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!

The program aims 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 will also attend a technical conference where they will receive in-depth training and networking opportunities.

The next IAASysters will take place in 2025, with more details to come soon.

Apply for a space or find out more about how to sponsor IAASysters below.

IAASysters

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

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

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

Sponsoring the Program

Participating in the Program

Program Information

Sponsoring the Program

Participating in the Program

Program Information

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)

Gold Sponsor - AUD $8,000 + GST (2 delegates + technical conference)

Silver Sponsor - AUD $6,000 + GST (2 delegates)

Bronze Sponsor - AUD $4,000 + GST

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Apply now or nominate someone you know would benefit from being a be part of the IAASysters 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 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 to ALL types of job roles within the internet industry (network operations, engineering, IT, marketing, regulation, customer support or studying towards a relevant degree or diploma).

Apply to be a Syster

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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 will be provided soon:
IAASysters Workshop – Dates and Location TBC
Conference – Dates and Location TBC

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.