Now in its 17th year, the Women in Real Estate conference (or WIRE) is one of the real estate industry's key events for professional development. 

Hear from industry leading speakers including: Sarah Walsh, Dr Sarah Bell, Imogen Callister, Leanne Pilkington.  PLUS MORE!

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Details

When: Tuesday 19 March 2024
Time:
8.30 am – 4.00pm  
Arrive at:
8.00am to register for an 8.30am start.  
Morning tea, lunch, networking drinks and canapes will be provided. 
Venue:
The Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney

About

Following on from yet another year of extreme highs and lows in the industry, the theme for this year’s WIRE is: 

Possibilities

This year’s WIRE theme is Possibilities, reflecting our industry's dynamic nature, blending creative thinking and strategic planning to reshape the future. Possibilities aren't mere buzzwords; they're catalysts for transformation, urging you to dream beyond transactions and explore groundbreaking projects in our ever-evolving industry, teeming with limitless opportunities.

  • World class speakers
  • Most inspirational and motivational female empowerment event of the year
  • Networking opportunities with the best in the business
  • Morning tea, lunch, drinks and canapes provided
  • Member and group discounts available

 

When we empower and uplift one another, we create infinite possibilities for innovation and progress

Michelle Obama

CPD

All licensed agents who are attending WIRE will satisfy their requirement to complete 1.5 hours of compulsory face-to-face CPD hours for the 2023/2024 CPD year.

Featured speakers

Sarah walsh 

Former Matildas player & Head of Women’s Football at Football Australia


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Former professional athlete Sarah, with 70 caps and 35 international goals for Australia, transitioned to a sports executive, commentator, Logie nominee, and public speaker. Leveraging her firsthand high-performance sports experience, she is now an expert in driving social change, pay equity, inclusion, and commercial innovation, recently ranking 22 on News Corp's 100 most influential women in sport.

Dr Sarah Bell

Co-Founder of AI platform RiTA

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Sarah is a pioneering leader in real estate data, analytics, and AI, renowned for her innovative approach. Co-creator of the first AI application for real estate, she reshapes industry landscape. With a passion for driving innovation and fostering data-driven decision-making, Sarah guides audiences through evolving trends and opportunities in the Australian real estate market, offering valuable insights and inspiration along the way. 

Imogen Callister

Imogen Callister – Brand & Marketing Specialist and Founder of The Media Coach 

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She’s one of Australia’s leading business coaches with a passion for digital profiling, powerful content and brand growth. She’s worked with more than 5000 business owners and elite agents, over the past 10 years. She provides valuable insights into engagement and online audience practices to help clients drive business growth and improve their digital and social media presence. 

Leanne Pilkington

CEO Laing + Simons, REIA President

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Leanne has more than three decades’ experience in the real estate industry, encompassing residential, retail and commercial. She is the Chief Executive Officer of Laing+ Simmons and a regular industry commentator and speaker. Addressing the gender imbalance, empowering women agents and pushing towards industry-wide professionalism are among her key passions.

Christine Ewin

Founder & Managing Director of My Agent Team

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She was a wildly successful agent, known for her solid country values and unmatched work ethic. Despite accolades like Best New Talent globally in 2002 and being the top salesperson in NSW in 2009, her personal life was marked by caregiving for aged parents battling cancer and Alzheimer's. Her story, though heartbreaking, is inspiring. Amidst trauma and loss, she found solace in real estate until she hit rock bottom. Now, as the owner of My Agent Team, Australia's best small agency for 2022, she shares her journey and survival guide, offering insights and inspiration.

Superintendent Danielle Emerton APM

NSW  Police

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During her 30 years in policing, Danielle has served in operational roles across Sydney, including the Inner West, Hills District, and Northern Beaches, with involvement in the the police response at the Redfern and Maroubra Riots. She served as Staff Officer for two South West Metropolitan Region Commanders and has extensive experience as Police Area Commander in all three Metropolitan Regions. Appointed Commander of the Domestic and Family Violence Registry (DFVR) in 2023, Danielle oversees its creation and leads Operation AMAROK, which has resulted in 3000 arrests of domestic violence offenders since its launch. She has also developed the iLead Women’s Development Program, fostering significant progress for female officers in the NSW Police Force.

Romany Brooks

Real estate agent, charity auctioneer & LGBTQIA+ advocate

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Proudly named Sydney's Local Woman of The Year in 2023, Romany is a charismatic and accomplished real estate professional known for her deep community commitment. With 17 years of experience, including a decade at BresicWhitney, Romany excels in the luxury apartment sector of Elizabeth Bay and Potts Point. Her no-nonsense business approach ensures client satisfaction and favorable outcomes. Beyond her real estate prowess, Romany's dedication to LGBTQIA+ advocacy and support for various causes shines through in her high-profile charity auctions and successful fundraising efforts. Her dedicated and authentic approach, both personally and professionally, is complemented by unmissable enthusiasm that allows her to build connections with everyone she meets.

