WITH Meet-up — March 2026
2026-03-26 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Sydney)
A WITH community meet-up. Recap and photos coming soon.

The Devil Wears Prada 2
2026-05-08 17:30 - 20:30
Step into an evening of style, ambition, and unapologetic confidence at our exclusive screening of The Devil Wears Prada 2.
Hosted by Women in Technology Hunter (WITH) in collaboration with 10x Labs, this event brings together a powerful community to connect, inspire, and empower.
Join us on 8th May at 5:30pm at Five Star Tower Cinema, Newcastle and settle in for a night of iconic fashion and fierce energy. Whether you’re here to network, unwind, or channel your inner Miranda Priestly, this is your invitation to show up bold… because heels are optional, but attitude is mandatory.

SlashNEW 2026
2026-05-27 09:30 - 2026-05-28 16:00
SlashNEW is Newcastle’s biggest technology conference. Running in 2026 for its fourth year, the two-day conference aims to celebrate the vibrant Newcastle technology scene and give technology professionals in the area access to upskilling and networking locally.
SlashNEW showcases fantastic keynotes, a line-up of speakers from Newcastle and beyond, panel discussions, workshops, and ample networking opportunities. All supported by a group of fantastic local and international sponsors.

WITH Meet-up - 2nd July 2026
2026-07-02 18:00 - 20:00
WITH Networking at MEET

Proudly sponsored by Cutcher & Neale

Join Women in Technology Hunter (WITH) for an evening of networking, connection and conversation at MEET.

Event Details

📅 Date: Thursday, 2 July 2026🕕 Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm📍 Venue: MEET, Newcastle

This relaxed after-work event brings together women and allies from across the Hunter technology ecosystem, including founders, executives, technology leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and emerging professionals.

Whether you’re looking to expand your professional network, share ideas, explore new opportunities, or simply connect with like-minded people, this event offers the perfect environment to build meaningful relationships within the local technology community.

Enjoy drinks, great conversations and the opportunity to meet some of the region’s most influential technology leaders.

We are delighted to have Cutcher & Neale as the exclusive sponsor of this event, supporting WITH’s mission to connect, elevate and inspire women in technology across the Hunter region.

NOT A MEMBER?

Join the WITH community and be part of something growing right here in the Hunter. Attend an event, introduce yourself, and find your people.

Join now →

WITH membership provides access to a growing community of technology professionals across the Hunter, exclusive member benefits, networking opportunities, professional development events, and the chance to support and shape the future of women in technology in our region.

We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of meaningful connections and engaging conversations.

WITH Meet-up — 13 August 2026
2026-08-13 00:00 - 23:59
Join us for a relaxed WITH catch-up, a chance to reconnect, meet new faces, and enjoy some casual conversation over food and drinks. Whether you are a long-time member or new to WITH, everyone is welcome to come along.

On the night, we will be sharing a sneak peek into what’s coming up, and there are some genuinely exciting events in the pipeline.

This is a self-funded catch-up, so there is no ticket fee to attend, just grab your own food and drinks on the night at The Bennett. We like keeping these casual, low-key sessions running throughout the year alongside our bigger events, and later in the year we have sponsored events lined up that will be low-cost or free for members.

We would love to see as many of you there as possible for a great night of mingling.

Register here: https://forms.gle/iRcUBpBi6KrnYxqw7

WITH Panel Evening — 24 September 2026
2026-09-24 00:00 - 23:59
“Artificial Intelligence: From Anxiety to Clarity and Confidence“

Proudly sponsored by Pacific International Insurance.

Thursday, 24 September

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Meantime on Beaumont.104 Beaumont Street, Hamilton

AI is creating exciting possibilities, but it is also leaving many of us quietly anxious about what it could mean for our jobs, our businesses and the generations coming up behind us. It is natural to feel curious, hopeful and uneasy all at once.

Yet much of the conversation is happening a long way from the Hunter. So, WITH is bringing it home with a panel evening in Newcastle, creating space for honest questions, different perspectives and practical answers.

Hear from three Hunter women experiencing AI from very different places.

Belinda Wellings, CEO of Rapid Solutions, has seen the birth of the internet, the steep curve of the digital revolution and now riding high on the wave of AI as a valuable enabler when used well.

Emma Spartalis, Director of Spartalis Consulting, advises corporates, rural businesses and women-led businesses on AI strategy, governance and ethical implementation.

Baidy Barton, Founder of Tailwind Growth building a people-first, AI-native company from the ground up to help businesses grow on their terms. She is also a proud member of WITH.

Whether you run a business, lead a team or are simply working out what AI means for you, this conversation will be shaped by the questions you want answered.

Leave with a clearer view of what is coming, one practical thing you can take away, and the confidence to meet it rather than brace for it.Our sponsor

A word of thanks to Pacific International Insurance, who are making this event possible and free to members.

Pacific is an Australian insurance underwriter with more than 20 years’ experience building unique insurance offerings. Headquartered right here in Newcastle, its team underwrites insurance products for a range of sectors including motor, pet, mobility equipment, professional indemnity and general liability for the pest and building inspection professions, to name a few.

Sponsoring this event means backing women in the Hunter technology community, creating the space to connect, learn from each other, and be recognised for the work they are already leading. Pacific is leaning into AI too and sees the value in bringing conversations like this one home to the Hunter, rather than leaving them to happen somewhere else.

We are also pleased that one of Pacific’s own leaders, Belinda Wellings, CEO of Rapid Solutions, joins the panel, bringing a first-hand view of what it takes to lead AI as a valuable enabler inside a growing business.

Tickets

Members: FreeNon-members:$25Joining WITH:$75

NOT A MEMBER?

Join the WITH community and be part of something growing right here in the Hunter. Attend an event, introduce yourself, and find your people. Join now →

WITH membership provides access to a growing community of technology professionals across the Hunter, exclusive member benefits, networking opportunities, professional development events, and the chance to support and shape the future of women in technology in our region.

WITH Meet-up — November 2026
2026-11-05 00:00 - 23:59
Details TBC. Save the date and we’ll share the venue, agenda and RSVP link closer to the event.

WITH End of Year Celebration
2026-12-17 00:00 - 23:59
