The full schedule is now available for this year’s National Women in Media Conference, with media’s influence on men’s violence against women, the intersection between press freedom and the law, challenges to media trust, and online safety for women are the central topics of the day.
Among the speakers are prominent figures across the media gamut, including film, television, public relations and advertising. Women in Media patron Ita Buttrose AC OBE will host a discussion with Federal Court Justice Michael Lee about the intersection between press freedom and the law.
Rachel Griffiths
Walkley-Award winning journalist Liz Hayes will host a conversation with Australian film and feminist icon Rachel Griffiths.
Actress, director, and producer Leah Purcell will join a panel discussing the media’s influence on men’s violence against women. E-Safety Commissioner Julie Inman-Grant will address online risks and rewards for women, and columnist and author Jane Caro, alongside The Daily Aus co-founder Zara Seidler, will discuss career trends and pivots.
Jane Caro
“The Women in Media National Conference is the one annual event with the power to convene such a diversity of highly talented women working across the media sector,” said Women in Media general manager, Kym Middleton.
“I have attended this event as an audience member before and can vouch for its inspirational and supportive atmosphere,” she said. “I am now proud to present this program which has been carefully curated by the dedicated Women in Media team to reflect and explore on the issues that our industry has been telling us matter most to them.”
“Any media managers with women on their team must ensure their staff can attend this event. They will gain new skills in AI, communication and storytelling; valuable contacts; and refreshed motivation. It is perfect professional development in an encouraging and supportive environment, as well as being entertaining and a lot of fun!”
Kym Middleton
The event is scheduled for August 9 at the Sydney Sofitel Wentworth, with an Oration dinner on the evening of August 8, hosted by investigative journalist Kate McClymont AM, in honour of Caroline Jones AO.
See also: New sessions and speakers announced for Women in Media National Conference
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Top Image: Ita Buttrose AC ACE