Women in Print breakfast dates announced

Women in Print has announced its annual Breakfast Series will expand in Hobart this year: the industry body named Sam Dobie, former Dieman Awards Chair, as the inaugural Tasmanian Patron. Dobie is the Creative Director of Inclusive Creatives and has been formally endorsed by the Women in Print Board.

“Women across our industry are growing in numbers which allows a wonderful opportunity to offer the Breakfast Series to each and every State. I could not be happier to be part of this announcement and look forward to sharing the Women in Print program with our industry in Hobart,” commented Kellie Northwood, CEO, Print & Visual Communication Association and Women in Print, Honorary Secretary.

“The opportunity to champion the exceptional women in our industry is not one I take lightly. I was honoured and humbled to be offered the role, and I hope to work closely with our current leaders and future stars to foster our community. Tasmania punches so far above its weight in so many sectors that it’s time for our industry to step confidently into the light. Who better to lead that growth than the extraordinary women who live and breathe it every day?” commented Sam Dobie, Tasmanian Print Patron.

The 2023 keynote speaker has also been announced, Danielle Dobson, who will headline the Series exploring her book ‘Breaking the Gender Code’. Danielle is a Speaker, Author, Facilitator and Mother. As a CPA with extensive corporate experience, Danielle wanted to make a difference and commenced a two-year research piece on male and female leaders coping with professional work-life balance. Her findings formed a book, Breaking the Gender Code, which will be the topic for discussion.

Dobson will focus on how the Gender Code can hold back women in their professional and personal lives, as well as unpacking why women feel the constant pressure to keep going without seeking support or assistance.

“Often, women feel they are failing if they reach out for support and approach their professional lives with an invincible attitude. Breaking the Gender Code is about assessing that and looking at how we can equip ourselves with skills to feel empowered, recognise our contributions and feel valued in what we do. I think it is very topical and one our Women in Print community will be able to walk away from the events with skills they can start using immediately,” commented Susan Heaney, Chair, Women in Print.

The breakfast series dates are :

Sydney 16^th May, Melbourne 17^th May, Brisbane 18^th May, Adelaide 23^rd May, Perth 24^th May, and Hobart 30^th May.

Confirmed Partner sponsors for the breakfast series are ongoing and long-standing supporters, Cactus Imaging, Media Super, IVE Group, Heidelberg, and the Print and Visual Communication Association. With the newest Platinum Partner supporter, Ricoh, joining the list of industry leaders behind the program this year.

“Ricoh is a firm supporter of programs empowering women and supporting these industry initiatives that give so much back into the industry is something we are very proud to be part of,” commented Tina Economou, GM – Sales and Marketing, Ricoh Australia.

Associate sponsors include Advance Press, Ball & Doggett, Bright Print Group, Boettcher Systems, Creative Juice SA, Future Now, Heaney’s Performers in Print, HP (Brain Sells), Konica Minolta, The Lamson Group, QLM Label Makers, Rocking Rose and Spicers. Image Magazine is a media partner.

“I cannot thank our sponsors enough, Women in Print is a not-for-profit, grass-roots industry program delivering real support, knowledge and a sense of community for women in print. Every dollar invested by our sponsors goes towards our next initiative and we cannot do it without the sponsors and partners. There are so many organisations who have been supporting Women in Print for many years, and I tip my hat in deep respect to you all,” concluded Northwood.