Upcoming Events
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Upcoming major events
QLD |
Queensland State of the State 2026
Join CEDA and the Queensland business community as Premier David Crisafulli delivers his third State of the State address. Register now and join the conversation.
Speakers:
The Hon. David Crisafulli, Premier of Queensland
Melinda Cilento, Chief Executive, CEDA
Public
10/19/2026 7:15:00 AM
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Strong economy, Government
10/19/2026 7:15:00 AM
SA |
AI Community Forum - AI Governance and Ethics Case Study: High Risk AI Deployment
Exclusively available to CEDA members through the AI Community of Best Practice, the AI Governance Case Study Series is a practical, interactive in-person workshop designed for mid to senior leaders who want to move beyond AI principles and into operational decisions.
Speakers:
Simon Burns, Partner, Gilbert + Tobin
Rebecca Keppel-Jones, Chief Member Operations Officer, CPA Australia
Professor Carolyn Semmler, Professor of Psychology, Adelaide University
Robyn Clay, Head of Transformation Delivery, Credit Union SA
Member Only
10/19/2026 10:00:00 AM
CPA Adelaide
Government ,Technology | AI | Data,Workforce | Skills
10/19/2026 10:00:00 AM
NSW |
AI Community of Best Practice Networking Drinks
Join the AI Community of Best Practice for an exclusive networking evening connecting cross-sector leaders and professionals. Exchange insights, explore responsible AI adoption, and connect with peers working across trust, governance, investment, policy and capability.
Speakers:
Simon Burns, Partner, Gilbert + Tobin
Bec McIntosh, Associate Director Communities, CEDA
Invite Only
10/26/2026 6:00:00 PM
Smoke Bar Barangaroo, Sydney
Technology | AI | Data
10/26/2026 6:00:00 PM
NSW |
AI Leadership Summit 2026
The AI Leadership Summit is the most influential AI event of the year designed for leaders and organised by CEDA and the National AI Centre. It connects executives, decision makers and thought leaders from across business, government and academia.
Speakers:
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Public
10/27/2026 7:30:00 AM
International Convention Centre Sydney
Technology | AI | Data
10/27/2026 7:30:00 AM
NSW |
Non-Executive Directors' breakfast | Governing cyber risk in the AI era
As cyber threats grow in scale, sophistication and strategic significance, board oversight has never been more critical.
Speakers:
Alastair MacGibbon, Former Head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre; former National Cyber Security Adviser; inaugural eSafety Commissioner; and co-founder, CyberCX
Louise Stigwood, Managing Director ANZ, Public Sector, Amazon Web Services
Simon Newcomb, Partner and Head of AI, Clayton Utz
Christine Bartlett, Chair, CEDA
Invite Only
10/28/2026 7:45:00 AM
Clayton Utz Sydney
Technology | AI | Data
10/28/2026 7:45:00 AM
NSW |
Governing autonomy: Responsible adoption of agentic AI in practice
Discover what changes when AI starts acting. This practical masterclass helps senior leaders understand agentic AI, its risks, and governance frameworks for safer, responsible deployment - no technical background required.
Speakers:
Dr Ali Akbari, Director of AI Practice, Gradient Institute
Bill Simpson-Young, Co-Founder and Chief Executive, Gradient Institute
Public
10/28/2026 9:45:00 AM
EY Sydney
Technology | AI | Data
10/28/2026 9:45:00 AM
NSW |
Put Claude to work
Bring a real sales, operations or finance task and turn it into a repeatable Claude workflow. Leave with something built, saved and ready for your team to use - no technical background required.
Speakers:
Ashleigh Greaves, Founder and CEO, simplefy.ai
Ryan Kris, Chief AI Officer and Co-Founder, simplefy.ai
Public
10/28/2026 9:45:00 AM
Stone & Chalk Tech Central Sydney
Technology | AI | Data
10/28/2026 9:45:00 AM
NSW |
HTI’s AI Governance Operating Model: A practical, structured approach
This interactive workshop explores HTI’s AI Governance Operating Model, covering strategy, structures, practices and enablers, before participants apply the framework to a case study examining practical governance choices and trade-offs.
Speakers:
Gaby Carney, Senior Fellow, Strategic AI, Human Technology Institute, University of Technology Sydney
Llewellyn Spink, AI Corporate Governance Lead, Human Technology Institute, University of Technology Sydney
Public
10/28/2026 9:45:00 AM
IBM Sydney
Technology | AI | Data
10/28/2026 9:45:00 AM
WA |
Energy Outlook WA
CEDA’s WA Energy Outlook brings together senior government, energy, industry and investment leaders to explore the strategic opportunities shaping WA’s energy future and the state’s next phase of economic growth.
Speakers:
Professor Gordon Flake, Chief Executive Officer, Perth USAsia Centre, The University of Western Australia
The Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson, WA Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation; Manufacturing; Skills and TAFE; Pilbara; Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence Industries
Krystal Skinner, Chief Executive Officer, Horizon Power
Deidre Willmott AM, Strategic Advisor, Global Sustainability and External Affairs, Fortescue
Nathan Ling, Head of Development, Neoen Australia
Jason Froud, Executive General Manager Strategy and Corporate Affairs, Synergy
Zane Christmas, A/Executive Manager - Transmission Growth, Western Power
Mena Messiha, Director, TBH
Public
10/28/2026 11:30:00 AM
Pan Pacific Perth
Strong economy, Energy
10/28/2026 11:30:00 AM
NSW |
How best-in-class companies are driving AI transformation
A practical workshop exploring leading AI use cases, lessons from company-wide rollouts, insights from San Francisco, and what executives should consider as AI evolves and transformation accelerates.
Speakers:
Annie Liao, Founder and CEO, Build Club
Kevin Zhu, Co-Founder, Build Club
Clinton Lui, Head of AI Education, Build Club
Public
10/28/2026 12:45:00 PM
EY Sydney
Technology | AI | Data
10/28/2026 12:45:00 PM