER

GOLD SPONSOR - GALA DINNER

SILVER SPONSORS & YOUNG BPW AWARDS

SILVER SPONSORS & YOUNG BPW AWARDS

COMPENDIUM SPONSOR

COMPENDIUM SPONSOR

Welcome to Darwin NT

Welcome to Darwin NT

Host of the BPW Australia National Conference
Host of the BPW Australia National Conference

Heather Veal

Heather Veal

BPWA National Conference Coordinator

BPWA National Conference Coordinator

The National Conference is the gateway to fully understanding BPW, to experience the fellowship of like-minded women from across Australia and to learn what is happening in other states, nationally and internationally.  

And your voice is important in our debates and discussions, helping to set BPWA's advocacy agenda for the coming term.

The National Conference is the gateway to fully understanding BPW, to experience the fellowship of like-minded women from across Australia and to learn what is happening in other states, nationally and internationally.  

And your voice is important in our debates and discussions, helping to set BPWA's advocacy agenda for the coming term.

Jenny Tiernan

Jenny Tiernan

BPW Darwin President

BPW Darwin President

BPW Darwin is delivering a Conference for members and clubs, with opportunities for your clubs to present successful projects, advocacy campaigns and membership programs.

The Conference will showcase the power of collaboration with our partner organisations, Australian Gender Equality Council (AGEC) and Economic Security 4 Women (eS4W) as we share, discuss and debate equity. 

BPW Darwin is delivering a Conference for members and clubs, with opportunities for your clubs to present successful projects, advocacy campaigns and membership programs.

The Conference will showcase the power of collaboration with our partner organisations, Australian Gender Equality Council (AGEC) and Economic Security 4 Women (eS4W) as we share, discuss and debate equity. 

Conference Venue & Accomodation

Conference Venue & Accomodation

The National Conference will be held at the Hilton Darwin. 
We encourage members to stay at Hilton Darwin or a venue close to the hotel. 

The National Conference will be held at the Hilton Darwin. 
We encourage members to stay at Hilton Darwin or a venue close to the hotel. 

Travel Information

Travel Information

Darwin Airport (DRW) to Hilton Darwin is 12 km.
It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Hilton Darwin.

BPW supports and actively promotes personal development, provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, knowledge and experience and lobbies on issues affecting women.

Darwin Airport (DRW) to Hilton Darwin is 12 km.
It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Darwin Airport (DRW) to Hilton Darwin.

BPW supports and actively promotes personal development, provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, knowledge and experience and lobbies on issues affecting women.

GALA NIGHT

GALA NIGHT

National Gala Awards Dinner

National Gala Awards Dinner

Our Gala Awards Dinner is the time to dress up, celebrate, have fun and connect with other BPW members.

Our Gala Awards Dinner is the time to dress up, celebrate, have fun and connect with other BPW members.

Testimonials

Testimonials

BPW Australia

BPW Australia

National Conference
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National Conference
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Heather Veal

Conference Co-Ordinator

Heather Veal

Conference Co-Ordinator

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