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Upcoming events

State of the Nation 2019

ACT

Sep 19

CEDA’s annual national conference – State of the Nation – brings together decision makers and leaders from government, business, industry and community organisations for an intensive day-and-a-half of in-depth discussion on policy issues impacting Australia’s future prosperity.

Speakers

See the event page for all speakers

National event

19/09/2019

Parliament House, Parliamentary Drive, Canberra

Economy

Two day forum - 19-20 September 2019

Registration closed

Digital health: a human imperative

WA

Sep 19

CEDA welcomes Australian Digital Health Agency Chief Executive Officer, Tim Kelsey, to share his insights on the rapidly progressing area of digital health.

Speakers

Tim Kelsey, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Digital Health Agency

Trustee only

19/09/2019

Telstra Boardroom

Health | Ageing

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

Migration reform

SA

Sep 23

Join your fellow Trustees to hear Migration Solutions Managing Director, Mark Glazbrook as he reviews the current migration settings and outcomes and explains why they do not benefit or support South Australia and other regional or low population growth jurisdictions.

Speakers

Mark Glazbrook, Managing Director, Migration Solutions

Trustee only

23/09/2019

Statewide Super Boardroom

Population

Morning tea (10.00am to 11.30am)

Energy: Australia's national hydrogen strategy

SA

Sep 24

Hear from Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel on the latest work to develop and implement a national strategy for hydrogen energy in Australia.

Speakers

Dr Alan Finkel AO, Chief Scientist of Australia
Jeff Connolly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Siemens
Dr Fiona Simon, Chief Executive Officer, Hydrogen Mobility Australia
Ben Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Gas Infrastructure

Public event

24/09/2019

Adelaide Convention Centre, Riverbank Room, North Terrace, Adelaide

Home Page Energy | Resources | Mining

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

Registration closed

Priorities for boards to restore community trust

NSW

Sep 24

CEDA NSW/ACT is delighted to welcome Australian Institute of Company Directors Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Angus Armour to the 2019 Trustee program.

Speakers

Angus Armour, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director , Australian Institute of Company Directors

Trustee only

24/09/2019

Lander & Rogers boardroom

Leadership | Management

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

Brexit update

SA

Sep 25

Join other CEDA Trustees at this important discussion to hear The University of Adelaide Emeritus Professor of Politics and International Relations, Clement Macintyre, discuss the latest in Brexit plans and how these discussions might affect Australia.

Speakers

Emeritus Professor Clement Macintyre, Professor of Politics and International Relations, The University of Adelaide

Trustee only

25/09/2019

Holman Hodge Boardroom

Government | Regulation

Morning tea (10.00am to 11.30am)

International competitiveness: economic driver for WA

WA

Sep 25

CEDA brings together leaders across agriculture, resources and education to examine WA’s competitiveness on the global stage.

Speakers

Jimmy Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, CBH Group
Bronwyn Barnes, Chair, Legend Media Group
Phil Thick, General Manager, Tianqi Lithium Australia
Phil Payne, Executive Director, StudyPerth

Public event

25/09/2019

Pan Pacific Perth, Grand River Ballroom, 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth

International affairs

Lunch (11.30am to 2.00pm)

Register now

Water security and sustainability

NSW

Sep 25

CEDA brings together senior stakeholders from the water sector to examine security and sustainability amid prolonged drought, ageing infrastructure, and enhanced consumer expectations.

Speakers

Dr Jim Bentley, Chief Executive Officer - Water, NSW Department of Planning, Industry, and Environment
Sally Armstrong, Head of Customer Direction and Experience, Sydney Water
Terri Benson, Managing Director, South East Water
Kevin Werksman, Global Water Markets Leader, Aurecon

Public event

25/09/2019

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, 199 George Street, Sydney

Water

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

Register now

Company Pulse

QLD

Sep 26

CEDA’s inaugural Company Pulse report seeks to better understand community expectations of business; and the challenges facing business leaders as they seek to sustain business performance and respond to changing community expectations.

