Annual Alumni Reunion: The changing face of business

Description

Join us for a full-day experience at Monash Caulfield, where Monash Business School alumni will come together to reconnect, gain fresh insights and explore the evolving landscape of business.

From keynote addresses on AI and leadership to in-depth micro sessions on research and industry trends, this event offers opportunities for valuable insights, networking and professional development.

Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge, network with like-minded professionals, or catch up with old friends, this is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the Monash alumni community.

The event includes a full day of catering, and will conclude with a cocktail reception at the Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA).

Keynote Speakers

Professor Simon D. Angus, Department of Economics and Director of SoDa Labs, Monash Business School

Prof Angus’ presentation, Harnessing the Age of AI, will explore:

• Discovering key AI advances and how they are solving business challenges
• Understanding the risks and opportunities in AI adoption
• Addressing the anxiety around adapting to AI in the workplace

Professor Mariano (Pitòsh) Heyden, Professor of Strategy and International Business, Department of Management, Monash Business School

Prof Heyden will present The Human-Technology Interface, encompassing:

• The future of leadership in a tech-driven world
• Communities of purpose and human-centric workforces
• Managing technostress and digital overload

Micro sessions

Digital Marketing Strategies: Engaging the modern consumer and using AI to glean customer insights

Presented by Professor Peter Danaher, Department of Marketing and Econometrics, Monash Business School.

Digital Marketing Strategies: Engaging the modern consumer - competition for attention on social media

Presented by Associate Professor Satheesh Seenivasan, Department of Marketing, Monash Business School.

Monash SoDa Labs - Creating impact with social data science

Presented by Prof Paul A. Raschky, Department of Economics and Co-Founder/Director of KASPR Datahaus.

Accounting for the Future

Presented by A/Prof Carly Moulang, Director of Engagement and Impact, Department of Accounting and Thriving Mind Program Lead, Monash Corporate Education.

Beyond Collaboration: A conversation on impact and industry partnerships with Impact Labs

Presented by Russell, A/Prof Chengsi Wang (Digital Lab), Shreejan Pandey (Energy Lab, MEI), Prof Charmine Hartel (Opportunity Tech Lab), A/Prof Paul Thambar (Director, Mutual Value Lab), and Sharon Aburn (Research Development and Partnerships Manager Monash Business School).

Bridging Theory and Practice: Finance research, impact and the future for postgraduate studies

Presented by Dr Thanh Huynh, Dr Abu Zafar Shahriar, Dr Yongxin Xu, Dr Jean-Pierre Fenech, Wayne Huf (Director of StarLab), A/Prof John Watson (Director of Education).

Rising to Critical Climate Change Challenges

Presented by Associate Professor of Practice Terence Jeyaretnam (Partner EY) and Dr Menjie Yang, Lecturer. Chaired by Dr Carly Moulang.

Insider-trading, Cyber Security and Choice Architecture: How our research is addressing complex business problems

Presented by Associate Professor Soon-Yeow Phang, Associate Professor Kristian Rotaru and Dr Jacob Raleigh. Chaired by Dr Carly Moulang.

Social Business, Good Business: Understanding Co-operatives and Mutual Enterprises

Presented by Associate Professor Paul Thambar - Director, Mutual Value Lab, Impact Labs, with Adjunct Professor (Practice) Peter Hunt - Mutual Value Lab, Impact Labs, and Managing Director, Mutuo

Leading in Complexity

Presented by Professor Richard Hall, Senior Director, Global Leadership Development Program and Deputy Dean, Leadership and Executive Education

Advances in Digital Education

Presented by Professor Jonathan Matheny, Director, MBA (Digital), Monash Online Education and Director, Program Development, Leadership and Executive Education

Introducing the Monash MBA (Digital)

Presented by Professor Jonathan Matheny, Director, MBA (Digital), Monash Online Education and Director, Program Development, Leadership and Executive Education

Organisers

The Monash Business School Alumni Relations team.

Email: mbus-alumni@monash.edu