Women in Print Australia’s rebranded Breakfast Series, now known as the Speaker Series, will return in 2026 with the theme of ‘Financially Fierce’, and tickets are selling fast.
The Speaker Series, a national event set to take place throughout May, will be headlined by Pascale Helyar OAM, a respected figure in financial services whose career spans more than three decades, including 15 years as a FinTech entrepreneur.
Stephanie Gaddin, chair of Women in Print, said the early demand highlights the appetite for meaningful conversations around financial well-being, indicating strong alignment with the theme and its relevance across the industry.
“The response so far shows just how strongly this year’s theme is resonating with our community,” she said. “It’s clear that financial stability and independence are at the forefront of many people's minds, especially given the current economic climate.”
Helyar is best known as the founder of Grow My Money, a pioneering platform that enabled users to turn everyday spending into mortgage or superannuation savings.
The platform was acquired by Finder and is now called Finder Shopping. It pays cashback to members’ superannuation, mortgage, or savings accounts when they complete online shopping with participating retailers.
Helyar has since become an in-demand speaker, and a prominent advocate for improving financial outcomes, particularly for women. Known for her ability to simplify complex topics, she focuses on making superannuation and wealth-building strategies more accessible and actionable.
She recently published her first book, Rich Woman, Poor Woman, which examines the systemic challenges women face in building retirement savings and outlines practical steps to address them.
Through the series, Helyar will share insights to help attendees take greater control of their financial futures.
“Pascale brings a wealth of experience and a practical approach to financial education that aligns perfectly with this year’s theme,” added Gaddin. “We’re excited to bring her insights to our members across the country.”
The event series will travel across major Australian cities, beginning in Sydney on Wednesday 6 May 2026 at Commbank Stadium, followed by Melbourne on Thursday 7 May at ParkRoyal Monash in Clayton. Brisbane will host the event on Friday 8 May at 4Pines at Landers Pocket, with Perth scheduled for Wednesday 20 May at Royal Perth Golf Club. Adelaide will host its session on Thursday 21 May at The Conservatory at Ayers House, while a Hobart event is also planned for Friday 29 May, with venue details to be confirmed.
Each event will feature opportunities for attendees to engage with the author, including the chance to win copies of Helyar’s book during the sessions, as well as additional opportunities to purchase her book.
Women in Print says these, and other events and initiatives, could not take place without the support of sponsors, including Durst Oceania, which returns as a 2026 Ally Sponsors alongside Media Super.
According to Matt Ashman, managing director of Durst, the company is proud to support the initiative.
“The Durst Group has always championed women in our business across the globe, and we are very proud of our continued support of Women in Print Australia,” he said.
The Series is further supported by Cactus Imaging, who returns as Series Champion sponsor, supporting all national events. A growing list of community sponsors has also been secured in several of the cities.
The series also owes its success to the hard work of the board and volunteers, who are supported by their employers, including GetVisual Graphics, IVE Group, Signright Australia, Rocking Rose Technology, and Total Digital Solutions.
It is further supported by industry associations, media and supporter companies, including the Australian Sign and Graphics Association (ASGA), Australian Labels and Packaging, Fespa Australia, FramptonPR, Girando Design, Digital Image Magazine, the LIA, PKN Packaging News, Print21, the Visual Media Association (VMA), Visual Connections and Wide Format Image.