Upcoming events

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
Tim Marney, Chief Economist, Nous Group
Colman O'Driscoll, Chief Executive Officer, St John of God Burwood and Richmond Hospitals and Group Lead- Mental Health Strategy, Adjunct Associate Professor, UNSW

Interactive livestream

23/09/2021

Critical services

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

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Queensland State of the State

QLD

Sep 29

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

Speakers

The Hon. Annastacia Palaszczuk MP, Premier of Queensland and Minister for Trade
Chris Rogan, Markets Managing Partner and Government & Public Sector Lead, PwC Brisbane

Public event

29/09/2021

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Grey Street, South Bank

Economy

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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Queensland State of the State

NAT

Sep 29

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

Speakers

The Hon. Annastacia Palaszczuk MP, Premier of Queensland and Minister for Trade
Chris Rogan, Markets Managing Partner and Government & Public Sector Lead, PwC Brisbane

Interactive livestream

29/09/2021

Economy

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

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Queensland Brain Institute briefing and tour

QLD

Sep 30

Join the Queensland Brain Institute and Trustees for a discussion on the importance of investing in fundamental research to drive innovation and collaboration.

Speakers

Professor Pankaj Sah, Director, Queensland Brain Institute, University of Queensland
Joe Branigan, Director, Tulipwood Economics
Dr Patrick Silvey, Managing Director, VenturePro

Trustee only

30/09/2021

Queensland Brain Institute

Health | Ageing

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

Securing smart SA

SA

Oct 1

Join Madderns’ Partner, Chris Wilkinson and Myriota CEO, Dr Alex Grant, to explore the benefits of focussing on intellectual property.

Speakers

Dr Alex Grant, Chief Executive Officer, Myriota
Chris Wilkinson PhD, Partner, Madderns Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys

Trustee only

01/10/2021

KPMG Boardroom

Data | Digital economy

10.00am to 11.30am

Economic recovery: opening our borders

NAT

Oct 1

Join members from across the country for a briefing by Australian Border Force Commissioner, Michael Outram on how the ABF will help drive our economic recovery.

Speakers

Michael Outram APM, Commissioner, Australian Border Force

Interactive livestream

01/10/2021

Economy

12.30pm to 1.30pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC +10)

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Queensland economic update

QLD

Oct 6

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

Speakers

Leon Allen, Under Treasurer, Queensland Treasury

Trustee only

06/10/2021

Allens Boardroom

Economy

Morning tea (9.00am to 10.30am)

Growing minds, growing economy: childcare and the workforce

WA

Oct 7

Join CEDA Chair, Diane Smith-Gander AO and Thrive by Five, CEO, Jay Weatherill AO in Perth as we bring together a multidisciplinary panel to discuss: Could a more coherent early childhood development system supercharge Australia’s economy?

Speakers

The Hon Jay Weatherill AO, CEO, Thrive by Five, Minderoo Foundation
Diane Smith-Gander AO, National Chair, CEDA
Cassandra Winzar, Senior Economist, CEDA
Professor Gervase Chaney, National Chair, Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth

Public event

07/10/2021

Golden Ballroom, Pan Pacific Perth, 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth

Education

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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Growing minds, growing economy: childcare and the workforce

NAT

Oct 7

Join CEDA Chair, Diane Smith-Gander AO and Thrive by Five, CEO, Jay Weatherill AO in Perth as we bring together a multidisciplinary panel to discuss: Could a more coherent early childhood development system supercharge Australia’s economy?

Speakers

The Hon Jay Weatherill AO, CEO, Thrive by Five, Minderoo Foundation
Diane Smith-Gander AO, National Chair, CEDA
Professor Gervase Chaney, National Chair, Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth
Cassandra Winzar, Senior Economist, CEDA

Interactive livestream

07/10/2021

Workforce | Skills

4.00pm to 5.00pm Australian Eastern Daylight Saving Time (UTC +11)

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The care economy - battle for talent

NAT

Oct 11

Join policy makers and experts from across critical services for analysis of, and solutions to, the forthcoming battle for talent across the care economy that will impact workforces across health, ageing and social services.

Speakers

The Hon. Stuart Robert MP, Federal Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business
Jarrod Ball, Chief Economist, CEDA
Belinda Drew, Chief Executive Officer, Community Services Industry Alliance

Interactive livestream

11/10/2021

Health | Ageing Critical services

12.00pm to 1.00pm Australian Eastern Daylight Saving Time (UTC +11)

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Driving innovation in manufacturing

NAT

Oct 12

Join CEDA members for discussion on driving manufacturing capability in Australia and taking it to the world.

