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Inspiring Women in STEM

These energising breakfast panels celebrate remarkable women in STEM. Guests enjoy inspiring stories, warm conversation, and a light breakfast snack while connecting with peers, mentors, and leaders in a welcoming, community-driven setting.


Join us for an inspiring fireside-style conversation as we celebrate women in STEM.  This event will highlight the journeys and insights of Charmaine Chalmers & Dr Jacqui McGovern. With opportunities for networking before and after, this event is the perfect space to connect with like-minded professionals and be part of the movement to Balance the Scales.

 

 

Host and Moderator: Iyari Cevallos

Iyari has over 15 years of global experience managing unique and complex engagements in the resource, banking, telco, energy and tourism sectors. She has a proven record of delivery in operational performance, digital transformation change, governance and risk management in both the public and private sectors.

As a passionate leader in fast paced and evolving environments, she has been fundamental in influencing and leading positive change, contributing to a more equitable, just and sustainable society.

 

The Speakers:

Dr Jacqui McGovern is a Senior Research Fellow and Group Leader at QUT. She develops advanced models of human tissues to study cancer, bone healing, and regeneration. Her research focuses on bone and tumour microenvironments, safer local delivery of chemotherapy, and biomaterial-based strategies to improve treatment and patient outcomes.

 

 

 

 

 

Charmaine Chalmers is the Chief Information Officer for PwC’s Advisory practice and has over 10 years' experience as a technology leader and Partner at PwC. Charmaine leads a team of developers, data scientists and business analysts pioneering AI transformation and strategy - both within PwC and for our clients.

 

 

 

 

 

Ticket price:

  • Members: $35
  • Non-Members: $50
  • Students: $20


Your ticket includes:

  • The opportunity to network with attendees and panel members
  • Tea, coffee and a light breakfast snack
  • Inspiring insights from our speakers
  •  Q&A time with the speakers


Timing:
7:30am - 8:00am - Arrivals and networking
8:00am - 9:00am - Welcome, panel and Q&A time
9:00am - 9:30am - Networking opportunities available for attendees who wish to stay after the panel discussion

 

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When
30/04/2026 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
E. Australia Standard Time
Where
PwC Level 23, 480 Queen St Brisbane, QLD 4000 AUSTRALIA
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