International Women’s Day 2027Sydney & virtual
IWD 2027 keynote speaker.
Jess Wilson is a tech founder, co-founder of Women Making Waves and an International Women’s Day keynote speaker for KPMG, Cloudflare and more. For IWD 2027 she delivers Women, AI & the Next Decade of Work, in person in Sydney or virtually from New York during CSW71 at the United Nations.
The IWD 2027 keynote
Women, AI & the Next Decade of Work.
Every leap in women’s rights has been won by women and the allies who stood beside them. Built around the IWD 2027 theme, this keynote connects that history to today’s biggest shift: AI is rewriting roles and careers, and the choices organisations make now will decide who benefits. Educational and uplifting, for men and women alike.
- How far we’ve come · the progression of women’s rights, and the next chapter
- Allyship in action · what allyship looks like at work today
- Humans alongside AI · what’s changing in everyday work, and what stays human
- The leadership agenda · leading teams of people and AI, and protecting women’s progression
“It was truly inspiring to hear Jess share her journey. She delivered a fantastic keynote on innovation and women in tech, and the feedback was phenomenal: many participants said it was one of the very best sessions of our Women in Tech program.”
“Jess was excellent. She was warm, engaging and inspiring with so many great takeaways! We would thoroughly recommend her.”
Why Jess for IWD
An IWD keynote with substance and momentum.
- Lived experienceCo-founder of Women Making Waves, which advances women’s rights law reform across Australia and the US with partners including Google, Airbnb and TikTok.
- On the global stageAttending CSW71, the UN Commission on the Status of Women, in New York in March 2027, bringing the latest global conversation back to your audience.
- Women in AI and techA tech founder who scaled her first company into 130 countries, now helping organisations make sure AI accelerates women’s progress rather than stalling it.
- Proven at IWDIWD keynotes and launches for Cloudflare, KPMG’s Women’s Leadership Network and the Sunshine Coast IWD Breakfast, and host of the Influential Women Series.
Book Jess to MC your IWD event or moderate your panel, as well as the keynote.
For event planners
Questions about IWD 2027.
Which IWD 2027 dates are available?
In person in Sydney from 22 February to 5 March, virtually from New York from 9 to 12 March, and in person or virtually from 22 to 30 March. Dates are held on a first-confirmed basis.
Is the IWD keynote only for women?
No. It’s written for whole organisations, with allyship and a clear leadership agenda for people of every gender.
Can Jess present virtually for IWD?
Yes. Jess delivers live, interactive virtual keynotes, including from New York while she attends CSW71 at the United Nations from 9 to 12 March 2027.
How far ahead should we book for IWD?
As early as you can. March dates book out first, so enquire now to hold a date, even if your event details aren’t final.
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In person in Sydney from 22 February to 5 March, virtually from New York from 9 to 12 March, or in person and virtually from 22 to 30 March.
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