Industry engagement for students

Your MBA journey is about more than just coursework. AIB gives you opportunities to engage directly with alumni and industry experts to grow your career alongside your studies. Explore our industry engagement opportunities below.

Connect with the AIB community

Engage with our global following of over 20,000 students, alumni, academics and industry professionals by exploring our AIB LinkedIn Business page.

You never know where your next job network comes from.

CONNECT WITH AIB ON LINKEDIN

Ask Me Anything with AIB’s Alumni Leaders

Tap into the power of peer-to-peer career support and professional networking with AIB’s Ask Me Anything program. Our diverse line up of over 70 Alumni Leaders can share their wealth of knowledge and insights with students seeking professional or career advice, and peer to peer networking opportunities. You can filter profiles based on expertise, industry, field and location, and then connect on LinkedIn to start a conversation.

Mark O’Neill

General Manager Football, Parramatta Eels National Rugby League Club

Francesca D’Urso

Senior Manager, Results & Transformation at Mensana Change Management

Kevin Baker

Principal Government Relations & Stakeholder Engagement – BHP

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Events

From in-person networking events and graduations, to interactive webinars and workshops, our range of events helps you stay connected with the AIB community, build valuable relationships and strengthen your industry presence.

AIBconnect: Sydney

19/03/2026

5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Held at Pier One Sydney Harbour, we invite for you to join us for a networking event with AIB fellow students, alumni and 2026 graduands.

Student and Alumni Event Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection, Hickson Road, Dawes Point NSW, Australia Sydney NSW, Australia

AIBconnect: Melbourne

05/02/2026

5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Held at Transit Rooftop Bar, we invite for you to join us for a networking event with AIB fellow students and alumni.

Student and Alumni Event Transit Rooftop Bar, Federation Square, Melbourne VIC, Australia Melbourne VIC, Australia

How to turn defence experience into strategic career advantage

26/11/2025

8:00 am – 9:00 am

Revisit our past webinar on “How to turn defence experience into strategic career advantage”, part of AIB’s Career Under Construction career development series.

Webinar

How to build a personal brand that speaks before you do

20/08/2025

7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Revisit our past webinar on “How to build a personal brand that speaks before you do”, part of AIB’s Career Under Construction career development series.

Webinar

AIBconnect: Adelaide

28/05/2025

5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Held at The Gallery Adelaide, we invite for you to join us for a networking event with AIB fellow students and alumni.

Student and Alumni Event The Gallery, Waymouth Street, Adelaide SA, Australia Adelaide, South Australia

AIBconnect: Melbourne

15/05/2025

5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Held at QT Melbourne, we invite for you to join us for a networking event with AIB fellow students and alumni.

Student and Alumni Event QT Melbourne, Russell Street, Melbourne VIC, Australia Melbourne, Victoria

Explore highlights from past events through our blogs. You’ll find inspiring stories and insightful lessons from an incredible range of guest speakers including award-winning marketer and television presenter Todd Sampson, cricketing legend Glenn McGrath, and Mad Mex CEO Therese Frangie.

AIB EVENT BLOGS

Have an idea for a speaker or a topic you’d like to see at a future event? Share your suggestion below, and we’ll be in touch if it moves ahead.

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