Menu
Menu
    Menu

    Student and Industry Events

    Students gain further opportunity to hear from and engage with business Global Leaders in person at exclusive Ducere industry and student events. These events are presented by Ducere, the University of Canberra and our course partners such as KPMG, NAB, PwC, Telstra and more.
    Students enjoy a full day of sessions including a networking and panel event. Previous events have covered a range of topics from diversity, design thinking, disruptive technologies, effective decision making, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Panellists have included Ducere Global Leader the Hon. Julia Gillard, Holly Ransom – CEO, Emergent Solutions, Jan Owen – CEO, The Foundation of Young Australians, Brendon Gale – CEO, Richmond Football Club, and Prof. Lawrence Pratchett – Dean, Faculty of Business, Government and Law, University of Canberra.

    Upcoming Events

    Student and Industry Event – Future Ready

    When: Monday, July 24th at 9:00am – 6:00pm, followed by networking drinks from 6:00 – 7:30pm
    Where: Tank Stream Labs
Level 4, 17-19 Bridge St, Sydney

    Join your fellow students, Ducere and the University of Canberra at Tank Stream Labs for a future focused day of workshops, discussions, practical activities and inspirational speakers.

    • Hear from inspirational founders of successful startups through a fireside chat and a keynote speaker.
    • Discover the power of UX and why it is so critical to success in today’s world.
    • Participate in workshops that harness your creativity.
    • Learn all about how to build a professional brand and how to effectively network.
    • Workshop how the future of work is changing the way we communicate and our relationships at work.

    Webinar: How will “Australia’s most innovative new MBA” benefit my career?

    Date: Wednesday, 9th August 2017
    Time: 12-1pm AEST
    Where: Virtual event – join from your own desktop or device
    Duration: 1 Hour

    Here’s your chance to have your questions answered and learn more about Australia’s most practical and industry-focused MBA experience.

    Get the answer to these common questions:

    • What makes Ducere’s MBA so unique and innovative?
    • How do the projects work?
    • How does the academic component tie in with the projects?
    • Why are there no exams?
    • What is my weekly commitment?
    • What outcomes can I achieve in my MBA?

    Register for the webinar

    Webinar Sessions

    Aug 2018
    Entrepreneur with Dūcere, Series 9 – Tony Nash
    May 2018
    Entrepreneur with Dūcere, Series 7 – Erika Geraerts
    Apr 2018
    Entrepreneur with Dūcere, Series 6 – Loretta Bolotin
    Mar 2018
    Entrepreneur with Dūcere, Series 5 – Bryan Cush
    Feb 2018
    Entrepreneur with Dūcere, Series 4 – Alice Zaslavsky
    Jan 2018
    Entrepreneur with Dūcere, Series 3 – Tim McDonald
    Jan 2018
    MBA Alumni Q&A Session
    Dec 2017
    Entrepreneur with Dūcere Series 2 with digital specialist Harley Alexander
    Dec 2017
    Global Game Changers Program Q&A Session
    Nov 2017
    Entrepreneur with Dūcere Series 1 with YGAPs co-founder Elliot Costello

    Past Events

    Feb 2017
    The importance of diversity in driving creativity and growth
    Chair: Di Fleming – Executive Director, Ducere Foundation
    Catherine Walsh – Group Executive, People, Performance and Culture, Spotless Group
    Brendon Gale – CEO, Richmond Football Club
    Simon Spencer – Founder & CEO, Edgelabs
    Dr Pradeep Philip – Founder and Principal, Ergo Consilium

    Melbourne
    Nov 2016
    Can you create a culture of innovation in the workplace?
    Chair: The Hon. Julia Gillard, Prime Minister, Australia (2010-2013)
    James Mabbott – Head of KPMG Innovate, KPMG
    Mathew Jacobson – Founder, Ducere Global Business School
    Annie Parker – Co-Founder, muru-D & Director, Code Club Australia

    Sydney
    Aug 2016
    Disruptive Technologies
    Chair: The Hon. Julia Gillard, Prime Minister, Australia (2010-2013)
    Jonathon Davey – EGM NAB Labs
    Georgia Beattie – CEO, Startup Victoria
    James Cotton – Founder, Uluwatu Capital and CMO Software
    Michelle Bourke – CEO, Artlivemedia

    Melbourne
    Jul 2016
    How can we look to business to solve wicked problems?
    Chair: The Hon. Julia Gillard, Prime Minister, Australia (2010-2013)
    Mr Rob Bazzani – National Managing Partner, Private Enterprise KPMG Australia
    The Hon. Alan Stockdale – Former Treasurer of Victoria
    Prof. Lawrence Pratchett – Dean, Faculty of Business, Government and Law, University of Canberra

    Canberra
    May 2016
    How can business and broader community enable young Australians to innovate?
    Chair: The Hon. Julia Gillard, Prime Minister, Australia (2010-2013)
    Rufus Black – Master at Ormond College
    Holly Ransom – CEO, Emergent Solutions
    Jan Owen – CEO, The Foundation of Young Australians
    John Riccio – Partner, Digital Services Leader & Chief Digital Officer, PwC Australia

    Melbourne
    Feb 2016
    Effective Decision Making
    Prof. Robert Wood – Director, Centre for Ethical Leadership
    Dr David Bowser – Principal & Education Sector Leader, Nous Group
    Sally Capp – CEO, VECCI & Ducere Global Faculty member
    Susan Ferrier – national Managing partner, KPMG Australia
    Prof. Lawrence Pratchett – Dean, Faculty of Business, Government and Law, University of Canberra

    Melbourne
    Nov 2015
    Leveraging Diversity
    Ken Reid – National Managing Partner for People, Brand & innovation, KPMG
    The Hon. Julia Gillard – Prime Minister, Australia (2010-2013)
    Jan Owen AM – CEO, The Foundation of Young Australians
    Susan Ferrier – national Managing partner, KPMG Australia
    Catherine Powell – Managing Director & Co-Founder, Thankyou Group

    Sydney
    Aug 2015
    Governance, Strategy & Innovation
    Lisa Paul AO PSM – Secretary, Department of Education
    Michael Brissenden – Host of AM Current Affairs Program, ABC Radio
    Prof. Stephen Parker AO – Vice-Chancellor & President, University of Canberra
    Jack Hylands – Head, Postgraduate Programmes, Ducere

    Canberra
    Jul 2015
    Entrepreneurship & Innovation
    Matthew Lazarus-Hall – CEO of Chugg Entertainment
    Genevieve George – Founder and MD of OneShift
    Leonard Hamersfeld – Director and Founder of Buzz Products
    Prof. Lawrence Pratchett – Dean, Faculty of Business, Government and Law, University of Canberra

    Melbourne
    MAY 2015
    Innovation, Ethics & Finance
    Mr Greg Boland – Associate Dean, Faculty of Business Government & Law, University of Canberra
    Mr Trent Lund – “Lead Partner, Innovation & Digital Ventures, PwC Australia
    Mr Mark Carnegie – Founder, M.H. Carnegie & Co.
    Ms Sophie Ryan – CEO, Sony Foundation

    Sydney
    FEB 2015
    Innovation and Leadership
    Mr Rob Bazzani – National Managing Partner, Private Enterprise KPMG Australia
    The Hon. Alan Stockdale – Former Treasurer of Victoria
    The Hon. Julia Gillard – Prime Minister of Australia (2010-2013)
    Prof. Lawrence Pratchett – Dean, Faculty of Business, Government and Law, University of Canberra

    Melbourne