WIC Past Events
Over the years WIC has held numerous excellent events including those listed below.
Thursday 6 August 2009,
Top of the Cross,
Southern Cross Club, Woden
The annual WIC in Winter Dinner and Debate has become a night many will not
miss.. The night once again was a combination of celebration
of the year past, networking, acknowledgement of achievement and humorous debate.
WIC Vice President Horrigan had the honour of announcing the WICked Woman
of the Year for 2009, Nerida Gill.
The debate this year headed into murky waters of the
Global Financial Crisis (GFC).
Overseen by Amanda Bresnan, Greens MLA,, the two teams
battled out the argument of could women have controlled the barons of Wall
Street? and finally would the world be in such a financial mess if women were in control?
For the affirmative was:
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Shelley Oldham - Public Sector Lead Capgemini
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Kate Lundy - Senator for the Australian Capital Territory
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Phil Sloper - ACT Regional Manager Oracle
For the negative was:
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Brendan Smyth - Member of the Legislative Assembly (Member for Brindabella
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Judy Hurditch - Director Intermedium
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Terry Moloney - Federal Director for Microsoft
It was a strong battle with quotes from Wikipedia, searches from Google,
several references to Margaret Thatcher and Monica Lewinsky. However, in the
end, it was determined by the audience that there would not have been a GFC if
women were in charge.
The debate was followed by the traditional monster raffle with some wonderful
prizes on offer.
WIC in Winter was once again proudly supported by
22 July 2009 Hotel Realm, Civic, Canberra
WIC held a cocktail party to coincide with the AGM. Along with the normal
AGM activities, WIC was pleased to have Chris Scullin from Peoplebank
as a speaker. Chris spoke on the topic of Women in ICT: the Pay Day Question.
The WIC AGM was proudly supported by
WIC's exceptionally popular annual HOT Breakfast looked at the future of technology on all sorts of aspects of daily life, work and the environment..
For those of you not familiar with the HOT Breakfast Series, the aim is to enable you to:
Enjoy a HOT Breakfast, while you
Hear a HOT Speaker, talk about an
Exciting HOT topic.
As well as hearing about some of the diverse nature of the ICT industry, the WIC HOT Breakfast Series provides an excellent opportunity to network and is a great event to bring colleagues and clients to. Like all WIC events, men are most welcome. Each breakfast also sees the announcement of the WICked Woman of the Month so don't be shy, nominate yourself or a colleague. WICked Woman Award
This year's HOT Breakfast dates and speakers are:
September 11 – Martin Westwell, from Flinders University, speaking on 'The Future of the Mind: How technology changes the way we think'
October 9 – Mary-Anne Waldren, from MAW Action
November 6 – Tracey Turner, from Diversiti, speaking on 'The Future of Recruitment', particularly addressing the decline in female participation in the ICT industry
December 11 – Matthew Hodgson,from
SMS Management & Technology, speaking on 'The intranet is dead, long live
the intranet'. Matthew has a reputation as one
of the most engaging speakers on social computing, psychology, and information
architecture in Australia.
February 12 – Mandy Salomon, from the Smart Services CRC, speaking on 'But I already have a life: exploding the myths of Second Life'
March 5 – Chris Falkes, the CEO of Canberra
Business Council, speaking on the
Future of Technology in Canberra in March 2009.
April 9 – Melanie Kontze, 2008 WICked Woman of the Year, from SMS Management & Technology
21 August 2008, University House, ANU
The annual WIC in Winter Dinner and Debate is fast becoming an institution
in the Canberra ICT community. The night once again was a combination of celebration
of the year past, networking, acknowledgement of achievement and humorous debate.
WIC board member Maria Horrigan had the honour of announcing the WICked Woman
of the Year for 2008, Melanie Kontze.
The debate this year was the very controversial notion that 'Geek is
the New Black'. Overseen by past board member Pippa Hague, the two teams
battled out the argument of whether it is finally cool to be a geek.
