Designed by young women, for young women.
The She Leads Possera Summit is a student-led leadership summit now in its third year. It brings together Year 11 girls from schools across all sectors in South-East Queensland for a full day of leadership, connection, and action. It is unique in Australia.
The summit is shaped, hosted, and curated by the Meta Masters girls of St Hilda's School, and every element of the day puts student voice at the centre. This is not an event that talks at girls. It is a day that speaks with them.
The 2026 theme, Human in the Loop, responds to the most urgent question facing the next generation of leaders: what does it mean to lead with full humanity in an AI-shaped world? The day is built around four notes, each brought to life by a remarkable woman living that note in her work. The girls will engage, deliberate, question, create, and leave with thinking they wrote themselves.
SUMMIT INFORMATION
What to Expect
This is not an event that talks at girls. It is a day that speaks with them.
The 2026 summit is built around four notes — each brought to life by a remarkable woman living that note in her work, and each designed in collaboration with the Meta Masters girls. You will engage, deliberate, question, and create. You will leave with thinking you wrote yourself.
- Four thematic sessions, each led by a speaker living the theme in her work
- Student-led facilitation throughout the day — curated by the Meta Masters of St Hilda's
- Space to engage, question, and deliberate — not just listen
- Connection with Year 11 girls from schools across all sectors in Queensland
- Formally opened by the Mayor of the City of Gold Coast
Come ready to challenge yourself and the room. Leave with something real.
2026 Speakers
We are in the process of finalising our speaker line-up for the Possera Summit.
On the Day
The full program will be published closer to the event. The day is structured around four notes — four thematic sessions, each brought to life by a speaker living that note in her work.
- Opening: Formal welcome by the Mayor of the City of Gold Coast
- Note One: First speaker session & student deliberation
- Note Two: Second speaker session & student deliberation
- Midday: Lunch & connection
- Note Three: Third speaker session & student deliberation
- Note Four: Fourth speaker session & student deliberation
- Close: Student-led closing — reflection, action, voice
Every session is shaped, hosted, and curated by the Meta Masters girls of St Hilda's School. Student voice is at the centre of the entire day.
"The She Leads Summit was an empowering and energising experience that encouraged me to reflect on my own leadership journey. Listening to the stories of strong, successful women inspired me to embrace challenges with confidence and continue striving to make a meaningful impact.”
— Eva, Year 12 Student
Registering Your School
Schools from across all sectors in South-East Queensland are invited to register up to 10 Year 11 students to attend the She Leads Possera Summit at the Granowski Auditorium, St Hilda's School, Southport. Registration is managed through Humanitix and opens Tuesday 16 June 2026.
Each school registers as a group. A supervising teacher or staff contact will receive event-day logistics closer to the date.
- Open to Year 11 girls from schools across all sectors in South-East Queensland
- Up to 10 students per school
- Registration opens 16 June, closes Wednesday 5 August 2026
- Dietary and accessibility requirements collected at registration
- Event-day information distributed to school contacts by late July
Distinguished Opening Guest
The summit will be formally opened by the Mayor of the City of Gold Coast, reflecting the city's commitment to young women's leadership as a civic and economic priority.
"Those here today have a story to tell, a story of ambition, passion and equality."
The She Leads Summit is a platform to explore how young women in leadership roles bring fresh perspective, resilience and a strong sense of social awareness to decision-making. Your presence challenges outda
ted norms, promotes gender equity and inspires the next generation to aim higher.
Supporting young women to lead is not symbolic — it is vital as we strive towards long-term social and economic progress.
"That time is now. Good luck."
— Mayor of the City of Gold Coast
- Tuesday 16 June 2026 — Registrations Open Schools can begin registering up to 10 Year 11 students via Humanitix
- Wednesday 5 August 2026 — Registrations Close Final date for school registration. Don't miss out — spaces are limited.
- Late July 2026 — Event Information Distributed School contacts receive full event-day logistics and program details
- Thursday 13 August 2026 — She Leads Possera Summit St Hilda's School, Southport — the main event
This event is made possible by the generous support of our partners.
SIGNATURE SPONSOR — CLI CLI is our proud Signature Sponsor for the 2026 She Leads Possera Summit. Their commitment goes beyond financial support — CLI has offered their expertise in professional presentation and styling to help our speakers show up with confidence. We are deeply grateful for their belief in the She Leads vision.
SUPPORTING SPONSOR — Clarence Property Clarence Property has stepped forward as a valued supporting sponsor of the Possera Summit. Their investment in young female leaders reflects a shared conviction: that empowering girls today shapes the leaders and communities of tomorrow. We thank them for their generosity and partnership.
Interested in supporting the 2026 She Leads Possera Summit? Sponsorship opportunities are still available please contact sheleads@sthildas.qld.edu.au
Thank You to our Generous Endorsers:
She Leads Possera Summit 2026. A student-led initiative of St Hilda's School Gold Coast · Meta Masters
Hosted at St Hilda's School · Granowski Auditorium · Gate 2, Cougal Street, Southport Queensland 4215 sthildas.qld.edu.au
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we gather, the Kombumerri People of the Yugambeh language group, and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.