Upcoming events

AI: innovation in action

NAT

Jul 27

The opportunities presented by Artificial Intelligence (AI) are being leveraged to improve lives and productivity across the globe. Turning innovation into measurable gains and understanding the implications that follow must now be a focus for Australia's deployment of AI.

Speakers

Senator the Hon Jane Hume, Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and the Digital Economy, Minister for Women's Economic Security
Belinda Dennett, Corporate Affairs Director, Microsoft Australia
James Mabbott, National Leader, KPMG Futures

Interactive livestream

27/07/2021

Technology | Innovation

12.00pm to 1.00pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC +10)

Registration closed

Towards Net Zero: financing Australia's clean energy sector

NAT

Jul 29

Join this CEDA roundtable to hear from CEFC Chief Executive Officer Ian Learmonth and discuss the challenges and opportunities of financing Australia’s clean energy sector.

Speakers

Ian Learmonth, Chief Executive Officer, Clean Energy Finance Corporation
Richard Bolt, Principal, Nous Group

Virtual roundtable

29/07/2021

Climate | Environment | Emissions Reduction

12.00pm to 1.00pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC +10)

Queensland economic update

QLD

Aug 4

Join your fellow Trustees for an examination of the Queensland economy, led by Under Treasurer, Leon Allen.

Speakers

Leon Allen, Acting Under Treasurer

Trustee only

04/08/2021

Allens Boardroom

Economy

Morning tea (9.00am to 10.30am)

Optimising Australia's skilled permanent migration system

SA

Aug 4

CEDA Senior Economist, Gabriela D’Souza unpacks our latest report: A Good Match: optimising Australia’s permanent skilled migration.

Speakers

Gabriela D'Souza, Senior Economist, CEDA
Prof. Chris Leishman, Professor of Property and Housing Economics, University of South Australia

Trustee only

04/08/2021

University of South Australia Bradley Forum

Workforce | Skills

Afternoon tea (2.00pm to 3.30pm)

Hydrogen: fuelling transformation

SA

Aug 9

With progress in South Australia's hydrogen industry well underway, CEDA convenes to discuss the potential application of hydrogen across key sectors of the economy - how can it transform existing industries and fuel new growth and development.

Speakers

The Hon. Dan van Holst Pellekaan MP, SA Minister for Energy and Mining
Philipp Dautel, Precinct Director, Tonsley Innovation Precinct
Katie Hulmes, General Manager Transformation and Readiness, OZ Minerals
Kristin Raman, Head of Strategy and Innovation, Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG)

Public event

09/08/2021

Adelaide Convention Centre, Panorama Ballroom, North Terrace, Adelaide

Energy

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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Optimising Australia's Skilled Permanent Migration System

NSW

Aug 12

CEDA Senior Economist, Gabriela D’Souza unpacks our latest report: ‘A Good Match: Optimising Australia’s permanent skilled migration’.

Speakers

Gabriela D'Souza, Senior Economist, CEDA

Trustee only

12/08/2021

Fragomen (Australia) Boardroom

Workforce | Skills

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

Victoria's infrastructure outlook

NAT

Aug 18

How can Victoria better use existing infrastructure, manage demand, and help plan the timing and location of new infrastructure?

Speakers

Michel Masson, Chief Executive Officer, Infrastructure Victoria

Interactive livestream

18/08/2021

Infrastructure

1.00pm to 2.00pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC +10)

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Optimising Australia's skilled permanent migration system

WA

Aug 20

CEDA Senior Economist, Gabriela D’Souza unpacks our latest report: ‘A Good Match: Optimising Australia’s permanent skilled migration’.

Speakers

Gabriela D'Souza, Senior Economist, CEDA
Associate Professor Mary Anne Kenny, Law, Murdoch University

Trustee only

20/08/2021

Murdoch CBD Space

Workforce | Skills

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

Australia's mental health plan

NAT

Aug 20

Join CEDA's audience online and hear directly from those in government leading the mental health strategies, plans and investments designed to protect and ensure the well-being and mental health of Australians in need.

Speakers

The Hon. David Coleman MP, Federal Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
The Hon. Bronwyn Taylor MLC, NSW Minister for Mental Health, Regional Youth and Women

Interactive livestream

20/08/2021

Critical services

12.00pm to 1.00pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC +10)

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The outlook for the Melbourne CBD

VIC

Aug 23

Join City of Melbourne Chief Executive, Justin Hanney, to explore strategies for bringing the CBD back to life.

Speakers

Justin Hanney, Chief Executive Officer, City of Melbourne

Trustee only

23/08/2021

Park Hyatt Melbourne - The Library

Built environment | Urban Planning | Cities

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

Portfolio update: manufacturing

QLD

Aug 24

Join Minister Glenn Butcher and Trustees for a discussion on the Queensland manufacturing portfolio, and what is driving policy priorities.

