Laneway Dinners
DATE: Monday 24 August | TIME: 7pm - 9pm
after the Welcome Reception
Kickstart the conference, Melbourne style
Keep the conversation going after the welcome drinks and step into one of Melbourne’s iconic laneway dining experiences.
The ALDE Laneway Dinners are small, curated group dinners designed to bring together like-minded professionals in a relaxed, engaging setting before the main conference begins.
What to expect
Exclusive dinners hosted across Melbourne’s laneways and beyond
Small groups of 5 - 10 attendees + 1-2 hosts for genuine, meaningful conversations
Each dinner centred around a unique topic, theme or industry perspective
A chance to connect early and build momentum before the full conference days
How it works
Choose from a curated list of dinner themes and hosts
Book your seat at the table that interests you most
Enjoy a set menu ($50 per person) to keep things simple
Buy your own drinks on the night
Meet your hosts
Women in Land Development: Leading, Growing and Activating Your High-Value Potential
Join a small group of industry peers for an engaging and candid dinner conversation exploring how women can build influence, navigate career transitions, strengthen leadership capability and create meaningful, fulfilling careers in a traditionally male-dominated profession.
Facilitated by Jasmin (Miin) Leong, technology entrepreneur, business leader and founder of The High Value Within Movement™, this interactive session will explore practical insights on recognising your strengths, building confidence, overcoming internal barriers and activating your highest potential both professionally and personally.
Recently featured in Wise Women 2025, a publication celebrating purpose-driven women creating meaningful impact through leadership and service, Miin brings a unique perspective shaped by more than 25 years of business leadership, entrepreneurship, resilience and personal growth.
Through guided discussion and shared experiences, participants will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded women across the land development sector, exchange perspectives, and build valuable professional relationships.
Discussion Topics
• Building confidence and credibility in technical and leadership roles
• Navigating influence and leadership in a male-dominated industry
• Creating visibility and opportunities for career advancement
• Managing competing priorities without losing yourself in the process
• Recognising and leveraging your unique strengths
• The 10 Keys to Activating Your High-Value Potential
Whether you are early in your career, returning to work, stepping into leadership, or considering your next career move, this dinner offers a supportive environment to learn, connect and be inspired.
Tickets: $50 per person
Facilitated by:
Elizabeth Wade
SPIIRE
Chair – Diversity & Inclusion
Jasmin (Miin) Leong
The High Value Within Movement™
Hosted by: