Michele Bullock, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, and Chris Minns, Premier of New South Wales, will headline The Daily Telegraph’s 2025 Future Sydney: Bradfield Oration at the Sydney Opera House today, Friday 24 October.
For the first time in the event’s 12-year history, the Bradfield Oration will be open to the public, offering Sydneysiders a front-row view of some of the nation’s most influential leaders discussing the city’s future direction.
Bullock will deliver the annual oration before joining a Q&A on Sydney’s role in the national economy. Michael Miller, News Corp Australasia Executive Chairman, will introduce Minns, who will outline his vision for the Harbour City in a keynote address.
The event brings together leaders from Sydney’s education, technology, transport, and infrastructure sectors to explore opportunities in innovation and connectivity, while maintaining Sydney’s standing as a global city.
Ben English, Editor of The Daily Telegraph, said the event arrives at a pivotal time for the city. “Our city is at a critical juncture as it navigates its worst ever housing crisis amid a population boom,” English said.
“But the opportunities are equally boundless and Michele Bullock’s leadership in shaping our economic future has never been more critical.”
“This year’s Bradfield Oration will spotlight technology and innovation as defining forces for our city’s prosperity. I’m confident this will be one of the most forward-looking and ambitious Bradfield campaigns yet.”
The 2025 event is supported by NBN, Sydney Airport, The University of Sydney, Transurban, Uber, Walker Corporation and Western Sydney University. The oration will also be live-streamed via dailytelegraph.com.au.
Top image: Ben English, and Chris Minns