ONU Business Exchange

ONU Business Exchange - Business of Artificial Intelligence

Following the success of our first three ONU Business Exchange forums, we are pleased to invite alumni to the next event in the series, focused on the Business of AI.

AI in 2026 is moving rapidly from experimentation to a core driver of business strategy, transforming how companies compete, innovate, and create value.

The panel conversation will examine where AI is delivering real commercial impact, how organisations are approaching investment and adoption, and what emerging business models could reshape entire industries. We’ll also explore the gap between AI’s promise and reality, and what leaders need to consider as the technology continues to evolve.

The ONU Business Exchange series is designed to strengthen our alumni network, showcase the depth of ONU expertise, and spark purposeful connections across industries and generations.

Following the panel discussion, join fellow alumni for networking drinks to reconnect, exchange perspectives, and build new professional relationships. 

It would be terrific if you could join us on 5 November 2026 - continuing to connect where we work, not just where we once studied.

Event Details

When: Thursday 5 November 2026

Where: Nexia Australia, level 22, 2 Market St, Sydney (access via Kent st).

Time: From 5:30pm

Cost: $25 – includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

Our illustrious panel includes:

Peter Corbett (ON 2001)

Peter is a Partner at Deloitte Australia leading their Telecommunications, Media, and Entertainment sector nationally. Peter’s career has spanned more than 20 years in strategy consulting across Australia and North America, focused on digital transformation, customer and employee experience, operating model redesign, technology and AI strategy, and business growth initiatives. He is a Chartered Accountant and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Alongside his consulting career, Peter is passionate about leadership development and supporting the next generation. He serves on the advisory boards of B.Inspiring, batyr and the University of Sydney MBA Consulting Society, contributing to initiatives around youth empowerment, mental health and leadership.

Daryl Teo (ON 2003)

Daryl Teo is a technology executive, consultant and AI specialist with two decades of experience across startups and enterprise. A former Chief Technology Officer, Daryl is now the founder of Opsilon, an AI agent platform focused on business workflows. Daryl previously worked across financial services, retail, AgTech and digital products, Daryl holds a Bachelor of Software Engineering from RMIT University and an MBA, and is based in Melbourne.

James Fisher (ON 1982)
James is an engineering and business executive with extensive experience delivering complex projects across international markets, particularly China and the United States. His work spans renewable energy, oil and gas, mining, manufacturing and software, with expertise in project delivery, commercial negotiations, strategic partnerships, project financing and team leadership. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Sydney.

James is also an education technology entrepreneur, using AI to create new learning experiences through alto.guru and blinkered.com.au. His combination of engineering, commercial and entrepreneurial experience gives him a practical perspective on turning complex ideas into solutions that work.

If you require further information, please contact Christian Nabung (ON 2010) on 02 9568 9544 or alumni@newington.nsw.edu.au

Warm regards,
The Old Newingtonians’ Union
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