ACYPI x MCBA Mid-Autumn Networking Night 🌕

An evening co-hosted by ACYPI Melbourne Chapter and the Melbourne Chinatown Business Association

Join us in the heart of Chinatown for a special evening that blends professional networking with cultural celebration.

✨ Meet. Mingle. Mooncake! ✨

The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important traditional festivals in Chinese culture. It celebrates the full moon, family reunion, and togetherness. Traditionally, people gather to admire the moon, enjoy mooncakes, and share stories under the night sky.

This year, ACYPI Melbourne & MCBA invites young professionals and community members to experience this cultural tradition in a modern, interactive setting while building meaningful professional connections.

What’s in Store

🍸 Welcome & Mingling – Arrive at our vibrant bar venue in the heart of Chinatown, grab a free drink, and meet fellow attendees in a relaxed setting.

🔗 Speed Networking – Kick off the evening with structured networking designed to help you meet as many people as possible. Quick, dynamic conversations make it easy to expand your network without overthinking.

🧠 Trivia Game – Shift gears into a fun, interactive trivia session with a Mid-Autumn twist. Test your knowledge, work in teams, and compete for prizes while enjoying some laughs.

🥟 Food & Refreshments – Delicious bites and drinks will be served throughout the night to keep the energy flowing.

🌏 Closing Connections – Wind down with open networking, giving you the chance to reconnect with new contacts and continue the conversations.

Why You Should Attend

✔ Expand your professional circle in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere
✔ Experience one of the most celebrated cultural festivals
✔ Meet like-minded young professionals and community members
✔ Enjoy interactive activities designed to spark conversation

Event Details

📅 Date: Thursday, 2 October 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 – 9:00 PM AEST
📌 Location: Juliet Melbourne, Basement, 37/41 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
💲 Tickets: $20 (includes food and activities)

✨ Food & Drinks ✨
Kick off the evening with one complimentary drink on arrival, then enjoy a delicious selection of bites featuring crispy wagyu wontons, lamb sausage rolls, golden crisp polenta, and a hearty Portuguese seafood rice — just a taste of the food on the menu!

As places are limited, we encourage you to secure your ticket early.

Registration closes by 5pm, Sunday 28th September

** Participants must disclose any known food allergies or dietary restrictions when register and prior to the event.

We look forward to welcoming you!

ACYPI Melbourne Chapter & MCBA

EVENT HOSTS

ACYPI

ACYPI is Australia's leading young professionals' platform in the Australia-China space that connects young professionals and entrepreneurs to opportunities encompassing Australia and China. We are the single largest young professional organisation in the Australia-China space.

We are a 100% volunteer-led organisation that is independent, apolitical, and focused on connecting young professionals and entrepreneurs to opportunities in the Australia and China relationship.

Our Mission: Through events and initiatives, we aim to promote people-to-people exchange and cultivate cross-cultural literacy among young professionals in Australia and China to help their decision-making as future leaders across sectors.

CO-HOST & SPONSOR

MCBA

As an organisation officially recognised by the City of Melbourne, MCBA is committed to revitalising and empowering the business and culture of Chinatown through innovative projects, strategic partnerships, and community engagement.