In the heart of Melbourne’s innovation scene, the 2025 ASPIRE Social Networking & AI Panel Event brought together professionals, founders, and thought leaders to explore one of today’s most urgent questions: How do you stay relevant in the age of AI?
Held on 23 October 2025 at the Museum of Chinese Australian History, the event brought together industry experts from technology, marketing, entrepreneurship, and education to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of work. With keynote speaker Yifei Wang, CEO of AIBUILD and finalist at the City of Melbourne Small Business Awards, the evening inspired attendees to embrace AI-driven innovation, build meaningful professional connections, and unlock new pathways for growth in a rapidly evolving digital era.
AIBUILD’s vision: AI as a growth partner
During the panel, Yifei shared how AIBUILD is pioneering AI-driven transformation frameworks that help companies streamline operations, enhance creativity, and future-proof our teams.
AIBUILD’s approach focuses on ethical, accessible, and adaptive AI, ensuring that professionals from all backgrounds can harness new technologies confidently and responsibly.
Key insights from the panel
- AI is the new collaborator: The discussion explored how AIBUILD’s client partnerships show AI can amplify human capability, allowing professionals to focus on strategy, creativity, and connection.
- Community drives innovation: Yifei emphasised that meaningful conversations and collaboration are the foundation of sustainable innovation.
- Practical adoption over hype: The panel focused on actionable steps to integrate AI in marketing, design, education, and business processes, using tools that empower, not overwhelm.
- Adaptability is the new advantage: In a rapidly changing world, professionals who stay curious, agile, and open to collaboration will remain relevant.
Building the future together
This event reaffirmed AIBUILD’s commitment to empowering individuals and organisations to build smarter, more resilient futures with AI.
As AIBUILD continues to expand its ecosystem of innovation and learning, Yifei Wang invites professionals and businesses to join the conversation:
- Explore how AIBUILD’s solutions can help integrate AI into your workflow.
- Join our LinkedIn community for AI insights, future events, and collaboration opportunities.
- Stay connected — the AI revolution is here, and it belongs to everyone.