For the affirmative was:
- Steve Longford, Managing Director, New Intelligence
- Mandy Salomon, Senior
Researcher, Smart Services CRC
- And following the late withdrawal of Brendan
Smyth MLA due to an unexpected sitting of the ACT Legislative Assembly, Lisa
Robey, WIC President
For the negative was:
- Lisa Parsons, Client Director, KAZ Group
- Greg Farr, CIO, Department
of Defence
- Senator Kate Lundy
It was a neck and neck battle with quotes from Wikipedia, searches from Google,
the rich list and even Sex and the City called in to back up
the argument. However, in the end, it was determined by the audience that it
isn’t cool to be a geek with the debate being awarded to the negative
team.
The debate was followed by the traditional monster raffle with some wonderful
prizes on offer.
WIC in Winter was once again proudly supported by KAZ
Group.
16 July 2008,
SMS Management & Technology, Canberra Airport
WIC held a cocktail party to coincide with the AGM. Along with the normal
AGM activities, WIC was pleased to have Melanie Kontze from SMS Management & Technology
as a speaker. She spoke in both a humorous and thought-provoking manner on
why the industry is such an important and engaging one and why it is important
that women are a part of it.
The WIC AGM was proudly supported by SMS Management & Technology.
WIC's exceptionally popular annual HOT Breakfast looked at the impact of technology on all sorts of aspects of daily life, work and the environment..
For those of you not familiar with the HOT Breakfast Series, the aim is to enable you to:
Enjoy a HOT Breakfast, while you
Hear a HOT Speaker, talk about an
Exciting HOT topic.
As well as hearing about some of the diverse nature of the ICT industry, the WIC HOT Breakfast Series provides an excellent opportunity to network and is a great event to bring colleagues and clients to. Like all WIC events, men are most welcome. Each breakfast also sees the announcement of the WICked Woman of the Month so don't be shy, nominate yourself or a colleague. WICked Woman Award
This year's HOT Breakfast dates and speakers are:
September 13 - Anne Trimmer CEO of the Medical Industry Association of Australia, speaking on "The Impact of Technology on Health"
October 11 - Donna Maurer, a freelance information architect and interaction designer, a mentor, writer and trainer, speaking on "The Impact of Technology on Ethics and Information Architecture"
November 8 - Maria Murphy, from SMS Management and Technology, speaking on "The Impact of Technology on Social Networking."
December 6 - Dominique Layton head of Y&R Interactive, speaking on "The Impact Of Technology on the Marketing Communication Industry".
February 7 - Dr Tim Wark from the CSIRO, speaking on "The Impact of Technology on Agriculture and the CSIRO Smart Farm Project"
March 13 - Tonie Differding from the Australian Customs Service, speaking on "The Impact of Technology on Boarder Security"
April 10 - Lynette Johns-Boast WICked Woman of the Year 2007 from the ANU
 The HOT Breakfast Series is proudly brought to you by Oakton.
16 August 2007
The annual WIC in Winter Dinner and Debate was once again a great success.
A vibrant networking session was followed by an excellent dinner before WIC board member Maria Murphy had the honour of announcing the WICked Woman of the Year for 2007, Lynette Johns-Boast.
Following main course, the debaters took to the stage for the controversial, thought provoking and humorous debate "that technology has a positive impact on daily life". While the Chatham House Rule prevents too many of the details being reviled, the debate covered the gamut of the evolutionary imperatives of technology, family dysfunction, that technology always comes back to sex which coincided nicely with the appearance of a man in a mankini!
Under the watchful eye of our moderator, Sheryle Moon, CEO of the Australian Information Industry Association, the teams were:
For the affirmative
- Mick Chisnall - General Manager of InTACT, the ACT Government's shared ICT service organisation
- Kate Lundy - Senator for the Australian Capital Territory
- Janette Vonthethoff - Director of CanberraKids.com.au
For the negative
- Judy Hurditch - Director of Intermedium an organisation which helps companies sell to federal and state governments in Australia
- Carsten Larsen - Chief Information Officer and General Manager Commercial Development for ActewAGL
- Brendan Smyth - Member of the Legislative Assembly (Member for Brindabella)
Each team argued brilliantly and in the end, with cheeks sore and wiping away tears from laughing, the debate was controversially declared a draw.
