Women Leaders by the Circle is pleased to announce our 2026 Global Technology Immersion to South Korea, from Thursday 5 November to Friday 13 November 2026. This immersive leadership experience will bring together around 35 senior women leaders from Australia and New Zealand to explore one of the world’s most advanced innovation ecosystems and the technologies shaping the digital economy.

The programme will be led by Stevie-Ann Dovico, Chief Technology Officer at the Australian Financial Complaints Authority, and Vannessa Van Beek, Global Chief Information Security Officer at Fortescue. Together, they bring deep expertise in technology, cyber security, enterprise transformation and leadership, guiding a programme focused on global insight, leadership reflection and peer dialogue.

South Korea is a global leader in digital innovation, with strengths in artificial intelligence, cyber resilience, semiconductors, digital government and enterprise transformation. This study tour will connect delegates with leading companies, institutions and innovation hubs across Seoul and Busan, exploring Korea’s leadership in AI, data platforms, cyber security, semiconductor manufacturing, digital infrastructure and national data systems.

Delegates will also experience Korea’s cultural and economic context through curated cultural experiences in Seoul and Busan, alongside ongoing peer reflection. The programme will cover key themes including AI and enterprise transformation, cyber resilience, semiconductors, digital infrastructure and digital government, with visits to major technology clusters such as Pangyo Tech Valley.

Designed for senior women leaders in technology, cyber security, data, AI and digital transformation, this flagship immersion offers a high-trust environment for cross-sector learning, strategic insight and meaningful peer connection.

This is a rare opportunity to engage directly with one of the world’s most influential digital economies and explore the future of AI, cyber security, digital transformation and leadership for Australia, New Zealand and the wider region.