Speakers

Melinda Cilento, Chief Executive, CEDA
Andrew Stevens, Chair, Innovation and Science Australia

Public event

26/09/2019

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Grey Street, South Bank

Economy

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

Register now

Newcastle and Hunter Region Economic Development Forum

NSW

Sep 26

CEDA’s Newcastle and Hunter Economic Development Forum 2019 examines key issues that drive sustainability, economic and social development in the region.

Speakers

Craig Carmody, Chief Executive Officer, Port of Newcastle
Peter Colacino, Executive Director, Policy and Research, Infrastructure Australia
The Hon. Mark Coulton MP, Federal Minister for Regional Services, Decentralisation and Local Government; Assistant Minister for Trade and Investment
Lucy Flemming, Managing Director / CEO, Coal Services

Public event

26/09/2019

Fort Scratchley Historic Site Function Centre, Nobbys Road, Newcastle East

Regional development

Dinner - Thursday, 26.9.2019, 6.30pm-8.30pm and full-day forum - Friday, 27.9.2019, 8.30am-2.30pm

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NSW Copland Program 2019

NSW

Oct 1

Be inspired, be mentored and build your network as part of CEDA’s Copland Leadership Program designed to prepare you for the next step in your career.

Speakers

Dr Melinda Muth, Copland Leadership Program Facilitator
The Hon. Verity Firth, Executive Director, Social Justice, University of Technology Sydney
Julie Hunter, General Manager – Government and ADIs, Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Paul McClintock AO, National Chairman, CEDA

Copland Leadership Program

01/10/2019

CEDA NSW Boardroom, 9 Hunter Street, Sydney

3 days (9am-5pm) and welcome function. See sessions for specific dates and times.

Sold out

Health review

SA

Oct 1

CEDA welcomes South Australian Minister for Health and Wellbeing, the Hon. Stephen Wade back to the CEDA lectern, to detail firsthand the current focus of the Marshall Government on health and wellbeing.

Speakers

The Hon. Stephen Wade MLC, SA Minister for Health and Wellbeing
Professor Mike Kyrios, Vice President and Executive Dean, College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, Flinders University
Stephen Walker, Chief Executive Officer, St Andrews Hospital
Byron Gregory, Chief Executive Officer, Health Partners

Public event

01/10/2019

InterContinental Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide

Health | Ageing

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

Register now

Treasury outlook

QLD

Oct 1

The Under-Treasurer will provide an update on the State's economy and an overview of critical policy and initiatives for growth.

Speakers

Frankie Carroll, Under-Treasurer, Queensland Treasury

Trustee only

01/10/2019

KPMG Boardroom

Economy

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

Company Pulse

NSW

Oct 2

CEDA’s forthcoming Company Pulse examines how business is responding to the decline in community trust and what organisations can do to deliver on both commercial and community expectations.

Speakers

Melinda Cilento, Chief Executive, CEDA
Kate Towey, Partner, Allens
Vesna Poljak, Reporter, Australian Financial Review

Public event

02/10/2019

Allens, Level 28, Deutsche Bank Place, 126 Phillip Street, Sydney

Economy

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

Register now

Company pulse: rebuilding public trust in our institutions

WA

Oct 2

How is business responding to the ‘trust deficit’? What must business do now to deliver on both commercial and community expectations?

Speakers

Jarrod Ball, Chief Economist, CEDA
Daniel Smith, Executive Director and Founder, CGM Communications
Glen Mesch, State Managing Partner WA & SA, Perpetual
Tracy Taylor, Dean – Murdoch Business School, Murdoch University

Public event

02/10/2019

Kim E. Beazley Lecture Theatre, Building 351, Murdoch University, 90 South St, Murdoch WA 6150

Economy

Evening (4.30pm to 7.00pm)

Register now

Reasons business excellence works

SA

Oct 3

CEDA welcomes Trustees to this morning tea to hear Minda Chief Executive Officer, Dr Clare Allen, as she explains the best ways to safeguard your organisation against rapid change and positioning for long-term success.

Speakers

Dr Clare Allen, Chief Executive Officer, Minda

Trustee only

03/10/2019

AECOM Boardroom

Leadership | Management

Morning tea (10.00am to 11.30am)

Rebuilding public trust in our institutions

VIC

Oct 3

Join CEDA CEO Melinda Cilento and business leaders as we unpack results from our inaugural Company Pulse 2019 survey exploring community expectations of business and challenges facing business leaders.

Speakers

Melinda Cilento, Chief Executive, CEDA
Alison Kitchen, National Chairman, KPMG
Rachel Nicolson, Partner, Allens
Ken Smith, Chief Executive Office and Dean, Australia and New Zealand School of Government

Invitation only event

03/10/2019

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, 25 Collins Street, Melbourne

Economy

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

Register now

Rebuilding public trust in our institutions

VIC

Oct 3

Join CEDA CEO Melinda Cilento and business leaders as we unpack results from our inaugural Company Pulse 2019 survey exploring community expectations of business and challenges facing business leaders.

Speakers

Melinda Cilento, Chief Executive, CEDA
Alison Kitchen, National Chairman, KPMG
Rachel Nicolson, Partner, Allens
Ken Smith, Chief Executive Office and Dean, Australia and New Zealand School of Government

Public event

03/10/2019

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, 25 Collins Street, Melbourne

Economy

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

Register now

Company Pulse

SA

Oct 3

CEDA’s inaugural Company Pulse report seeks to better understand community expectations of business; and the challenges facing business leaders as they seek to sustain business performance and respond to changing community expectations.

Speakers

Jarrod Ball, Chief Economist, CEDA
Martin Haese, Chief Executive Officer, Business SA
Jamie McKeough, Managing Director, William Buck
Christine Locher, Director, VUCA

Public event

03/10/2019

The Science Exchange, 55 Exchange Place

Economy

Afternoon tea (2.15pm for 2.30pm to 4.00pm)

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Communicating with impact: the power of storytelling

SA

Oct 8

CEDA welcomes SAHMRI Chief Science Storyteller, Dr Hannah Brown, as she talks about the opportunities to develop strong workplaces in a busy world.

Speakers

Dr Hannah Brown, Chief Science Storyteller, SAHMRI

Trustee only

08/10/2019

WSP Australia Boardroom

Workforce | IR | HR

Morning tea (10.00am to 11.30am)

Future energy and the relevance of microgrids

WA

Oct 8

CEDA welcomes International Microgrid Association Chair, Terry Mohn, to discuss the future of electricity grids and how microgrids can play a key role in the transition to cleaner energy.

Speakers

Terry Mohn, Chair, International Microgrid Association

Trustee only

08/10/2019

BDO Boardroom

Energy | Resources | Mining

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

Who's protecting our data privacy?

WA

Oct 9

Leading the global investigation into social media giants that have disrupted and controlled the Australian media landscape, CEDA WA welcomes ACCC Chairman Rod Sims.

Speakers

Rod Sims, Chairman, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

Public event

09/10/2019

Hyatt Regency Perth, Grand Ballroom, 99 Adelaide Terrace, Perth

Government | Regulation

Lunch (11.30am to 2.00pm)

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Competition and economic regulation

QLD

Oct 9

Professor Flavio Menezes will brief CEDA Trustees on the Queensland Competition Authority’s current projects and forward work to enable fair access to vital infrastructure and essential services, price efficiency and growth in the Queensland economy.

Speakers

Professor Flavio Menezes, Chair, Queensland Competition Authority

Trustee only

09/10/2019

GHD Boardroom

Government | Regulation

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

Reimagining freight in Australia

NSW

Oct 9

CEDA NSW/ACT is delighted to welcome Australian Rail Track Corporation, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, John Fullerton to the 2019 Trustee program.

Speakers

John Fullerton, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Australian Rail Track Corporation

Trustee only

09/10/2019

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

Transport | Urban planning

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

National Member CEO dinner

VIC

Oct 9

CEDA's Chairman, Paul McClintock AO and Chief Executive, Melinda Cilento, invite the CEO/MDs of our national member organisations to join them for an informal dinner discussion on CEDA's forward agenda.

