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Pre-budget address and Australia's economic outlook
NSW
Mar 25
CEDA NSW/ACT is delighted to welcome Westpac, Chief Economist, Bill Evans to the 2019 Trustee program.

Speakers

Bill Evans, Chief Economist, Westpac

Trustee only

25/03/2019

McCullough Robertson boardroom

Economy  

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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National member CEO dinner
VIC
Mar 25
CEDA's Chairman, Paul McClintock AO, and Chief Executive, Melinda Cilento invites the CEO/MDs of our national member organisations to join them for an informal dinner discussion on CEDA's plans for 2019.

Speakers

Invitation only event

25/03/2019

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

Leadership | Management  

Dinner (6.00pm to 9.00pm)

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Space economy: the future for WA
WA
Mar 26
CEDA is pleased to welcome key space industry leaders including Australian Space Agency Head, Dr Megan Clark AC and NASA Technical Monitor for Habitation Lead, Larry Toups as we review the space sector opportunities available for WA.

Speakers

Dr Megan Clark AC, Head, Australian Space Agency
Larry Toups, Lead Technical Monitor for Habitation, Exploration Mission Planning Office, Johnson Space Centre, NASA
The Hon. Dave Kelly, Minister for Water; Fisheries; Forestry; Innovation and ICT; Science
Katarina Miljkovic, ARC DECRA Fellow, Curtin University

Public event

26/03/2019

The Westin Perth, 480 Hay Street, Perth

Innovation | R&D  

Lunch (11.30am to 2.00pm)

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Future of work series - innovation and entrepreneurship
SA
Mar 27
At the first event in the CEDA SA Future of Work series, we welcome Chief Entrepreneur for South Australia, Jim Whalley, and other thought leaders as they discuss the future of our economy in innovation and entrepreneurship.

Speakers

Jim Whalley, Chief Entrepreneur for South Australia, Government of South Australia
Dr Alex Grant, Chief Executive Officer, Myriota
Jenny Paradiso, Co-Founder and Director, Suntrix Solar

Public event

27/03/2019

Adelaide Convention Centre, Riverbank Room, North Terrace, Adelaide

Workforce | IR | HR  

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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Security and privacy in an artificially intelligent world
ACT
Mar 27
CEDA welcomes global thought leader, Microsoft President and Chief Legal Officer, Brad Smith to address security and privacy in an artificially intelligent world.
 

Speakers

Brad Smith, President, Microsoft
Genevieve Bell, Distinguished Professor and Director, 3A Institute, Australian National University

Public event

27/03/2019

QT Hotel, 1 London Circuit

Home Page  Innovation | R&D  

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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Future Melbourne: keynote by the Lord Mayor
VIC
Mar 27
The Lord Mayor of Melbourne Rt. Hon. Sally Capp will share the vision, priorities and strategic work being led by the City of Melbourne in 2019.

Speakers

Right Hon. Sally Capp, Lord Mayor of Melbourne, City of Melbourne

Public event

27/03/2019

Park Hyatt Melbourne, 1 Parliament Place, East Melbourne

Transport | Urban planning  

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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Maximising ageing Australians in our society and workplace
NSW
Mar 27
CEDA NSW/ACT is delighted to welcome Age Discrimination Commissioner, the Hon. Dr Kay Patterson AO to the 2019 Trustee program.

Speakers

The Hon. Dr Kay Patterson AO, Age Discrimination Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission

Trustee only

27/03/2019

Challenger boardroom

Health | Ageing  

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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Proven solutions: health, ageing and social services
QLD
Mar 27
The opening event of the CEDA Queensland Health ageing and social services series examines primary care and front-line services - how proven solutions are delivered, measured, incentivised, and the implications for the sustainability of the entire system.

Speakers

Belinda Drew, Chief Executive Officer, Community Services Industry Alliance (CSIA)
Dr Harry Nespolon, President, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
Professor Nick Zwar, Executive Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University

Public event

27/03/2019

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Grey Street, South Bank

Health | Ageing  

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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Can technology deliver a better world for consumers?
NSW
Mar 28
CEDA welcomes CHOICE Chief Executive Officer, Alan Kirkland to examine the role of technology in delivering a better world for consumers.

