Sydney Airport’s International Women’s Day 2025 Event

This year’s theme, Accelerate Action, calls for increased momentum by identifying what works and amplifying those efforts to create an equal future for women everywhere.

Keynote Speaker: Margaret Staib AM CSC
Margaret Staib has spent decades breaking barriers in the aviation, military, and logistics sectors. Rising to the rank of Air Vice-Marshal, she became the highest-ranking woman in the Australian military.

With leadership experience spanning the Australian Defence Force, Airservices Australia, and corporate boards, Margaret is a trailblazer in national security, transport, and cultural transformation. Now a Non-Executive Director at Sydney Airport, she continues to drive progress in safety, security, and sustainability.

Hear from Margaret as she shares her journey, leadership insights, and how we all play a role in accelerating meaningful action for gender equality.

Panel discussion: Harding Miller Education Foundation - Empowering the Next Generation

Sydney Airport proudly partners with the Harding Miller Education Foundation (HMEF), which supports high-potential teenage girls facing barriers, with four-year scholarships to help them reach their full potential.

During this panel discussion, past scholarship recipients will share their inspiring journeys and future aspirations. HMEF’s General Manager, Louise Walker, will also explain the long-term impact of these scholarships. With over 30 years of experience in funds management and leadership roles in Australia and the U.S., Louise brings both strategic vision and a passion for education to HMEF.

Through last year’s Lost Property Auction, Sydney Airport has funded 13 local high school girls with four-year scholarships starting in 2025.

Afternoon Tea – Catered by House of Welcome
Enjoy connecting with our airport community over afternoon tea catered by social enterprise, House of Welcome, which provides essential support to refugees and people seeking asylum, including housing, casework, and employment assistance.