Hanna Rosin, the acclaimed U.S. journalist and author of The End of Men, will headline the 2025 Women in Media National Conference at ICC Sydney on Friday, Aug. 15.
Currently a senior editor at The Atlantic and host of Radio Atlantic, Rosin has built a reputation as one of the most distinctive voices in American journalism. Her work, often examining the intersection of gender, power and politics, has shaped conversations globally. She is widely known for co-hosting NPR’s pioneering podcast Invisibilia, which helped redefine longform audio storytelling when it debuted in 2015.
The keynote by Roisin arrives at a time of renewed global scrutiny on gender dynamics and political division. Her 2012 book The End of Men: And the Rise of Women sparked widespread debate for its provocative thesis that women were overtaking men in education, the workplace and beyond. More than a decade later, she’s revisiting those themes from a different angle—one shaped by what many see as a political pendulum swinging back.
Her latest podcast, We Live Here Now, explores the personal and political divides of post-insurrection America. The series documents Rosin’s move to a small community in Virginia, where her neighbours include Micki Witthoeft, the mother of Ashli Babbitt, who was killed during the January 6 Capitol riot. Through intimate storytelling, Rosin interrogates the lived realities of ideological coexistence in a fractured society.
“Hanna is bringing sharp insight, intellect, and global perspective to Australian audiences,” said Women in Media General Manager Kym Middleton. “At a time when public debate is increasingly polarised and women’s rights are being challenged around the world, her voice is more important than ever.”
The Women in Media National Conference is a key event on Australia’s media calendar, known for drawing professionals from journalism, PR, digital media, publishing, screen industries, advertising and the arts. The one-day program includes keynote sessions, practical workshops, and industry networking opportunities.
Organisers say this year’s program will highlight the importance of media leadership, inclusive storytelling and advocacy at a time of cultural upheaval—both locally and globally.
Rosin’s keynote will take place on Friday, Aug. 15 at ICC Sydney. Tickets are available now via the Women in Media website, with a special EOFY discount available until 11:59 p.m. tonight using the code WIMCONFEOFY.
For more information, visit: www.womeninmedia.com.au/national-conference-2025