Past events

Urban futures: Transport investment and innovation
VIC
Jul 21
The 2016-17 Victorian budget includes new investment in Victoria's transport infrastructure, including new funding commitments for the Western Distributor. At this event, Victorian Minister for Ports, Roads and Road Safety,The Hon. Luke Donnellan will give an overview of the government's strategic vision and investment options to increase productivity in Victoria's transport and freight network.

Speakers

The Hon. Luke Donnellan MP, Victorian Minister for Roads and Roads Safety, Victorian Minister for Ports
Lisa Tobin, Group General Manager, Technology, Transurban

Public event

21/07/2016

Park Hyatt Melbourne, 1 Parliament Place, East Melbourne

Transport  

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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Developing Australia's workforce capability
QLD
Jul 21

A post-school qualification is fast becoming a baseline requirement for meaningful social and economic participation. Peter Noonan will discuss major reforms proposed for the VET sector; the role of Government and the importance of securing skills for growth.

Speakers

Professor Peter Noonan, Professor of Tertiary Education Policy, Mitchell Institute, Victoria University

Trustee only

21/07/2016

Urbane Restaurant

Education  

Lunch 12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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Investing for the benefit of future generations of Australia
NSW
Jul 20

CEDA NSW/ACT is delighted to welcome Mr David Neal, Managing Director, The Future Fund to the 2016 trustee program.

Speakers

David Neal, Managing Director, Future Fund

Trustee only

20/07/2016

Shangri-La Hotel

Government | Regulation  

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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Education, employment and regional development
VIC
Jul 19
CEDA welcomes Regional Development Minister Jaala Pulford to discuss new and innovative approaches to education, employment and regional development.

Speakers

Nicole Dwyer, Chief Executive Officer, Workskil Australia
Dr Andy Giddy, Director TAFE Partnerships, La Trobe University
Melodie Potts Rosevear, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Teach for Australia
The Hon. Jaala Pulford MP, Victorian Minister for Agriculture and Victorian Minister for Regional Development

Public event

19/07/2016

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, 25 Collins Street, Melbourne

Regional development  

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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Women in the future workforce: Impacts, trends and drivers
ACT
Jul 19
CEDA returns to Australia's capital for a discussion on the challenges and opportunities for women in the future workforce and the implications on gender inequality and the gender pay gap in the future workforce.

Speakers

Dr Marlene Kanga AM, President-Elect, World Federation of Engineering Organisations; Board Member, Innovation and Science Australia
Dr Hugh Bradlow, Chief Scientist and Chief Technology Officer, Telstra
Dr Cathy Foley AO, Deputy Director and Science Director, CSIRO Manufacturing

Public event

19/07/2016

National Press Club, 16 National Circuit, Barton

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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What's on WA's energy agenda?
WA
Jul 15
CEDA welcomes Minister for Energy, Hon. Dr Mike Nahan MLA, and distinguished speakers to discuss the transformation currently occurring in the state's energy grid and how WA can capitalise on the opportunities it presents.

Speakers

Hon. Dr Mike Nahan MLA, State Treasurer; Minister for Energy; Citizenship and Multicultural Interests
Richard Alcock, Managing Director and Co-Head, Transport, Infrastructure, Utilities and Power, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Guy Chalkley, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Western Power
Jemma Green, Research Fellow, Sustainability Policy Institute, Curtin University

Public event

15/07/2016

Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, Bellevue Ballroom, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth

Energy  

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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China's next strategic advantage: imitation to innovation
VIC
Jul 14

China is moving aggressively from a strategy of imitation to one of innovation. Driven both by domestic needs and by global ambition, China is establishing itself at the forefront of technological innovation. How can business prepare for these strategic shifts and take advantage of new opportunities?

Speakers

Professor Bruce McKern, Visiting Professor of International Business, China Europe International Business School, Shanghai and Former Co-Director, CEIBS Centre on China Innovation Visiting Research Fellow, The Saïd Business School, University of Oxford Honorary Professor of International Business, University of Sydney Business School

Trustee only

14/07/2016

Herbert Smith Freehills Boardroom

Lunch (12:00pm to 2:00pm)

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Growing the agriculture economy
WA
Jul 14
Australia's innovation and productivity in agriculture is world-leading and continuing to advance. How do we take the next step and commercialise this ingenuity and expertise, transforming agriculture into a major export industry for the country? Four outstanding agriculture thought-leaders will outline their views.

Speakers

Stuart Hancock, State General Manager, Regional Business Banking WA, ANZ Banking Group
Kerryl Bradshaw, Manager, Advisian
David Capper, General Manager, Operations, CBH Group
Rob Delane, Deputy Director General (International Education, Trade & Investment), Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation

Public event

14/07/2016

Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, Bellevue Ballroom, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth

Agribusiness  

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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Agribusiness Outlook - enhancing productivity and capacity
NSW
Jul 14
Agribusiness has always played an important role in the Australian economy, yet in this post-resources boom environment, the sector has never been so vital in underpinning the nation's economic prosperity.

Speakers

Mick Keogh, Agricultural Commissioner, Agriculture Enforcement and Engagement Unit, ACCC
John McKillop, Chief Executive Officer, Hassad
Eric Brown, Head of Research and Development, Syngenta
Karen Schneider, Executive Director, Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences

Public event

14/07/2016

Hilton Hotel Sydney, 488 George Street, Sydney

Agribusiness  

Lunch (11.30am to 2.00pm)

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Driving change, innovation and reliability
NSW
Jul 13

CEDA is pleased to welcome Paul Italiano, Chief Executive Officer, TransGrid to the 2016 Trustee program to discuss driving change, innovation and reliability in an essential service sector.

Speakers

Paul Italiano, Chief Executive Officer, TransGrid

Trustee only

13/07/2016

Clayton Utz Boardroom

Energy  

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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