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SUMMARY:QUT Future Leaders’ Forum
LOCATION:QUT Gardens Theatre\, X block\, Gardens Point campus 
DESCRIPTION:Technology and AI are transforming the future of work at speed. At the QUT CareerCon headline event\, you can engage directly with QUT student leaders and build meaningful connections with the next generation of leaders from across a broad range of disciplines.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><strong>QUT Future Leaders’ Forum</strong></p><p>Technology and AI are transforming the future of work at speed. At the QUT CareerCon headline event\, you can engage directly with QUT student leaders and build meaningful connections with the next generation of leaders from across a broad range of disciplines.</p><p>Hear from QUT alumni now leading within a global technology organisation.&nbsp\;<strong>David McKeering\, Executive Managing Director\, ANZ\,</strong>&nbsp\;and&nbsp\;<strong>Alana Steele\, Head of People Experience and Internal Communications at NTT DATA</strong>\, who will share their journey from QUT to the global stage\, and the skills and mindsets that drive success in a fast-changing market. Moderated by&nbsp\;<strong>QUT student and 7NEWS Reporter\,</strong>&nbsp\;<strong>Sameel Deoji</strong>\, the conversation will be followed by an exclusive networking session with students and industry partners.</p><p><strong>Program</strong></p><ul><li>2.45pm - Doors open to QUT Gardens Theatre\, X block\, Gardens Point campus</li><li>3.00pm - Q&amp\;A with QUT Alumni\, David McKeering and Alana Steele</li><li>4.00pm - Exclusive facilitated networking with industry partners\, speakers and students over canap&eacute\;s and drinks</li></ul><p><strong>About NTT DATA</strong></p><ul><li>A global technology and innovation leader in AI\, cloud\, data centres and networks</li><li>Operating in 70+ countries and serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100</li><li>Ranked among the world&rsquo\;s top 10 telecommunications companies and recognised as a top employer globally</li></ul><h3><strong>For more information or to secure a seat please contact the <a href="mailto:careerconnect@qut.edu.au?subject=Future%20Leaders'%20Forum&amp\;body=Hi%20there%2C%20%0AI%20would%20like%20to%20find%20out%20more%20information%20about%20the%20upcoming%20Future%20Leaders'%20Forum.%20%0ARegards%2C%20%0A">QUT CareerCon&nbsp\;Team.</a></strong></h3><p>&nbsp\;</p><p><strong>About our speakers</strong></p><p><strong>David McKeering\, Executive Managing Director\, ANZ\, NTT DATA</strong></p><p>David is a senior executive and leader committed to delivering value for clients\, organisations and employees. He is highly regarded for his strategic business leadership and focus on execution through transformation. David&rsquo\;s experience in executive-level client engagements spans national and multinational corporations in industry sectors and markets across Australia\, New Zealand and Asia Pacific. Passionate about people\, David nurtures talent and diversity\, creating and inspiring inclusive\, high-performance cultures. David completed a Bachelor of International Business at QUT.</p><p><strong>Alana Steele\, Head of People Experience and Internal Communications\, NTT DATA</strong></p><p>With 25 years&rsquo\; experience across Australia\, the UK and Japan\, Alana has led enterprise communications and engagement in complex\, highly regulated organisations\, coaching C suite and senior leaders through major change to strengthen their leadership voice\, engagement style and executive presence. Alana completed a Bachelor of Education at QUT.</p><p><strong>Sameel Deoji\, QUT Communications and Business Student and 7NEWS Reporter</strong></p><p>Sameel is completing his final semester at QUT\, before graduating in August with a double degree: Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) / Bachelor of Business (Management). Sameel also works as a TV reporter\, producer and social media producer with 7NEWS. Outside of work\, Sameel loves (attempting) to cook and enjoys diving into a page-turning mystery book.</p><p class="image-center"><img alt="Guest speakers David McKeering\, Alana Steele and moderator Sameel Deoji" src="https://www.qut.edu.au/news/news-image?image=173554.png" /></p><p style="text-align:center">&nbsp\;David McKeering&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;Alana Steele&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; Sameel Deoji&nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\; &nbsp\;</p><p style="text-align:center">&nbsp\;</p><p><strong><em>Presented by the <a href="https://www.qut.edu.au/engage/qut-business-leaders-forum">QUT Business Leaders&rsquo\; Forum</a> in partnership with our industry sponsors.</em></strong></p>
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