Upcoming Events

Connect, collaborate, debate, and contribute at CEDA’s policy events

Upcoming major events

Event

VIC | 

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Speakers:

Professor Ian Harper, Non-Executive Member, Monetary Policy Board, Reserve Bank of Australia

Liam Dillon, Head of Economics, CEDA

Professor Kalvinder Shields, Department of Economics, The University of Melbourne


Calendar Icon Public
Location Icon 6/2/2026 10:00:00 AM
People Icon The University of Melbourne - Faculty of Business and Economics, Carlton
People Icon Economy
People Icon 6/2/2026 10:00:00 AM
Event

TAS | 

Strategic leadership in a shifting landscape: leaders roundtable

An invitation‑only leaders roundtable hosted by the University of Tasmania and CEDA.


27

Speakers:

Professor Rufus Black, Vice-Chancellor, University of Tasmania

Melinda Cilento, Chief Executive, CEDA


Calendar Icon Invite Only
Location Icon 6/2/2026 5:00:00 PM
People Icon University of Tasmania - The Forest
People Icon Leadership | Diversity | Inclusion
People Icon 6/2/2026 5:00:00 PM
Event

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.


27

Speakers:

Fran Lawrence, Chief Executive Officer, Purple

Sandra Brewer MLA, Shadow Treasurer, Shadow Minister for Housing and for Women's Interests, Member for Cottesloe


Calendar Icon Invite Only
Location Icon 6/3/2026 12:00:00 PM
People Icon Purple
People Icon Economy, Government | Regulation
People Icon 6/3/2026 12:00:00 PM
Event

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.


27

Speakers:

The Hon. Jeremy Rockliff MP, Premier of Tasmania

Jason Kambovski, Executive Director – Global Head of Public Sector, Westpac


Calendar Icon Public
Location Icon 6/3/2026 12:00:00 PM
People Icon Wrest Point
People Icon Economy, Government | Regulation
People Icon 6/3/2026 12:00:00 PM
Event

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.


27

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

Professor James Arvanitakis, Director, Forrest Research Foundation

Isabella, Humanoid Robot


Calendar Icon Public
Location Icon 6/4/2026 11:30:00 AM
People Icon Pan Pacific Perth
People Icon Education, Government | Regulation
People Icon 6/4/2026 11:30:00 AM
Event

NSW | 

27

Speakers:

Melinda Cilento, Chief Executive, CEDA

Greg Kane, President and Managing Director, Australia, WSP


Calendar Icon Invite Only
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
Event

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 one of the country’s largest and most vital infrastructure projects.


27

Speakers:

Sandra Gamble, Chair, Marinus Link

Martin Coates, Partner, Ontoit


Calendar Icon Invite Only
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
Event

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.


27

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.


27

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 | 

27

Speakers:

Adrian Chapman, Managing Director - Mining & Metals, WSP

Danika Adams, Senior Economist, CEDA


Calendar Icon Invite Only
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