Past events

SA Infrastructure series: Intelligent infrastructure

SA
Nov 17
CEDA together with Siemens will lead a discussion on intelligent infrastructure - from reliable, economic and efficient power infrastructure to smart buildings to efficient traffic systems and driverless cars. The event will bring together international thought leaders, including Dr Roland Busch to provide insight on the potential productivity gains that can be delivered through intelligent infrastructure.

Speakers

Dr Roland Busch, Member of the Managing Board, Siemens AG
Emil Bolongaita, Executive Director, Carnegie Mellon University
Martin Haese, Lord Mayor of Adelaide
Hon Stephen Mullighan MP, Minister for Transport and Infrastructure

Future of roads

WA
Nov 17
How can Perth optimise our current road network through measures to promote more efficient usage? A panel of infrastructure and policy thought-leaders including Chairman of the Productivity Commission, Peter Harris AO, will discuss this question and more as they share new ideas and strategies to combat Perth's growing road congestion.

Speakers

Peter Harris AO, Chairman, Productivity Commission
Terry Agnew, Group Chief Executive Officer, Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia
Tony Earl, Acting Director, Road Network Operations, Main Roads Western Australia
Dr Keith Hampson, Chief Executive Officer, Sustainable Built Environment National Research Centre

Intelligent infrastructure: Siemens' perspective

WA
Nov 16
Join your fellow Trustees at an exclusive CEDA Trustee boardroom briefing, featuring Dr Roland Busch, Member of Managing Board, Siemens (Germany).

Speakers

Dr Roland Busch, Member of the Managing Board, Siemens AG

VC panel: the role Universities will play in SA's future

SA
Nov 13
CEDA welcomes the Vice-Chancellors of Adelaide, Flinders and UniSA to lead discussion on the critical role higher education will play in shaping South Australia's future. Through education, training, working with industry, and driving innovation, while not forgetting the important export focus on the State's international students, these leaders will look at the opportunities and challenges we face and their vision for our future.

Speakers

Senator the Hon. Simon Birmingham, Minister for Education and Training
Professor Warren Bebbington, Vice Chancellor and President, The University of Adelaide
Professor David Lloyd, Vice Chancellor and President, University of South Australia
Professor Colin Stirling, President and Vice Chancellor, Flinders University

Growth areas and urban development

VIC
Nov 13
The 2015 Intergenerational Report estimates that another nine million homes will need to be built over the next 40 years to keep pace with population growth. At this event, speakers discuss the vision and ideas to increase connectivity, productivity and liveability in urban growth areas.

Speakers

Professor Jago Dodson, Director, Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University
Peter Seamer, Chief Executive Officer, Metropolitan Planning Authority
Mark Steinert, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Stockland

Global networks: transforming how Australia does business

SA
Nov 11
Join CEDA for the launch of our final research report for 2015, Global networks: transforming how Australia does business, for a discussion on new opportunities for Australian businesses to connect internationally as the global economy evolves.

Speakers

Dr Julia Newton-Howes AM, Chief Executive, CARE Australia
Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith MP, Minister for Investment and Trade

Global networks: transforming how Australia does business

NSW
Nov 10
CEDA's latest research will examine the characteristics of successful, internationally connected organisations; Australia's role in the Asia-Pacific region and the broader world; the infrastructure to support international connectedness, such as institutional arrangements.

Speakers

Peter Varghese AO, Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Mark Johnson AO, Senior Adviser, Gresham Partners
Associate Professor Susan Harris Rimmer, Australian Research Council Future Fellow, Griffith Law School and Adjunct Reader, Asia Pacific College of Diplomacy, Australian National University

Strengthening Australia's international links

WA
Nov 9
Join CEDA for the national launch of our final research report for 2015, Global networks: transforming how Australia does business, as we welcome former Australian Ambassador to China, Dr Geoff Raby, and other distinguished commentators for an insightful discussion on the vast opportunities, but also the threats, that can be generated by Australia improving its international trade and employment links.

Speakers

Dr Geoff Raby, Founder, Geoff Raby and Associates Australian Ambassador to China, 2007-2011, Non-Executive Director, Fortescue Metals Group, Oceana Gold, Yancoal, iSentia
Andrea Gleason, WA State Director, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Tim Harcourt, The Airport Economist

Global networks: Transforming how Australia does business

VIC
Nov 9
At this event, CEDA will be launching a new policy perspective exploring how Australian business can successfully engage with the region and international community, and the contributing factors and enablers involved with Australia's global connectedness.

Speakers

Prof. Peter Dawkins AO, Vice-Chancellor and President, Victoria University
Tracey Fellows, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, REA Group
Andrew Hunter, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Efic ( Export Finance and Insurance Corporation)
Peter McGregor, Managing Director, Industrials Food Beverages and Agriculture, Commonwealth Bank

Social services reform: NDIS

QLD
Nov 5
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is heralded by both sides and all levels of government as the biggest reform in Australia since Medicare or compulsory superannuation or the GST.

Speakers

Professor Bruce Bonyhady AM, Chairman, National Disability Insurance Agency
Liz Forsyth, Deputy Chair and Sector Lead, Health, Ageing and Human Services, KPMG
Linda Apelt, Chief Executive Officer, Montrose Access

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