AWPMA Networking Breakfast 2026: Find Your People, Share Your Story

Thursday 16 July 2026 | 7:00 am to 9:00 am | FAOPMA Pest Summit 2026
Proudly sponsored by Envu

The AWPMA Networking Breakfast returns in 2026, bringing women and allies from across the pest management industry together for a morning of connection, encouragement and genuine community.

Held on the morning of the conference at the FAOPMA Pest Summit 2026, this breakfast is more than another event on the program. It is a chance to pause, share a meal, meet new people and start the day surrounded by others who genuinely want to see each other do well.

Whether you are a technician, business owner, administrator, supplier, student, newcomer, long-time industry member or someone still finding your place in pest management, you are welcome.

This event is not about cliques. It is not about status. It is not about who already knows who, how long you have been in the industry, or whether you feel confident walking into a room full of people.

It is about bringing a community together.

It is about making sure no one is left standing awkwardly in the corner.

Most importantly, it is about creating a space where people can show up as themselves, have real conversations and leave feeling more connected than when they arrived.

We are incredibly grateful to Envu, our valued sponsor, for their continued support of the AWPMA Networking Breakfast. Their support helps make this event possible and allows us to create a welcoming, accessible space for people across the pest management industry to connect, learn and feel part of the community.

A breakfast built on connection

Industry events can be exciting, but they can also be intimidating, especially for those attending on their own, new to the industry, or not naturally comfortable with networking.

That is exactly why the AWPMA Networking Breakfast matters.

From the moment guests arrive, the aim is simple: to make people feel welcome. There will be friendly faces, warm introductions, good food and plenty of opportunities to meet others without the pressure or awkwardness that can sometimes come with formal networking.

You do not need a polished elevator pitch. You do not need to know everyone in the room. You do not need to pretend to be anything you are not.

Just come along, grab a coffee, take a seat and be part of it.

More than a women’s event

While AWPMA exists to support and elevate women in pest management, the Networking Breakfast is not only for women.

It is for everyone who believes our industry is stronger when people are included, supported and given the chance to thrive.

Meaningful change does not happen in isolation. It happens when people come together, listen to each other, learn from each other and make space for different voices and experiences.

This breakfast is one of those spaces.

It is a morning for encouragement, friendship, shared stories, honest conversations and the kind of connections that can make a real difference long after the conference is over.

Meet our keynote speaker: Monique Bradley

This year, AWPMA is proud to welcome Monique Bradley as keynote speaker.

Monique is a global keynote speaker, MC, storyteller and public speaking coach who helps people communicate with clarity, confidence and authentic presence. Her work focuses on the power of storytelling as a practical tool for connection, trust, influence and real-world impact.

With more than 30 years of experience across stage, film, television and online media, Monique brings warmth, humour, skill and lived experience to her presentations. Her work supports leaders, business owners, teams and individuals to communicate in ways that are clear, engaging and understood.

In 2025, Monique became the first person in the world to complete a Master of Creative Practice with First Class Honours focused specifically on keynote speaking, formalising keynote delivery as a distinct creative and strategic craft.

Monique’s message is deeply aligned with the heart of the AWPMA Networking Breakfast. She helps people understand that their stories matter, and that the way we communicate can shape how we are seen, heard and understood.

For an industry built on trust, service, problem-solving and people, this message could not be more relevant.

Many women in pest management have had moments where they have had to find their voice, back themselves, step into unfamiliar spaces or prove that they belong. Monique’s keynote will speak to that experience in a way that is practical, uplifting and deeply human.

Her message is a reminder that you do not need to be the loudest person in the room to have something valuable to say.

You do not need to have it all worked out.
You do not need to walk in knowing everyone.
You just need to show up.

What to expect

Guests can expect a relaxed and welcoming breakfast event held from 7:00 am to 9:00 am on Thursday 16 July 2026.

There will be time to mingle, meet new people, enjoy breakfast, hear from AWPMA and be inspired by Monique Bradley’s keynote presentation.

The program will be designed to feel warm, inclusive and energising, setting the tone for the conference day ahead.

Whether you walk in with a group or arrive on your own, the goal is that you will not feel alone for long.

Proudly sponsored by Envu

AWPMA extends our heartfelt thanks to Envu for proudly sponsoring the 2026 AWPMA Networking Breakfast.

Their support plays an important role in helping us bring this event to life and continue creating spaces where women and allies in pest management can connect, feel supported and build lasting industry relationships.

The AWPMA Networking Breakfast has always been about more than breakfast. It is about community, confidence, inclusion and making sure people feel they have a place at the table. With Envu’s support, we are proud to continue delivering an event that reflects those values.

Why you should come

Come because you want to meet good people.

Come because you are new and want to feel more connected.

Come because you have been in the industry for years and remember what it felt like to find your feet.

Come because you believe pest management is better when people lift each other up.

Come because community does not build itself. It happens when people choose to show up.

The AWPMA Networking Breakfast is about connection over competition, kindness over ego and community over cliques.

It is a place to be welcomed, included and reminded that you belong in this industry.

Join us on Thursday 16 July 2026, from 7:00 am to 9:00 am, at the FAOPMA Pest Summit 2026 for good food, real connection and a keynote that will leave you thinking differently about your own story, your voice and the part you play in this industry.

Bring a colleague, bring a friend or come on your own. We will make sure you are looked after.

Because this is what AWPMA is all about: stronger together, lifting each other up and making sure everyone has a place at the table.

Event details

AWPMA Networking Breakfast 2026
Date: Thursday 16 July 2026
Time: 7:00 am to 9:00 am
Location: FAOPMA Pest Summit 2026
Sponsor: Proudly sponsored by Envu

Book your ticket and join us at the table.

AWPMA events are all about connection, support and showing up as you are.

Over the years, we’ve brought women in pest management together across conferences, networking breakfasts and industry events. From packed rooms at Pesticon to smaller, more personal catch-ups, every event has been about creating a space where people feel welcome, included and supported.

There’s no pressure and no cliques. Just real conversations, shared experiences and plenty of laughs along the way.

You’ll find technicians, business owners, office teams, suppliers and industry leaders all in the same room – connecting, learning from each other and building relationships that continue well beyond the event itself.

These events aren’t just about networking. They’re about lifting each other up, building confidence and reminding people that they’re not doing this alone.

Take a look through some of the moments we’ve shared so far.