The night wound up with the traditional WICked raffle draw with prizes donated by various businesses in the ACT.
WIC in Winter was proudly supported by KAZ Group.
26 July 2007
WIC held a cocktail party to coincide with the AGM. Along with the normal AGM activites, WIC was pleased to have Sheryle Moon, CEO of the AIIA as a speaker. She spoke in both a humorous and thought provoking manner on "IT Takes A Woman".
September 2006 - April 2007
The WIC HOT Breakfast Series continues to be a highly popular event, with WIC members and guests enjoying a HOT Breakfast, while they heard a HOT speaker, talk about an exciting HOT topic. The speakers were:
Paul Reedy from the Australian Federal Police on Computer Forensics
Rachel Parry from CAMBIA Biotechnology on The beginning of a beautiful friendship: The open source future of IT, intellectual property and the life sciences
Belinda Barnier from the Australian Red Cross on Being Part of a Valuable IT Partnership and Strengthen YOUR Community - P.S. It's Not All About Money
Mary Ann Maxwell Group Vice President of Gartner Executive Programs Asia/Pacific on Confessions of a Workaholic
Professor Doreen Thomas from the University of Melbourne on Leadership in ICT with a Difference
Professor Mary-Anne Williams from the University of Technology Sydney on ICT Leadership: Conceptualising, Inspiring & Cultivating Innovation
Dr Pei Yean Lee WICked Woman of the Year 2006 on ICT and Me - From User to Innovator
The 2006-2007 WIC HOT Breakfast Series was proudy supported by KAZ Group Limited.
26 August 2006
As we are all aware the number of students studying IT is continuing to drop with the much quoted statistic that there are more 3rd year IT students than 1st year IT students. With this in mind, a group of WIC volunteers went to various of Canberra's University Campuses to assist in promoting the industry to potential students.
The day proved to be very valuable with WIC volunteers speaking to many young women and hopefully encouraging them to consider a career in this industry.
24 August 2006
The inaugural WIC in Winter Dinner and Debate was a great success.
The evening began with a welcome and a few pithy comments from the newly elected President, Heather McEwen, (link to speech) before the Vice President announced the winner of the WICked Woman of the Year, Dr Pei Yean Lee. Link to WIC President's Speech
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Following main course the debaters took to the stage to argue the topic that, "Women are not emotionally, intellectually or genetically disposed to work in the Information & Communications Technology industry!".
Arguing for the topic were the purple team of:
Senator Kate Lundy
Catherine Jaktman - Vice President of the Australian Computer Society
Sheryle Moon - Director of Recruitment and Staffing Solutions for Manpower
Arguing against the topic were the orange team of:
Senator Gary Humphries
David Lamont - Lurker, Urger and Coat-tugger
Tony Robey - Executive Chairman of Wizard Information Services
Interestingly however, all the teams ended up arguing against the topic (although the Chatham House Rule prevents any more detail being released) and even though they didn't really prove the point they were meant to the purple team won the day when a show of coloured serviettes was called for.
The night wound up with the massive lucky door prize draw with prizes donated by various businesses in the ACT.
The inaugural WIC in Winter Dinner & Debate would not have been possible without the support of Acumen Alliance.
31 March 2006
On another perfect Autumn afternoon, WIC held our civilized afternoon of croquet, afternoon tea and networking. Our expert guides from the Canberra Croquet Club soon had us in the swing of the game and everyone enjoyed themselves immensley.
