Building Bridges: Unlocking Opportunities

Building Bridges: Unlocking Opportunities Across the Australia-India Economic Corridor

This event will feature a practical panel discussion with entrepreneurs and business leaders who have lived bilateral experience navigating market entry, growth, partnerships, and operating challenges across both Australian and Indian markets.

Unlike a traditional keynote-style event, this session is designed to be practical, peer-led, and insight-rich. The discussion will draw out real-world lessons from people who have built, entered, expanded, or supported businesses across the two markets. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of the opportunities, risks, cultural considerations, and strategic decisions involved in doing business between Australia and India.

Whether you are exploring market entry, scaling across borders, advising businesses, building partnerships, or simply interested in the future of Australia-India economic engagement, this event offers a valuable opportunity to learn from experienced leaders and connect with a like-minded network.

Event details

Date: Thursday, 25 June 2026

Time: 5.45pm - 7.30pm

Location: Melbourne Business School, Carlton

Registration: essential by Thursday, 18 June 2026

The Australia-India Special Interest Group (MBS-AISIG) is an alumni chapter founded by alumni of Melbourne Business School, University of Melbourne, dedicated to strengthening the Australia–India economic corridor through business, innovation, entrepreneurship, and cross-border collaboration. Their mission is to create a trusted platform for alumni, business leaders, founders, investors, policymakers, and professionals who are interested in building meaningful connections and opportunities between Australia and India.

Thank you to the organisers

This event is brought to you by the newly formed MBS Australia-India Special Interest Group. Thanks to Abhishek (MBA 2024), Rajashree Datta (MBA 2024) and Saurav Jha (MBA 2024) for making this happen.