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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
Public
10/19/2026 7:15:00 AM
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Strong economy, Government
10/19/2026 7:15:00 AM
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, National AI Centre
The Hon. Tim Ayres, Federal Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science
The Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong MP, Minister for Better Regulation & Fair Trading; Industry & Trade; Innovation, Science & Technology
Dr Julie Sunday, High Commissioner of Canada to Australia
Abigail Bradshaw CSC, Director-General, Australian Signals Directorate
Johanna Weaver, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Tech Policy Design Institute
Louise Stigwood, Managing Director, ANZ Public Sector, Amazon Web Services
Emma Covacevich, Chief Executive Partner, Clayton Utz
Simon Newcomb, Partner, Clayton Utz
Rhys Weekley, Chief Technology and AI Officer, Australia Post
Phil Morle, Partner, Main Sequence
Kim Majerus, Vice President Worldwide Public Sector Global Education and U.S. State & Local Government, Amazon Web Services
Patrick Kidd OBE OAM, Chief Executive Officer, Future Skills Organisation
Prof Sharon Parker FASSA, ARC Laureate Fellow; John Curtin Distinguished Professor; and Director, QWiDA, Curtin University
Kelly Bayer Rosmarin, Founder, Aigentsphere
Joseph Mitchell, Assistant Secretary, Australian Council of Trade Unions
Dr S. Kate Conroy, General Manager, AI Safety Institute, Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Prof Toby Walsh FAA FTSE, Chief Scientist, AI Institute, UNSW Sydney
Lucinda Longcroft, Director of Policy and Government Affairs, Tech Council of Australia
Public
10/27/2026 7:30:00 AM
International Convention Centre Sydney
Technology | AI | Data
10/27/2026 7:30:00 AM