Alumni Networking Event 2025

Alumni Networking Event 2025

You are warmly invited to attend our 2025 Alumni Networking Event at Qantas Head Office.  

In our ever–changing world amidst the rush of daily life, the power of community has never been more valuable. Coming together is where the true magic happens, so please join us for an evening where the focus is all about connections – professional, personal, Pymble and beyond. 

Expect thought-provoking presentations, engaging workshops, one-on-one mentor sessions and insights on developing and optimising your network. 

Date and Time

Thursday 22 May from 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Venue

Qantas Head Office
10 Bourke Road, Mascot NSW 2020

Price

$40.00 per person

Meet our Speakers

MASTER OF CEREMONIES 
 
Dr Rowena Ditzell (1986) 
Lecturer, University of Technology Sydney 
ESU President 

KEYNOTE SPEAKER 
 
Fiona Ellis-Jones (2001) 
Head of News and Information, Australian Radio Network (ARN) 

KEYNOTE SPEAKER 
 
Li-Enn Koo (1991) 
Founding Partner and Head of People & Culture, Barrenjoey Capital Partners 
Pymble Board member 

Chris Fydler OAM 
Chair of the Board, Pymble Ladies’ College 

Dr Kate Hadwen 
Principal, Pymble Ladies’ College

Meet our Workshop Presenters

Claire Braund OAM 
Co-Founder and Executive Director, Women on Boards

Workshop: Strategic networking for board roles
Join this fast-paced session with Claire Braund OAM to craft the building blocks to identify and sustain relationships and networks that will help you achieve boardroom success.

Isabel Duffy
Business Development Lead, Northrop
Co-Founder, Tomorrow’s Women in Construction

Workshop: Building your network in early career
Join this interactive session with Isabel Duffy to learn how to grow and strengthen your network and successfully navigate the unique opportunities which come from face-to-face interactions.

Meet our Mentors

We are grateful for the 80 experienced professionals and industry leaders who will attend as Mentors. All our Mentors will be available for 12-minute one-on-one sessions (booked after registering via the event app). 

Thank you to Vanessa Hudson (1987), Qantas Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, for her generosity in providing the magnificent venue for the evening. 

We look forward to welcoming Pymble alumni, mentors and presenters on Thursday 22 May 2025!