Women’s health is evolving faster than ever — driven by new science, technology, a federal commitment to women’s health and a growing awareness that the status quo needs to change.
Our incredible line up of speakers will dive deep into tech, hormonal health and sleep to uncover what women’s health looks like for the next generation.
You’ll learn what’s changing, what it means for you, and where we go from here.
What to expect:
- A keynote from world-renowned futurist and bestselling author Dr Catherine Ball, who’ll take us through the fast-evolving crossover of technology, women’s health, sleep and hormones. With warmth, curiosity and a belief that this new era belongs to all of us, she’ll leave you inspired and ready to act.
- A panel of women’s health experts, hosted by MC and facilitator Tina Altieri, unpacking hormones, sleep and where women’s health is headed next — with Luma’s Medical Director Dr Simone Altaf and emerging women’s health doctor Dr Alyx Robinson.
- A hot breakfast overlooking Kings Park, Kaarta Koomba, with sweeping floor-to-ceiling views across the treetops.
- A Welcome to Country by Whadjuk Ballardong Yorga Elder Robyn Collard.
- Your own copy of Dr Catherine’s brand-new book, The Future of Sleep, to take home.
Speakers:
- Your keynote speaker, Dr Catherine Ball is an award-winning futurist, scientist, advisor and bestselling author working across global projects where emerging technologies meet humanitarian, education and environmental needs. Catherine is passionate about social mobility and equity, and her talks educate audiences on what’s possible, leaving everyone with genuine hope for the future.
- Your MC and facilitator, Tina Altieri is a highly sought-after MC, facilitator, television news journalist and presenter known for creating conversations that truly connect. Having spent over 30 years on our TV screens, she brings credibility, warmth and sharp instinct to every stage. Tina relishes the opportunity to guide important conversations, particularly in the evolving space of women’s health and brings people, perspectives and ideas together with clarity and purpose. Tina’s presence will have you leaning in for an experience where ideas land with impact, stories resonate deeply, and conversations stay with you long after the event.
- Panellist, Dr Simone Altaf: Few people understand women’s hormonal health like Dr Simone Altaf. Time and again, women come to her after years of being dismissed or misdiagnosed and finally get the answers and diagnosis they’ve been waiting for. Midwife, doctor and one of the state’s leading menopause GPs, she brings 24 years of deep expertise in contraception, menopause and women’s health, and a gentle, knowledgeable approach women feel the moment they walk in. As Luma’s Medical Director, she joins the panel to explore where women’s hormonal health is headed next.
- Panellist, Dr Alyx Robinson is a resident medical officer in Western Australia’s public hospital system and an emerging voice in the future of women’s health. With experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, she is building deep clinical experience at the frontline of women’s care, grounded in a Master of Public Health from UWA and a genuine passion for reproductive health. Alyx has presented research on endometriosis and women’s health both locally and overseas. As one of the next generation’s doctors stepping into this space, she brings a fresh clinical eye and a bold sense of where women’s health is headed next.
- Panellist, Hon Dr Katrina Stratton: Bringing the view from inside government, Dr Katrina Stratton joins our panel with a background in social work and a driving passion for social justice and change. She’s a strong advocate for women’s health, particularly menopause care, and offers a rare thing on a health panel: the perspective of someone helping to shape policy from the inside.
Learn more about The Future of Sleep, the bestselling book by Dr Catherine Ball
Sleep is not spare time. It is infrastructure for memory, mood, and clear thinking. This decade your bedroom becomes the quiet centre of health, enable by new and emerging technologies. In this punchy, fun, and practical field guide, futurist Catherine Ball shows you how to use technology that actually helps, skip what does not and own your night. With 5/5 stars consistently given across GoodReads and Amazon, this is a book you won’t be able to put down.
