Over 350 women joined in the popular Heidelberg Women in Print networking events in Brisbane, Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide to hear this year’s keynote speaker, Carolyn Creswell, founder of Carman’s Muesli.
The event series wrapped up in Adelaide on Friday 29 April.
Tapping into the theme of ‘muesli’, events this year were held as pre-work breakfasts as opposed to the evening soirees of the past. Once again audiences were diverse comprising women working in print and related industries as well as women who are customers or guests of companies operating across the print media spectrum. It was a broad and interesting mix of attendees from senior managers through to those working on the production floor demonstrating the diversity of our industry and of the women who work in it.
Heidelberg Women in Print keynote speaker Carolyn Creswell gave an engaging and honest speech that canvassed the personal and professional challenges of working in a highly competitive market. Carolyn’s humble story was relatable, entertaining and most of all, inspiring. Her popularity was evidenced by the queue of women wanting to chat and take photos with Carolyn after her presentation.
Heidelberg Women in Print Coordinator, Diandra Gavillucci, said, “I was pleased to see that we had good attendee numbers this year, despite the tough times our industry has experienced recently. There was a great vibe this year at all events and I think this was due to the inspiring presentation given by our Keynote Speaker Carolyn Creswell. Kudos to the women in our industry - they understand and appreciate the importance of Women in Print and they support it year after year with their time and money.
“Heidelberg is the driver and Major Sponsor for the event however I would also like to thank our Associate and Patron Sponsors; Canon, Fuji Xerox, GAMAA, Heaney’s Performers in Print, Kodak, Media Super, Printing Industries Association of Australia and Ricoh and for their on-going support of this great initiative. Without all of our sponsors these events would not be possible. A full list of our sponsors can be found on our website.
“The five Heidelberg Women in Print state patrons also work very hard at their local levels to ensure that the event in their capital city runs smoothly and is well-promoted to local attendees. Our patrons volunteer their time and resources which adds invaluable support to the initiative.”
Our next event will be at the Women in Print Breakfast at PacPrint. Save the Date: May 22nd at Melbourne Convention Centre Clarendon Room.
Any companies wishing to enquire about becoming a Women in Print sponsor should contact Heidelberg Women in Print coordinator Diandra Gavillucci on 03 9263 3314
For more information please visit www.heidelbergwomeninprint.com.au and ‘like’ Heidelberg Women in Print on Facebook.
Feedback from attendees (from WIP Facebook):
“Fantastic guest speaker this morning at breakfast. Was nice to hear someone speak about how business has bound with there home and family life. Thank you Carolyn & Women in Print.”
“Fabulous breakfast in Perth this morning ladies! Absolutely LOVED Carolyn as a guest speaker”
“Great job ladies, by far the best WIP event”
“Best speaker yet, I could have listened to many more of her anecdotes, tips and advice”
“WIP breakfast went really well. Carolyn is an amazing speaker! Thanks for all the goodies.”