​Celebrating Three Years of Ellect Women

​Ellect turns three. Join us for a special evening celebrating three years of kind and strong women, and a first look at where Ellect is heading in 2027.

​We're gathering in the Screening Room at QT Sydney, a private cinema with its own bar, for an evening of conversation and connection. In-person places are limited to 50. Can't make it to Sydney? Join us online via Zoom.

​On the night

• ​Sandra D’Souza on three years of Ellect and what’s next

• ​A panel conversation moderated by Sudesh Dahiya, with Yvette Sholdas, Annick Donat and Lyn Lewis-Smith

• ​Fireside conversation: A Male Ally’s Perspective, with Sandra D’Souza and Stephen Lakey, recorded especially for this evening

• ​The announcement of the 2026 Ellect Mentoring Scholarship recipients

• ​Networking at the Reel Bar

​Panel

• ​Yvette Sholdas

• ​Annick Donat

• ​Lyn Lewis-Smith

​Moderator: Sudesh Dahiya

​Fireside Conversation: A Male Ally’s Perspective

​Stephen Lakey
Board Chair, Australasian Supply Chain & Logistics Association (ASCLA)
A communications coach with 17 years of experience helping companies, teams and individuals reach their goals by mastering communication, whether on stage, in the workplace or in their personal lives.

​in conversation with

​Sandra D’Souza
Founder & CEO, Ellect Women
Building a global community of kind and strong women, helping more women step into leadership and board roles.

​Sandra and Stephen will sit down for an exclusive fireside conversation, recorded especially for this evening, on allyship, leadership and the communication skills that help women get seen, heard and considered for senior and board roles.

​Venue

​QT Sydney, Screening Room + Reel Bar
49 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000. Enter via the black entrance off Market Street.

​We look forward to celebrating with you, in person or online.