Speakers

Alan Kirkland, Chief Executive Officer, CHOICE

Member only

28/03/2019

CEDA NSW Boardroom, 9 Hunter Street, Sydney

Marketing | PR | Media  

Breakfast (7.45am to 9.00am)

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The board's role in culture: post Royal Commission
SA
Mar 28
Join your fellow CEDA Trustees as VUCA Partners, Christine Locher FAICD and David Spear FAICD, take us through how we can lift our game and take a more proactive approach to understanding, shaping and assessing culture.

Speakers

David Spear, Director, VUCA
Christine Locher, Director, VUCA

Trustee only

28/03/2019

Piper Alderman Boardroom

Leadership | Management  

Morning tea (10.00am to 11.30am)

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SA Women and Leadership series launch
SA
Mar 28
CEDA remains committed to improving gender equality and continues to invite influential thought leaders to comment on the major policy issues confronting women in public and corporate life. 

Speakers

Elaine Bensted, Chief Executive, Zoos SA
Donny Walford, Managing Director, DW Behind Closed Doors
Professor Marie Wilson, Pro Vice Chancellor Business and Law, University of South Australia Business School

Public event

28/03/2019

Adelaide Festival Centre, King William Street, Adelaide

Women in Leadership  

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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Mental Health Royal Commission
VIC
Mar 28
Join the Victorian Minister for Mental Health, the Hon. Martin Foley to find out more about the Mental Health Royal Commission and the opportunities to shape the future of mental health care.

Speakers

Martin Foley MP, Victorian Minister for Mental Health

Public event

28/03/2019

RACV Club, Level 17, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne

Health | Ageing  

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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Growing our U.S partnership: priorities and opportunities
WA
Mar 29
CEDA is delighted to welcome to Perth the long-awaited and recently appointed Ambassador to Australia for the United States of America, Arthur B. Culvahouse Jr to deliver his first public address in Australia.

Speakers

Ambassador Arthur Culvahouse Jr, Ambassador to Australia for the United States of America

Public event

29/03/2019

Squire Patton Boggs Boardroom, Level 21, 300 Murray Street, Perth

International affairs  

Breakfast (7.15am to 9.00am)

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Sustainable budgets: underwriting Australia's social compact
NSW
Mar 29
Has enough been done to secure Australia’s long-term fiscal position and fund the critical services that keep Australians healthy, comfortable and safe?

Speakers

Chris Richardson, Partner, Deloitte Access Economics
Felicity Emmett, Senior Economist, ANZ
Jarrod Ball, Chief Economist, CEDA

Public event

29/03/2019

The University of Sydney CBD Campus, Level 17, 133 Castlereagh Street, Sydney

Economy  

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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Philanthropy in the modern age
WA
Apr 2
CEDA is delighted to welcome Canada's McMaster University Foundation Assistant Vice President, Development, Lorna Somers for a discussion on philanthropy and fundraising in the modern age hosted by Curtin University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Deborah Terry AO.

Speakers

Lorna Somers, Assistant Vice President, Development, McMaster University

Trustee only

02/04/2019

Curtin University St Georges Tce Main Hall

Sustainability | CSR  

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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A regulator's perspective on emerging technology in mining
WA
Apr 3
CEDA is delighted to welcome Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety Director General, David Smith to address CEDA Trustees on the Department’s approach to emerging technology in the mining sector.

Speakers

David Smith, Director General, Department of Mining, Industry Regulation and Safety

Trustee only

03/04/2019

EY Boardroom

Energy | Resources | Mining  

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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Outlook for renewables in the Australian energy sector
NSW
Apr 3
CEDA NSW/ACT is delighted to welcome Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), Chief Executive Officer, Darren Miller to the 2019 Trustee program. 

Speakers

Darren Miller, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)

Trustee only

03/04/2019

AEMO boardroom

Energy | Resources | Mining  

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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Diversity and inclusion: what actually works?
SA
Apr 4
CEDA welcomes Diversity Inclusion Chief Executive and Founder, Lucinda Hewitson, as she outlines the best ways for your organisation to achieve perspective, wisdom and balance in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Speakers

Lucinda Hewitson, Chief Executive and Founder, Diversity Inclusion

Trustee only

04/04/2019

GHD Boardroom

Workforce | IR | HR  

Morning tea (10.00am to 11.30am)

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Is your diverse workplace inclusive?
NSW
Apr 4
CEDA welcomes Atlassian’s Global Head of Diversity and Belonging, Aubrey Blanche along with industry leaders to discuss building dynamic, balanced, and fulfilling work environments.

