Events and Gatherings
From our flagship Diwali Gala to industry panels and casual meetups, IITAV brings the community together throughout the year.
Sun 25 October 2026 · 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
🪔✨ IITAV 2026 Diwali Function & Awards Night ✨🪔
IIT Alumni Victoria Annual Diwali Dinner 2026
Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley
285 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia
Past Events
A look back at what we've been up to.
Wed 30 September 2026
SeedLAB - Suneet Jain on wholesale investing
Wed 12 August 2026
IIT Alumni Networking Event: Connect, Network, and Grow 2026
📍 Manhari Room, Level 7, Melbourne Connect
Sat 30 May 2026
IITAV Annual General Meeting 2026
📍 Copland Room, Ashburton Community Centre
Wed 6 May 2026
Startup Investment Series: Unlocking Opportunities with Uncompromised and TIE
Wed 11 March 2026
Founder Talk March 2026
📍 Manhari Room, Level 7, Melbourne Connect
Sun 1 March 2026
Holi Hungama 2026
📍 Ashburton Bowls Club
All Past Events
Wed 30 September 2026
SeedLAB - Suneet Jain on wholesale investing
Wed 12 August 2026
IIT Alumni Networking Event: Connect, Network, and Grow 2026
📍 Manhari Room, Level 7, Melbourne Connect
Sat 30 May 2026
IITAV Annual General Meeting 2026
📍 Copland Room, Ashburton Community Centre
Wed 6 May 2026
Startup Investment Series: Unlocking Opportunities with Uncompromised and TIE
Wed 11 March 2026
Founder Talk March 2026
📍 Manhari Room, Level 7, Melbourne Connect
Sun 1 March 2026
Holi Hungama 2026
📍 Ashburton Bowls Club
What We Host
IITAV runs a full calendar of events for alumni at every career stage.
Annual Diwali Gala
Our flagship event each October. Brings the full IITAV community together for culture, awards, and connection. 100+ attendees.
Annual Awards Night
Four prestigious awards recognising IIT alumni in research, entrepreneurship, community service, and lifetime achievement.
Industry Panels
IITAV members share expertise at conferences and panels across Melbourne's business, tech, and energy sectors.
Networking Dinners
Smaller, targeted evenings for alumni to connect across industries and build meaningful professional relationships.
Career and Mentorship
Mentorship sessions pairing experienced alumni with early-career graduates and current IIT students in Australia.
Pan-IIT ANZ Events
Joint events with sister associations in NSW, Queensland, and across the ANZ region for a broader alumni network.
Annual Calendar
Typical events across the year. Dates confirmed closer to each event.
Summer Networking Night
Industry Panel Series
Mid-Year Alumni Mixer
Awards Nominations Close
Annual Diwali Gala and Awards Night
Year-End Celebration
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