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Supporting Women in the internet Industry Overview

The IAASysters program started in 2021 after years of noticing consistently low participation rates of women in our industry, and we wanted to do something about it! Now in its fifth successful year, and with a palpable buzz within the industry, we’re excited to announce that we’re hosting not one, but two IAASysters Workshops in 2025:

IAASysters Melbourne
We will, once again, be hosting the day before the AusNOG conference, which will be in Melbourne in September 2025.

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IAASysters NZ Napier
We’re also thrilled to have partnered with NZNOG to expand our program across the ditch, with a Workshop in Napier in April 2025. 

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Inspired by the international systers.org and systers@ietf initiatives, the IAASysters program was created to encourage and support ALL women and gender diverse people working in the internet industry.

We achieve this by offering ten sponsored attendees the opportunity to participate in the IAASysters Workshop – a one-day workshop that provides expert career advice and helps build important soft skills that support career advancement. Systers then attend the NZNOG technical conference where they will receive in-depth training and networking opportunities.

Apply for a place in our IAASysters Workshops now or find out more about how to sponsor IAASysters below. 

IAASysters

This Program Enables

Inclusivity

Making industry events more accessible to women to help improve female participation.

Career Advancement

Guiding women in various stages of their careers in the internet industry through planning and professional advice.

Opportunity

Providing opportunities to enhance technical and interpersonal skills and knowledge and opportunities for career advancement.