Speakers

Aubrey Blanche, Global Head of Diversity and Belonging, Atlassian
Lisa Annese, Chief Executive Officer, Diversity Council Australia
James Taylor, Managing Director, Special Broadcasting Service
Alastair McEwin, Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission

Public event

04/04/2019

Swissotel Sydney, 68 Market St

Women in Leadership  

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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Unlocking the potential of Australia's ageing market
SA
Apr 4
CEDA welcomes former World Health Organization Director of Ageing and Life Course Development, Dr. John Beard to discuss what businesses and governments need to know about modern ageing in the 21st century to leverage the sector’s growing opportunities.

Speakers

Dr John Beard MBBS PhD, Former director of Ageing and Life Course, World Health Organization
Jane Mussared, Chief Executive of COTA SA
Ben Owen, General Manager, Retail Bank, BankSA
Julianne Parkinson, Chief Executive Officer, Global Centre for Modern Ageing

Public event

04/04/2019

Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide

Health | Ageing  

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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Building cities: social and economic impact
QLD
Apr 4
Brisbane City Council is the largest local government in Australia. Colin Jensen will discuss the central role of local government in building economic and social value in a city and a region.

Speakers

Colin Jensen, Chief Executive Officer, Brisbane City Council

Trustee only

04/04/2019

PwC Boardroom

Infrastructure  

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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Leadership in a post commission era
WA
Apr 5
In the wake of the Banking Royal Commission, hear from industry leaders on how the Australian finance sector is focusing on rebuilding trust and reputations, as well as withstanding digital disruption for customer engagement.

Speakers

Rowan Munchenberg, Managing Director, Bankwest
Paul Schroder, Group Executive, AustralianSuper
Ross McInnes, Partner, Clayton Utz

Public event

05/04/2019

State Reception Centre, Fraser's Kings Park, 60 Fraser Avenue, West Perth

Banking | Finance  

Breakfast (7.15am to 9.00am)

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Research release - sustainable budgets
SA
Apr 5
CEDA welcomes Dr John Hewson AM to discuss findings from our newly released research report, Sustainable budgets: underwriting Australia's social compact.

Speakers

Professor John Hewson AM, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University;Former leader of the Liberal Party of Australia

Trustee only

05/04/2019

KPMG Boardroom

Economy  

Lunch (11.00am to 12.30pm)

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2019 Women in Leadership: strengthening our institutions
QLD
Apr 5
Join CEDA Queensland when we present incredible women with big ideas, delivering solutions to complex issues and working to ensure our institutions are strong, foster collaboration and accurately reflect our modern society.

Speakers

The Hon. Shannon Fentiman MP, Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development
Cr. Dai Le, Councillor, Fairfield City Council and Advisory Board Member, Multicultural NSW

Public event

05/04/2019

W Brisbane, 81 North Quay

Women in Leadership  

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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Zoos SA: the contribution to SA
SA
Apr 9
Join your fellow Trustees as Zoos SA Chief Executive, Elaine Bensted, outlines the contribution Zoos SA has made from an environmental, social and economic perspective.

Speakers

Elaine Bensted, Chief Executive, Zoos SA

Trustee only

09/04/2019

ANZ Boardroom

Environment  

Morning tea (10.00am to 11.30am)

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Chasing moonshots — culture, ambition and innovation
NSW
Apr 9
CEDA welcomes Telstra Chief Financial Officer and Head of Strategy, Robyn Denholm, to discuss culture, ambition and the importance of innovation to Australia’s economic future.

Speakers

Robyn Denholm, Chair, Tesla, Chief Financial Officer & Head of Strategy, Telstra
Dr Charlie Day, Chief Executive Officer, Innovation and Science Australia
Michael Ilczynski, Chief Executive Officer, SEEK Asia Pacific and Americas

Public event

09/04/2019

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, 199 George Street, Sydney

Innovation | R&D  

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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National Member CEO dinner
NSW
Apr 9
CEDA's Chairman, Paul McClintock AO, and Chief Executive, Melinda Cilento invites the CEO/MDs of our national member organisations to join them for an informal dinner discussion on CEDA's plans for 2019.