Speakers

Invitation only event

09/10/2019

McKinsey & Company Boardroom, Level 28, 35 Collins Street, Melbourne

Leadership | Management

Dinner (6.00pm to 9.00pm)

Register now

Unlocking human value in the future of work

VIC

Oct 10

Join CEDA in a discussion on the human opportunity that is at the centre of automation and how skills and social intelligence will remain essential to economic development, productivity and living standards.

Speakers

David Rumbens, Partner, Deloitte Access Economics
Dr Sean Gallagher, Director, Centre for the New Workforce, Swinburne University of Technology
Bridget Horsley, Project Director- Melbourne 2021, National Australia Bank
Natalie James, Partner, Deloitte

Public event

10/10/2019

RACV Club, Level 17, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne

Economy

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

Register now

Opportunities for the Australian space industry

NSW

Oct 10

CEDA NSW/ACT is delighted to welcome Australian Space Agency Head, Dr Megan Clark AC to the 2019 Trustee program.

Speakers

Dr Megan Clark AC, Head, Australian Space Agency

Trustee only

10/10/2019

Architectus boardroom

Innovation | R&D

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

National Member CEO dinner

NSW

Oct 10

CEDA's Chairman, Paul McClintock AO and Chief Executive, Melinda Cilento, invite the CEO/MDs of our national member organisations to join them for an informal dinner discussion on CEDA's forward agenda.

Speakers

Invitation only event

10/10/2019

McKinsey & Company Boardroom, Level 35, 88 Phillip Street, Sydney

Leadership | Management

Dinner (6.00pm to 9.00pm)

Register now

The neighbourhood

QLD

Oct 11

Hear expert analysis of the rapid change underway in Australia’s neighbourhood, our future in it and why the success of Australian business and our national economy depend on understanding it well.

Speakers

Penny Burtt, Group Chief Executive Officer, Asialink
Professor Caitlin Byrne, Director, Griffith Asia Institute
Rowan Callick OBE, Journalist and Industry Fellow, Griffith Asia Institute
Richard Maude, Deputy Secretary, Indo-Pacific Group, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Public event

11/10/2019

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Grey Street, South Bank

Economy

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.30pm)

Register now

Australia's race for space

SA

Oct 17

CEDA welcomes inaugural Australian Space Agency (ASA) Chief Executive, Dr Megan Clark AC, to deliver a keynote address as part of CEDA’s future of work series.

Speakers

Dr Megan Clark AC, Head, Australian Space Agency

Public event

17/10/2019

InterContinental Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide

Innovation | R&D

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

Register now

Design and the future economy

SA

Oct 18

Join CEDA as we hear from key leaders discussing the role that design can play in stimulating the economy.

Speakers

Dr Brandon Gien, CEO, Good Design Australia
Christian Reynolds, Director, Fusion Capital
Professor Joanne Cys, Pro Vice Chancellor: Division of Education, Arts and Social Science, University of South Australia

Public event

18/10/2019

InterContinental Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide

Economy

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

Register now

Rethinking age in the workplace

NSW

Oct 18

Join CEDA for this discussion examining age in the workplace, characteristics and expectations of modern work, and how attributes of baby boomers, millennials, and Gen Z can benefit your organisation.

Speakers

Yasmin King, Chief Executive Officer, SkillsIQ
Jan Owen AM, Chief Executive Officer, Foundation for Young Australians
Frank Ribuot, Chief Executive Officer ANZ, South East Asia, India, Randstad
Prof. Lucy Taksa, Co-Director, Centre for Workforce Futures, Macquarie University

Public event

18/10/2019

Amora Hotel Jamison, 11 Jamison Street, Sydney

Women in Leadership

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

Register now

The citizens' view of cyber security

WA

Oct 18

CEDA welcomes IBM Lead Partner – Digital Strategy, Monish Paul and IBM Services Leader for WA, Jamie Morgan, to lead a highly interactive conversation on cyber security threats and the implications for WA.

Speakers

Monish Paul, IBM Lead Partner - Digital Strategy, IBM
Jamie Morgan, IBM Services Leader, IBM

Trustee only

18/10/2019

KPMG Boardroom

Government | Regulation

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

2019 State of the State in Tasmania

TAS

Oct 21

CEDA welcomes Premier of Tasmania, the Hon. Will Hodgman, to deliver the 2019 State of the State address.

