Upcoming Events
Connect, collaborate, debate, and contribute at CEDA’s policy events
Upcoming major events
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
Clayton Utz Brisbane
Climate adaption | Resilience, Resources
8/20/2026 12:00:00 PM
WA |
WA Mid-Year Economic Outlook
Join CEDA’s Head of Research, Danika Adams to hear the latest on the global, national and state economies.
Speakers:
Danika Adams, Head of Research, CEDA
Tom Rabe, WA Political Correspondent, Australian Financial Review
Invite Only
8/25/2026 12:00:00 PM
Venue to be confirmed, Perth
Strong economy, Government
8/25/2026 12:00:00 PM
NSW |
Speakers:
Sarah Court, Chair, Australian Securities & Investments Commission
Christine Bartlett, Chair, CEDA
Public
8/26/2026 12:00:00 PM
The Fullerton Hotel
Banking | Finance, Strong economy, Government , Institutions
8/26/2026 12:00:00 PM
QLD |
Qld Mid-Year Economic Update
Join CEDA’s Head of Economics, Liam Dillon, to hear the latest on the global, national and state economies.
Speakers:
Liam Dillon, Head of Economics, CEDA
Invite Only
8/26/2026 12:00:00 PM
To Be Confirmed Brisbane
Strong economy, Government
8/26/2026 12:00:00 PM
SA |
SA Mid-Year Economic Outlook
Join CEDA’s Head of Research, Danika Adams, to hear the latest on the global, national and state economies.
Speakers:
Danika Adams, Head of Research, CEDA
Invite Only
8/28/2026 12:00:00 PM
To be confirmed, Adelaide
Strong economy, Government
8/28/2026 12:00:00 PM
QLD |
Shaping the Future of Aged Care QLD
Join the conversation at the Shaping the Future of Aged Care QLD to explore how providers can navigate reform implementation, rising compliance demands, workforce and financial pressures, while improving care access, quality and experience.
Speakers:
Hon Amanda Camm MP, Minister for Families, Seniors and Disability Services
Mel Metz, Deputy Commissioner, Sector Capability and Regulatory Strategy, Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
Cathy Thomas, Group Executive BlueCare
Patricia Sparrow, Chief Executive Officer, COTA
Sean Bilton, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Estia Health
Kimberley Attenborough, Chief Executive Officer, Suncare Community Services
Roald Vergsteeg, Chief Policy and Advocacy Officer, Ageing Australia
Public
9/1/2026 11:20:00 AM
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Health | Ageing
9/1/2026 11:20:00 AM
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
Strong economy
9/22/2026 12:00:00 PM
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
9/23/2026 12:00:00 PM
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Strong economy, Government
9/23/2026 12:00:00 PM
SA |
South Australia: Pathways to skills, jobs and growth
Join South Australia’s leading policymakers, educators and industry leaders for a timely discussion on the future of skills, training and workforce pathways in the state.
Speakers:
The Hon Lucy Hood, Minister for Education, Training and Skills
Public
10/8/2026 9:30:00 AM
National Wine Centre, Adelaide
Corporate social responsibility | Social Compact, Critical services, Education, Indigenous affairs, Workforce | Skills
10/8/2026 9:30:00 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, Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources
The Hon. Tim Ayres, Federal Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science
Kim Majerus, Vice President Worldwide Public Sector Global Education and U.S. State & Local Government, Amazon Web Services
Emma Covacevich, Chief Executive Partner, Clayton Utz
Dr Julie Sunday, High Commissioner of Canada to Australia
Rhys Weekley, Chief Technology and AI Officer, Australia Post
Patrick Kidd OBE OAM, Chief Executive Officer, Future Skills Organisation
Simon Newcomb, Partner, Clayton Utz
Dr S. Kate Conroy, General Manager, AI Safety Institute, Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Joseph Mitchell, Assistant Secretary, Australian Council of Trade Unions
Abigail Bradshaw CSC, Director-General, Australian Signals Directorate
Prof Sharon Parker, ARC Laureate Fellow; John Curtin Distinguished Professor; and Director, QWiDA, Curtin University
Prof Toby Walsh FAA FTSE, Chief Scientist, AI Institute, UNSW Sydney
The Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong MP, Minister for Better Regulation & Fair Trading; Industry & Trade; Innovation, Science & Technology
Public
10/27/2026 7:30:00 AM
International Convention Centre Sydney
Progress 2050, Data | Digital economy, Leadership | Diversity | Inclusion, Technology | AI | Data
10/27/2026 7:30:00 AM