Join us for our dynamic Business School Thought Leadership Series, which presents alumni and industry friends with the latest business topics and issues impacting their careers.
The Thought Leadership Series showcases cutting-edge academic research paired with practical industry advice. The events also provide UQ alumni and industry guests with the opportunity to network over drinks and canapés.
Upcoming event
Thought Leadership Series: AI and the Future of Queensland Businesses
Date: Tuesday 23 June 2026
Time: 5:30–8pm
Location: Customs House, 399 Queen Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
Register by: Monday 15 June 2026
“The thing I love about the Thought Leadership Series is you get really digestible, applicable information. It’s not a lecture, it’s short, sweet and relevant.”
Chris Hurn, Director & Co-Founder, Effigy Consulting (UQ MBA Graduate)
Past topics
Over the last decade, the Series has featured topics including:
- Inspiring our future health leaders
- Building business resilience
- Reshaping business success within ecological limits
- Extracting value from data – how to ensure ROI success and mitigate loss
- Navigating the trust challenges of artificial intelligence (AI)
- How to lead during times of crisis
- Can machines learn ethics? The future of artificial intelligence (AI) for business
- Why every business needs service innovation to thrive, not just survive
- The future of leadership
- Planning for sustainability
- Building and repairing trust in organisations.