Speakers

The Hon. Will Hodgman MP, Premier of Tasmania

Public event

21/10/2019

Wrest Point, 410 Sandy Bay Road, Hobart

Economy

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

Register now

Acheiving more sustainable cities

NSW

Oct 24

CEDA NSW/ACT is delighted to welcome Green Building Council of Australia Chief Executive Officer, Davina Rooney to the 2019 Trustee program.

Speakers

Davina Rooney, Chief Executive Officer, Green Building Council of Australia

Trustee only

24/10/2019

University of Technology Sydney

Infrastructure

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

Value generation through innovation

WA

Oct 25

Bold leaders will share their vision on how Western Australia is at the forefront of innovation and development for the global resource sector.

Speakers

Vanessa Torres, Chief Technology Officer, South32

Public event

25/10/2019

To be confirmed, Perth

Energy | Resources | Mining

Lunch (11.30am to 2.00pm)

Register now

Australia's 2050 energy market and how we get there

NSW

Oct 25

CEDA welcomes Origin Energy Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Frank Calabria to outline the pathway to our future energy market in 2050.

Speakers

Frank Calabria, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Origin Energy

Public event

25/10/2019

Hilton Hotel Sydney, 488 George Street, Sydney

Energy | Resources | Mining

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

Register now

Future of Australia's resources sector - Minister Canavan

QLD

Oct 28

CEDA welcomes Federal Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Senator the Hon. Matt Canavan to present a keynote address on his outlook for the future of Australia’s resources sector and what it means for Northern Australia.

Speakers

Senator the Hon. Matt Canavan, Federal Minister for Resources and Northern Australia

Public event

28/10/2019

Sofitel Brisbane Central, Grand Ballroom, 249 Turbot Street, Brisbane

Energy | Resources | Mining Workforce | IR | HR

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

Register now

Cybercrime - a WA attack

WA

Oct 29

Austal Chief Executive Officer, David Singleton will share for the first time a detailed account of their cyber-attack and the cost to business and reputation.

Speakers

David Singleton, Chief Executive Officer, Austal
Jeff Campbell, Cyber & Information Security Officer, Horizon Power
Rochelle Fleming, Business Manager, Sapien Cyber
Ian Martinus, Director, WA AustCyber Innovation Hub

Public event

29/10/2019

To be confirmed, Perth

Economy

Lunch (11.30am to 2.00pm)

Register now

SA Copland Leadership Program 2019

SA

Oct 30

The Copland Leadership Program is CEDA's professional development program for emerging leaders across the corporate, government, academic and community sectors.

Speakers

Anton Andreacchio, Founder, Convergen/JumpgateVR/Double Bishop
Darryl Cotter, General Manager, OTR
Adut Zita Deng Ngor, Chief Executive, Women's Legal Service (SA)
Miriam Holme, Director, Fab Tax Accountants

Copland Leadership Program

30/10/2019

The Science Exchange, 55 Exchange Place

One day program (10am-4pm).

Register now

Reimagining tertiary education for Australia

VIC

Oct 30

Join CEDA for a discussion on how society can rethink and revitalise tertiary education to maximise participation and reflect the changing demands of the Australian labour market.

Speakers

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

Public event

30/10/2019

Park Hyatt Melbourne, 1 Parliament Place, East Melbourne

Education | Skills

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

Register now

Queensland State of the State address 2019 in Brisbane

QLD

Oct 30

CEDA welcomes Premier of Queensland, the Hon. Annastacia Palaszczuk, to deliver the 2019 State of the State address and her analysis of the State’s performance and prospects.

Speakers

The Hon. Annastacia Palaszczuk MP, Premier of Queensland and Minister for Trade

Public event

30/10/2019

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Corner Merivale and Glenelg Streets, Brisbane

Economy

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

Register now

Integrating digital health services

QLD

Oct 31

Tim Kelsey will provide the latest update on the implementation of Australia’s National Digital Health Strategy and the vision for digital health.

