Upcoming Events

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Upcoming major events

Event

NSW | 

22

Speakers:

Melinda Cilento, Chief Executive, CEDA

Greg Kane, President and Managing Director, Australia, WSP


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Location Icon 6/4/2026 12:00:00 PM
People Icon WSP Sydney
People Icon Climate | Environment | Emissions Reduction
People Icon 6/4/2026 12:00:00 PM
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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 of the country’s largest and most vital infrastructure projects.


22

Speakers:

Sandra Gamble, Chair, Marinus Link

Martin Coates, Partner, Ontoit


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Location Icon 6/9/2026 12:00:00 PM
People Icon Collins Arch, Level 20, 447 Collins St, Melbourne
People Icon Energy, Infrastructure
People Icon 6/9/2026 12:00:00 PM
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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.


22

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


Calendar Icon Member Only
Location Icon 6/10/2026 10:00:00 AM
People Icon Gilbert + Tobin, Sydney
People Icon Data | Digital economy, Government | Regulation, Technology | Innovation, Workforce | Skills
People Icon 6/10/2026 10:00:00 AM
Event

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.


22

Speakers:

The Hon. Tom Koutsantonis, SA Treasurer and Minister for Energy and Mining


Calendar Icon Public
Location Icon 6/10/2026 12:00:00 PM
People Icon Adelaide Convention Centre
People Icon Economy, Government | Regulation
People Icon 6/10/2026 12:00:00 PM
Event

WA | 

22

Speakers:

Adrian Chapman, Managing Director - Mining & Metals, WSP

Danika Adams, Senior Economist, CEDA


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Location Icon 6/11/2026 12:00:00 PM
People Icon WSP - Perth
People Icon Energy
People Icon 6/11/2026 12:00:00 PM
Event

National | 

AI Community Forum - From sandbox to scale: roadmaps to scale AI

Exclusively for CEDA members, this forum is designed for organisations ready to move beyond AI pilots. Featuring a real-world case study, the session explores how to scale AI successfully by aligning technology, culture and capability to deliver lasting business impact.


22

Speakers:

Dilan Perera, Chief AI Officer, BKI

Helen Burns, Partner, IBM Australia

Emma Haller, Program Manager, Industry Growth, Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources


Calendar Icon Member Only
Location Icon 6/17/2026 12:00:00 PM
People Icon Online
People Icon Data | Digital economy, Government | Regulation, Technology | Innovation, Workforce | Skills
People Icon 6/17/2026 12:00:00 PM
Event

QLD | 

22

Speakers:

Sam Mackay, Director Membership and Impact, CEDA

Sam McWilliam, Managing Director - Transport, WSP


Calendar Icon Invite Only
Location Icon 6/18/2026 12:00:00 PM
People Icon WSP - Level 12, 900 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
People Icon Infrastructure
People Icon 6/18/2026 12:00:00 PM
Event

WA | 

WA | Building The New Defence-Tech Economy

Join the leaders shaping Australia’s growing defence‑tech economy.


22

Speakers:

The Hon Paul Papalia CSC MLA, Minister for Emergency Services, Corrective Services, Defence Industries, Veterans, Racing & Gaming

Michael Howell, First Assistant Secretary, Industry Engagement, Department of Defence

Peter La Franchi, National Defence Director, TBH

Kellie Jenkins, Global Supply Chain Program Manager, Babcock

Harry Hubbert, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, Greenroom Robotics


Calendar Icon Public
Location Icon 6/23/2026 11:45:00 AM
People Icon Pan Pacific Perth
People Icon Data | Digital economy, Defence, Economy, Technology | Innovation
People Icon 6/23/2026 11:45:00 AM
Event

ACT | 

State of the Nation 2026 | Strong economy. Strong society. Sustainable prosperity

Across three days in Canberra, State of the Nation will examine how we achieve sustainable, long-term prosperity for all Australians. Join us on 24-26 June 2026 and be part of the conversation shaping Australia’s future.


22

Speakers:

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Calendar Icon Public
Location Icon 6/24/2026 7:30:00 AM
People Icon Parliament House Canberra
People Icon Economy, Government | Regulation
People Icon 6/24/2026 7:30:00 AM
Event

NSW | 

NSW State Budget address 2026

We are delighted to welcome NSW Treasurer, the Hon. Daniel Mookhey, back to the CEDA stage to deliver the 2026 State Budget address.


22

Speakers:

The Hon. Daniel Mookhey, Treasurer of NSW

Rob Kenna, Chief Executive, TCorp


Calendar Icon Public
Location Icon 6/24/2026 12:00:00 PM
People Icon Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park
People Icon Economy, Government | Regulation
People Icon 6/24/2026 12:00:00 PM