Australian Gender Representation Report Insights & Awards Evening

Meat Business Women will bring the industry together in Melbourne this July for an in-depth exploration of gender representation across the meat and food supply chain, alongside the announcement of our 2026 award winners.

Building on the global release of the report, this event focuses on the Australian lens, unpacking the data, sharing industry perspectives and exploring what the findings mean in practice for leadership, capability and future workforce planning.

What to expect

Report insights and analysis
A closer look at the Australian and global data, including key trends, progress areas and where momentum is shifting.

Industry perspectives
Panel discussions and reflections from industry leaders on how the insights translate into real-world decisions, challenges and opportunities.

Awards announcement
Celebrating the recipients of the Australian One to Watch Award, supported by HR Legal, and the MBW Woman of the Year Award, supported by Bott Insurance Group.

Networking opportunity
Time to connect with peers from across processing, retail, supply chain and service sectors.

Who should attend

This event is relevant for professionals across the meat and food supply chain, including:

  • Business owners and senior leaders
  • HR and people & culture professionals
  • Emerging leaders and early-career professionals
  • Industry stakeholders committed to building a stronger, more sustainable workforce

Event details

Date: Tuesday, 28 July 2026
Location: RACV City Club, 01 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC
Format: In-person event