Events that connect, celebrate, and empower women in resources
2026 Shine Bright Gala Dinner
Date - 5 November 2026
We are delighted to announce our Annual Brisbane Gala Dinner will be held on ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ, ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ at ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ค๐๐ข๐ซ๐.
This yearโs theme, ๐๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ โ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฑ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐, will celebrate the strength, resilience, talent and contribution of women across Queenslandโs resources sector.
Bringing together professionals, advocates, allies and industry leaders, the evening will be an opportunity to connect, be inspired and recognise the women who continue to shape the future of our industry.
Hosted at Blackbird Brisbane, the evening will feature Wendy Kingston as MC and special guest speaker Kate Munari, leadership expert and Australiaโs only female Navy helicopter pilot to have flown in Afghanistan.
Enjoy an unforgettable night of connection, inspiration and celebration, with canapรฉs, main course and dessert, a four-hour drinks package, professional photography, videography and a photo booth.
Date: Thursday, 5 November 2026
Venue: Blackbird Brisbane
Cost: $195 per person
We canโt wait to welcome you as we come together to Shine Bright.
Shaping The Sector Webinar
Date - 17 November 2026
ย “From Potential to Position: Building Your Path to the C-Suite and Boardroom.”
You’ve got the experience and the ambition. So what does it really take to make the move into executive leadership and the boardroom?
Join Women in Mining and Resources Queensland (WIMARQ) for an insightful webinar featuring three accomplished women who will share their leadership journeys, the lessons they’ve learned along the way, what they would do differently, and what our industry needs to do to retain and support women progressing into senior leadership positions.
Date: Thursday, 17 November 2026
Time: 12:00pm AEST
Location: Online via Microsoft Teams โ Free Event
Register for this free event now
