Join us for International Women’s Day 2026 #BalanceTheScales when women and girls stand equal, families are stronger, workplaces are fairer, communities thrive, and society becomes safer for everyone. Celebrate the social enterprises turning promises into progress.

Become a best practice social performance leader connecting with certified social enterprises whose primary beneficiary are women - Showcasing how social enterprises contribute towards the promise that every woman and girl – regardless of background or identity – should be safe, heard, and free to shape their own lives.

Hear from social enterprise changemakers who are working to reshape the system and remove the barriers so all women and girls can unlock their potential, moving towards greater economic inclusion and gender equality initiatives for women.

This interactive session will celebrate International Women’s Day and bring together certified social enterprises that provide a diverse range of products and offerings with business and government members like yourself seeking services in this area.   You will get the opportunity to hear from a range of certified social enterprises and ask questions about their offering and impact.

Why switch your spend to social enterprise?

Social enterprises are an innovative type of business that exist to create a fairer and more sustainable world. When you make the switch to social enterprise suppliers, you’ll get the same quality goods and services while meeting your sustainability and ESG goals.

Why should you attend?

• Make a difference by directly supporting social enterprises that support women’s empowerment and drive positive impact

• Build connections and network with social entrepreneurs who can help you create meaningful impact.

• Engage in meaningful conversations and connect with others who share a commitment to expanding opportunities and protections for women in Australia,

• Learn more about social enterprise business models and how business for good makes for good business.

• Get your questions answered by social procurement services experts.

Who should you attend?

• Those in your organisation working in social procurement (e.g. social procurement advisors or managers, executive assistants, human resources, office management, diversity and inclusion teams or working groups are also welcome)

• Businesses interested in social procurement and social performance

• If you've recently attended Social Procurement Essentials training, this is a perfect follow up to connect with social enterprises and develop an action plan to embed social enterprise into your supply chain, starting with the quick wins.

Secure your place today!

Registration is essential and will close at 10 am the day prior, unless booked out

Note: Please share this invite to anyone in your organisation who might be interested.

If you have any questions, contact our events team events@socialtraders.com.au 

This International Women’s Day, let's Balance the Scales together.

We look forward to seeing you there