International Women’s Day 2026

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration of women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. It also marks a call-to-action to accelerate gender equality and parity. IWD is about unity, reflection, advocacy, and action – both globally and locally. We are hosting IWD2026 celebrations across all four Chapters, open to everyone.

VIC & NSW Chapter I Female investor panel & IWD 2026 celebration

Join us for inspiring female investor panels across VIC and NSW Chapters in celebration of International Women’s Day 2026. These engaging sessions will feature leading industry experts sharing insights on investing, leadership, and navigating today’s industry as a female investment professional. The panels will conclude with interactive Q&As, followed by drinks and nibbles for networking with peers and celebrating the achievements of women in finance.

Date: Wednesday, 4 March
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: Perpetual Limited, Melbourne

Date: Wednesday, 11 March
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: Russell Investments, Sydney

QLD Chapter I Female investor fireside chat & IWD 2026 celebration

Join us for an inspiring female investor fireside chat at the QLD Chapter in celebration of International Women’s Day 2026. This engaging session will feature leading industry experts sharing insights on investing, leadership, and navigating today’s industry as a female investment professional. The fireside chat will conclude with an interactive Q&A, followed by drinks and nibbles for networking with peers and celebrating the achievements of women in finance.

Date: Thursday 12 March
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Location: McGrathNicol, Brisbane

WA Chapter | Economic update, IWD celebration and social drinks

We will kick off our International Women’s Day celebrations for the WA Chapter with an economic update from Paula Gadsby, Senior Economist and Director at EY Australia, who will draw on her experience across government, central banking and finance to share insights into the forces shaping the Australian and Western Australian economies. Stay on after Paula’s economic update or join us from 6:00pm for our IWD2026 celebration and social drinks.

Date: Thursday, 12 March
Time: 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Location: The Pavilion, One Two Five By Hub, Perth

This event qualifies for PL credit hour(s) under the guidelines of the CFA Institute Professional Learning program.

Past IWD celebrations

CFA Society Australia members, industry partners and the investment community gathered to celebrate IWD2025 with keynote speaker Jelena Dokic. A former world number 4 tennis player, Jelena is a living testament to resilience, triumph, and the unyielding spirit of a true champion. Her journey on the court has been nothing short of awe-inspiring, marked by monumental victories and a fearless determination that defies all odds.

Everyone in the room was left inspired by Jelena’s remarkable story of resilience, empowerment, and the power of being vulnerable.

Keynote Speaker
Jelena Dokic

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From victim, survivor to thriver.

Former world no. top 4 tennis player, Jelena Dokic is a living testament to resilience, triumph, and the unyielding spirit of a true champion. Her journey on the court has been nothing short of awe-inspiring, marked by monumental victories and a fearless determination that defies all odds.