Upcoming Events

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

Upcoming major events

Event

NSW | 

AFSA Priorities 2026-2027

We are pleased to welcome AFSA Chief Executive Tim Beresford on how the regulator is addressing harm and strengthening the integrity of Australia’s credit system.


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Speakers:

Tim Beresford, Chief Executive, Australian Financial Security Authority

Scott Hedge, Partner, Colin Biggers & Paisley


Calendar Icon Invite Only
Location Icon 7/2/2026 12:00:00 PM
People Icon Colin Biggers & Paisley, Sydney
People Icon Banking | Finance, Government | Regulation
People Icon 7/2/2026 12:00:00 PM
Event

NSW | 

ESG Community of Best Practice - Cutting through the complexity of sustainability reporting

Exclusively for CEDA members, join the ESG Community of Best Practice for a deep dive in-person workshop into sustainability reporting through research, regulatory and industry insights and small group case study discussions.


30

Speakers:

Ilona Millar, Partner, Gilbert + Tobin

Nicky Landsbergen, Partner, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, EY

Emma Herd, Partner, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, EY

Dr Tanya Fiedler, Scientia Fellow, UNSW Institute for Climate Risk and Response, UNSW Sydney

Olivia Kember, Industry Fellow, UNSW Institute for Climate Risk and Response, UNSW Sydney


Calendar Icon Member Only
Location Icon 7/8/2026 10:00:00 AM
People Icon EY Sydney
People Icon Climate | Environment | Emissions Reduction, Corporate social responsibility | Social Compact, Leadership | Diversity | Inclusion, Government | Regulation, Sustainability
People Icon 7/8/2026 10:00:00 AM
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VIC | 

Data Centres and Victoria's Digital Future

Join CEDA and recently appointed Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs, Minister Steve Dimopoulos MP, as we explore how data centres can drive investment and secure Victoria as an Asia‑Pacific digital powerhouse.


30

Speakers:

Minister Steve Dimopoulos MP, Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs; Minister for Sport and Major Events, Parliament of Victoria

Rob Hammond, Global Data Centre Lead, TBH

Jo Lim, Chief Executive Officer, VicWater

Liam McWhirter, General Manager, Enterprise and Strategic Customers, Origin Energy

Gordon Noble, Associate Director, Membership and Impact, CEDA


Calendar Icon Public
Location Icon 7/14/2026 11:45:00 AM
People Icon Sheraton Melbourne Hotel
People Icon Data | Digital economy, Energy, Infrastructure, Technology | Innovation
People Icon 7/14/2026 11:45:00 AM
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QLD | 

Accelerating QLD Energy Investments

Join CEDA’s Accelerating Energy Investments QLD to explore market signals, capital mobilisation opportunities, delivery challenges, and what it will take to unlock Queensland’s next wave of generation, firming, and storage projects.


30

Speakers:

Prof. Paul Simshauser AM, Chief Executive Officer, Iberdrola Australia

Stuart Cassie, Director, TBH

Tony Clark, Executive GM, Development & Delivery, Squadron Energy

Janette Hewson , Queensland Resources Council

Katie-Anne Mulder, Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Renewable Energy Council


Calendar Icon Public
Location Icon 7/15/2026 11:30:00 AM
People Icon Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
People Icon
People Icon 7/15/2026 11:30:00 AM
Event

ACT | 

30

Speakers:

David Forman, Director, Government Relations, TechnologyOne

Liam Dillon, Head of Economics, CEDA


Calendar Icon Invite Only
Location Icon 7/15/2026 12:00:00 PM
People Icon TechnologyOne Canberra
People Icon
People Icon 7/15/2026 12:00:00 PM
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NSW | 

In conversation with Simon Draper

Join fellow leaders from across NSW's business community for a Chatham House discussion with Simon Draper, Secretary of the Premier's Department NSW.


30

Speakers:

Simon Draper, Secretary, Premier's Department NSW


Calendar Icon Invite Only
Location Icon 7/16/2026 11:30:00 AM
People Icon Westpac Sydney
People Icon Economy, Government | Regulation
People Icon 7/16/2026 11:30:00 AM
SOLD OUT
Event

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.


30

Speakers:

Claire Clutterham MP, Federal Member for Sturt Member, Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade


Calendar Icon Invite Only
Location Icon 7/28/2026 12:00:00 PM
People Icon To be confirmed, Adelaide
People Icon Defence, Government | Regulation, International affairs
People Icon 7/28/2026 12:00:00 PM
SOLD OUT
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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.


30

Speakers:

The Hon. Chris Minns, Premier of NSW

Nell Hutton, Chief Executive, Westpac Institutional Bank, Westpac


Calendar Icon Public
Location Icon 7/29/2026 12:00:00 PM
People Icon The Fullerton Hotel
People Icon Economy, Government | Regulation
People Icon 7/29/2026 12:00:00 PM
Event

National | 

30

Speakers:

Greg Kane, President and Managing Director, Australia, WSP

Melinda Cilento, Chief Executive, CEDA


Calendar Icon Invite Only
Location Icon 7/30/2026 12:00:00 PM
People Icon Online
People Icon
People Icon 7/30/2026 12:00:00 PM
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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.


30

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


Calendar Icon Public
Location Icon 8/12/2026 12:30:00 PM
People Icon The Fullerton Hotel
People Icon Data | Digital economy, Energy, Infrastructure, Technology | Innovation
People Icon 8/12/2026 12:30:00 PM