Press Release
Perhimpunan Pelajar Indonesia di Hongaria (PPI Hungary) organized the1st International Conference on Sustainability, Environment and Technology (IC-SET) on Friday, 23 August 2024, at ELTE Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, Hungary.
IC-SET 2024 was a product of collaboration between PPIH, Doktoranduszok Országos Szövetsége (the National Association of Doctoral Students – DOSZ), Persatuan Pelajar Indonesia Dunia (PPID) and PPID International Symposium. The organizer’s goal was to spur “young researchers to explore, discuss, and advance knowledge in sustainability assessment, environment, and technology by encouraging greater international collaboration and understanding,” according to Chairman of IC-SET 2024 Agustiyara.
Additionally, IC-SET was also attended and opened by His Excellency A. H. Dimas Wahab, the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Hungary. He was represented by Mr. Ifan Mahdiyat Sofiana, Minister Councilor for Socio-Cultural and Political Diplomacy.
Dr. Zoltán Dubéczi, Secretary General of the Hungarian Rectors’ Conference, expressed his appreciation for PPIH’s breakthrough activity. Dr. Imre Hamar, Vice Rector of International Affairs of ELTE Eötvös Loránd University, and Dr. Norbert Bencze, Presidential Commissioner of DOSZ, were also in attendance. Both actively worked with PPIH to make this conference possible.
Four keynote speakers delivered their remarks. First, Dr. Csaba Moldicz from Mathias of Corvinus Collegium Foundation, whose speech was entitled “Technological Competition in the World: Challenges and Future Directions”. Second, Dr. Siti Yulidhar Harunasari, M. Pd, Rector of LIA University, who spoke about “Integrating Technology for Sustainable Education”. Third, Dr. Dra. Paula Tjatoerwidya Aggarina, M. M., from Tarumanagara University, who discussed “The Role of Indonesian Private Universities in Realising Inclusive and Sustainable Education”. Last but not least, Mr. Haekal Al Asyari, LL. M, Chairman of PPIH 2024/2025 – his speech explored “The Crucial Role of Students in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals”.
IC-SET 2024 was attended by 40 speakers and 150 participants, both online and in-person, from several countries such as Indonesia, Hungary, Albania, Kosovo, Russia, Poland and India. The participants are scholars and researchers committed to addressing the critical challenges facing our world today and creating a sustainable future.
The multidisciplinary nature of the conference reflects the complexity of the issues and highlights the need for an integrated approach to sustainability challenges. This manifested in the participation of individuals from a diverse set of disciplines, including environmental science, agriculture, engineering, urban planning, policy, law, economics, and business.
Mr. Haekal added that the purpose of this conference is not only to collect academic papers and publish journals, but also to encourage young researchers to collaborate with partners. The success of this conference is the result of the hard work and dedication of many parties, including co-hosts and sponsors such as ELTE Eötvös Loránd University, Tarumanagara University, LIA University, and the Indonesian Trade Promotion Centre / ITPC Budapest from the Ministry of Trade, Republic of Indonesia. IC-SET 2024 was also supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia for Hungary, Youth Catalyst Foundation, stratsea, LLDIKTI Region III Jakarta and (Malaysian Student in Hungary (MASIH).
