2026 Melbourne: AI-Era Career Planning In-Person Meetup (mandarin speaking)

The AI Era is here. Everyone's talking about the trend, but have you considered these more concrete questions?

How can you build a real career advantage before graduation in the face of rapidly iterating technology?

Beyond technical skills, what core competencies do top employers truly value?

Opportunity waits for no one, but you can plan ahead.

This event will tackle these pressing questions head-on!

We have invited seasoned mentors from the front lines of industries like Qantas, ANZ, Bupa, and 7-ELEVEN to share genuine, actionable industry insights and career path guidance.

Centered around four key dimensions—Industry Trend Analysis, Enterprise Demand Decoding, Forward-Looking Skill Cultivation, and Hands-on Experience Sharing—we will help you find your direction and take the initiative before the wave fully arrives.

🗓 Event Time:

Date:​ Friday, March 17, 2026, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Melbourne Local Time)

📍 Event Location:

Venue:​ Level 13, 33 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

💰Fee:​ Free

Please register via the JR Academy official website for more details.

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Direct Dialogue with Industry Experts

• Seasoned professionals from Bupa, ANZ, Qantas, and 7-ELEVEN​ will share internal technical roadmaps and talent profiles—first-hand insights you won’t hear on campus.

A Practical "Plan Ahead" Roadmap

• Walk away with a clear action guide for students: from skill-stack selection and project experience to internship planning—step by step, build your competitive edge.

• Trend Decoding:​ How is AI genuinely reshaping industries?
• Skill Building:​ What is the "future skill set" that employers value most?
• Path Planning:​ What are the "key steps" from campus to the workplace?

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 growth.

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.

A mystery guest from Bupa~ Who could it be? The answer will be revealed at the event!

Delicious pizza​ will be served on-site, along with a variety of drinks and milk tea​ provided by Fantuan. Enjoy great food while networking and discussing career experiences in a relaxed atmosphere!

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.

• 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.

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.

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 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 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.

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33 Exhibition St, 33 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, Australia

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