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East Indonesia Research Summit 2026
Join us in South Sulawesi as we explore how institutions can strengthen research quality, visibility, and collaboration - while upholding research integrity, responsible AI practices, and trusted scholarly knowledge in an evolving research landscape
Local Excellence to Global Impact: Advancing Research for the SDGs
Eastern Indonesia is home to rich biodiversity, dynamic communities, and a growing network of research institutions whose work is increasingly shaping solutions to both regional and global challenges. From marine ecosystems and environmental sustainability to community development and climate resilience, research from the region plays a vital role in advancing knowledge that supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Co-organized by Elsevier and Universitas Hasanuddin, the Elsevier East Indonesia Higher Education Research Forum brings together university leaders, researchers, librarians, and policymakers to explore how institutions can elevate locally driven research onto the global stage. Anchored on the theme Local Excellence to Global Impact, the forum will examine how institutions can strengthen research quality, visibility, and collaboration—while upholding research integrity, responsible AI practices, and trusted scholarly knowledge in an evolving research landscape. Through shared insights and dialogue, the event aims to support universities in translating local research strengths into meaningful global impact.
Event information
Venue: UNHAS Hotel and Convention Center, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Date: Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 17:00 PM (Registration starts at 8:00 AM)
Key topics & highlights
Elevating Local Research to Global Impact – Showcasing Eastern Indonesia’s research strengths and strategies to enhance international visibility, collaboration, and influence.
Advancing the SDGs Through Research – Exploring how regional research contributes to global priorities, including marine biodiversity, environmental sustainability, and community resilience.
Research Integrity in the Age of AI – Addressing responsible AI adoption, transparency, and the importance of trusted, verifiable knowledge sources.
Why attend?
Gain insights into AI in the research lifecycle – Understand how artificial intelligence is shaping research discovery, analysis, and collaboration while highlighting the importance of responsible AI and research integrity.
Discover research addressing regional and global challenges – See how institutions in Eastern Indonesia are contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including areas such as marine biodiversity, environmental sustainability, and community resilience.
Exchange ideas with leading experts and peers – Engage with researchers, librarians, and academic leaders on advancing responsible and impactful research.
Agenda
Time | Agenda | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
8:00 – 9:00 | Registration | |
9:00 – 9:05 | Cultural performance | |
9:05 – 9:20 | Opening remarks | Prof. Dr. Ir. Jamaluddin Jompa, M.Sc., Rector, Universitas Hasanuddin |
9:20 - 9:50 | Keynote 1 | Dr. Johan Jang, Strategic Engagement Manager SEA, Elsevier |
9:50 - 10:20 | Plenary session 1 | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fiffy Hanisdah Saikim, Director and Executive Secretary, Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation, Universiti Malaysia Sabah / Malaysia AIMS Program, Ministry of Higher Education (Malaysia) |
10:20 - 10:25 | Q&A | |
10:25 11:00 | Morning networking break | |
11:00 - 11:30 | Plenary session 2 | Speaker to be confirmed |
11:30 - 11:35 | Q&A | |
11:35 - 12:35 | Panel discussion: Turning SDGs into Action: Where to Start and How to Scale Impact | Panelists and moderator to be confirmed |
12:35 - 13:35 | Networking lunch | |
13:35 - 14:05 | Keynote 2 | Speaker to be confirmed |
14:05 - 14:35 | Plenary session 3 | Speaker to be confirmed |
14:35 - 14:40 | Q&A | |
14:40 - 15:10 | Afternoon networking break | |
15:10 15:40 | Plenary session 4 | Speaker to be confirmed |
15:40 - 15:45 | Q&A | |
15:45 - 16:15 | Plenary session 5 | Speaker to be confirmed |
16:15 - 16:30 | Closing remarks | Omar Malik, Regional Director SEA & ANZ, Elsevier |
Partners & speakers
Join us in South Sulawesi as we explore how institutions can strengthen research quality, visibility, and collaboration - while upholding research integrity, responsible AI practices, and trusted scholarly knowledge in an evolving research landscape