Join us for the first Alumni Evenings event of the year with Associate Professor Onur Ozgur

Associate Professor Ozgur will discuss "the value of connections in business and in life". Onur will give you a taste of the insights drawn from decades of research into the power of connections in business and in life.

Life as we know it is organised through our relationships. They play a central role in transmission of information, in which products we buy, what languages we speak, how we vote, whether we become criminals, whether we use health-risk substances, how much education we obtain, and our likelihood of professional success.

The innumerable ways in which connections affect our well-being make it imperative to understand why we see the kind of connections we see around us, and how the existing connections impact behaviour.

The event is open to Melbourne Business School alumni, students, staff and their guests or partners. 

In-person ticket options:

Early bird (ends Sunday, 8 February 2026)

• $50 per person
• Bring a fellow alum or guest: $45 per person (2 or more tickets purchased together)

Standard (from Monday, 9 February)

• $55 per person
• Bring a fellow alum or guest: $50 per person (2 or more tickets purchased together)

RSVP for in-person attendees ends Wednesday, 18 February.

Online tickets:

Alumni, students and guests: Free.

RSVP for Zoom participants closes Friday, 27 February 2026.

Contact
For any questions about this event, please contact MBS Alumni Relations via: alumni@mbs.edu

The event is organised by Melbourne Business School and registration are via the MBS website.

ESA members who attend the event are welcome to join for dinner at a nearby restaurant.  Details will be shared via the YP WhatsApp Group Chat.  You can scan the QR code below to join the chat.