Breaking the Code: How Kate is Rewriting the Rules for Women in Tech
In an industry often perceived as rigid, complex, and male-dominated, Kate is a breath of fresh air—glitter, sparkles, and all. Her journey into tech didn’t begin in a lab or a startup incubator; it began in events. But with a vision to change the landscape for women in technology, Kate went on to found Perth Web Girls, an initiative that empowers women with hands-on coding workshops designed to be as welcoming and inclusive as they are educational.
What started as a local movement soon caught national attention. Kate’s unwavering passion and authentic leadership led her to be named Young Australian of the Year, cementing her place as a trailblazer in reshaping the narrative of women in tech.
But her story is more than just an inspiring career pivot. It’s about how tech leadership can—and must—look different. By showing up unapologetically herself, Kate proves that innovation doesn’t require abandoning your identity. In fact, embracing who you are is often the catalyst for driving real change.
Her story aligns perfectly with the evolving conversations happening across Australia’s technology landscape. As we stand on the brink of a new era shaped by artificial intelligence and escalating cybersecurity threats, there’s never been a more critical time to rethink leadership in tech.
Why Stories Like Kate’s Matter at the AI Leadership Summit
The AI Leadership Summit isn’t just about algorithms and data—it’s about people. It’s about how leaders, like Kate, inspire trust, foster inclusion, and shape policy in a rapidly shifting digital environment.
The summit offers a unique platform for conversations that go beyond the technical to the transformational—exploring how authenticity, diversity, and human-centered innovation are vital for responsible AI deployment and governance.
Cybersecurity Leadership Summit: Where Protection Meets Purpose
As cyber threats become more sophisticated, the Cybersecurity Leadership Summit component of this event addresses the high-stakes decisions leaders must make to safeguard our digital future. With national capability on the line, leaders must align security strategies with ethical frameworks and future-readiness—areas where Kate’s leadership approach offers unexpected, yet valuable, lessons.
Join Us for the National AI & Cybersecurity Leadership Summit 2025
On 21st November 2025, thought leaders, policymakers, CXOs, Board Directors, and innovators will converge at the National AI & Cybersecurity Leadership Summit 2025—a one-day, high-impact forum designed to address the most pressing leadership challenges of our time.
This summit is your opportunity to engage with bold thinkers like Kate, explore the intersection of governance, innovation, and national security, and help shape the strategic agenda for AI and cybersecurity in Australia.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation that will define our digital future.
👉 Register now for the National AI & Cybersecurity Leadership Summit 2025.