Upcoming Events
Connect, collaborate, debate, and contribute at CEDA’s policy events
Upcoming major events
NSW |
NSW State of the State 2026
Join CEDA and the New South Wales business community as Premier Chris Minns delivers his second State of the State address. Register now and join the conversation.
Speakers:
The Hon. Chris Minns MP, Premier of NSW
Nell Hutton, Chief Executive
Public
7/29/2026 12:00:00 PM
The Fullerton Hotel
Strong economy, Government
7/29/2026 12:00:00 PM
National |
Speakers:
Greg Kane, President and Managing Director, Australia, WSP
Melinda Cilento, Chief Executive, CEDA
Invite Only
7/30/2026 12:00:00 PM
Online
7/30/2026 12:00:00 PM
WA |
Strategic Intent: Beyond 2050 For a thriving, sustainable WA
Join your peers to understand the WA Government’s priorities for the environment and water resources and the decisions underpinning the beyond 2050 strategy.
Speakers:
Alistair Jones, Director General, WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation
Jonathan Jacobs, Managing Director, TBH
Invite Only
8/12/2026 12:00:00 PM
QT Perth
Climate adaption | Resilience, Government
8/12/2026 12:00:00 PM
NSW |
Data Centres and NSW’s Digital Future
Join CEDA and Minister Anoulack Chanthivong as we explore how data centres can drive economic growth and secure NSW as Australia's digital capital.
Speakers:
The Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong MP, Minister for Better Regulation & Fair Trading; Industry & Trade; Innovation, Science & Technology
Rob Hammond, Global Data Centre Lead, TBH
Fatima Bazzi, Group Executive, Customer, Ausgrid
Paul Higham, Head of Western Sydney Development, Sydney Water
Gary Denman, Chief AI Officer, Scyne Advisory
Kane Thornton, Head of Strategic Impact, CDC
Public
8/12/2026 12:30:00 PM
The Fullerton Hotel
Energy, Technology | AI | Data
8/12/2026 12:30:00 PM
NSW |
NSW Mid-year Economic Update
Join CEDA’s Head of Economics, Liam Dillon to hear the latest on the global, national and state economies.
Speakers:
Millie Muroi, Economics Columnist and Workplace Reporter, Sydney Morning Herald and The Age
Liam Dillon, Head of Economics, CEDA
Invite Only
8/13/2026 10:00:00 AM
Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
Strong economy, Government
8/13/2026 10:00:00 AM
VIC |
Shaping the Future of Aged Care VIC
Join the conversation at Shaping the Future of Aged Care VIC to explore how providers can navigate reform implementation, rising compliance demands, workforce and financial pressures, while improving care access, quality and experience.
Speakers:
Liz Hefren-Webb, Commissioner, Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
Faye Spiteri OAM, Chief Executive Officer, Fronditha
Patricia Sparrow, Chief Executive Officer, COTA
Prue Bowden, Chief Executive - Home Health, Australian Unity
Sean Bilton, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Estia Health
Nikita Weickhardt, Principal, Nous Group
Tom Symondson, Chief Executive Officer, Ageing Australia
Public
8/18/2026 11:30:00 AM
Evoqe Events, Melbourne
8/18/2026 11:30:00 AM
VIC |
VIC Mid-Year Economic Update
Join CEDA’s Head of Economics Liam Dillon, to hear the latest on the global, national and state economies.
Speakers:
Liam Dillon, Head of Economics, CEDA
Invite Only
8/19/2026 12:00:00 PM
Beca Melbourne
Strong economy, Government
8/19/2026 12:00:00 PM
National |
AI Community Forum - Powering potential: case studies in AI literacy uplift
Through real-world case studies, participants will learn practical approaches to uplifting AI literacy across leaders, teams and the wider workforce to unlock value and enable responsible adoption.
Speakers:
James Happell, AI Strategic Enablement Lead, Infoxchange
Yasmin Sofyan, Executive Manager, NBN Co
Sophie Lanyon, Head of Design and Build, CPA Australia
Member Only
8/20/2026 12:00:00 PM
Online
Government ,Technology | AI | Data,Workforce | Skills
8/20/2026 12:00:00 PM
QLD |
Critical Minerals QLD – Seizing the opportunity
Join CEDA Trustees, senior leaders, and invited guests for a discussion how the state can translate resource potential into production, maximise returns across the value chain, and secure its place in a lower-carbon global economy.
Speakers:
The Hon. Dale Last, Minister for Natural Resources & Mines Manufacturing and Regional & Rural Development
Invite Only
8/20/2026 12:00:00 PM
Clayton Utz Brisbane
Climate adaption | Resilience
8/20/2026 12:00:00 PM
WA |
WA Mid-Year Economic Outlook
Join CEDA’s Head of Research, Danika Adams to hear the latest on the global, national and state economies.
Speakers:
Danika Adams, Head of Research, CEDA
Tom Rabe, WA Political Correspondent, Australian Financial Review
Invite Only
8/25/2026 12:00:00 PM
PwC Perth
Strong economy, Government
8/25/2026 12:00:00 PM