The Boating Industry Association (BIA) is excited to announce the Diversity & Inclusion Forum, presented during the Sydney International Boat Show. This forum is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment within the boating sector. 

Discussion Topics: 

• Challenging gender stereotypes 
• Inclusivity across ages, cultural backgrounds, and physical abilities 
• Increasing participation in all boating activities 
• Leveraging past achievements for future growth 
• Promoting workplace diversity for greater industry involvement 
• Building collaborative networks to champion diversity 

 Featured Speakers: 

Keynote Speaker: Lisa Annese, CEO of Diversity Council Australia 

Panelists:

• Sonia Robinson, Women in Boating, EZY Yachts 
• Gareth Hogan, MD, Making Waves Foundation 
• Jen Robinson, Maritime NSW 
• Andrew Scott, CEO, BIA

This event is invite only.