From Startup to Scaling Up — what does it really take to grow a business and lead with impact?

At this invite-only EO Melbourne event, you’ll hear from influential voices in business as we spotlight women who are reshaping the future of entrepreneurship and leadership.

Curious about the global network supporting over 19,000 entrepreneurs worldwide?

This VIP event offers a rare opportunity to experience it first-hand — opening with a Fireside Chat featuring The Hon. Julia Gillard AC, followed by powerful stories from five trailblazing female entrepreneurs from EO chapters across Australia. The event includes a seated 3-course lunch.

With only 40 spots available for qualifying founders and business owners, this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to connect with like-minded leaders, gain real insights, and explore what’s possible when ambition meets the right community.

PLEASE NOTE:

Your Expression of Interest will be reviewed before we can confirm your place as it does not automatically guarantee a spot to the event. If you meet the criteria and spots are available, we’ll be in touch within 48 hours with a confirmation and next steps.

What to expect

📍  Park Hyatt Melbourne Ballroom and Fairmont Room 1 Parliament Square, off Parliament Place, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3002 📅  Wednesday, 23 July 2025
⏰  11:45 AM – 5:00 PM (Event catering will include a seated 3-course lunch)

Can I attend?

This event is exclusively for Melbourne-based entrepreneurs who are interested in learning more about EO and what membership offers. To attend, you must meet the EO Qualification Requirements:

• Own, found, or hold a majority stake in a business generating at least AU $1.5M (or US $1M) in annual revenue

• OR lead a venture-backed company with at least AU $3M (or US $2M) in private funding or AU $7.5M (or US $5M) in public funding and a minimum of 10 employees

How to Register

Submit your Expression of Interest using the form below. If you meet the eligibility criteria and we have capacity, you’ll receive a confirmation within 48 hours. Tickets are strictly limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis to qualifying individuals, so be sure to confirm your attendance once contacted.

Once your spot is secured, you’ll receive event details and next steps to ensure you get the most out of the experience.

If you’re a growth-focused entrepreneur looking to connect with like-minded business leaders, this is your chance to experience EO Melbourne firsthand.

About the event

Join us for an exclusive EO event featuring The Hon. Julia Gillard AC, Australia’s 27th—and only female—Prime Minister, in a candid fireside chat moderated by EO Sydney President Tracy Angwin. This won’t be your typical conversation about leadership. Julia will share never-before-heard stories from her 15 years in Parliament and time leading the nation—offering raw insights into loyalty, power, trust, and the pressure of leading on the world stage.

Following that is a panel discussion with female powerhouse entrepreneurs as they share they personal experiences and entrepreneurial journeys.

Designed for entrepreneurs looking to scale, lead, and grow, this session offers an inside look at how EO Melbourne supports business owners through a global network of peers.

If you're a founder looking to connect with ambitious business leaders and explore how EO can help take your business to the next level, this is your opportunity.

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about entreprenuers Organization

Founded in 1987, Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is a global network of 19,000-plus influential business owners, with over 213 chapters in more than 60 countries, including 5 chapters across Australia. The Melbourne chapter, like all chapters globally, is run by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs, with the help of our fantastic chapter administration staff.

As a not-for-profit organization, EO is the only global network exclusively for entrepreneurs. EO provides members with growth and leadership opportunities, helping entrepreneurs to develop their business acumen through peer-to-peer learning, once-in-a-lifetime experiences and connections to experts.