Ascend '26 · meetup
Women in Tech Connect
Uniting top female founders, operators and investors
Thu 15 October 2026
8:30 am – 10:30 am AEDT
Antler, Haymarket
Designed for: Female Founders, Operators and Investors
The next chapter of Aussie tech won't be written with yesterday's playbook. Join us to build what’s next.
Google Cloud, Blackbird, Antler and Scale VC are bringing together 80 of the sharpest female founders, operators and investors for Women in Tech Connect at Ascend'26.
Whether you’re gearing up for a pre-seed round, scaling hard post-Series A or bootstrapping your way to profitability, this session is for you. You’ll hear cross-industry perspectives from ecosystem legends and candid stories from active operators for the full, unfiltered picture of what it takes to build, raise and scale in today’s market.
In partnership with
BlackbirdAntlerScale Investors
What to expect
- 🤝 Direct access: Face time with active cheque-writers and the most exciting emerging female founders.
- 📘 Battle-tested playbooks: Candid, tactical advice from founders who’ve closed rounds and operators navigating rapid scale right now.
- 🎯 Focused networking: Structured networking designed specifically for you to leave with a mentor, investor, partner, or your next breakthrough idea.