AIBconnect: Toronto

In July 2024, AIB is thrilled to celebrate its first-ever Canadian Graduation, and to kick off the festivities and to make the most of the occasion, we are hosting a networking event the night before on Thursday July 11th at the Chelsea Hotel.

This will be an opportunity to meet fellow students and alumni, not only from Toronto, but also those who have travelled into the state for AIB’s very first graduation ceremony in Canada. Everyone is welcome to this networking event, so if you, or someone you know is interested in coming along to learn more about studying at AIB we highly encourage you to do so.

On the night, we’re also having a special panel discussion on how to leverage your MBA for career growth featuring some of AIB’s accomplished alumni from various industries in Canada!

Led by AIB Discipline Lead Dr Alicia Stanway, hear from Lee Rennick, Executive Director, CIO Communities at Foundry; Francesca D’Urso, Engagement Manager at Trindent Consulting; David Zyla, District Vice President – Manitoba West at Scotiabank and Thomas J. Sandrin, Founder & President at Northern Watch Services Inc. They will share their unique journeys and powerful insights on how they leveraged their MBA in their respective roles. You’ll also have the chance to engage with them directly and get answers to your burning questions.

Since you’re coming to Downtown Toronto, make the most of your trip and take part in AIB’s Canada campaign to win a limited-edition sweatshirt!

From July 5th to 14th, AIB will feature six digital billboards near the Metro Toronto Convention Centre celebrating AIB graduates’ success. If you find one and share a photo of it on LinkedIn, tagging AIB, you can win a limited-edition AIB branded sweatshirt! 

Here’s how you can win: 

• Be an AIB student or alumni who has passed the census date for at least one course. 
• Find one of our six digital billboards in Toronto using the map and clues below. 
• Snap a photo! 📸
• Post and tag AIB on LinkedIn. 
• Win a limited-edition AIB sweatshirt! 

Clues: 

• Seek the tunnel leading to the saintly station. (tip: look for the underground path) 
• If you’re heading to the Simcoe or the CBC, you’ll walk past me (tip: look for the underground path) 
• Search high above the hustle on the way to CN Tower. (tip: take a walk in the sky) 
• F̶i̶n̶d̶ t̶h̶e̶ g̶a̶t̶e̶w̶a̶y̶ f̶o̶r̶ t̶r̶a̶v̶e̶l̶e̶r̶s̶ t̶a̶k̶i̶n̶g̶ f̶l̶i̶g̶h̶t̶. (̶t̶i̶p̶:̶ t̶a̶k̶e̶ a̶ w̶a̶l̶k̶ i̶n̶ t̶h̶e̶ s̶k̶y̶)̶
• Where the Rich meet the Yonge. (tip: look out and up) 
• Front and centre of AIB’s Graduation Ceremony in Canada. (tip: look out and up) 

UPDATE: Looks like billboard number 4 needed a break from all the celebrations. No problem, the remaining five billboards are still up and ready for your selfies!

AIB will appear on the digital billboards once every two minutes, so be patient! Billboard 6 is up until July 12th, and billboards 1-5 are up until July 14th. Post your photo by July 21st. Sweatshirts are limited! Note: the sweatshirt image is a mockup. 

We can’t wait to see your photos, so stay alert and happy hunting! Check the Terms and Conditions. 

The details:

When: Thursday, July 11th 2024

Time: 5.30pm – 8.00pm

Where: Chelsea Hotel – 33 Gerrard St W, Toronto, ON M5G 1Z4

Get your ticket before Thursday July 4th

Why attend an AIB networking event?

This event offers a fantastic opportunity for both AIB students and graduates to reconnect and expand your professional network, particularly for those who are new to the AIB community. It’s a chance to engage with AIB staff and learn about the program through the firsthand experiences from the AIB community.

The diversity within the AIB community ensures you’ll meet professionals from a variety of sectors and roles. Everyone is welcome, and the event features delightful canapés and refreshments. Why not invite a colleague or friend for an enjoyable evening?

Interested in learning more about AIB’s MBA program one-on-one before the event? Please contact anneliese.searle@aib.edu.au to schedule an appointment.

Please note:

Refunds (less Eventbrite’s fees) will only be accepted until midnight Sunday June 30th.

Photographs will be taken on the night – by entering this event site, you agree to be photographed, which may be used for marketing or promotional purposes.