Women Leading Innovation in the Top End
This International Women’s Day, Darwin’s business and innovation community will come together at the Darwin Innovation Hub, in partnership with the NT Chamber of Commerce, for a focused and energising luncheon event.
The afternoon will spotlight women who are shaping enterprise and export across Northern Australia. Through keynote addresses and a panel discussion, attendees will hear practical insights, lived experiences and leadership lessons from women navigating growth, opportunity and challenge in today’s business landscape.
Beyond the stage, the event is designed to strengthen connections. A dedicated networking session will provide space for founders, professionals and industry partners to exchange ideas, explore collaboration and build new partnerships within the Top End ecosystem.
The event will be hosted by MC Veronica Matipira, a respected community leader known for her engaging and inclusive style. She will be joined by a distinguished lineup of pannelist, including a keynote speaker.
Keynote Speaker
Anna Goat is Business Director of Rise Project Consulting, an award-winning Darwin-based company specialising in adapting and developing fit-for-purpose drone technology for the extreme conditions of Northern Australia.
Panellists
Sarah Austin is the Founder and Director of Darwin Youth Services, a Northern Territory social enterprise dedicated to preventing Domestic and Family Violence through early education, youth programs, and community driven solutions.
Taneille Brann is Head of Play and 2IC at The Array, a Darwin-based creative technology hub focused on learning, making and play through digital skills, events and community programs. She is also the founder of Brann Project Management, where she has delivered strategy, grants and major events for over 20 years.
Emma Nesbitt is the founder and Managing Director of ACTIO Group, a commercial advisory and workforce strategy firm for startups and high growth companies across Northern Australia and Timor-Leste. Emma is an Australian Certified Economic Developer, an angel investor, co-founder of a global cyber security company, and the convener of the NT’s Women’s Innovation Network.
Event Details
Date: Friday 06 March 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Darwin Innovation Hub
Tickets: $35 per person (includes light refreshments and a drink on arrival)
International Women’s Day is an opportunity not only to celebrate achievement, but to reinforce our shared commitment to inclusion, leadership and progress. Join us to connect, reflect and support the women building the future of business in the Northern Territory.
