Melbourne, Australia — AIBUILD announced that CEO Yifei Wang served as a guest speaker and panel judge at the Corporate Insight & Empowerment (CIE) 11.0 finals, organised by the Malaysian Student Council of Australia (MASCA) – VIC Chapter. The annual case competition brought together top university talent to propose practical, AI-enabled solutions for the future of education.
“The calibre of thinking, the business acumen, and the sheer dedication on display were outstanding,” said Yifei Wang, CEO of AIBUILD. “From teams working into the early hours to finalists who engaged nearly ten Malaysian banks and conducted dozens of user consultations in a single week, their professionalism went far beyond typical student standards.”
Advancing AI × Education with Real-World Rigour
This year’s challenge focused on integrating AI into education with measurable impact. Judges evaluated entries on:
- Problem clarity & evidence (user research, stakeholder interviews)
- Innovation & feasibility (technical soundness, ethical considerations)
- Business viability (operating model, scalability, partnerships)
- Communication & teamwork (clarity, collaboration under pressure)
Beyond the technical quality of solutions, the jury recognised teams for their willingness to challenge assumptions, push creative boundaries, and communicate complex ideas with clarity and confidence.
Highlights from the Finals
- User-centred validation: Finalists collectively completed dozens of consultations with learners, educators, and industry stakeholders within one week.
- Industry engagement at pace: The champion team engaged nearly 10 Malaysian banks to pressure-test feasibility and partnership models.
- Resilience in delivery: Multiple teams sustained 2 a.m.–4 a.m. collaboration windows to iterate rapidly ahead of the finals.
“Events like CIE 11.0 are powerful bridges between students and industry,” Wang added. “The real victory isn’t only on the podium, it’s the growth, connections, and lessons each participant takes forward.”
Congratulations & Appreciation
AIBUILD congratulates the winning teams and celebrates all participants for their resilience and determination. We also extend appreciation to MASCA – VIC Chapter, mentors, and fellow judges for creating a high-impact platform that nurtures future leaders, innovators, and changemakers.
About CIE
CIE is an annual case competition hosted by the Malaysian Student Council of Australia (MASCA) – VIC Chapter. The program connects students with industry to tackle real-world challenges through research-driven problem solving, stakeholder engagement, and executive-style pitching.
About AIBUILD
Transforming Australian AI research into scalable, real-world solutions.
Founded in 2017, AIBUILD is a leading Australian AI company turning advanced research into practical solutions with measurable impact. Headquartered at Melbourne Connect, AIBUILD delivers AI-powered technologies across healthcare and aged care, retail, logistics, education, sports, accessibility, property management, construction, infrastructure, and more. Its solutions are driven by in-house R&D, proprietary AI infrastructure, and strong partnerships with leading institutions.
Nationally recognised for innovation, AIBUILD has secured over AUD 20 million in competitive funding and showcased its AI capabilities internationally through government-backed programs. With a growing global footprint in markets including the UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, the US, and Canada, AIBUILD is committed to advancing Australia’s AI leadership through innovation, cross-sector collaboration, and international engagement.