Guangzhou alumni event: How AI is Reshaping Corporate Decision-Making

Explore how AI is transforming corporate decision-making, driving organisational change, and shaping future career opportunities with Dr Lu Qiao.

Register for our Guangzhou alumni event.

Join us for an engaging and insightful alumni event in Guangzhou on Friday 30 January 2026, as Dr Lu Qiao explores how AI is transforming corporate decision-making, driving organisational change, and opening new opportunities for future career development. The evening will offer a mix of thought-provoking discussions and valuable networking opportunities, designed to inspire new ideas and foster meaningful connections.

In this interactive session, Dr Lu Qiao , Assistant Professor in Accounting and Finance at Leeds University Business School, will share her latest research on how the rise of AI is reshaping corporate decision-making in meaningful and practical ways. Rather than focusing on technical detail, she will explore how intelligent tools are influencing real-world business practice, from strategic choices to organisational change. It will also touch on key governance and ethical considerations surrounding these technologies, highlighting the opportunities and challenges they present. Finally, Dr Qiao will consider what these developments mean for future career pathways, offering valuable insights for professionals navigating an evolving business landscape.

The session will be followed by networking and refreshments, where you will have the opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni, share your memories of Leeds, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations and business opportunities in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. You will also have the opportunity to network with Anna Wellard and Olivia Blythman, Managers in the Business School Alumni Team during the event.

Event Schedule
18:30 – Registration
19:00 – Interactive session with Dr Lu Qiao
20:00 – Networking and refreshments
21:30 – Close

There is no charge for this event but places are limited and offered on a first come, first served basis. This event is open to alumni from Leeds University Business School only. Due to high demand, we are unable to offer places to the wider University of Leeds community, and any bookings from non-Business School alumni or external guests may be cancelled.

If you would like any more information about the event or have any questions, please contact the Leeds University Business School Alumni Team (alumni@lubs.leeds.ac.uk).

Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights, expand your professional network, and reconnect with the Business School alumni community.

We look forward to seeing you there!