Speakers

Tim Kelsey, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Digital Health Agency

Trustee only

31/10/2019

TOWNSVILLE - venue to be confirmed

Health | Ageing

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

The WA economy: insights from the Treasurer

WA

Nov 1

Join Western Australian Treasurer, the Hon. Ben Wyatt MLA as he provides his expert insight on the Western Australian economy from the driver’s seat.

Speakers

The Hon. Ben Wyatt, WA Treasurer and Minister for Finance, Aboriginal Affairs and Lands, Government of Western Australia

Public event

01/11/2019

BelleVue Ballroom 2, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road

Economy

Breakfast (7.00am to 9.00am)

Register now

100 years of innovation

SA

Nov 1

CEDA welcomes Epic Flight Centenary Patron and Astronaut, Andy Thomas AO to reflect on the first flight across the world 100 years ago and to look ahead at what might drive future innovations.

Speakers

Andy Thomas AO, Former NASA Astronaut

Public event

01/11/2019

National Wine Centre, Corner Hackney Road and Botanic Road, Adelaide

Innovation | R&D

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

Register now

Women in Leadership: Ita Buttrose AC OBE

QLD

Nov 4

CEDA welcomes ABC Chair, Ita Buttrose AC OBE for an important keynote address on trust in Australia’s institutions, how media influences public policy and its role in shaping a more equitable society.

Speakers

Ita Buttrose AC OBE, Chair, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Professor Carolyn Evans, Vice Chancellor and President, Griffith University

Public event

04/11/2019

Hilton Hotel Brisbane, 190 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane

Women in Leadership

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

Register now

Future of Work: workforces in transition

WA

Nov 12

The final event in CEDA WA’s Future of Work series welcomes Rio Tinto Iron Ore Chief Executive, Chris Salisbury and Bunnings Managing Director, Michael Schneider and other senior leaders as they examine approaches to talent acquisition and retention for the future agile, digital, mobile and automation-driven workforce.

Speakers

Chris Salisbury, Chief Executive - Iron Ore, Rio Tinto
Michael Schneider, Managing Director, Bunnings
Oliver Tonby, Chairman, Asia, McKinsey & Company
Louise Watts, Director, Transition Hub

Public event

12/11/2019

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

Workforce | IR | HR

Lunch (11.30am to 2.00pm)

Register now

Women in Leadership: economics of diversity and inclusion

WA

Nov 14

CEDA welcomes key leaders to engage in the critical discussion of improving equality and gender diversity in WA and the metrics that support positive economic growth.

Speakers

Professor Cobie Rudd, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Strategic Partnerships), Edith Cowan University
Athalie Williams, Chief People Officer, BHP

Public event

14/11/2019

To be confirmed, Perth

Women in Leadership

Lunch (11.30am to 2.00pm)

Register now

Kate Jenkins - National Sex Discrimination Commissioner

VIC

Nov 18

Join CEDA and Australian Human Rights Commission Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Kate Jenkins in a discussion on the world-first National Inquiry into sexual harassment in the workplace.

Speakers

Kate Jenkins, Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission

Public event

18/11/2019

RACV Club, Level 17, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne

Women in Leadership

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

Register now

2019 State of SA

SA

Nov 19

CEDA’s annual State of SA brings together leaders from across Australia to shine a light on the current disruptions and opportunities South Australia faces. The event will focus on where future growth will come from and how we can prepare our workplaces and workforce to deliver this growth.

Speakers

Andrew Cole, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, OZ Minerals
Christine Holgate, Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Australia Post
Martin Haese, Chief Executive Officer, Business SA
Nick Reade, Chief Executive, Bank SA

Public event

19/11/2019

Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide

Economy

One day (9.45am to 2.00pm)

Register now

Annual dinner address by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg

NSW

Nov 19

CEDA is delighted to welcome Federal Treasurer, the Hon. Josh Frydenberg, to its lectern for the 2019 Annual Dinner Address.

