Upcoming Events
Connect, collaborate, debate, and contribute at CEDA’s policy events
Upcoming major events
SA |
SA | Building The New Defence-Tech Economy
Join the leaders shaping Australia’s growing defence‑tech economy.
Speakers:
Matt Opie, Chief Executive, Defence SA
Prof Tanya Monro AC, Chief Defence Scientist, Federal Department of Defence
Peter La Franchi, National Defence Director, TBH
Rebecca Humble, Chief Executive Officer, Aurizn
Public
6/29/2026 11:45:00 AM
National Wine Centre, Adelaide
Data | Digital economy, Defence, Economy, Technology | Innovation
6/29/2026 11:45:00 AM
QLD |
Queensland State Budget address 2026
We are delighted to welcome Queensland Treasurer, the Hon. David Janetzki, back to the CEDA stage to deliver the 2026 State Budget address.
Speakers:
The Hon David Janetzki MP, Queensland Treasurer, Minister for Energy and Minister for Home Ownership
Public
6/29/2026 12:00:00 PM
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Economy, Government | Regulation
6/29/2026 12:00:00 PM
NSW |
NSW Energy Outlook
Insights from energy leaders, and views on the strategic opportunities for the state’s energy landscape.
Speakers:
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Public
7/2/2026 11:30:00 AM
Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
Climate | Environment | Emissions Reduction, Energy
7/2/2026 11:30:00 AM
National |
ESG Community of Best Practice - Elevating First Nations engagement in sustainability strategy
This forum explores the best practice approaches to partnership development with First Nations peoples and how these can be embedded into ESG strategy to support shared value, long-term resilience, and stronger social outcomes.
Speakers:
Nicole Walton, Engagement and Change Advisory Leader, Aurecon Australasia
Josh Gilbert, Assistant Director, Centre for Indigenous Work, University of Technology Sydney
Kyra Galante, First Nations Participation Director, Worley Services
Member Only
7/2/2026 12:00:00 PM
Online
Climate | Environment | Emissions Reduction, Corporate social responsibility | Social Compact, Government | Regulation, Sustainability
7/2/2026 12:00:00 PM
NSW |
AFSA Priorities 2026-2027
We are pleased to welcome AFSA Chief Executive Tim Beresford on how the regulator is addressing harm and strengthening the integrity of Australia’s credit system.
Speakers:
Tim Beresford, Chief Executive, Australian Financial Security Authority
Invite Only
7/2/2026 12:00:00 PM
Colin Biggers & Paisley, Sydney
Banking | Finance, Government | Regulation
7/2/2026 12:00:00 PM
NSW |
ESG Community of Best Practice - Cutting through the complexity of sustainability reporting
Exclusively for CEDA members, join the ESG Community of Best Practice for a deep dive in-person workshop into sustainability reporting through research, regulatory and industry insights and small group case study discussions.
Speakers:
Ilona Millar, Partner, Gilbert + Tobin
Nicky Landsbergen, Partner, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, EY
Emma Herd, Partner, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, EY
Member Only
7/8/2026 10:00:00 AM
EY Sydney
Climate | Environment | Emissions Reduction, Corporate social responsibility | Social Compact, Leadership | Diversity | Inclusion, Government | Regulation, Sustainability
7/8/2026 10:00:00 AM
VIC |
Data Centres and Victoria's Digital Future
Join CEDA and recently appointed Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs, The Hon. Steve Dimopoulos MP, as we explore how data centres can drive investment and secure Victoria as an Asia‑Pacific digital powerhouse.
Speakers:
The Hon. Steve Dimopoulos MP, Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs; Minister for Sport and Major Events, Parliament of Victoria
Rob Hammond, Global Data Centre Lead, TBH
Jo Lim, Chief Executive Officer, VicWater
Liam McWhirter, General Manager, Enterprise and Strategic Customers, Origin Energy
Gordon Noble, Associate Director, Membership and Impact, CEDA
Public
7/14/2026 11:45:00 AM
Sheraton Melbourne Hotel
Data | Digital economy, Energy, Infrastructure, Technology | Innovation
7/14/2026 11:45:00 AM
QLD |
Accelerating QLD Energy Investments
Join CEDA’s Accelerating Energy Investments QLD to explore market signals, capital mobilisation opportunities, delivery challenges, and what it will take to unlock Queensland’s next wave of generation, firming, and storage projects.
Speakers:
Prof. Paul Simshauser AM, Chief Executive Officer, Iberdrola Australia
Krishna Venkatesan, Head of Shell QGC, Australia, Shell Australia
Stuart Cassie, Director, TBH
Tony Clark, Executive GM, Development & Delivery, Squadron Energy
Janette Hewson , Queensland Resources Council
Katie-Anne Mulder, Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Renewable Energy Council
Public
7/16/2026 11:30:00 AM
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
7/16/2026 11:30:00 AM
NSW |
In conversation with Simon Draper
Join fellow leaders from across NSW's business community for a Chatham House discussion with Simon Draper, Secretary of the Premier's Department NSW.
Speakers:
Simon Draper, Secretary, Premier's Department NSW
Invite Only
7/16/2026 11:30:00 AM
Westpac Sydney
Economy, Government | Regulation
7/16/2026 11:30:00 AM
SA |
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade | Insights from Claire Clutterham MP
Join your fellow Trustees for a discussion with Claire on the Joint Standing Committee’s current Inquiry’s and implications for South Australia.
Speakers:
Claire Clutterham MP, Federal Member for Sturt Member, Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade
Invite Only
7/28/2026 12:00:00 PM
To be confirmed, Adelaide
Defence, Government | Regulation, International affairs
7/28/2026 12:00:00 PM