Past events

Queensland Economic Development Forum 2018

QLD
Aug 6
At QEDF, the Federal Minister for Regional Development and Local Government, the Hon. John McVeigh joins leaders from defence, tourism and agribusiness to present current initiatives and future forecasts for regional economies and our State’s development.

Speakers

See the event page for all speakers

Priorities for energy, resources and renewables in Victoria

VIC
Aug 3
CEDA welcomes Shadow Minister for Energy and Resources; Innovation; and Renewables, David Southwick, to brief Trustees on his portfolios and discuss policies and priorities for Victoria's energy and resources, innovation and renewables sectors.

Speakers

David Southwick MP, Shadow Minister for Energy and Resources; Shadow Minister for Innovation; and Shadow Minister for Renewables

Leading youth and creation

WA
Aug 2
Western Australia’s Youth Jazz Orchestra’s visiting artist Julian Arguelles will address CEDA Trustees in a unique opportunity to delve into his experience as an artist and band leader.

Speakers

Julian Arguelles, Jazz Musician

An India economic strategy to 2035

NSW
Aug 2
CEDA welcomes University of Queensland Chancellor, Peter Varghese, to launch An India Economic Strategy to 2035: Navigating from Potential to Delivery to Government, an ambitious plan to unlock economic opportunities from India’s growth. 
 

Speakers

Peter Varghese AO, Chancellor, The University of Queensland
Shemara Wikramanayake, Head of Asset Management, Macquarie Group
Ashok Jacob, Chair, Australia India Council

Diversity and digital transformation

VIC
Aug 1
BHP Chief Technology Officer, Diane Jurgens, is the keynote speaker at this event on opportunities at the intersection of diversity and digital transformation.

Speakers

Diane Jurgens, Chief Technology Officer, BHP
Leah Armstrong, Chairperson, Supply Nation
Professor Elizabeth Croft, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Monash University
David Hawkins, Chairman and Managing Director, BASF Australia and New Zealand

Future of Australian trade: key trends and opportunities

VIC
Jul 31
What’s the future of free trade? Join Federal Minister the Hon. Steven Ciobo for the latest insights on Australia’s trade prospects and priorities.

Speakers

The Hon. Steven Ciobo MP, Federal Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment
Penny Burtt, Group Chief Executive Officer, Asialink

Transformation in the not for profit sector

QLD
Jul 27
Leader of the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission, the Hon. Dr Gary Johns will discuss the multi-billion dollar economic contribution of this critical sector and transformation the sector is undergoing.

Speakers

The Hon. Dr Gary Johns, Commissioner, Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)

Talking 2030 - Australia's agribusiness strategy for growth

WA
Jul 27
CEDA welcomes National Farmers Federation President, Fiona Simson, to address CEDA Trustees on the Federation’s vision to grow Australia’s agriculture industry by 2030.

Speakers

Fiona Simson, President, National Farmers Federation

Artificial intelligence: impact and opportunity

VIC
Jul 26
Artificial Intelligence has the potential to drive widespread economic and social progress.  Join Vice-President of Microsoft Corporation Steve Crown from the US for the latest global thinking.

Speakers

Steve Crown, Vice-President and Deputy General Counsel, Human Rights, Microsoft Corporation
Kobi Leins, Honorary Senior Fellow, Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne
Elizabeth Kelly, Deputy Secretary, Federal Department of Industry, Innovation and Science

Digital delivery and customer centric service

NSW
Jul 26
CEDA NSW Innovation and disruption series returns to examine customer expectations in the digital age and how this is driving product and service innovation, productivity and performance.

Speakers

Gary Starr, Executive General Manager, Business and Government, Australia Post
Julie Batch, Chief Customer Officer, IAG
Lucy Poole, Head of myGov and Government Digital Experience, Digital Transformation Agency

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