Speakers

Invitation only event

09/04/2019

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

Leadership | Management  

Dinner (6.00pm to 9.00pm)

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The future for WA health
WA
Apr 10
Join the WA Minister for Health, the Hon. Roger Cook MLA and Sustainable Health Review, Independent Panel Chair, Robyn Kruk AO, as they lay the foundations for the future of Western Australia’s health sector.

Speakers

Robyn Kruk AO, Independent Panel Chair, Sustainable Health Review
The Hon. Roger Cook MLA, Deputy Premier, WA Minister for Health; Mental Health
Pip Brennan, Executive Director of the Health Consumers Council; and Consumer Carer Nominee, Sustainable Health Review
Dr Hannah Seymour, Geriatrician and Panel Member, Sustainable Health Review

Public event

10/04/2019

The Westin Perth, 480 Hay Street, Perth

Health | Ageing  

Breakfast (7.15am to 9.30am)

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Artificial intelligence and ethics: the effects of bias
WA
Apr 11
What impact will artificial intelligence (AI) have on our economy, institutions, workforce and society? Hear from multidisciplinary leaders as they discuss how to design ethical AI built on trust, fairness, transparency and accountability.

Speakers

Emma Bennison, Chief Executive Officer, Blind Citizens Australia
Wayne Hawkins, Director of Inclusion, Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN)

Public event

11/04/2019

The Westin Perth, 480 Hay Street, Perth

Innovation | R&D  

Lunch (11.30am to 2.00pm)

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Smart cities and infrastructure
VIC
Apr 12
Join CEDA for a closer look at the latest thinking in smart cities, how infrastructure systems are evolving and the new approaches that can be applied to real-world urban challenges.

Speakers

Terri Benson, Managing Director, South East Water
Jeff Connolly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Siemens
Michelle Fitzgerald, Chief Digital Officer and Smart City Office, City of Melbourne
Adam Gellie, General Manager, Service Delivery, United Energy

Public event

12/04/2019

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, 25 Collins Street, Melbourne

Infrastructure  

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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Royal Commission impacts
QLD
Apr 16
Hear how major Australian corporates are repositioning and regulators reforming to meet community expectations in the wake of the Royal Commission into Banking and Financial Services and with Royal Commissions slated that will affect other sectors.

Speakers

Michelle Bagnall, Chief Executive Officer, RACQ Bank
Ross McInnes, Partner, Clayton Utz
John Price, Lead Ombudsman – Insurance, Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA)
Paul Schroder, Group Executive, AustralianSuper

Public event

16/04/2019

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Grey Street, South Bank

Banking | Finance  

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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Federal election update
SA
Apr 17
CEDA welcomes Flinders University Adjunct Professor in Politics and International Relations, Dr Haydon Manning, as he gives his analysis of the key factors impacting on the imminent Federal Election.

Speakers

Dr Haydon Manning, Adjunct Professor in Politics and International Relations, College of Business, Government and Law, Flinders University

Trustee only

17/04/2019

GHD Boardroom

Government | Regulation  

Morning tea (10.00am to 11.30am)

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Regional growth opportunities through diversification
NSW
Apr 24
CEDA NSW/ACT is delighted to welcome Port of Newcastle, Chief Executive Officer, Craig Carmody to the 2019 Trustee program. 

Speakers

Craig Carmody, Chief Executive Officer, Port of Newcastle

Trustee only

24/04/2019

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

Regional development  

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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2019 Queensland Economic Development Forum
QLD
Apr 26
State Ministers, policy makers and leaders from sectors critical to whole of state growth convene to progress thinking and present forecasts at the annual Queensland Economic Development Forum (QEDF).

Speakers

See the event page for all speakers

Public event

26/04/2019

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Grey Street, South Bank

Economy  

Half day (10.00am to 2.00pm)

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Transport technology readiness
VIC
Apr 29
Join CEDA, keynote speaker Drew Clarke AO PSM and an industry panel for the launch of a new report by the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering on Australia’s transport technology readiness.

Speakers

Drew Clarke AO PSM, Co-Chair, Transport Technology Readiness Project Steering Committee, Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering
Ian Christensen, Managing Director, iMOVE Australia

Public event

29/04/2019

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, 25 Collins Street, Melbourne

Transport | Urban planning  

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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Digital gaming: social impacts and opportunities for SA
SA
Apr 30
Join your fellow CEDA Trustees as Mighty Kingdom Director of Business Development and Partnerships, Dan Thorsland, outlines the creative ideas and drive that has changed the landscape of digital gaming in SA.