October 2005 - April 2006
Following on the success of the 2004-2005 HOT Breakfast Series, WIC continued to invite people to enjoy a HOT breakfast, while they heard a HOT speaker, talk about an exciting HOT topic. The speakers were:
Pru Goward speaking on Striking the Balance, Women, Men, Work and Family. (How we share the care)
Kate Carnell speaking on Leading through changeKate Carnell Presenting: Leading through change
Sabrina Caldwell speaking on Putting the ICT into ART
Deborah May speaking on Speak Up! Speak Out!
Shirley Gregor speaking on Smart Thinking and Smart Thoughts on using ICT for Smart Business
Judith Whitworth speaking on Global Communication & Global Health
28 July 2005
A Canberra tradition, WIC proudly supported by Accenture, once again brightened up the cold winter months with our annual Christmas in July. WIC members and guests alike joined together for an evening of Christmas merriment mixed with networking.
19 May 2004
When Virginia Haussegger, frustrated and angry about her own childlessness, wrote an opinion piece for The Age newspaper she could never have anticipated the Pandora's Box she was opening. By 'outing' her own personal pain and confusion Virginia unwittingly set off a heated public debate about a raft of issues including whether and/or how feminism had failed women, where it had left us when it came to having children, and whether indeed 'career women' should simply quit their whingeing and shut up about the whole damn business. After all it was their choice ... wasn't it
WIC and Dalton's Books were pleased to present Virginia Haussegger discussing her new book "Wonder Woman - the Myth of Having It All."
1 April 2005
On a perfect Autumn day WIC held a civilized afternoon of croquet, afternoon tea and networking. Despite the date, no-one felt a fool as we were guided through the intricacies of the game by members of the Canberra Croquet Club. It was a huge success and will now be an annual event.
October 2004 - April 2005
WIC's first ever HOT Breakfast Series invited people to enjoy a HOT breakfast, while they heard a HOT speaker, talk about an exciting HOT topic. The speakers were:
Faye Powell speaking on "IT Career Paths - The Frying Pan or the Fire"
Lisa Thorburn speaking on her experiences as a woman in the IT industry and what she learnt along the way
Sheryle Moon speaking on "High Tech, High Touch"
Roze Frost speaking on "Challenges Of Working In A Male Dominated Environment"
Melanie Kontze speaking on her experiences in the ever changing and evolving ICT industry
Maxine Armstrong speaking on the topic of women in IT and encouraging young people into the industry
28 July 2004
Ann Steward (General Manager, Capability Creation and Management, Centrelink) was the guest speaker for WIC's annual Christmas in July which was held at the National Botanic Gardens.
4 December 2003
WIC held a cocktail party at the Canberra Museum and Gallery at which Sherry Pullen, Senior Executive, Minter Ellison Consulting and Principal, spoke.
Kate Lundy, Senator for the ACT, Australian Labour Party, addressed the WIC membership at The National Press Club. This luncheon was sponsored by Acumen Alliance.
WIC's annual Christmas in July was held at the Hotel Kurrajong. Guests were entertained by our guest speakers Klaus V. Werner Jr and Stephanie Copus Campbell and the event was sponsored by IISM Group.
19 August 2002
Guest speaker Miss Megabyte
Channel 9's Today Show IT Celebrity
The National Press Club, Barton
10th July 2002
Guest speaker Maryanne Campbell
Funnybone Counselling
The Kurrajong Hotel
Sponsored by Transact
13th February 2002
Guest speaker Fay Powell
General Manager Information Services (First Assistant Secretary)
Department of Transport & Regional Services
The Lobby Restaurant
Sponsored by Tower software
21st November 2001
Guest speaker Kathy Black
Vice President, Engineering for Teradata Database
The National Press Club, Barton
Sponsored by NCR Corporation
3 & 4 August 2001
WIC participated in the National IT&T Education Expo in Canberra National Convention Centre
19 June 2001
Guest Speaker Professor Dale Spender
Adjunct Professor at the University of Queensland
The Boathouse Restaurant
Sponsored by Compaq
25 May 2001
Guest speaker Miss Megabyte
Channel 9's Today Show IT Celebrity
The Lobby Restaurant
Sponsored by Diversiti
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