2026 Melbourne: AI-Era Career Planning In-Person Meetup (Mandarin Speaking)
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Are you ready for the AI Era?
Join us at the Bupa Global Headquarters in Melbourne for an exclusive, free career meetup designed specifically for international students and early-career professionals.
As AI reshapes industries, technical skills alone are no longer enough. What are top-tier companies like Qantas, Canva, ANZ, and Bupa actually looking for? How do you build long-term competitiveness before you even graduate?
We will dive deep into AI Trends, Career Development, and Holistic Wellness to help you map out a future that is both successful and sustainable.
### 🚀 Why Attend?
- Direct Access to Industry Insiders: Hear from experts at Qantas, 7-Eleven, ANZ, and Bupa about how AI is changing their internal workflows and hiring criteria.
- Authentic Career Advice: Move beyond the classroom. Learn about the real-world demand for skills in the Australian job market.
- Exclusive Referral Network: Gain access to our private recruitment groups for job alerts and internal referral opportunities.
- Networking & Refreshments: Connect with speakers and like-minded peers. Free Bubble Tea and gifts provided by Fantuan Delivery (Limited supply!).
### 🎤 Featured Speakers
- Long Zhao: Full-stack Lead with 10+ years of experience (React, Node.js, Python). Veteran of multiple tech giants and expert in team leadership.
- Patrick: Solutions Architect with 12+ years in the AU IT industry. Expert in Azure, DevOps, and end-to-end enterprise solutions for Finance and Insurance.
- Vesna Kovacevic: Senior Manager at ANZ (Home & Investment Lending). Over a decade of leadership experience in financial services and business growth.
- Surprise Guest: A mystery leader from Bupa will be revealed live at the event!
### 📍 Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, 17 March 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM AEDT
- Location: Ground Floor, 33 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000 (Bupa Office)
### 📝 IMPORTANT: How to Register
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### 👥 Who Should Join?
- University Students: Especially those in CS, Data, Engineering, or Business.
- Aspiring Tech Professionals: Anyone looking to enter Fintech, HealthTech, or general Tech sectors.
- Future Leaders: Those who want to understand high-level industry shifts beyond just coding.
#### 🎁 Event Speakers
**Vesna Kovacevic** – Senior Manager, Home and Investment Lending at ANZ
With over a decade of front-line management and lending advisory experience in Australia’s financial services sector, she has long focused on providing clients with professional mortgage and investment financing solutions. Vesna has served multiple times as an ANZ branch manager and previously managed sales and team operations at Telstra, bringing deep expertise in client service and business gro
**Patrick** holds a Master's degree from the University of Melbourne and brings twelve years of IT experience in Australia. Currently serving as a Solutions Architect at MMS, he specializes in end-to-end enterprise solutions, leveraging Azure and DevOps to empower industries such as finance and insurance. He is also a regular speaker and active contributor in the technology community.
**Long Zhao** excels at translating client needs and user expectations into interactive web applications. As an Engineering Lead and full-stack JavaScript specialist, he is the founder of Melfish and brings over 9 years of experience. He is committed to delivering scalable digital platforms spanning travel, e‑commerce, and AI‑driven products.
📝 Admission is free, but registration is required!
### 📅 Who Should Attend?
This focused meetup is especially ideal for current students who fit the following descriptions:
- Students majoring in Computer Science, Data, Engineering, Business, or related fields—excited about the future but also feeling unsure.
- Those who aspire to enter cutting-edge fields like technology, FinTech, or HealthTech, but are unclear on how to prepare.
- Proactive learners eager to move beyond textbooks and understand the real-world challenges and opportunities within industries.
### 🌟 Key Advantages
- First-hand Industry Insights: Hear directly from internal experts at Bupa, ANZ, 7-Eleven, and Qantas about real business needs and hiring perspectives.
- Clear Actionable Guide: Focused on **"How students can plan ahead,"** providing a practical, step-by-step path to build your competitiveness.
- Cross-Sector Intel: Gain insights into trends across technology, finance, and healthcare in one session, broadening your career horizons.
Sign up now and join us! Connect face-to-face with industry leaders and get a head start on your career journey.
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### 👥 Organizer Introduction
#### ★ JR Academy
Founded in August 2017 and headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, JR Academy is an internet technology education company. Through its media matrix, online training platforms, and career service platforms, it provides a one-stop solution for Chinese international students—offering lifestyle guidance, IT training, and career information services. Starting with IT and business courses, JR Academy has expanded its influence among the student community and established an Australian job platform, successfully helping over 6,000 students secure job offers. Empowering education with technology, JR Academy is committed to helping international students navigate overseas life efficiently and with clarity.
#### ★Bupa
We are a health and care company dedicated to helping our customers live longer, healthier, and happier lives, and to creating a better world. We offer a wide range of services, including aged and retirement care, dental, optical, health insurance, and community health initiatives, aimed at enhancing the overall health and well-being of Australians.
#### ★ANZ
ANZ is one of the leading banking and financial services groups in Australia and New Zealand, providing comprehensive banking and financial solutions to over 8.5 million retail and commercial customers across nearly 30 markets. As one of the oldest banking groups in Australia, ANZ is committed to supporting the sustainable growth of individuals, businesses, and communities through sound governance, professional financial services, and people‑centric values, driving long‑term prosperity in the region.
#### ★FANTUAN DELIVERY
Fantuan Delivery is an overseas food delivery platform dedicated to Asian cuisine and lifestyle services. Founded in 2014, it currently operates in Canada, the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, and other regions, offering food delivery, pickup, errand services, grocery and fresh produce delivery, and more. With a Chinese-language interface and support for multiple payment methods, Fantuan is well-regarded among Chinese communities for its fast delivery, attractive promotions, and localized taste offerings