Women Chiefs of Enterprises International (Australia) (WCEI) is an Australian not-for-profit organisation with numerous international links as an affiliate member of Femmes chefs d'entreprises mondiales (FCEM).

Members of WCEI discover the rich legacy of uniting visionary women, where a vibrant community fosters support and camaraderie. WCEI members experience numerous benefits, with the most cherished being an extraordinary network of peers and connections. These invaluable relationships often evolve into remarkable friendships, spanning across Australia and the globe.

A note from the National President

WCEI brings together dynamic and vibrant entrepreneurial women and business leaders, fostering strong connections and enduring friendships as well as business outcomes.

Through a calendar of events and activities designed to motivate, we share our experiences, support and inspire each other. We recognise and celebrate excellence and achievements and mentor one another through challenges and tough times.

Since being founded in 1985 in Australia, WCEI has cultivated local, national and international networks. We are part of the global Femmes Chefs d’Entreprises Mondiales (FCEM) community. This international focus has meant that over the past several years we have held joint forums with The International Alliance for Women (TIAW), the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) in the US and developed and delivered a mentoring program for entrepreneurial women in the Indian Ocean alongside our sister organisations, Association Mauricienne des Femmes chefs d'Entreprises (AMFCE).

We welcome women from across Australia to explore our invitation-only membership.

Liz Ward
WCEI National President

 

 

Liz Ward

WCEI events are held regularly around Australia and we also participate in a range of international events and educational opportunities with partner organisations.

Don’t miss the fabulous and exciting functions held in your State, other States and other countries. They are opportunities to grow your business, meet like-minded women and make meaningful life-long connections.

Please click here for a preview of our 2025 Events Calendar. Recognising what incredible and busy women our members are, day in and day out, we have curated an overview of international, national and state events to help you plan ahead.

For an overview of upcoming confirmed events, please visit our live events calendar. You can now subscribe to our website calendar and seamlessly integrate it into your digital diary. Follow these steps to add it.

We encourage our members to mark these dates in their calendars - whether you are travelling interstate, saving the date for the FCEM World Congress in Greece, or joining us for one of our many national events, both online and in person, we look forward to seeing you.

We will be updating the Events Calendar quarterly.

FCEM World Committee – Madagascar 2025

April 28 @ 7:00 am - April 30 @ 10:00 pm
Before we set our sights on Greece, we encourage you to kickstart your journey towards meaningful co...

WCEI Tasmania Luncheon Event with Special Guest Speaker Danny Mason Kinder CEO b kinder Foundation

May 13 @ 12:15 pm - 2:00 pm
WCEI Tasmania Luncheon Event with Special Guest Speaker Danny Mason Kinder CEO b kinder Foundation T...

WCEI Online Virtual Networking Event Series – May 2025

May 21 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Join Us for the WCEI Quarterly Online Networking Event We warmly invite all WCEI members and guests ...

WCEI New South Wales – AI Masterclass with Kelly Slessor

May 22 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
AI Masterclass – The Right Tools for the Right Job Are you curious how to best leverage AI in your...

WCEI 40-Year Celebration – Honouring Legacy, Inspiring the Future

May 28 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for the WCEI 40-Year Celebration – Honouring Legacy, Inspiring the Future Women Chiefs of ...

WCEI New South Wales – Experience Vivid Sydney

June 12 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
WCEI New South Wales warmly invites you to an exclusive experience to view the awe-inspiring art ins...

WCEI Queensland Xmas in July at The Prop House

July 24 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
WCEI Queensland Xmas in July at The Prop House Thursday, 24 July 2025 Please note further details ab...

WCEI Online Virtual Networking Event Series – August 2025

August 20 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Join Us for the WCEI Quarterly Online Networking Event We warmly invite all WCEI members and guests ...

WCEI Queensland Women in Tourism

August 28 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
WCEI Queensland invites you to join us for our ‘Women in Tourism’ Event. DATE:  28th Au...

WCEI National Awards Ceremony

September 5 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Save the Date – WCEI 2025 National Awards Ceremony WCEI members are warmly invited to save the dat...

WCEI Queensland The Brisbane Portrait Prize and AMM

September 24 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
WCE Queensland The Brisbane Portrait Prize and Queensland AMM Wednesday, 24th September 2025  Queen...

WCEI Queensland President’s Luncheon – Spring

October 28 @ 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
WCEI Queensland President’s Luncheon – Spring WCEI Queensland Division President, Suzann...

WCEI Queensland Christmas Celebration

December 5 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
WCEI Queensland Christmas Celebration DATE: Friday, 5th December, 2025 LOCATION: Newstead – to...

WCEI Victoria International Women’s Day Celebration 20th March 2025

WCEI New South Wales – Refined Food and Wine Experience at The Restaurant Pendolino

WCEI New South Wales – Big Issues Faced By Boards Today 27 February 2025

Highlights from the 2024 71st FCEM World Congress Sydney

An Evening with Queensland Ballet – 9 February 2024

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Membership by Nomination and Invitation

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Membership is by invitation only. Proposed new members must be nominated by a current WCEI member and approved by their relevant resident State or Territory member committee.

If you are interested in membership, please reach out and we can provide you with further details.

WCEI is connected globally

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WCEI Australia is affiliated with the international network known as Les Femmes Chefs d’Enterprises Mondiales (FCEM) and is also affiliated with or holds membership with a number of international organisations which share our beliefs, values and passions.

We also participate in a range of events and educational opportunities with partner organisations as well as holding regular events around Australia.

WCEI National Head Office

Mobile Contact:  +61 423 909 566  

Email enquiries: office@wcei.com.au

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