Upcoming Events
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Upcoming major events
WA |
Perth: A capital for the Indian Ocean Rim
Join CEDA for a major address by Premier Roger Cook, as he outlines his vision to make Perth a capital for the Indian Ocean Rim.
Speakers:
The Hon. Roger Cook, Premier of WA; Minister for Defence Industries; Tourism, Trade and Investment; and Economic Diversification
Public
9/8/2026 7:15:00 AM
The Westin, Perth
Strong economy, Government
9/8/2026 7:15:00 AM
VIC |
Energy Security VIC
Hear directly from Energy Minister the Hon. Jaclyn Symes MP and Shadow Minister the Hon. David Davis MP, alongside senior energy industry leaders, on the policy decisions, market reforms and infrastructure investments that will shape Victoria's energy system for decades
Speakers:
The Hon. Jaclyn Symes, Minister for Energy and Resources, Climate Action, Environment and State Electricity Commission
The Hon. David Davis, Shadow Minister for Energy and Resources, Arts and Creative Industries
Sally McMahon, Commissioner & Reliability Panel Acting Chair, Australian Energy Market Commission
Alistair Parker, Chief Executive Officer, VicGrid
Stephanie McGregor, Chief Executive Officer, Marinus Link
Daniel Nugent, Trading & Transition Executive, EnergyAustralia
Chris Miller, Chief Executive Officer, SEC Victoria
Erin Coldham, Chief Development Officer, Southerly Ten
Jonathan Jacobs, Managing Director, TBH
David Green, General Manager Development, Lochard Energy
Angela Jaric, Partner, Risk, Regulatory & Forensic, Deloitte
Public
9/15/2026 11:15:00 AM
Evoqe Events, Melbourne
Energy
9/15/2026 11:15:00 AM
National |
Speakers:
Danika Adams, Head of Research, CEDA
Dr Kate Meyrick, Director, Urbis
Invite Only
9/15/2026 12:00:00 PM
Online
Housing
9/15/2026 12:00:00 PM
NSW |
Scaling innovation and evidence into integrated care delivery
Healthcare integration is a major challenge, as is connecting innovations from areas of excellence across the NSW health landscape. Care pathways based frameworks and collaborative commissioning offer an opportunity to both integrate care and scale innovation.
Speakers:
Melinda Cilento, Chief Executive, CEDA
Raj Verma, Principal, Nous Group
Rhonda Morton, Director, Strategy & Partnerships (Australia), Streamliners
Invite Only
9/17/2026 12:00:00 PM
The Fullerton Hotel
Care,Inclusion | Equity Community
9/17/2026 12:00:00 PM
NSW |
Public–Private Partnerships: Investing in Australia’s skills and economic future
As Australia seeks new drivers of productivity, innovation and workforce capability, international investment in higher education is playing an increasingly important role in shaping the nation's economic future.
Speakers:
Robert Silberman, Chairman, Strategic Education, Inc.
Professor Aleks Subic, Vice-Chancellor and CEO, Torrens University Australia
Jeff Connolly, Chief Executive Officer/Director, Thales Australia
Yasmin King, Chief Executive Officer, SkillsIQ
Iain Rouse, Director of Region Services, Amazon Web Services
Marlene Poynder, General Manager, Waldorf Astoria Sydney
Public
9/21/2026 12:00:00 PM
The Fullerton Hotel
Strong economy, Education
9/21/2026 12:00:00 PM
SA |
Speakers:
The Hon. Katrine Hildyard, SA Minister for Human Services; Seniors and Ageing Well; and Women
Paul Evans, CEO, Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance
Karren Raper, Executive Director Education and Training, TAFE SA
Prof Chris Barr, Dean, People and Resources, College of Health and Enablement, Flinders University
Jacki Done, Chief People Partnerships and Quality Officer, UnitingSA
Melia Stone, General Manager People, Eldercare
Lucy Wade, SA State Director, Child Youth and Families, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Life Without Barriers
Sandy Pitcher, Chief Executive, SA Department of Human Services
Anita Peace, Chief People Officer, Helping Hand SA
Scott Wharton, Managing Director and CEO, SmartGroup Corporation
Professor David Gonzalez, Head of Rural Health Research, Adelaide University
Kyra Maher, Director Workforce Strategy and Analytics, SA Health
Katie Cook, Partner, Human Capital Strategy, Deloitte
Jane Jeffreys AM, South Australian State Chair, SmartGroup Corporation
Maroun Elias , EY
Public
9/22/2026 11:30:00 AM
Sanctuary Adelaide Zoo
Care, Workforce | Skills
9/22/2026 11:30:00 AM
QLD |
Women’s Economic Security and Wellbeing Report Briefing with Hon Fiona Simpson
CEDA is pleased to welcome Hon Fiona Simpson, Minister for Women and Women's Economic Security, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism to provide an early look at the forthcoming Women's Economic Security and Wellbeing Report.
Speakers:
Hon Fiona Simpson MP, Minister for Women and Women's Economic Security, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Minister for Multiculturalism
Professor Paul Mazerolle, Vice-Chancellor and President, University of Southern Queensland
Professor Pauline Calleja, Dean and Head of School (Nursing and Midwifery), University of Southern Queensland
Invite Only
9/22/2026 12:00:00 PM
University of Southern Queensland CBD
Workforce | Skills
9/22/2026 12:00:00 PM
NSW |
In conversation with RBA Governor Michele Bullock
We are pleased to welcome Reserve Bank of Australia Governor, Michele Bullock, back to the CEDA stage to discuss inflation, interest rates and insights into Australia’s economic outlook.
Speakers:
Michele Bullock, Governor, Reserve Bank of Australia
Chelsey Drake, Chair, Allens
Public
9/22/2026 12:00:00 PM
The Fullerton Hotel
Strong economy
9/22/2026 12:00:00 PM
WA |
Joining the dots: towards a seamless Australian economy
Join CEDA for an address by Federal Assistant Minister Andrew Leigh as he explores how a revitalised National Competition Policy can help build a more seamless national economy.
Speakers:
The Hon. Dr Andrew Leigh, Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury
Public
9/23/2026 7:15:00 AM
Edith Cowan University, City Campus
Productivity,Regulation,Federation,Government
9/23/2026 7:15:00 AM
WA |
Powering Western Australia's next wave of industry
Hear from Rebecca Brown, DG of WA Department of Energy and Economic Diversification to discuss Western Australia's diversification agenda and the role energy policy, industrial development and strategic investment can play in driving the state's next phase of growth.
Speakers:
Rebecca Brown, Director General, WA Department of Energy and Economic Diversification
Invite Only
10/6/2026 12:00:00 PM
Level 10/77 St Georges Terrace, Perth
Innovation,Energy,Technology | AI | Data
10/6/2026 12:00:00 PM