Speakers

Dan Thorsland, Director Business Development and Partnerships, Mighty Kingdom

Trustee only

30/04/2019

UniSA ICC Boardroom

Innovation | R&D  

Morning tea (10.00am to 12.00pm)

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Shaping the future of Western Melbourne
VIC
Apr 30
Join the leaders behind the transformation of Melbourne’s west to find out more about the key priorities for economic and social development in the region.

Speakers

Kelly Grigsby, Chief Executive Officer, Wyndham City Council
Russell Harrison, Chief Executive, Western Health
Wade Noonan, Executive Director, West of Melbourne Economic Development Alliance
Evan Tattersall, Chief Executive Officer, Rail Projects Victoria

Public event

30/04/2019

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, 25 Collins Street, Melbourne

Infrastructure  

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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Property market outlook
NSW
Apr 30
CEDA welcomes leaders from Stockland, CoreLogic and UTS to examine drivers shaping the residential, commercial and retail property sectors in 2019.

Speakers

Tim Lawless, Director and Head of Research, CoreLogic Asia Pacific
Professor Heather MacDonald, Head of School - Built Environment, University of Technology Sydney
Mark Steinert, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Stockland

Public event

30/04/2019

Shangri-La Hotel, 176 Cumberland Street, Sydney

Property | Housing  

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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CEDA Chief Economist - economic and research update
QLD
Apr 30
CEDA Chief Economist Jarrod Ball will analyse current economic conditions, key policy trends and provide an update on CEDA’s program of research into the most pressing economic and social development issues.

Speakers

Jarrod Ball, Chief Economist, CEDA

Trustee only

30/04/2019

University of the Sunshine Coast

Economy  

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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Shaping WA: the business of tourism
WA
May 1
CEDA welcomes influential industry leaders to share their ideas as we look at WA’s tourism infrastructure priorities and how changing tourism demand patterns are transforming industry business models.

Speakers

Rebecca Brown, Director General, WA Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation
John O'Sullivan, Managing Director, Tourism Australia

Public event

01/05/2019

River View Room 1, Optus Stadium, 333 Victoria Park Drive, Perth

Infrastructure  

Lunch (11.30am to 2.00pm)

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Strengthening the Australian superannuation industry
NSW
May 1
CEDA NSW/ACT is delighted to welcome Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (AFSA), Chief Executive Officer, Martin Fahy to the 2019 Trustee program.

Speakers

Martin Fahy, Chief Executive Officer, AFSA

Trustee only

01/05/2019

RSM Boardroom

Tax or superannuation  

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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This fragile system: water reform
QLD
May 3
The next phase of water reform is critical. Hear directly from policy makers and leading thinkers on best practices and the new ideas for rapidly growing urban centres. 

Speakers

Malcolm Thompson, Deputy Secretary Water Division, Federal Department of Agriculture and Water Resources
Professor Tony Wong, Chief Executive Officer, Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities
Natalie Muir, General Manager, South East Queensland, Cardno

Public event

03/05/2019

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Grey Street, South Bank

Water  

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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Artificial intelligence and ethics: the future of work
SA
May 6
CEDA is pleased to welcome key thinkers to discuss how future artificial intelligence will impact the workforce and the ethics of the application of new technologies.

Speakers

Osmond Chiu, Senior Policy Officer, CPSU
Dr. Jim Minifie, Director, AlphaBeta
Dr Eva Balan-Vnuk, Executive Director ICT and Digital Government, Department of the Premier and Cabinet

Public event

06/05/2019

InterContinental Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide

Workforce | IR | HR  

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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Boards in the disability and care industries
SA
May 7
Join your fellow Trustees as Mellor Olsson Partner, Joanna Andrew looks at best practice for boards, tailored for both non-executive and executive directors, as well as executive management.

Speakers

Joanna Andrew, Partner, Mellor Olsson

Trustee only

07/05/2019

Deloitte Boardroom

Leadership | Management  

Morning tea (10.00am to 11.30am)

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Asia-Pacific analysis: Philip Green OAM
QLD
May 7
Modernisation across the Asia Pacific is changing the balance of power, influencing investment and trade.

Philip Green will discuss how our neighbours are manoeuvring within global governance mechanisms and working with partners on trade and security.

Speakers

Philip Green OAM, First Assistant Secretary, United States and Indo-Pacific Strategy Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Trustee only

07/05/2019

Ashurst Boardroom

International affairs  

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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Australia's resource future- domestic and international
NSW
May 8
CEDA NSW/ACT welcomes Adani Mining Australia, Chief Executive Officer, Lucas Dow to the 2019 Trustee program. 

Speakers

Lucas Dow, Chief Executive Officer, Adani Mining Australia

Trustee only

08/05/2019

To be confirmed

Energy | Resources | Mining  

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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Productivity in Infrastructure development and delivery
NSW
May 10
CEDA welcomes Global Infrastructure Hub CEO, Marie Lam-Frendo to outline trends and opportunities in the global infrastructure market, innovative infrastructure delivery and best-practice public private partnerships.

Speakers

Marie Lam-Frendo, Chief Executive Officer, Global Infrastructure Hub

Public event

10/05/2019

Hilton Hotel Sydney, 488 George Street, Sydney

Infrastructure  

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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Economic success for industry and regions
QLD
May 10
Mountains of carefully analysed data are revealing new opportunities for industry and regions. Federal Department of Industry, Innovation and Science Chief Economist, Mark Cully, will detail the major findings of the Departments annual studies.  
 

Speakers

Mark Cully, Chief Economist, Federal Department of Industry, Innovation and Science

Trustee only

10/05/2019

Allens Boardroom

Economy  

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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Future priorities for NDIS
VIC
May 15
Join CEDA as we unpack the latest research on the state of the Australian disability sector and speak to key leaders about how they see the future.

Speakers

Associate Professor Gemma Carey, Research Director, Centre for Social Impact

Public event

15/05/2019

Grand Hyatt Melbourne, 123 Collins Street, Melbourne

Health | Ageing  

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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The role of planning in managing NSW economic growth
NSW
May 15
CEDA NSW/ACT is delighted to welcome NSW Department of Planning and Environment, Secretary, Carolyn McNally to the 2019 Trustee program.

Speakers

Carolyn McNally, Secretary, NSW Department of Planning and Environment

Trustee only

15/05/2019

To be confirmed

Transport | Urban planning  

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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Transformation maturity: Industry 4.0
SA
May 16
CEDA welcomes the University of South Australia Professor of Engineering Innovation, David Cropley as he discusses the intersection of Industry 4.0, innovation and education.

Speakers

Professor David Cropley, Professor of Engineering Innovation, University of South Australia

Trustee only

16/05/2019

Deloitte Boardroom

Innovation | R&D  

Morning tea (10.00am to 11.30am)

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WA Copland Leadership Program 2019
WA
May 17
The Copland Leadership Program is CEDA's professional development program for emerging leaders from corporate, government, academic and community sectors.

Speakers

See the event page for all speakers

Copland Leadership Program

17/05/2019

UWA - University Hall - Seminar Room, 130 Winthrop Avenue, Crawley

Leadership | Management  

7 days (9am-4pm) May-Nov. Plus welcome function and graduation sundowner. See sessions for details

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Australian relations: Indonesian elections
QLD
May 21
This year the world's third largest democracy will choose their president, vice president, local and national legislature.

Professor Tim Lindsey will provide his analysis of the Indonesian election and of the implications for Australian-Indonesian relations.

Speakers

Professor Tim Lindsey AO, Director of the Centre for Indonesian Law, Islam and Society, the Melbourne Law School., University of Melbourne

Trustee only

21/05/2019

Venue to be confirmed, Brisbane

International affairs  

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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AgTech opportunities
SA
May 22
Join your fellow trustees as The University of Adelaide's inaugural Director of Food Innovation, Professor Andy Lowe discusses the diverse solutions AgTech offers to almost every step in the food production process.

Speakers

Professor Andy Lowe, Inaugural Director, Food Innovation, The University of Adelaide

Trustee only

22/05/2019

KPMG Boardroom

Agriculture | Farming  

Morning tea (10.00am to 11.30am)

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Productivity panel
QLD
May 22
The leaders of state and Commonwealth bodies working to provide independent economic and policy advice to governments will be convened for the first time by CEDA in Queensland. 

Speakers

Peter Achterstraat AM, Commissioner for Productivity, NSW Treasury
Michael Brennan, Chairman, Productivity Commission
Dr Matthew Butlin, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Office of the South Australian Productivity Commission
Kim Wood, Principal Commissioner, Queensland Productivity Commission

Public event

22/05/2019

W Brisbane, 81 North Quay

Economy  

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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Mental health impacts: workplace and workforce
QLD
May 23
The National Mental Health Commission research investigates Australia’s mental health and suicide prevention systems. Commissioner and Chair Lucinda Brogden will discuss their findings and the implications for workplaces, workforces.  

Speakers

Lucinda Brogden, Chair and Commissioner, National Mental Health Commission

Trustee only

23/05/2019

Venue to be confirmed, Brisbane

Health | Ageing  

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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Emerging role models for girls and boys
NSW
May 29
CEDA’s Women in Leadership series in NSW will discuss the importance of role models for both girls and boys and how strong models shape gender equality in society.

Speakers

Kirstin Ferguson, Company Director and Author

Public event

29/05/2019

Hilton Hotel Sydney, 488 George Street, Sydney

Women in Leadership  

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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Digital health: a human imperative
VIC
May 29
Join Australian Digital Health Agency Chief Executive Tim Kelsey, for 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

Public event

29/05/2019

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, 25 Collins Street, Melbourne

Health | Ageing  

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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Realising the aerotropolis
NSW
May 31
CEDA welcomes Western City and Aerotropolis Authority Chief Executive Officer, Sam Sangster to outline opportunities in connectivity, jobs, and placemaking in the developing Western Sydney Airport metropolitan centre.

Speakers

Sam Sangster, Chief Executive Officer, Western City and Aerotropolis Authority

Public event

31/05/2019

Novotel Parramatta, 350 Church Street, Parramatta

Infrastructure  

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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Managing our energy transition
NSW
Jun 7
CEDA welcomes TransGrid Chief Executive Officer, Paul Italiano to discuss priorities in managing disruption in energy markets and networks.

Speakers

Paul Italiano, Chief Executive Officer, TransGrid

Public event

07/06/2019

Shangri-La Hotel, 176 Cumberland Street, Sydney

Energy | Resources | Mining  

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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Transport infrastructure
VIC
Jun 13
CEDA welcomes Victoria’s Minister for Transport Infrastructure, the Hon. Jacinta Allan to discuss the opportunities and outlook for the state’s project pipeline.

Speakers

The Hon. Jacinta Allan MP, Victorian Minister for Transport and Infrastructure

Public event

13/06/2019

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, 25 Collins Street, Melbourne

Transport | Urban planning  

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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Reserve Bank Governor keynote
SA
Jun 20
CEDA is delighted to welcome Reserve Bank Governor, Philip Lowe to deliver a keynote address in Adelaide.

Speakers

Philip Lowe, Governor , Reserve Bank of Australia

Public event

20/06/2019

Adelaide Convention Centre, Panorama Ballroom, North Terrace, Adelaide

Banking | Finance  

Lunch (11.45am to 2.00pm)

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Australia's national digital health strategy
SA
Jun 26
Join your fellow Trustees as Australian Digital Health Agency Chief Executive, Tim Kelsey discusses the vision for digital health in Australia.

Speakers

Tim Kelsey, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Digital Health Agency

Trustee only

26/06/2019

EY Boardroom

Health | Ageing  

Morning tea (10.00am to 11.30am)

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Priorities for ASIC and Australia's financial system
VIC
Jun 27
ASIC Chair James Shipton joins CEDA for a keynote address on the corporate regulator’s priority areas and the future of Australia’s financial system.

Speakers

James Shipton, Chair, Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)

Public event

27/06/2019

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, 25 Collins Street, Melbourne

Banking | Finance  

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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Australian infrastructure audit
QLD
Jul 2
Immediately following the national release of Infrastructure Australia (IA)’s 2019 Australian Infrastructure Audit, CEDA welcomes IA Chair Julieanne Alroe.

Speakers

Julieanne Alroe, Chair, Infrastructure Australia

Public event

02/07/2019

Hilton Hotel Brisbane, 190 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane

Infrastructure  

Lunch (12.00pm to 2.00pm)

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State of the Nation 2019
ACT
Aug 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

19/08/2019

Parliament House, National Circuit, Canberra

Economy  

Two day forum - 19-20 August 2019

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