Events that connect, celebrate, and empower women in resources
Customs House Panel Discussion
Date - 8 October 2026
๐๐๐๐๐๐โ๐ฌย ๐๐ง๐ง๐ฎ๐๐ฅย ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐๐ฅย ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐งย ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐ฌย ๐ญ๐จย ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฌย ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ย ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐๐๐ง๐.
Hosted by Women in Mining and Resources Queensland, in association with Young Mining Professionals Queensland, this yearโs event will exploreย Supporting Parents and Strengthening Careers in Resources.
The discussion will look at how the resources sector can better support parents and carers before, during and after parental leave, while helping people maintain confidence, connection and career momentum through important life and career transitions.
Proudly sponsored byย South32 and Aurizon, the evening will bring together professionals, leaders and emerging leaders from across Queenslandโs resources sector for a practical panel discussion, followed by networking drinks.
Date:ย Thursday, 8 October 2026
Venue:ย Customs House Brisbane
Time:ย From 5pm
Cost:ย $11.52 per person
Tickets are available now
North West QLD Gala Dinner
Date - 9 October 2026
Join Women in Mining and Resources Queensland (WIMARQ)ย North West Queenslandย for our 2026 Gala Dinner presented by Evolution Mining, an evening dedicated to celebrating the strength, resilience, talent and contribution of women across North West Queenslandโs resources sector.
The Gala Dinner brings together women from across our region, alongside colleagues, advocates, allies and industry leaders, to recognise their achievements, celebrate our local resources community and strengthen the connections that make North West Queensland such a unique place to live and work.
Held at theย Mount Isa Golf Club, the evening will provide an opportunity to dress up, connect, celebrate and enjoy a memorable night together.
Guests will enjoy aย canapรฉ-style dinner and drinksย throughout the evening, along with entertainment, inspiring conversation, networking opportunities and plenty of moments to celebrate the incredible women of our region.
Whether you have been part of the WIMARQ community for many years or are joining us for the first time, we look forward to welcoming you for a special evening celebrating the women who continue to lead, inspire and make a difference across North West Queensland.
๐๐๐ญ๐: 9 October 2026
๐๐ข๐ฆ๐: 7:00pm โ 11:30pm
๐๐๐ง๐ฎ๐: Mount Isa Golf Club
๐๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ญ๐ฌ: $35.37
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 2026Venue: Blackbird BrisbaneCost: $195 per person
We canโt wait to welcome you as we come together to Shine Bright.