The EEAA to explore workplace equality for International Women’s Day

The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) has lined up a list of inspiring speakers for the 2020 EEAA International Women’s Day Breakfast.

Led by Claudia Sagripanti, EEAA Chief Executive, a panel will explore the #EachforEqual global theme with a focus on ageism, bias against the young and the old and employability of people of all ages.

Daz Chandler  (pictured) – interdisciplinary storyteller; Natalie Yan-Chatonsky – Founder of Full Time Lives; Erica Blythe – Director of Finance and Administration, ICC Sydney and Christine Kotsis – Senior Business Development Manager, Harry the Hirer will share their stories on stage at Doltone House on 5 March.

EEAA President, Spiro Anemogiannis said that he was proud that the association had created this event initially in 2014 and remained committed to shining the spotlight on the important role women play in the events sector.

“The association has demonstrated future-focussed leadership in helping to create a culture in our industry that fosters equal opportunity and recognises outstanding talent,” said Anemogiannis.

Claudia Sagripanti, new EEAA Chief Executive, will facilitate the panel discussion.

“I am truly delighted to have joined the association and to be able to lead this discussion around equality in the workplace and the importance of breaking down unconscious bias to implement change.” said Sagripanti.

“We have engaged an inspiring keynote speaker – Daz Chandler along with an inspirational line-up of role models and I am very much looking forward to sharing their stories.” said Ms Sagripanti.