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NSW |
NSW Addressing Australia’s housing challenges
In a major research project delving into our housing challenges, CEDA Senior Economist Danika Adams and research partners Urbis will discuss the scope and early findings of their research while gathering insights on the state of play in New South Wales.
Speakers:
Princess Ventura Partner, Regional Director, Urbis
Mehra Jafari Director, Urbis
Danika Adams Senior Economist, CEDA
Invite Only
3/9/2026 12:00:00 PM
Urbis Sydney
Built environment | Urban Planning | Cities, Critical services, Economy, Government | Regulation
3/9/2026 12:00:00 PM
ACT |
ACT State of the Territory 2026
Join CEDA and Canberra’s business community as Chief Minister Andrew Barr delivers the annual State of the Territory address. Register now and join the conversation.
Speakers:
Andrew Barr MLA ACT Chief Minister, Minister for Economic Development and Minister for Tourism
Chris Steel MLA ACT Treasurer, Minister for Planning and Sustainable Development; Heritage; and Transport
Public
3/12/2026 12:00:00 PM
The Rex Canberra
Economy, Government | Regulation
3/12/2026 12:00:00 PM
WA |
Advancing health intelligence: data, AI and innovation in Western Australia
CEDA is pleased to welcome Dr Shirley Bowen. Director General of the WA Department of Health for an exclusive roundtable discussion
Speakers:
Dr Shirley Bowen Director General, WA Department of Health
Invite Only
3/12/2026 12:00:00 PM
The University of Western Australia
Built environment | Urban Planning | Cities, Government | Regulation
3/12/2026 12:00:00 PM
QLD |
The hidden workforce: using UGRs to drive culture, engagement and profit
CEDA is pleased to welcome international corporate culture and engagement leader, Paul ter Wal for this exclusive roundtable.
Speakers:
Paul ter Wal Corporate Culture & Engagement Explorer
Catherine Garner Senior Partner, Public Sector Leader, IBM Australia
Invite Only
3/17/2026 2:00:00 PM
IBM Brisbane
Leadership | Diversity | Inclusion, Workforce | Skills
3/17/2026 2:00:00 PM
VIC |
Infrastructure and transport | In conversation with Catherine King MP
We are pleased to welcome Federal Minister, the Hon. Catherine King, back to the CEDA stage to deliver a wide-ranging portfolio update and answer your questions.
Speakers:
The Hon. Catherine King MP Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government
Phil Davies Executive Director, Jacobs
Public
3/18/2026 12:00:00 PM
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Built environment | Urban Planning | Cities, Government | Regulation, Infrastructure, Regional development, Transport
3/18/2026 12:00:00 PM
NSW |
NSW | AI Governance for Boards: Non-Executive Directors' Breakfast
Is your board ready for AI accountability? Explore how implementing formal AI governance structures, with clear decision-making frameworks, can help non-executive directors enable productivity and innovation while avoiding costly mistakes.
Speakers:
Prof Nicholas Davis Industry Professor, Emerging Technology and Co-Director, UTS Human Technology Institute, University of Technology Sydney
Dr Sue Keay Director, UNSW AI Institute; Founder, Robotics Australia Group
Virginia Briggs Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner, MinterEllison
Invite Only
3/24/2026 8:00:00 AM
MinterEllison Sydney
Data | Digital economy, Leadership | Diversity | Inclusion, Technology | Innovation
3/24/2026 8:00:00 AM
SA |
Explore Flinders Factory of the Future Tour
Join Operations Director, Philipp Dautel for a behind-the-scenes tour of the newly opened Flinders Factory of the Future manufacturing precinct.
Speakers:
Philipp Dautel Operations Director Factory of the Future College of Business, Government and Law, Flinders University
Invite Only
3/26/2026 9:00:00 AM
Flinders University
Technology | Innovation, Workforce | Skills
3/26/2026 9:00:00 AM
NSW |
NSW | The Scam Economy | How to Manage AI-Generated Threats and Build Trust
When seeing is no longer believing, how do businesses build trust? With our world-first anti-scam laws imminent, explore how to manage the economic risks of AI-generated fraud with insights from leading communications, cyber, tech, finance and policy experts.
Speakers:
Feyi Akindoyeni Founding Partner, Communications, SEC Newgate Australia
Richa Arora National Cyber Lead, IBM Australia
Melinda Cilento Chief Executive, CEDA
Public
3/26/2026 12:00:00 PM
The Fullerton Hotel
Data | Digital economy, Marketing | PR | Media, Technology | Innovation
3/26/2026 12:00:00 PM
NSW |
Speakers:
The Hon. Paul Scully MP NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Parliament of NSW
Tony Chappel Chief Executive Officer, NSW Environment Protection Authority
Anneliese Korber Environment and Planning Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright
Aydin Kizilirmak Head of Grid Connections and Approvals, Potentia Energy
Scott Lambert Head of Approvals, Origin Energy
Aryel Pyliotis Technical Director Environment, GHD Pty Ltd
Public
3/30/2026 11:30:00 AM
Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
Agribusiness, Built environment | Urban Planning | Cities, Climate | Environment | Emissions Reduction, Energy, Infrastructure, Regional development, Resources, Transport, Water
3/30/2026 11:30:00 AM
WA |
Speakers:
The Hon. Matthew Swinbourn MLC WA Minister for the Environment; Community Services; Homelessness
Sally Wilson Australian Environment Market Leader, GHD Pty Ltd
Tamara Brooker Chief Development Officer, Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation
Melanie Debenham Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Vanessa Torres Chair, Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia
Darren Walsh Chair, WA Environmental Protection Agency
Jarrod Pittson Group Manager Environment and Closure, Fortescue
Public
3/31/2026 11:20:00 AM
Fraser's Kings Park
Built environment | Urban Planning | Cities, Climate | Environment | Emissions Reduction, Energy, Infrastructure, Regional development, Resources, Transport, Water
3/31/2026 11:20:00 AM