Emma Isaacs

Founder and Global CEO of Business Chicks

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Emma is the Founder and Global CEO of Business Chicks. Emma counts Richard Branson as a personal mentor, is the author of the bestselling books Winging It and The New Hustle and if that’s not enough, she also has six children, aged under thirteen. A passionate philanthropist, Emma and Business Chicks have raised over $13 million for various non-profits; and each year her team produces events and content that reach over 500,000 women. Past speakers at her events include: Brené Brown, Nicole Kidman, Arianna Huffington, Diane von Furstenberg, and Gloria Steinem to name just a few.   

Jo Farrell

General Manager Kane Constructions/Founder & Director Build Like a Girl/ACT Australian of The Year 2024

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Jo's illustrious career in construction, spanning nearly three decades, has seen her rise from a qualified carpenter to the General Manager of a multimillion-dollar commercial construction company. In September 2020, she founded Build Like A Girl, a not-for-profit charity organisation dedicated to empowering women in the industry by providing apprenticeship opportunities, mentoring, and support, while actively combatting cultural biases. Since its inception, Jo has facilitated full-time employment for 33 women and remains committed to initiatives aimed at increasing women's participation in construction, challenging the industry's status quo.

Industry Panel

Lead by Kylie Walsh

Director and Founder at REGROWTH

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Recognised as one of the most influential women in property, business and leadership, expert Kylie Walsh is an awarded real estate professional, keynote speaker and business strategist. A true entrepreneur Kylie opened her first office at age 21 before continuing her success in corporate roles across major franchise groups, culminating as General Manager of DiJones real estate. In 2021, Kylie founded her business REGROWTH - a company with a multi-channel approach, operating with a focus on connectivity, sustainability and profitability for the real estate industry and empowering members of the industry to reach their full potential, achieve goals and be sustainable in both life and business. Kylie will be facilitating the panel at WIRE 2024.

Panel: 

Emma Brown-Garrett
Auctioneer at Menck White 

She’s a real estate veteran with over 15 years’ experience, primarily in residential sales. She worked as a residential sales agent for 11 years in boutique brands such as Bickmore Hutt Realty, Oxford Agency and Di Jones. A gifted speaker and presenter, Emma’s transition into auctioneering was a natural progression. Female auctioneers are in short supply but high demand, highlighting a rapidly changing gender landscape in a profession that has been traditionally dominated by men. Emma brings a unique vibrancy to every auction she calls and her positive 'can do' attitude is infectious. 

Belinda Seers 
Head of Growth at Direct Connect
 
She brings leadership honed from a vibrant sports career, notably in women's soccer. Her natural leadership on the field translates seamlessly into any workforce. Whether it be in a technology-based role or service-based industry, the invaluable experience across different workforces has helped her to develop management skills in order to enhance efficiency and foster strong partnerships while focusing the lens on customer experience.  

Anna Cavill
Leader of the Cavill Team & Director of Stone Turramurra
 
Anna consistently ranks among Australia's top 100 agents and top 50 women by REB, lauded for her energetic commitment and unwavering client support. Committed to exceptional results in a dynamic market, she exemplifies professionalism and excellence in her real estate endeavours. Dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals, Anna remains dedicated to excellence in the ever-evolving real estate landscape. With a genuine and caring approach, she fosters lasting relationships with her clients while leveraging her deep market insights and adept negotiation skills to achieve impressive sales, earning high praise from clients.  

 

Proudly supporting


This year REINSW has partnered with The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). The Royal Flying Doctor Service in Australia is a non-profit organisation that provides aeromedical emergency and primary healthcare services. It was established in 1928 by Reverend John Flynn, and it is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world. The RFDS aims to provide healthcare services to people living in rural and remote areas of Australia, where access to medical facilities can be challenging.

To find out more visit: The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS)


A special thanks to our partners

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“I actually sat here all day thinking how privileged am I to be in this room of amazing women with extraordinary speakers. It’s probably one of the best events I’ve been to I would say in at least 10 years. The energy, the way in which all the speakers were curated and the theming throughout. I felt so humbled to be part of that and I’m really proud to be an advocate of this industry and hats off to REINSW, all of you have done an extraordinary job.”

Katrina Tarrant, CEO at Harcourts NSW/ACT

Past WIRE events