Bringing the views and perspectives of the world’s leaders to Australian audiences.
Sir Douglas Berry Copland’s legacy of international cooperation is acknowledged through CEDA's Sir Douglas Copland Lecture, delivered by a high calibre international speaker.
This lecture has brought the views and perspectives of a distinguished line of international figures – Nobel Laureates, business leaders and politicians.
Copland Lecture 2020: the Hon. Julie Bishop
In our 60th anniversary year, CEDA is honoured to have the Hon. Julie Bishop deliver the 2020 CEDA Copland Lecture via interactive livestream. Julie will discuss Strategic and ethical leadership in a time of change and disruption, providing insights from her engagement with leaders around the world and through times of disruption. Learn more.
Past Copland lectures
Important for business to take a stand on issues: Rio Tinto CEO
On 20 March 2018, CEDA welcomed Chief Executive of Rio Tinto, Jean-Sébastien Jacques. Read speech highlights or watch his address, available here.
The paradox of risk aversion: Incoherent governance and the outlook for a dysfunctional world
Held in April in Sydney, the 2013 Copland lecture was presented by Dr Robert Johnson, Executive Director of the Institute for New Economic Thinking.
Read article from this event.
Transitioning to a Low Emissions Future: Implications for Global Energy systems
Held in March in Melbourne, the 2012 Copland lecture was delivered by Professor Ottmar Edenhofer, one of the world's leading experts on managing the impacts of climate change.