Macquarie University Open Day 2025

including Alumni Reunion Day

Saturday 16 August, 10am - 4pm

 

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Alumni Reunion Day

11am - 2.30pm
Michael Egan Hall

 

As a valued member of our Alumni community, we warmly invite you to our second annual Alumni Reunion Day on Saturday 16 August, as part of the wider university’s Open Day*.  

This year’s theme: AI and the Human Element  will feature an impressive panel of alumni speakers and Macquarie staff, including:

  • Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM, former Chief Scientist of Australia
  • Matt Barrie, Chief Executive, Freelancer
  • Curt Shi, Investor and entrepreneur
  • Phil Laufenberg, Head of AI, Macquarie University
  • Professor Niloufer Selvadurai, Macquarie Law School

The discussion will be moderated by Jonathan Covell, Chief Information and Digital Officer, Macquarie University.

The panel discussion will be followed by an opportunity to engage with an activation area of Macquarie University programs and faculty, a complimentary lunch, campus tour and a variety of Open Day activities.

 

Would you like to attend Alumni Reunion Day?


   Kids are also welcome at the Alumni Reunion. Please indicate the number of children under 16 attending.

      


Alumni Reunion Day Program

11am Arrival
11.30am
  • Welcome to Country by Colleen Mitchell, Director, Walanga Muru
  • MC Alistair Booth, Macquarie University alumni 
  • Welcome by Professor S Bruce Dowton, Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor
  • Panel discussion: AI and the Human Element
    • Featuring Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM, former Australian Chief Scientist, Macquarie University alumni
    • Matt Barrie, Chief Executive, Freelancer, Macquarie alumni
    • Curt Shi, Investor and entrepreneur, Macquarie alumni
    • Phil Laufenberg, Head of AI, Macquarie University
    • Professor Niloufer Selvadurai, Macquarie Law School, Macquarie alumni
    • Moderated by Jonathan Covell, Chief Information and Digital Officer, Macquarie University, Macquarie University alumni
1pm Complimentary lunch and university activation stands to engage with
2pm Self-guided campus tours and participation in Open Day activities
2.30pm Reunion Day event concludes

 

*By choosing to attend the Alumni Reunion Day, you’ll also be registered for and have full access to Macquarie University’s Open Day (10am – 4pm).

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