The Future of Enterprise: Will technology transform society, or must society transform business?
To mark the launch of UniSQ's new MBA, this exclusive masterclass brings together leading thinkers in technology, business and project management to challenge conventional thinking about the future of enterprise.
As intelligent technologies rapidly reshape the way we work and do business, leaders face a critical question: how can we harness innovation to create value while shaping a more equitable and sustainable future? This masterclass will explore whether technological advancement can genuinely drive societal progress - or whether it simply makes existing business models more powerful.
Together with our expert panelists, you'll explore:
- the evolving purpose of business in an AI-driven world
- the opportunities and risks that come with accelerating technological change
- how leaders can balance innovation with ethics and social responsibility
- ways digital transformation can generate both commercial success and public value.
This engaging discussion will challenge conventional thinking and encourage you to consider what an intelligent, ethical and sustainable enterprise should look like in the future.
Whether you're a business leader, manager, entrepreneur or professional navigating change, this masterclass will provide new insights and practical perspectives on leading in the age of AI.
Meet the panel
Dr Jon Whitty enjoys looking at projects and their management through alternative lenses, such as evolutionary theory, complexity science, and philosophy and enjoys ruminating on the new insights that emerge.
Jon publishes journal articles and book chapters on these topics and delights in the opportunity to talk about them. He is currently Associate Professor in Project Management at the University of Southern Queensland and has a pioneering group of PhD students and industry focused research projects that are bringing new and interesting understandings to light.
Dr Anup Shrestha specializes in Service Management, Knowledge Management and Cloud Computing, as well as the ethical adoption of intelligent technologies. He has published many peer-reviewed articles on these topics and regularly engages with various industry sectors to expand knowledge about them.
He is currently Associate Professor in Information Systems at the University of Southern Queensland and actively supervises PhD students and industry focused research projects expanding this emerging area. Prior to his academic journey, Anup worked in the IT industry where his career progressed from programmer to project manager for 8 years.
UniSQ MBA Launch
Join us on Thursday 1 October 2026 at UniSQ Brisbane for an evening of insightful discussion and networking.
Doors open at 5.30pm for a 6.00pm start, with food, drinks and networking opportunities available from 7.30pm to 8.00pm.
Bookings are essential.
Doors open at 5.30pm for a 6.00pm start, with food, drinks and networking opportunities available from 7.30pm to 8.00pm.
Bookings are essential.