Upcoming Events
Connect, collaborate, debate, and contribute at CEDA’s policy events
Upcoming major events
QLD |
Health Delivery QLD Conference
CEDA’s Health Delivery QLD conference will explore practical, system-level solutions for building a more connected, adaptable and future-ready health system for Queensland.
Speakers:
Please click into event details to see speaker details
VIC |
Independent Review of the Victorian Public Service
A timely discussion on reforming the public sector to improve efficiency, prioritise essential services, and deliver significant cost savings.
Speakers:
Helen Silver AO, Independent Non-Executive Director
Les Trudzik, Director, ACIL Allen
WA |
WA State Budget address 2026
We are delighted to welcome WA Deputy Premier and Treasurer, the Hon. Rita Saffioti, back to the CEDA stage to deliver the 2026 State Budget address.
Speakers:
The Hon. Rita Saffioti, Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Transport; and Sport and Recreation
WA |
Speakers:
The Hon David Michael MLA, Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Finance; Electoral Affairs; Goldfields-Esperance
Ryan Hair, Chief Operating Officer, Liontown
Rebecca Brown, Director General, WA Department of Energy and Economic Diversification
Marie Bourgoin, Chief Operating Officer, IGO Limited
Alex Logan, General Manager Market Development, Lynas Rare Earths
Joshua Thurlow, Chief Executive Lithium, Mineral Resources Limited
Professor Gordon Flake, Chief Executive Officer, Perth USAsia Centre, The University of Western Australia
Lucy Shea, Partner, Clayton Utz
Bryn Hardcastle, Partner, Clayton Utz
Michael Cairnduff, Director, Government Relations, Purple
VIC |
2026 Victorian budget: Opposition outlook
Join CEDA Trustees and Victorian Shadow Minister for Finance, Bridget Vallence MP, for a conversation on the Opposition’s key Budget priorities.
Speakers:
Bridget Vallence MP, Victoria Shadow Minister for Finance; Jobs and Skills; and Trade and Investment
VIC |
Speakers:
Professor Ian Harper, Non-Executive Member, Monetary Policy Board, Reserve Bank of Australia
Liam Dillon, Head of Economics, CEDA
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 Women's Interests
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
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