Upcoming Events

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

Upcoming major events

Event

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.


7

Speakers:

James Happell, AI Strategic Enablement Lead, Infoxchange

Yasmin Sofyan, Executive Manager, NBN Co

Sophie Lanyon, Head of Design and Build, CPA Australia


Calendar Icon Member Only
Location Icon 8/20/2026 12:00:00 PM
People Icon Online
People Icon Data | Digital economy, Government | Regulation, Technology | Innovation, Workforce | Skills
People Icon 8/20/2026 12:00:00 PM
Event

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.


7

Speakers:

The Hon. Dale Last, Minister for Natural Resources & Mines Manufacturing and Regional & Rural Development


Calendar Icon Invite Only
Location Icon 8/20/2026 12:00:00 PM
People Icon To Be Confirmed Brisbane
People Icon Climate | Environment | Emissions Reduction, Resources
People Icon 8/20/2026 12:00:00 PM
Event

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.


7

Speakers:

Michele Bullock, Governor, Reserve Bank of Australia


Calendar Icon Public
Location Icon 9/22/2026 12:00:00 PM
People Icon The Fullerton Hotel
People Icon Economy
People Icon 9/22/2026 12:00:00 PM
Event

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.


7

Speakers:

Melinda Cilento, Chief Executive, CEDA

Lee Hickin, Executive Director, Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources


Calendar Icon Public
Location Icon 10/27/2026 7:30:00 AM
People Icon International Convention Centre Sydney
People Icon Progress 2050, Data | Digital economy, Leadership | Diversity | Inclusion, Technology | Innovation
People Icon 10/27/2026 7:30:00 AM