Leadership WA Alumni Events

Our Alumni regularly attend exclusive speaker events featuring the most experienced and insightful leaders in the State, professional development opportunities, masterclasses, and mentoring opportunities.

These are just a snapshot of our recent Alumni events.

Upcoming Events

People, Politics and Purpose - Navigating diplomatic life, leadership and impact

5 June 2024

We are delighted to be welcoming the U.S. Consul-General in Western Australia, Siriana Nair.

Past Events

Leading with Authority in an AI World

17 April 2024

We welcomed Alumni and guests to KPMG for our second Alumni event of 2024, ‘Leading with Authority in an AI World’.

Leadership WA 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner

7 March 2024

On 7 March 2024, we welcomed Alumni, LeadAbility graduates, special guests, including past CEOs and Board Members, our partners and the current Board, to our 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner, held at Fraser’s State Reception Centre, King’s Park.

Pathway to CEO

20 February 2024

Our Alumni and guests gathered at The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia.

How WA Police collaborate for a common purpose of community safety

2 November 2023

Our Alumni and guests gathered at WA Police’s State Operations Command Centre, the nerve-centre for law enforcement.

Alumni meet with the 2023 Signature Leadership Program cohort

16 August 2023

Our Signature Leadership Program Alumni met with our current Signature cohort to welcome them to our Alumni community.

Reforming WA's Disability Legislation - Have Your Say

31 May 2023

We welcomed our LeadAbility Graduates and Signature and Rising Alumni to a special consultation experience - “Reforming WA’s Disability Legislation – Have your Say”.

Developing an Ecosystem of Psychological Health and Safety

25 May 2023

Leadership WA Alumni and guests enjoyed a stimulating presentation from Tasha Broomhall, Director of Blooming Minds on 'Developing an Ecosystem of Psychological Health and Safety'.

The Strategic Moral Compass: When Things Go Off Course

28 April 2023

This session brought together leading and experienced Board members Ivy Chen, Kerry Harris and Tony Walsh.

Why Would I Want to Work for You?

28 March 2023

Leadership WA Alumni and guests enjoyed a thought-provoking session with guest speaker, Tanya Sim (Signature 2017), co-founder and Director of Block Branding, on ‘Why would I want to work for you?’.

An Evening With Leadership WA

16 February 2023

On Thursday 16 February, at ‘An Evening with Leadership WA’, our Alumni, Board and special guests came together to recognise and celebrate exemplary leadership in Western Australia.

Celebrating the Future of Agriculture at WA's Iconic Claremont Showground

10 November 2022

The final Alumni event of 2022 was hosted by Robyn Sermon, CEO of the The Royal Agricultural Society of WA (RASWA).

What Will it Take to End Hunger in Western Australia?

25 October 2022

This unique event took place in the heart of Foodbank WA’s Centre for Hunger Relief Kate O’Hara, CEO of Foodbank WA, provided an eye-opening insight into her observations from the frontline fighting hunger in WA.

Acknowledge This! How to Deliver an Authentic Acknowledgement of Country

8 September 2022

We welcomed Rhys Paddick and Emma Gibbens from Acknowledge This!, as they shared how to deliver a genuine and authentic Acknowledgement of Country.

Meet the 2022 Signature Cohort: Strengthening Alumni Connections

1 September 2022

Connecting Signature Alumni and the 2022 Signature Leadership Program cohort.

Post-Pandemic Strategic Planning: How to Reset and Develop Your Organisational Strategy

19 July 2022

We welcomed Ty Hayes, Founder of Growth Generators, and explore a design-thinking approach to strategic planning.

Justin Langer AM: Leading the Ship

5 July 2022

We were delighted to welcome Justin Langer AM, one of Australia's great top order batsmen and former Australian Cricket coach.

The Climate Action Agenda: What's the focus for WA leaders?

12 May 2022

A panel discussion with WA's top leaders in Climate Action.

Stepping Up to the Board

15 March 2022

Experienced Board members Esme Bowen and Michael Piu inspired and empowered Leadership WA Alumni to Step Up to the Board.

An Evening with Leadership WA

17 February 2022

We were delighted to recognise the exemplary leadership of Dr Nicky Howe (Signature 2016), CEO of Southcare, recipient of the 2021 Distinguished Fellow Award and Dr Richard Walley OAM, recipient of the 2021 Honorary Fellow Award.

THE GREY RHINO: HOW CAN BOARDS AND CEOs PLAN FOR DISRUPTION

13 October 2021

Our last Alumni event for 2021 saw an expert panel of Helen Cook, Neil Hackett and Trent Bartlett, deep dive into “grey rhino” thinking around risk anticipation, mitigation and management as critical responsibilities of boards and CEOs.

AN AFTERNOON AT WA MUSEUM BOOLA BARDIP

7 September 2021

An unforgettable afternoon at the WA Museum Boola Bardip with Chief Executive Officer, Alec Coles OBE.

Meet the 2021 Signature Cohort

12 August 2021

Welcoming the 2021 Signature Leadership Program to the Leadership WA Alumni Network.

Accelerating Gender Equity in the Workplace

2 August 2021

Shift the mindset and culture of your organisation.

In Conversation with Grace Tame

18 June 2021

An inspiring evening with Grace Tame, 2021 Australian of the Year.
Moving the Dial on Disadvantage Design Lab

Moving the Dial on Disadvantage - Design Lab

1 June 2021

Generating real solutions to improve the lives of WA’s most vulnerable.

Managing Complexity and Uncertainty during challenging times

20 May 2021

Joel Cohen is the Chief of Mission Support with the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP).

A Diverse WA = One WA

23 March 2021

We had an incredible Alumni panel event all about diversity and inclusion in Western Australia.

WA Police Commissioner Chris Dawson

27 November 2020

Our Alumni had a great experience at WA Police Force Academy hearing from Police Commissioner Chris Dawson.