Upcoming Events
Connect, collaborate, debate, and contribute at CEDA’s policy events
Upcoming major events
SA |
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade | Insights from Claire Clutterham MP
Join your fellow Trustees for a discussion with Claire on the Joint Standing Committee’s current Inquiry’s and implications for South Australia.
Speakers:
Claire Clutterham MP, Federal Member for Sturt Member, Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade
Invite Only
7/28/2026 12:00:00 PM
To be confirmed, Adelaide
Defence, Government | Regulation, International affairs
7/28/2026 12:00:00 PM
NSW |
NSW State of the State 2026
Join CEDA and the New South Wales business community as Premier Chris Minns delivers his second State of the State address. Register now and join the conversation.
Speakers:
The Hon. Chris Minns, Premier of NSW
Nell Hutton, Chief Executive, Westpac Institutional Bank, Westpac
Public
7/29/2026 12:00:00 PM
The Fullerton Hotel
Economy, Government | Regulation
7/29/2026 12:00:00 PM
National |
Speakers:
Greg Kane, President and Managing Director, Australia, WSP
Melinda Cilento, Chief Executive, CEDA
Invite Only
7/30/2026 12:00:00 PM
Online
7/30/2026 12:00:00 PM
WA |
Strategic Intent: Beyond 2050 For a thriving, sustainable WA
Join your peers to understand the WA Government’s priorities for the environment and water resources and the decisions underpinning the beyond 2050 strategy.
Speakers:
Alistair Jones, Director General, WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation
Invite Only
8/12/2026 12:00:00 PM
Venue to be confirmed, Perth
Climate | Environment | Emissions Reduction, Government | Regulation
8/12/2026 12:00:00 PM
NSW |
Data Centres and NSW’s Digital Future
Join CEDA and Minister Anoulack Chanthivong as we explore how data centres can drive economic growth and secure NSW as Australia's digital capital.
Speakers:
The Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong MP, Minister for Better Regulation & Fair Trading; Industry & Trade; Innovation, Science & Technology
Rob Hammond, Global Data Centre Lead, TBH
Fatima Bazzi, Group Executive, Customer, Ausgrid
Paul Higham, Head of Western Sydney Development, Sydney Water
Gary Denman, Chief AI Officer, Scyne Advisory
Public
8/12/2026 12:30:00 PM
The Fullerton Hotel
Data | Digital economy, Energy, Infrastructure, Technology | Innovation
8/12/2026 12:30:00 PM
National |
AI Community Forum - Powering potential: case studies in AI literacy uplift
Through real-world case studies, participants will learn practical approaches to uplifting AI literacy across leaders, teams and the wider workforce to unlock value and enable responsible adoption.
Speakers:
James Happell, AI Strategic Enablement Lead, Infoxchange
Yasmin Sofyan, Executive Manager, NBN Co
Sophie Lanyon, Head of Design and Build, CPA Australia
Member Only
8/20/2026 12:00:00 PM
Online
Data | Digital economy, Government | Regulation, Technology | Innovation, Workforce | Skills
8/20/2026 12:00:00 PM
QLD |
Critical Minerals QLD – Seizing the opportunity
Join CEDA Trustees, senior leaders, and invited guests for a discussion how the state can translate resource potential into production, maximise returns across the value chain, and secure its place in a lower-carbon global economy.
Speakers:
The Hon. Dale Last, Minister for Natural Resources & Mines Manufacturing and Regional & Rural Development
Invite Only
8/20/2026 12:00:00 PM
To Be Confirmed Brisbane
Climate | Environment | Emissions Reduction, Resources
8/20/2026 12:00:00 PM
NSW |
New ASIC Chair speaks to CEDA
Join CEDA’s network of leaders from business, industry, government, academia, and the community sector for an address by newly appointed ASIC Chair, Sarah Court, as she outlines her key priorities and vision for the regulator.
Speakers:
Sarah Court, Chair, Australian Securities & Investments Commission
Public
8/26/2026 12:00:00 PM
The Fullerton Hotel
Banking | Finance, Economy, Government | Regulation, Institutions
8/26/2026 12:00:00 PM
NSW |
In conversation with RBA Governor Michele Bullock
We are pleased to welcome Reserve Bank of Australia Governor, Michele Bullock, back to the CEDA stage to discuss inflation, interest rates and insights into Australia’s economic outlook.
Speakers:
Michele Bullock, Governor, Reserve Bank of Australia
Public
9/22/2026 12:00:00 PM
The Fullerton Hotel
Economy
9/22/2026 12:00:00 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:
Melinda Cilento, Chief Executive, CEDA
Lee Hickin, Executive Director, Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources
The Hon. Tim Ayres, Federal Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science
Public
10/27/2026 7:30:00 AM
International Convention Centre Sydney
Progress 2050, Data | Digital economy, Leadership | Diversity | Inclusion, Technology | Innovation
10/27/2026 7:30:00 AM