Industry Leader’s Forum
The School of Tourism, have partnered with Brisbane Marketing to engage dynamic world-class leaders in dialogue regarding today’s global issues and challenges. The School has developed a national and international reputation of producing results that work to enhance operational and strategic practice in tourism and related industries. This Forum informs, challenges and inspires its audiences on the topics of leadership, sustainability, and excellence in business practices across the Tourism arena.
The Forum gives leading members of Queensland’s business and political community the opportunity to hear pre-imminent speakers explore trends, issues and ideas that are shaping the nature of our global industry, while facilitating high–level networking opportunities.
For further partnership enquiries please contact our Director of Industry Partnerships: Dr David Solnet, d.solnet@uq.edu.au
Meet the Industry Leaders Event (MILE)
Now in it s seventh year, the Meet the Industry Leaders Event (MILE) provides students with the opportunity to meet industry leaders and practitioners from hospitality organisations, professional associations, government regulators. This event is also supported by School of Tourism faculty and staff.
Representatives of Australia’s industry, peak organisations and government bodies across the spectrum of events, hospitality, leisure, recreation, sport, tourism and travel will provide insights and advice to students on career pathways and opportunities in their organisations.
This is an unparalleled opportunity for students to “get the inside knowledge” in your chosen field.
Industry Partner Profiles
Why you should attend and Getting the Most out of MILE
FAQs
The date of the event: 2nd September 2009
Venue: The Sebel & Citigate King George Square Brisbane
Time of event: 6.30pm – 9pm
Students need to REGISTER for this event through UQ Career Hub. Go to www.careerhub.uq.edu.au and look for Meet the Industry Leaders Event under upcoming events.
Students are also encourage to register through UQCareerHub and attend a Networking and Self Marketing - Preparing yourself for MILE workshop:
The date of the workshop: Friday 28 August
Venue: Room E215, Forgan Smith Bld No. 1
Time of workshop: 10am - 11am
Enquiries by Industry Partners should be directed to the School of Tourism or telephone (07) 3346 8717.
The Meet the Industry Leaders Event is a joint initiative of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law and the School of Tourism.
School Adjunct Professor’s discussion panel
The School of Tourism’s Adjunct Professor’s are recognised as world leaders in Tourism and its related sectors. Students enrolled in the revamped MGTS3000 Professional Development course have a unique opportunity to discuss and gain insights into global issues affecting industry with the distinguished panel.
To find out more about our Adjuncts please visit: www.tourism.uq.edu.au/staff
If you are not enrolled in MGTS3000 but would like to attend please register at Adjunct Professors Discussion Panel - School of Tourism Industry Day on www.careerhub.uq.edu.au
The date of the event: 2nd September 2009
Venue: Bld 14, GPN4, Level 2 Auditorium, Room 212
Time of event: 10am – 12noon
Industry Partners Profiles
The following organisations participated in the 2009 Industry Day. It is anticipated that the majority of these organisations will again participate in 2010.
To make the most of your time at the Meet the Industry Leaders Event, read about the organisations listed below and make a short list of organisations you would like to target on the night.
All commercial information in this web site has been provided by the companies involved.
Why Should You Attend
The Meet the Industry Leaders Event offers students the opportunity to meet face-to-face with potential employers, to become increasingly familiar with the industry and to gain insight into particular organisational structures and cultures.
While this event is not a careers fair where employers attend with the primary objective of employing students into full time or casual work, this is a wonderful opportunity to:
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Network with industry representatives
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Try to get the inside scoop - what are graduate recruiters looking for?
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Find information to focus your studies - do these industries interest you?
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Prepare for full time employment - ask about the industry realities and career paths
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Gain a better understanding of the breadth of a variety of industries, regardless of your major
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Find out about graduate positions
This is an unparalleled opportunity for students to “get the inside knowledge” in your chosen field. Whether you are looking for a graduate job, work experience or simply seeking information about working in your chosen field, meeting people in these organisations will assist you to understand the opportunities, the working environment and employer expectations.
Get the competitive edge
FAQs
Venue
The Sebel & Citigate King George Square Brisbane
CNR Roma and Ann Streets
Brisbane
The Sebel & Citigate King George Square is ideally located in the heart of the city opposite City Hall.
Transport
Parking at and near the venue is limited so students are advised to consider public transport. Bus and train stations are located nearby and the City Cat stops at the Queen Street terminal just a 10 minute walk to King George Square.
For further information visit http://jp.transinfo.qld.gov.au.
If it is necessary for you to arrange private transportation, 24 hour parking is available at Car Parking Brisbane 261 Ann Street (5 minute walk The Sebel & Citigate King George Square).
Dress Code
The dress code for the event is business attire.
Guests
This is a professional development opportunity provided exclusively for students of the School of Tourism. It is also an opportunity to network with professional representatives from industry. For that reason parents, partners and friends from outside of the School are not eligible to attend.