Unlocking the Power of Technology & People to Deliver Streamlined, Efficient, Field & Customer Services
August 26 - 27, 2025 | Royal Randwick Racecourse, Sydney
FREE TO ATTEND: Women in FSM & Asset Management Summit - Wednesday, 27 August 2025
10:00 am - 10:15 am
Registration Opens
10:15 am - 10:55 am
Panel Discussion | Addressing the Skills Shortage: Programs to Boost Untapped Talent
Abby Kempe -
Major Projects and Major Partnerships Manager,
Tradewomen Australia
10:55 am - 11:25 am
Morning Networking Break
11:25 am - 12:05 pm
Panel Discussion | Diversity in Field Service Management Teams: Breaking Barriers and Driving Change
Bec Salazar-Lopez -
General Manager Field Business Intelligence,
NBN Co Ltd
12:05 pm - 1:15 pm
Women in FSM Workshop | The Inclusion Advantage – Solving Field Workforce Shortages via Strategic Equity
Abby Kempe -
Major Projects and Major Partnerships Manager,
Tradewomen Australia
This workshop addresses the urgent workforce shortages in field service industries by shifting the conversation from recruitment to retention. Drawing on national projects, WGEA insights, and frontline partnerships, Abby will guide attendees through a high impact session combining live engagement, leadership insights, and practical employer tools. Key Features: • Targets workforce leakage: “More women are dropping out than coming in” • Shares WGEA-aligned industry data, e.g., Electricity, Gas, and Construction (we will use 1-2 relevant field services case study’s/example) • Offers a self-assessment retention audit tool and checklist • Supports leaders, HR, and ops to identify ‘low-hanging fruit’ and systemic blockers • Demonstrates how TWA helps employers build sustainable pipelines of women in field roles Audience Takeaways: • Immediate tips to improve visibility, language, and access pathways • Strategic retention levers backed by research and practice • Insight into the “how’s your own backyard?” employer reflection prompt • Clear next steps for deeper engagement with Tradeswomen Australia Strategic Impact: • Positions TWA as a national thought leader and SME • Generates high-value BD leads through value-first content • Creates links to broader FY26 employer inclusion packages
