Business Hunter Business Social

Join Business Hunter for the next Business Social, bringing together professionals, business leaders and industry representatives for an evening focused on connection, capability and the future of work in the Hunter.

In partnership with hyp, Newcastle Business Club, Committee for the Hunter and Business Hunter.

This edition marks the University of Newcastle’s introduction of its Looking Ahead 2030 direction, focused on how it will work more closely with industry across skills development, research, innovation and workforce pathways.

For individuals, this is a direct opportunity to understand what employers across the region are looking for, where future skills demand is heading, and how to better position yourself in a competitive job market.

For business and industry, the conversation is focused on how to strengthen access to emerging talent, improve workforce pipelines, and engage earlier with students and early-career professionals who will shape the future of the region.

Why attend:

• Understand what the University of Newcastle’s 2030 direction means for business, industry and your role in the region’s future
• Identify real opportunities to engage — from workforce pipelines and talent access to research, innovation and commercial partnerships
• Connect with leaders across business, industry and government in a relaxed, collaborative setting
• Gain insight into how skills, capability and workforce needs are evolving — and where you fit
• Be part of shaping how collaboration across the region turns ideas into real outcomes

This is a chance to align emerging workforce pathways with those shaping it – and strengthen the pipeline in both directions.

• Tuesday 19 May 2026
• 5:30pm – 8:30pm
• McLarty Room, University of Newcastle, Callaghan Campus
• In partnership with hyp, Newcastle Business Club, Committee for the Hunter and Business Hunter.