WEN Mentoring Retreat

The Women in Economics Network, part of the Economics Society of Australia, will host the 2026 Women in Economics Retreat as an in-person event, from Wednesday 11 to Friday 13 November at The Hilton, Surfers Paradise, Queensland.

The Retreat provides an opportunity for around 30 mid-career (6-10 years) women economists to develop their networks, receive mentoring and strengthen their leadership and career decision making. Participants are drawn from academia, government and the private sector.

Sessions will focus on leadership and career development and life/work balance (a link to the preliminary program is below). The Retreat provides an opportunity for attendees to discuss issues as a group as well as participate in small group mentoring sessions with senior women from the same sector. Participants are asked to come to the Retreat with a career objective or challenge that they can work through with their mentor.

Retreat Sponsorship covers accommodation, meals and training at the Retreat. Participants are asked to make their own flight arrangements to and from Coolangatta airport. A bus is available from Coolangatta airport to the venue and return at the conclusion of the Retreat. The Economic Society can assist in arranging carpooling for Brisbane-based participants.

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