Supporting Diversity in Investment


Supporting Diversity in Investment - Brisbane Fortitude Valley

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Working with the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, this forum will explore how to strengthen diversity across the investment landscape. Supporting Diversity in Investment is designed to increase the representation of people from diverse backgrounds across venture capital, private markets, and the broader investment ecosystem.

The forum will feature insights from industry leaders, including perspectives on embedding diversity within investment organisations and across portfolios to drive stronger performance and better outcomes. It will also explore practical ways to better support and advance diversity across the investment ecosystem.

Bringing together participants from across the investment community, the event will highlight diverse voices and experiences, fostering meaningful connections and open dialogue. The aim is to support a more inclusive, dynamic, and high-performing investment environment. Individuals from all areas of the investment industry are encouraged to attend and also bring along a colleague of a different background or gender.

Program content

Time	Description	Speakers
9:00 AM	Registrations and arrival morning tea
9:30 AM	Welcome note	Annabelle Mooney Partner Admiralty Capital Group MC
9:35 AM	Keynote address	Elli Hanson Partner Side Stage Ventures
10:00 AM	Panel discussion: “My career journey in the investment industry”	Crystal Russell Partner QIC Kristy Macfarlane Deputy CEO Diversity Partners Annabelle Mooney Partner Admiralty Capital Group Moderator
10:35 AM	Networking break
11:30 AM	Fireside chat – Diversity led VC success story	Joni Sytsma CEO Rocket Fast Drones Bianca Park Director of Investment Trade Investment Queensland
12:00 PM	Wrap up and thank you note	Annabelle Mooney Partner Admiralty Capital Group

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The Australian Investment Council Event Terms and Condition can be viewed here.

Date and time


Thursday 18 June, 2026 @ 9:00 AM

Pricing


Members $... Complimentary Non-Members $... members only

Members $... Complimentary

Non-Members $... members only


Directions Level 3, Fortitude Valley Level 3, The Precinct Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

Educating and equipping our future private capital professionals and advisors that interact and partner with the industry is one of the key reasons the Council exists. I’m proud to have given my time supporting the creation and delivery of one of the many engaging and impactful professional development courses.”

Chester Moynihan – Allegro Funds

The Council provides members access to a platform to discuss key issues and opportunities facing your firm and the broader private capital industry, which, together with 200+ member firms, helps shape the reforms and policies that support business investment in Australia.

Anna Ellis – Roc Partners

Being a member of the Australian Investment Council helps our team stay connected to our peers, provides access to invaluable training and events, and ensures we have a voice in research, policy and advocacy that will shape the future of our industry. If you’re a venture capital firm, you need to be a member of the Council.

Mike Zimmerman – Main Sequence Ventures

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