Industry, business and community

Industry, business and community

Since its inception, the International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) has maintained close ties with businesses, forming a key pillar of its operating model. Today, we engage in deep collaborations with both international and domestic enterprises, offering a broad range of services including Executive Education, Corporate Consulting, Academic Knowledge Sharing, Corporate Sponsorships, Joint Conferences, and Guest Professorships. These initiatives aim to cultivate a fertile ecosystem for knowledge exchange and practical application, fostering mutually beneficial relationships that drive innovation and growth for companies, the school, and our students.

Through these partnerships, IBSS acts as a bridge between the academic world and the business community. We orchestrate industry-academia collaborations that leverage the seasoned expertise of our faculty and the robust professional and academic backgrounds of our students, providing strategic insights and professional opinions to address business challenges. Our vibrant alumni network enhances our reputation and fosters engagement.

To better serve our community, IBSS has launched the “Smart Manufacturing Insight” mini-program. This exclusive community for entrepreneurs and industry leaders brings together academia and industry professionals, offering global insights into various business challenges. Featuring event announcements, content co-creation, and information exchange, over the past year, the Smart Manufacturing Insight has consolidated and published information on ten major themes and over fifty events from the business school. Registered members have the opportunity for early registration and free participation, with exclusive discounts available for verified alumni and partners.

There are 8 theme of Smart Manufacturing Insight (SMI):
  • Event Co-operation
  • Tailor-made Trainings
  • Information Publish
  • Industrial Trends Leading
  • Ideas Collision
  • Alumni Gathering
  • Talents Exchange
  • Industrial Development Promotion



Scan the QR code below and discover how IBSS, through the Smart Manufacturing Insight (SMI), can unlock new horizons for your organization and join us in paving the way for the future of business education and practice.