What: Returning to Prosperity: Harnessing technology to raise living standards and boost productivity in Australia
When: Wednesday 30 July 2025 | 11:30am – 4:30pm AEST
Where: The Australian National University (ANU), Canberra
Hosted by: Mandala and the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA)
Supported by: Amazon
Keynote speakers:
- Ross Garnaut AC, The Superpower Institute
- Professor Christopher Yoo, University of Pennsylvania
Featured panellists:
- Barry Sterland, Productivity Commission
- Sally Auld, National Australia Bank
- Peter Varghese AO, University of Queensland
- Pru Gordon, Australian Centre for Trade and Investment
- Graeme Samuel AC, Monash University
- Johanna Weaver, Tech Policy Design Institute
- Tim Kane, Committee for Economic Development of Australia
This high-profile policy and economic forum will examine how emerging technologies can be better leveraged to lift wages, drive national productivity, and improve living standards. It will bring together leading economists, technologists, public servants, and policy experts to chart a course for renewed national prosperity.
Media are invited to attend. Interviews with keynote speakers and panellists may be available on request.
Contact details:
To register your interest: Lee Bing Tan [email protected]
To request an interview: Anil Lambert [email protected] / 0416 426 722