Speakers

The Hon. Glenn Butcher MP, Queensland Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing, Minister for Water

Trustee only

24/08/2021

TAFE Qld's 66 on Ernest Restaurant

Economy Government | Regulation

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

Report on the aged care workforce challenges

WA

Sep 3

Australia’s aged care workforce is under strain. How do we build capacity, retain existing talent, and innovate our workforce in this critical sector without undermining other parts of the care economy?

Speakers

Libby Lyons, Chair, Aged Care Workforce Industry Council
Cassandra Winzar, Senior Economist, CEDA

Public event

03/09/2021

Grand Ballroom, The Westin Perth, 480 Hay Street, Perth

Workforce | Skills

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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Report on the aged care workforce challenges

NAT

Sep 3

Australia’s aged care workforce is under strain. How do we build capacity, retain existing talent, and innovate our workforce in this critical sector without undermining other parts of the care economy?

Speakers

Libby Lyons, Chair, Aged Care Workforce Industry Council
Cassandra Winzar, Senior Economist, CEDA

Interactive livestream

03/09/2021

Workforce | Skills

3.00pm to 4.00pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC +10)

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Apply within: addressing Australia's job vacancy rates

NAT

Sep 8

This livestream brings together industry leaders to discuss current record high job vacancies within Australia and the potential impact on wages, conditions, migration, and economic growth.

Speakers

Gareth Aird, Head of Australian Economics – Global Economics and Markets Research, Commonwealth Bank
Peter Verwer AO, Prime Minister's Special Envoy for Global Business and Talent Attraction
Gabriela D'Souza, Senior Economist, CEDA

Interactive livestream

08/09/2021

Workforce | Skills

1.00pm to 2.00pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC +10)

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From reviving to thriving: next steps for the Melbourne CBD

VIC

Sep 10

Join City of Melbourne Lord Mayor, Sally Capp, and key stakeholders to explore strategies for bringing the CBD back to life.

Speakers

Councillor Sally Capp, Lord Mayor of Melbourne, City of Melbourne

Public event

10/09/2021

Melbourne Town Hall, Main Hall, 90-130 Swanston Street

Built environment | Urban Planning | Cities

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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Women Who Lead - advocating for the vulnerable

VIC

Sep 15

What drives women to step up and lead in difficult policy areas, challenging the status quo? Hear from Australian of the Year Grace Tame and Senator the Hon. Penny Wong.

Speakers

Professor Megan Davis, Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous, UNSW, Chair of the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous peoples
Grace Tame, 2021 Australian of the Year, Advocate for survivors of child sexual abuse
Senator the Hon. Penny Wong, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, Advocate for marriage equality and LGBTQI communities
Dana Nelson, President and Managing Director, Asia Pacific, BGIS

Public event

15/09/2021

To be confirmed, Melbourne

Leadership | Diversity | Inclusion

5.00pm to 7.00pm

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Women Who Lead - advocating for the vulnerable

NAT

Sep 15

What drives women to step up and lead in difficult policy areas, challenging the status quo? Join members from across the country to hear from Australian of the Year Grace Tame and Senator the Hon. Penny Wong.

Speakers

Grace Tame, 2021 Australian of the Year, Advocate for survivors of child sexual abuse
Senator the Hon. Penny Wong, Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, Advocate for marriage equality and LGBTQI communities
Dana Nelson, President and Managing Director, Asia Pacific, BGIS

Interactive livestream

15/09/2021

Leadership | Diversity | Inclusion

5.15pm to 6.30pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC +10)

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WA Vice Chancellors Panel

WA

Sep 22

Throughout 2021 CEDA welcomes Vice Chancellors from across the country to speak as the leaders of significant businesses, and to share their strategies for dealing with unprecedented change and challenges.

Speakers

Professor Francis Campbell, Vice Chancellor, University of Notre Dame
Professor Amit Chakma, Vice-Chancellor, University of Western Australia
Professor Steve Chapman CBE, Vice-Chancellor, Edith Cowan University
Professor Harlene Hayne, Vice-Chancellor, Curtin University

Public event

22/09/2021

To be confirmed, Perth

Education

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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Mental health reform - Hon. Julia Gillard AC

NAT

Sep 23

CEDA welcomes the Hon. Julia Gillard AC, Chair of Beyond Blue for her analysis of the progress of mental health reform in Australia and her thoughts on how we best deliver effective services and support.

Speakers

The Hon. Julia Gillard AC, Chair, Beyond Blue and former Prime Minister of Australia

Interactive livestream

23/09/2021

Critical services

4.00pm to 5.00pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC +10)

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NSW State of the State

NSW

Oct 28

Join CEDA members and the wider business communities for an update on the NSW economy and policy priorities of the Berejiklian Government over the year ahead.

Speakers

The Hon. Gladys Berejiklian MP, Premier of NSW

Public event

28/10/2021

To be confirmed, Sydney

Economy

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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NSW Vice Chancellors Panel

NSW

Nov 18

Throughout 2021 CEDA welcomes Vice Chancellors from across the country to speak as the leaders of significant businesses, and to share their strategies for dealing with unprecedented change and challenges.

Speakers

See the event page for all speakers

Public event

18/11/2021

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, 199 George Street, Sydney

Education

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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