We are UQIES,
the biggest and most active entrepreneurship
body in Australia

We are UQIES,
the biggest and most active entrepreneurship
body in Australia

We are UQIES,
the biggest and most active entrepreneurship
body in Australia

Our mission: To spark imagination, foster connections and empower Australia's future changemakers through exceptional events, mentorship and collaborative opportunities. By uniting those driven to innovate, disrupt and seek meaningful change, we shape a brighter tomorrow.

Our mission: To spark imagination, foster connections and empower Australia's future changemakers through exceptional events, mentorship and collaborative opportunities. By uniting those driven to innovate, disrupt and seek meaningful change, we shape a brighter tomorrow.

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UQIES at EUC
UQIES at EUC
UQIES at EUC

The University of Queensland Innovation & Entrepreneurship Society (UQIES) is Australia’s premier student society for entrepreneurial students. Positioned at the heart of our target demographic, UQIES is a catalyst for driving impact and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs at UQ and beyond.

The University of Queensland Innovation & Entrepreneurship Society (UQIES) is Australia’s premier student society for entrepreneurial students. Positioned at the heart of our target demographic, UQIES is a catalyst for driving impact and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs at UQ and beyond.

We offer a nurturing environment for students to imagine and cultivate ideas. Throughout the year, UQIES organises flagship events like the Sustainability Innovation Challenge, Bonfire Festival, and Weekend of Startups, aimed at inspiring and connecting aspiring entrepreneurs.

We offer a nurturing environment for students to imagine and cultivate ideas. Throughout the year, UQIES organises flagship events like the Sustainability Innovation Challenge, Bonfire Festival, and Weekend of Startups, aimed at inspiring and connecting aspiring entrepreneurs.

Our team

Meet the 2025 UQIES Executive Team:

Xander Minzenmay

President

Xander Minzenmay

President

Jussi Djachenko

Secretary

Travis Graham

Treasurer

Sam Eghtedari

Director of SIC

Ben Bryant

Director of BFI

Hein Reitmann

Director of International Trip

Hayley Fittler

Operations

Neha Dugar

Operations

Sara Leung

Operations

Yagya Neekhra

Operations

Rhea Garg

Marketing

Steffani Chang

Marketing

Daniel D'Souza

Marketing

Blake Campbell

Marketing (Photographer)

Jaylan Thomson

Marketing (Videographer)

Marcus Tossmann

Sponsorships & Partnerships

Stefi Stan

Advisory

Blake Jones

Advisory

Let’s Build together

Email

team@uqies.com

Let’s Build together

Email

team@uqies.com

Let’s Build together

Email

team@uqies.com