2024 FCEM World Congress
As the FCEM affiliate for Australia, Women Chiefs of Enterprises International (WCEI) is proud to be hosting the 2024 FCEM World Congress on Sydney's picturesque harbourfront this October.
Join 500 women from Australia and around the world as we gather for the 71st FCEM World Congress, the highlight of our annual calendar.
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FCEM World
Congress Sydney
23-25 October 2024
The 2024 FCEM World Congress is being proudly held in Sydney, Australia. Join us, alongside 500 women from around the world, as we gather ‘Down Under’ for the 71st FCEM World Congress, the highlight of our annual calendar.
Register NowFCEM affiliate WCEI (Australia) will proudly host the 2024 FCEM World Congress at the picturesque historic harbourfront of Sydney, Australia
Under the theme of Connecting the Dots: Women leading globally, the 2024 FCEM World Congress, hosted by WCEI Australia, will bring together women business owners and leaders from across more than 70 countries.
The Congress will offer delegates the opportunity to connect with like-minded businesswomen through plenary conference sessions, business to business forums, interactive workshops and nightly social events, culminating in a spectacular gala dinner.
A word from the
FCEM World President
Marie Christine Oghly
Founded in France by Yvonne Foinant in 1945 at the end of World War II, the association spread through Europe and then expanded into various countries across the five continents. FCEM brings together in a vast wave of friendship and solidarity, women who share a common interest: entrepreneurship.
After more than 70 years of existence, today the FCEM network includes member associations from more than 70 countries, comprising five hundred thousand women across five continents.
The Program
October 23, 2024 - Day 1
Curated cultural city tours hosted by WCEI members. Tour themes will include culinary, architecture, fashion, art and technology
Concurrently:
Steering Committee and President Meetings
Evening:
Welcome Cocktail Reception
October 24, 2024 - Day 2
Plenary Conference
Interactive Workshops
Evening:
Cultural Evening
October 25, 2024 - Day 3
Business Matching
FCEM Annual General Meeting
Flag Raising Ceremony
Evening:
Gala Dinner
Australia is home to the world’s oldest living culture. Indigenous cultural insights will be woven through the Congress experience.
Plenary Conference
View Full Program Speakers and Panellists
We are pleased and honoured to announce and highlight some of the esteemed speakers and panelists who will be featured at the 2024 FCEM World Congress in Sydney.
Senator Jenny McAllister
Australian Labor Party Senator for the state of New South Wales, Minister for Emergency Management and Minister for Cities in the Albanese Government.
Carlii Lyon
Entrepreneur, Former International Personal Publicist turned Speaker + Executive Coach
Janine Garner
Bestselling author, international keynote speaker, podcast host, CEO and business owner
Juliana Nkrumah AM
Manager, Gender Equality and Women’s Safety at Settlement Services International
Prof Shirley Randell AO, PhD
President, Empowering Women in Education Inc.
Christina Chia
WCEI Victoria President, Honouree Victoria Multicultural Commission and Victorian Entrepreneur of the Year 2023
Kelly Slessor
Founder of The Ecommerce Tribe and the Digital Inclusion Project
Lisa Brunet
CEO/Founder DLZP Group, CEO/Co-Founder REN3for, CEO/Founder Potato Technologies Corporation
Tracy Sheen
Author of AI & U: Business Reimagined and The End of Technophobia
Cynthia Dearin
Founder Dearin & Associates
Deborah Wace
Botanical Artist & Fabric Designer and Churchill Fellow
Anna Baird
Owner, Bared Footwear
Rachael Downie
Business Success Mentor
Kellie Wilkie
Managing Director, Bodysystem Physio and Physiotherapist to the Australian Olympic Rowing Team
Kimberley Martin
Director at WMM Law
Location
Sydney will play host to the 2024 FCEM World Congress.
The Congress will be held alongside the beautiful Sydney Harbour foreshore in the unique heritage venue, Dolton House Bay Wharf. Situated on a spectacular decking area with outstanding views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, city skyline and Darling Harbour.
WCEI is proud to have Doltone House CEO, Anna Cesarano as a member of its NSW chapter.
Accommodation
A range of hotel options across different budgets are available within 2 kilometres of the main Congress venue. Special rates have been secured for the below hotels. To arrange your Sydney accommodation at these special rates, please click on the hotel name below to access the booking page.
Pre & Post Touring
Recognising that Australia is a top destination for international visitors, the WCEI Congress committee has curated an exciting array of pre and post-tour options, including a luxurious Whitsundays Great Barrier Reef experience. This package includes 3 nights at Coral Sea Resort in an Ocean Deluxe room with breakfast, a beachside dinner and dancing, a Welcome Dinner with DJ, and an exclusive long lunch at Whitehaven Beach. Optional tours feature a waterfall and national park adventure, a sunset sail, and a glass-bottom boat ride to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Extend your connections and continue discussions with fellow attendees by joining this immersive post-tour experience.
Accompanying Partner
Accompanying partners will have the opportunity to explore Sydney, with a selection of exciting Indigenous tours offered for a unique and authentic experience.
Our Partners
The Congress is only made possible through the generous support of our partners, including:
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