Speakers

The Hon. Josh Frydenberg, Federal Treasurer

National event

19/11/2019

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, 199 George Street, Sydney

Economy

AGM 5.30pm | Dinner (6.00pm to 9.00pm)

Register now

North-East Link: Connecting and moving Melbourne faster

VIC

Nov 21

CEDA welcomes North-East Link Chief Executive Officer, Duncan Elliott to discuss the progress of one of Victoria’s biggest ever road infrastructure projects.

Speakers

Duncan Elliot, Chief Executive Officer, North East Link Authority (NELA)

Public event

21/11/2019

Park Hyatt Melbourne, 1 Parliament Place, East Melbourne

Infrastructure

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

Register now

Breaking the cycle of entrenched disadvantage: WA solutions

WA

Nov 26

Community, business and government will come together to explore the need for Australia and Western Australia to break the cycle of entrenched disadvantage – it’s time to see results. There are some innovative projects gaining momentum in the state and producing positive outcomes for recipients and society. This research launch will provide a much needed update on progress.

Speakers

Jarrod Ball, Chief Economist, CEDA
Louise Giolitto, Chief Executive Officer, WA Council of Social Service
Mark Glasson, Chief Executive Officer, Anglicare WA

Public event

26/11/2019

Kim E. Beazley Lecture Theatre, Building 351, Murdoch University, 90 South St, Murdoch WA 6150

Economy Population

Evening (4.30pm to 7.00pm)

Register now

NSW State of the State

NSW

Nov 27

CEDA welcomes the Premier of New South Wales, the Hon. Gladys Berejiklian for her 2019 State of the State address.

Speakers

The Hon. Gladys Berejiklian MP, Premier of NSW

Public event

27/11/2019

The Westin Sydney, No.1 Martin Place, Sydney

Economy

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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Justice reinvestment: building communities not prisons

WA

Nov 29

Join Chief Justice of Western Australia, the Hon. Peter Quinlan as he discusses the need for a holistic, systematic approach to justice in Western Australia.

Speakers

The Hon. Peter Quinlan SC, Chief Justice, Government of Western Australia

Public event

29/11/2019

Pan Pacific Perth, Grand River Ballroom, 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth

Economy

Lunch (11.30am to 2.00pm)

Register now

WA State of the State 2019

WA

Dec 4

CEDA welcomes Premier of Western Australia, the Hon. Mark McGowan to keynote the 2019 WA State of the State event, together with senior WA Ministers who will detail the Government’s plans for leading the State’s economy.

Speakers

The Hon. Mark McGowan, WA Premier; Minister for Public Sector Management; State Development; Jobs and Trade; and Federal-State Relations

Public event

04/12/2019

Grand Ballroom, Crown Perth Convention Centre, Great Eastern Highway, Burswood

Economy

Lunch (11.30am to 2.00pm)

Register now

CEDA WA End of Year Trustee Sundowner

WA

Dec 5

CEDA welcomes our Trustees to an exclusive, invitation-only end-of-year celebration.

Speakers

John Langoulant AO, WA State President, CEDA

Trustee only

05/12/2019

Commonwealth Bank

Economy

Evening (4.45pm to 7.30pm)

What people say about CEDA

The Hon. Paul Keating

CEDA has been an important contributor to the national economic debate, now, for a long time. The range of its interests and the breadth of its membership equips it to make an enhanced contribution as these challenges come in on us.

The Hon. Paul Keating , Former Prime Minister of Australia

CEDA in the newsSEE ALL

Government backs NBN to attack Telstra s last stronghold
Australian Financial Review, Thursday 19 Sep 2019

Labor backs big business taking a stand on social causes
Pro Bono Australia, Thursday 19 Sep 2019

Super can be good for members and a force for good
Australian Financial Review, Thursday 19 Sep 2019

Opposition leader backs businesses to speak up on social issues
XinhuaNet, Thursday 19 Sep 2019

Survey shows community attitudes towards businesses activity
Manufacturers Monthly, Thursday 19 Sep 2019

Climate freight train leaves CEOs no choice
Australian Financial Review, Tuesday 17 Sep 2019

Perfectly legitimate for businesses to speak out on social issues BCA
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