Leading Hand partnered with Chief Executive Women to create the identity and event experience for the 2026 Annual Dinner, a flagship event celebrating the leadership, vision and influence of individuals and organisations shaping Australia’s future.
Summary
Bringing together leaders from across business, government and the broader community, the event provided a platform to recognise achievement, foster connection and inspire future progress.
The creative response centred on the event theme, Create, expressing innovation, ambition and the power of leadership to drive meaningful change. A refined wordmark was developed with a geometric triangle replacing the letter “A”, creating a distinctive visual symbol of strength, aspiration and progress. This element became the foundation of the identity system, delivering a contemporary and memorable brand presence that reflected the forward-looking nature of the event.
The identity was applied across a broad range of touchpoints, from digital communications and printed collateral to large-scale stage graphics and immersive event branding. By creating a cohesive visual experience throughout the attendee journey, the creative brought the theme to life in a meaningful and engaging way. The result was a distinctive event identity that amplified the power of leadership, connection and collective impact, leaving a lasting impression on attendees.
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Michelle Staff
Amazing team to work with! Very professional and accommodating, and we were pleased with the final product. Would highly recommend.
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Emily Hamilton
Love the team at Leading Hand! I've been working with them in my capacity as Advocacy and Communications Manager at Community Legal Centres Australia since mid-2024. They've produced simple, effective branding for a major project, a new, streamlined brand identity we're about to rollout across our social media platforms and boosting our capacity to produce engaging video content to promote our work. The team's commitment to supporting for-purpose work make them a perfect fit for our organisation and we can see ourselves working with them for the foreseeable future.
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Claire Campbell
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Michelle Favero
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Louise Flynn
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Lou Scott
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Adwena Shemon
I’ve been working with Leading hand for the last few months and can personally vouch for their professionalism and overall quality of service with their deliverables. Brett and Jake are exceptional at what they do - highly recommend LH for all your digital design needs!
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