MBUS Annual Alumni Reunion: The Changing Face of Business

Join us for a full-day experience at Caulfield Campus, 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 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 day includes full day catering and will conclude with a cocktail reception at MUMA. 

KEYNOTE SESSIONS:

1. Harnessing the Age of AI – Prof. Simon D. Angus (Department of Economics & SoDa Laboratories)

   • Discover key AI advances and how they are solving business challenges

   • Understand the risks and opportunities in AI adoption

   • Address the anxiety around adapting to AI in the workplace 
     
     

2. The Human-Technology Interface – Dr. Mariano (Pitòsh) Heyden (Professor of Strategy & International Business)

   • The future of leadership in a tech-driven world

   • Communities of purpose and human-centric workforces

   • Managing technostress and digital overload

DRAFT SCHEDULE 

• 8:30 AM - Registrations open / Arrival tea & coffee
• 9:00 AM - Official welcome and opening remarks
• 9:20 AM - Keynote address #1: Professor Simon D. Angus 
• 10:20 AM - Morning tea
• 11:00 AM - Morning micro sessions
• 12:00 PM - Lunch
• 1:30 PM - Keynote address #2: Dr. Mariano (Pitòsh) Heyden 
• 2:30 PM - Afternoon tea
• 3:10 PM - Afternoon micro sessions:
• 4:10 PM - Alumni panel/close:
• 5:00 PM - Guests ushered to cocktail reception at MUMA
• 5:15 PM - Networking cocktail function 
• 7:30 PM - Event concludes, guests depart 

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 Prof Russell Smyth (Deputy Dean, Research), 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).

• 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, Michelle Bagnall, CEO Bank First.

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

• Introducing the Monash MBA (Digital) 

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

Please note: This is a draft schedule and subject to change. The full schedule of activities is being finalised and will be published soon.