Panel Discussion at Binus Research and Innovation Expo 15 June 2023

Binus University Alam Sutera Campus came alive with the spirit of innovation and collaboration as the Research and Technology Transfer Binus University successfully organized the Research and Innovation Expo 2023 on June 15. The event aimed to bridge the gap between academia and industry by showcasing the groundbreaking research products of Binus faculty members to potential industrial partners.

The highlight of the Expo was a panel discussion featuring distinguished speakers from various fields. Dr. Pingkan Cynthia Belinda Rumondor, M.Psi, skillfully moderated the discussion, ensuring a lively and insightful exchange of ideas. The esteemed panelists included Dr. Ir. Lukito Hasta Pratopo, M.Sc., President of the Asosiasi Science and Techno Park Indonesia (ASTPI); Prof. Dr. Eng. Fergyanto E. Gunawan, M.Sc., Dean of Binus ASO School of Engineering; Nugroho Juli Setiadi, M.M., Ph.D., a senior faculty member of Binus Business School; and Sugiarto Romeli, the Director of Sustainability and New Product Development at PT Impack Pratama Industry.

During the discussion, the panelists shared their expertise and insights on research, innovation, and technological advancements. They discussed the importance of collaboration between academia and industry in driving sustainable development and improving the competitiveness of Indonesian industries in the global market. The speakers emphasized the need for universities to play a vital role in nurturing innovative ideas and translating them into practical solutions that address real-world challenges.

The lobby of Binus University Alam Sutera Campus hosted a Research Product Showcase and the auditorium showed a public lecture by Mr. Bahlil Lahadia, the Minister of Investment and Chair of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) of the Republic of Indonesia. Additionally, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony took place between the Rector of Binus University, Prof. Dr. Ir. Harjanto Prabowo, M.M., and Minister Bahlil Lahadalia. Following these events, the Binus Joint Innovation Center (BJIC) was inaugurated, and the Binus BRIDGE app was officially launched.

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