Speakers

Robert C. Cohen, Board of Directors, Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre, President, Digital, Robotics, and Enabling Technologies, Stryker

Virtual roundtable

12/10/2021

Economy

8.30am to 9.30am Australian Eastern Daylight Saving Time (UTC +11)

Optimising Australia's skilled permanent migration system

ACT

Oct 12

Join your fellow ACT Trustees, CEDA’s Gabriela D’Souza and ANU’s Professor Brian Schmidt and Dr Liz Allen as we discuss how to optimise Australia’s skilled permanent migration system.

Speakers

Gabriela D'Souza, Senior Economist, CEDA
Dr Liz Allen, Demographer and Lecturer at the College of Arts and Social Sciences, Australian National University

Virtual roundtable

12/10/2021

Workforce | Skills

11.30am to 12.30pm

Pathways toward NetZero

NAT

Oct 12

There are growing commitments among Australian business and governments to work towards emissions reduction targets and hasten our energy transition. In advance of COP26 we analyse and debate the options available to meet community expectations and protect the environment while balancing the ongoing energy transition.

Speakers

The Hon. Angus Taylor MP, Federal Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction
The Hon. Dr Steven Miles MP, Deputy Premier of Queensland, and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning
Paul Gleeson, Group Director Sustainability and Managing Director Energy, Resources and Water, Aurecon
Richard Bolt, Principal, Nous Group

Interactive livestream

12/10/2021

Climate | Environment | Emissions Reduction

1.00pm to 2.00pm Australian Eastern Daylight Saving Time (UTC +11)

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Optimising Australia's skilled permanent migration system

NSW

Oct 13

Join your fellow NSW Trustees, CEDA’s Gabriela D’Souza and Fragomen's Teresa Liu, Managing Partner and Cherie Wright, Special Counsel as we discuss how to optimise Australia’s skilled permanent migration system.

Speakers

Gabriela D'Souza, Senior Economist, CEDA

Trustee only

13/10/2021

Workforce | Skills

12.00pm to 1.00pm

From reviving to thriving: next steps for the Melbourne CBD

VIC

Oct 20

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
Andrew Dixon, Chief Executive, Culture Creativity Place
Russel Howcroft, Chairman and Founder, The Grid

Public event

20/10/2021

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

Built environment | Urban Planning | Cities

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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Tasmania State of the State

TAS

Oct 20

Join Premier Peter Gutwein for an outline of his Government’s priorities and the opportunities for business.

Speakers

The Hon. Peter Gutwein MP, Premier of Tasmania, Treasurer

Public event

20/10/2021

Hobart Function and Conference Centre, 1 Elizabeth Street Pier, Hobart

Economy

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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Tasmania State of the State

NAT

Oct 20

Join Premier Peter Gutwein for an outline of his Government’s priorities and the opportunities for business.

Speakers

The Hon. Peter Gutwein MP, Premier of Tasmania, Treasurer

Interactive livestream

20/10/2021

Economy

1.00pm to 2.00pm Australian Eastern Daylight Saving Time (UTC +11)

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The outlook for Brisbane's port and airport

QLD

Oct 25

Join your fellow Brisbane Trustees and key stakeholders for a discussion on what the year ahead looks like for our port and airport.

Speakers

Gert-Jan de Graaff, Chief Executive Officer, Brisbane Airport Corporation
Neil Stephens, Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Port of Brisbane

Trustee only

25/10/2021

to be confirmed

Critical services

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

Empowering First Nations people - focus on housing

NAT

Oct 26

The next session in CEDA’s Empowering First Nations people will explore programs which provide access to home rentals and ownership for people in urban, regional and remote settings.

Speakers

See the event page for all speakers

Interactive livestream

26/10/2021

Indigenous affairs

1.00pm to 2.00pm Australian Eastern Daylight Saving Time (UTC +11)

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More than mining: future-proofing WA's economy

WA

Oct 29

Join CEDA and Western Australia’s Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Jobs and Trade; Science, the Hon. Roger Cook MLA for an in-depth discussion on WA’s economic diversification agenda and the policy measures and key industries that will future-proof the State’s economic prosperity.

Speakers

The Hon. Roger Cook MLA, Deputy Premier; Minister for Health; Medical Research; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Science

Public event

29/10/2021

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

Economy

Lunch (12.30pm to 2.30pm)

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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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SA under a Labor Government

SA

Nov 25

Join Leader of the Opposition, Peter Malinaukas, as he outlines his priorities for a Labor Government in South Australia

Speakers

The Hon. Peter Malinauskas MP, Leader of the Opposition in South Australia

Public event

25/11/2021

Government | Regulation

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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Women Who Lead: climate warriors

NAT

Nov 29

Join a stellar panel of courageous women to find out: why they chose to fight for our planet, their leadership, and their vision for our climate future.

Speakers

Amanda McKenzie, Chief Executive Officer, Climate Change Council
Ella Simons, Australian Representative , COP26 Youth Forum

Interactive livestream

29/11/2021

Leadership | Diversity | Inclusion

5.00pm to 6.00pm Australian Eastern Daylight Saving Time (UTC +11)

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