Future Ready Business Series

The Future Ready Business series, presented by RMIT's College of Business and Law, connects RMIT's global community of industry professionals and alumni with RMIT researchers and experts to explore the future of business, law, technology, and social impact.

In 2025, we expanded our global footprint by bringing together over 300 business leaders, innovators, and alumni across Vietnam, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Jakarta. Across the region, we explored topics that are reshaping the way we work, live and lead, including AI, responsible innovation and digital inclusion for the elderly.

We invited local and international experts to unpack the paradoxes of technological transformation and how leaders can navigate change while ensuring social, ethical and sustainable outcomes.

A key takeaway is that it's important to work in an integrated mode.

It's important that all sectors of government, society, civil society, volunteer and work together.

Our 2025 events were delivered in collaboration with leading organisations across the Asia Pacific, including Singapore Red Cross, Binnis University and industry partners spanning technology, retail, government and social impact sectors.

I think there were some key takeaways from the discussions you need to re-look at how we see growing homes.

Not only look at them as beneficiaries, but also look at them as contributing to society.

We delivered our first ever Thought Leadership event in Hong Kong, welcomed high profile speakers and strengthened RMIT's presence in key markets.

The insights we generated through this series are captured in policy papers which will inform decision making, guide future initiatives and support evidence-based advocacy. We've formed new partners

partnerships, explored new avenues to do research and generated internship opportunities for our students.

I think it's really important to keep the alumni together.

There are so many students that have studied at RMIT that have now spread right across the world.

In 2026, the Future Ready Business Series will continue to push the boundaries of what's possible, further establishing RMIT University's reputation as a global thought leader.

We'll expand our focus on technology-driven social impact while exploring how organisations can lead responsibly and stay future-ready amid rapid change.

Join us as we continue to shape conversations that transform industries, influence policy, and connect RMIT's global community.

To explore past events or to be a part of our 2026 program, please scan the QR code.