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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 either the AusNOG or 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.

Apply now or nominate someone you know would benefit from being a be part of the IAASysters 2025 intake! 

2025 Program details:

  • IAASysters Workshop – Tuesday, 2 September 2025, Melbourne, VIC. Venue TBC.
  • Conference – Wednesday 3 & Thursday 4 September 2025, Melbourne, VIC. Venue TBC.

Please ensure that you/your nominee meet the eligibility criteria below before submitting. 

Eligibility Criteria: 

  • Must be employed or working towards a career in the internet industry*
  • Have a passion for the internet and the internet industry
  • Reside within Australia

As part of the application process, we require an overview of your current role and a summary of your career aspirations and/or relevant training.  Applications must include a statement of endorsement from either a direct supervisor or mentor; in the case of nominations, the nominator’s endorsement statement will be accepted. 

Applications demonstrating the most potential for personal growth and passion for the internet are rated highest. 

Whether you are an aspiring student, intern, re-entering the workforce after a break or have been in your role for some time, it’s your passion for the internet and the internet industry that really counts. 

*Applications are open from women working in ALL types of job roles within the internet industry (network operations, engineering, IT, marketing, regulation, customer support or those studying towards a relevant degree or diploma).

Applications close Friday, 25 April 2025, at 5:00pm AEST.  

Apply to be a Syster Nominate a Syster

 

If your organisation would also like to make a difference for women in the internet industry, we have sponsorship opportunities available. All the information you need to know is in the prospectus, or alternatively, you can contact us directly to discuss these options at events@internet.asn.au.

Sponsor Prospectus

If you are ready to sponsor, please complete our Intent to Sponsor form below.

IAASysters 2025 Intent to Sponsor

Complete this form to let us know that you're keen to sponsor the IAASysters program in 2025.

Sponsorship Level(Required)
Please indicate which sponsorship package you are interested in.
Company Name(Required)
Contact Name(Required)
Address(Required)
Marketing Contact(Required)
Please provide the details for your organisations marketing contact.
Payment Information(Required)
Authorisation(Required)
Please tick the box below to confirm that you have consent from your organisation to submit this form.(Required)
Please tick the box below to agree to the IAASysters Sponsorship Agreement(Required)
Please tick the box below to agree that as a sponsor, your delegates and representatives will act with professionalism and abide by the IAA Events Code of Conduct while attending the three-day IAASysters program, which includes the associated conference and any third-party and informal social gatherings.(Required)
IAA Events Code of Conduct
Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 16 MB.

The IAASysters Workshop includes sessions designed to help attendees plan their future careers and develop critical soft skills that will help them achieve their goals.

2025 Program details:

  • IAASysters Workshop – Tuesday, 2 September 2025, Melbourne, VIC. Venue TBC.
  • Conference – Wednesday 3 & Thursday 4 September 2025, Melbourne, VIC. Venue TBC.

Successful sponsored attendees will receive:

  • Ticket to attend the IAASysters Workshop
  • Ticket to attend a technical conference
  • Economy airfares and accommodation (if required)
  • One-year complimentary Professional Membership to IAA

Below is the Workshop timetable from 2024 as a guide:

Industry Event
Attendance at a technical conference is a vital part of this program as it enables women to network with prominent industry figures and learns and develop technical knowledge and expertise.

Apply now or nominate someone you know would benefit from being a be part of the IAASysters NZ 2025 intake! 

2025 Program details:

  • IAASysters NZ Workshop – Wednesday, 9 April 2025, Napier War Memorial Centre, Napier, NZ
  • NZNOG Conference – Thursday 10 and Friday 11 April 2025, Napier War Memorial Centre, Napier, NZ

Apply now or nominate someone you know would benefit from being a be part of the IAASysters NZ 2025 intake! 

Please ensure that you/your nominee meet the eligibility criteria below before submitting. 

Eligibility Criteria: 

  • Must be employed or working towards a career in the internet industry* 
  • Have a passion for the internet and the internet industry 
  • Reside within New Zealand or Australia 

As part of the application process, we require an overview of your current role and a summary of your career aspirations and/or relevant training.  Applications must include a statement of endorsement from either a direct supervisor or mentor; in the case of nominations, the nominator’s endorsement statement will be accepted. 

Applications demonstrating the most potential for personal growth and passion for the internet are rated highest. 

Whether you are an aspiring student, intern, re-entering the workforce after a break or have been in your role for some time, it’s your passion for the internet and the internet industry that really counts. 

*Applications are open from women working in ALL types of job roles within the internet industry (network operations, engineering, IT, marketing, regulation, customer support or those studying towards a relevant degree or diploma).

Applications close: Friday, 7 February 2025, at 5:00pm NZDT.

Apply to join us in NZ Nominate a Syster for NZ

 

If your organisation would also like to make a difference for women in the internet industry, we have sponsorship opportunities available. All the information you need to know is in the prospectus, or alternatively, you can contact us directly to discuss these options at events@internet.asn.au.

Sponsor Prospectus

If you are ready to sponsor, please complete our Intent to Sponsor form below.

IAASysters NZ 2025 in partnership with NZNOG Intent to Sponsor

Complete this form to let us know that you're keen to sponsor the IAASysters NZ program in partnership with NZNOG in 2025.

Sponsorship Level(Required)
Please indicate which sponsorship package you are interested in.
Company Name(Required)
Contact Name(Required)
Address(Required)
Marketing Contact(Required)
Please provide the details for your organisations marketing contact.
Payment Information(Required)
Authorisation(Required)
Please tick the box below to confirm that you have consent from your organisation to submit this form.(Required)
Please tick the box below to agree to the IAASysters Sponsorship Agreement(Required)
Please tick the box below to agree that as a sponsor, your delegates and representatives will act with professionalism and abide by the IAA Events Code of Conduct while attending the three-day IAASysters program, which includes the associated conference and any third-party and informal social gatherings.(Required)
IAA Events Code of Conduct
Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 16 MB.

2025 Program details:

  • IAASysters NZ Workshop – Wednesday, 9 April 2025, Napier War Memorial Centre, Napier, NZ
  • NZNOG Conference – Thursday 10 and Friday 11 April 2025, Napier War Memorial Centre, Napier, NZ

Successful sponsored attendees will receive:

  • Ticket to attend the IAASysters NZ workshop
  • Ticket to attend the NZNOG technical conference
  • Economy airfares and accommodation (if required)
  • One-year complimentary Professional Membership to IAA for Australian delegates

Below is the Workshop timetable from Sydney 2024 workshop, as a guide:

Industry Event
Attendance at a technical conference is a vital part of this program as it enables women to network with prominent industry figures and learns and develop technical knowledge and expertise.

Platinum Sponsor:

2024 Gold Sponsors:

2024 Silver Sponsors:

Platinum Sponsors:

2025 Gold Sponsors:

2025 Silver Sponsors:

2025 Bronze Sponsors: