Upcoming Events
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Upcoming major events
VIC |
Data Centres and Victoria's Digital Future
Join CEDA and recently appointed Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs, Minister Steve Dimopoulos MP, as we explore how data centres can drive investment and secure Victoria as an Asia‑Pacific digital powerhouse.
Speakers:
Minister Steve Dimopoulos MP, Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs; Minister for Sport and Major Events, Parliament of Victoria
Rob Hammond, Global Data Centre Lead, TBH
Jo Lim, Chief Executive Officer, VicWater
Liam McWhirter, General Manager, Enterprise and Strategic Customers, Origin Energy
Gordon Noble, Associate Director, Membership and Impact, CEDA
Public
7/14/2026 11:45:00 AM
Sheraton Melbourne Hotel
Data | Digital economy, Energy, Infrastructure, Technology | Innovation
7/14/2026 11:45:00 AM
QLD |
Accelerating QLD Energy Investments
Join CEDA’s Accelerating Energy Investments QLD to explore market signals, capital mobilisation opportunities, delivery challenges, and what it will take to unlock Queensland’s next wave of generation, firming, and storage projects.
Speakers:
Prof. Paul Simshauser AM, Chief Executive Officer, Iberdrola Australia
Tony Clark, Executive GM, Development & Delivery, Squadron Energy
Keld Knudsen, GM States & Territories, Director QLD, Australian Energy Producers
Katie-Anne Mulder, Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Renewable Energy Council
Stuart Cassie, Director, TBH
Public
7/15/2026 11:30:00 AM
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Climate | Environment | Emissions Reduction, Economy, Government | Regulation, Resources
7/15/2026 11:30:00 AM
ACT |
Speakers:
David Forman, Director, Government Relations, TechnologyOne
Liam Dillon, Head of Economics, CEDA
Invite Only
7/15/2026 12:00:00 PM
TechnologyOne Canberra
7/15/2026 12:00:00 PM
NSW |
In conversation with Simon Draper
Join fellow leaders from across NSW's business community for a Chatham House discussion with Simon Draper, Secretary of the Premier's Department NSW.
Speakers:
Simon Draper, Secretary, Premier's Department NSW
Invite Only
7/16/2026 11:30:00 AM
Westpac Sydney
Economy, Government | Regulation
7/16/2026 11:30:00 AM
SA |
Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade | Insights from Claire Clutterham MP
Join your fellow Trustees for a discussion with Claire on the Joint Standing Committee’s current Inquiry’s and implications for South Australia.
Speakers:
Claire Clutterham MP, Federal Member for Sturt Member, Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade
Invite Only
7/28/2026 12:00:00 PM
Dentons Adelaide
Defence, Government | Regulation, International affairs
7/28/2026 12:00:00 PM
NSW |
NSW State of the State 2026
Join CEDA and the New South Wales business community as Premier Chris Minns delivers his second State of the State address. Register now and join the conversation.
Speakers:
The Hon. Chris Minns, Premier of NSW
Nell Hutton, Chief Executive, Westpac Institutional Bank
Public
7/29/2026 12:00:00 PM
The Fullerton Hotel
Economy, Government | Regulation
7/29/2026 12:00:00 PM
National |
Speakers:
Greg Kane, President and Managing Director, Australia, WSP
Melinda Cilento, Chief Executive, CEDA
Invite Only
7/30/2026 12:00:00 PM
Online
7/30/2026 12:00:00 PM
WA |
Strategic Intent: Beyond 2050 For a thriving, sustainable WA
Join your peers to understand the WA Government’s priorities for the environment and water resources and the decisions underpinning the beyond 2050 strategy.
Speakers:
Alistair Jones, Director General, WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation
Invite Only
8/12/2026 12:00:00 PM
Venue to be confirmed, Perth
Climate | Environment | Emissions Reduction, Government | Regulation
8/12/2026 12:00:00 PM
NSW |
Data Centres and NSW’s Digital Future
Join CEDA and Minister Anoulack Chanthivong as we explore how data centres can drive economic growth and secure NSW as Australia's digital capital.
Speakers:
The Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong MP, Minister for Better Regulation & Fair Trading; Industry & Trade; Innovation, Science & Technology
Rob Hammond, Global Data Centre Lead, TBH
Fatima Bazzi, Group Executive, Customer, Ausgrid
Paul Higham, Head of Western Sydney Development, Sydney Water
Gary Denman, Chief AI Officer, Scyne Advisory
Public
8/12/2026 12:30:00 PM
The Fullerton Hotel
Data | Digital economy, Energy, Infrastructure, Technology | Innovation
8/12/2026 12:30:00 PM
NSW |
NSW Mid-year Economic Update
Join CEDA’s Head of Economics, Liam Dillon to hear the latest on the global, national and state economies.
Speakers:
Liam Dillon, Head of Economics, CEDA
Invite Only
8/13/2026 12:00:00 PM
To be confirmed, Sydney
Economy, Government | Regulation
8/13/2026 12:00:00 PM