Upcoming Events
Connect, collaborate, debate, and contribute at CEDA’s policy events
Upcoming major events
VIC |
Speakers:
Professor Ian Harper, Non-Executive Member, Monetary Policy Board, Reserve Bank of Australia
Liam Dillon, Head of Economics, CEDA
Professor Kalvinder Shields, Department of Economics, The University of Melbourne
TAS |
Strategic leadership in a shifting landscape: leaders roundtable
An invitation‑only leaders roundtable hosted by the University of Tasmania and CEDA.
Speakers:
Professor Rufus Black, Vice-Chancellor, University of Tasmania
Melinda Cilento, Chief Executive, CEDA
WA |
WA Opposition Budget Response
Join CEDA Trustees and West Australian Shadow Treasurer, Sandra Brewer MLA, for a conversation on the Opposition’s key Budget priorities.
Speakers:
Fran Lawrence, Chief Executive Officer, Purple
Sandra Brewer MLA, Shadow Treasurer, Shadow Minister for Housing and for Women's Interests, Member for Cottesloe
TAS |
Tasmania State of the State 2026
Join CEDA and the Tasmanian business community as Premier Rockliff delivers his annual State of the State address. Register now and join the conversation.
Speakers:
The Hon. Jeremy Rockliff MP, Premier of Tasmania
Jason Kambovski, Executive Director – Global Head of Public Sector, Westpac
WA |
Unlocking Higher Education Pathways WA
Join CEDA to better bridge universities, vocational training, and industry readiness. Connect with tertiary education providers enabling students through improved pathways, better access to study and fulfilling vocations in critical skills areas for a resilient economy.
Speakers:
Hon Dr Tony Buti MLA, Minister for Commerce; Tertiary and International Education; Multicultural Interests
Amy Stanley, Chief People Officer, HBF Health
Braden Hill, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students and Education), Edith Cowan University
Michelle Hoad, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, North Metropolitan TAFE
Professor Guy Littlefair, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience), The University of Western Australia
Chandra Sundareswaran, Director of the Centre for Learning Enterprise and Partnership Engagement, Curtin University
Professor James Arvanitakis, Director, Forrest Research Foundation
Isabella, Humanoid Robot
NSW |
Speakers:
Melinda Cilento, Chief Executive, CEDA
Greg Kane, President and Managing Director, Australia, WSP
VIC |
Untangling the cable: interconnection in a disconnected world
CEDA is pleased to welcome Chair, Sandra Gamble, to discuss how Marinus Link is delivering on one of the country’s largest and most vital infrastructure projects.
Speakers:
Sandra Gamble, Chair, Marinus Link
Martin Coates, Partner, Ontoit
NSW |
AI Community Forum - AI Governance Workshop: High Risk AI Deployment
Exclusively for CEDA members, the AI Governance and Ethics Case Study Series is an in-person workshop for leaders navigating high-risk AI systems, through a real-world case study and experts across industry and research.
Speakers:
Jade Haar, Head of Privacy and Data Ethics Advice, National Australia Bank
Llewellyn Spink, AI Corporate Governance Lead, University of Technology Sydney
Simon Burns, Partner, Gilbert + Tobin
SA |
SA State Budget address 2026
We are delighted to welcome South Australian Treasurer, the Hon. Tom Koutsantonis, to the CEDA stage to deliver his first 2026 State Budget address.
Speakers:
The Hon. Tom Koutsantonis, SA Treasurer and Minister for Energy and Mining
WA |
Speakers:
Adrian Chapman, Managing Director - Mining & Metals, WSP
Danika Adams, Senior Economist, CEDA
