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[Indonesia-R10] Turning STEM Ideas into Innovative and Sustainable Businesses

Co-organizers: IEEE Region 10, IEEE Indonesia Section, Hasanuddin University, Maranatha Christian University

Audience: High school students and teachers

Overview

Efforts to strengthen STEM are growing worldwide, yet many young people still face barriers to fully engaging in these fields. This seminar is designed to broaden participation in STEM and engineering by showing students how curiosity, creativity, and ideas can lead not only to scientific discovery but also to meaningful and sustainable businesses that solve real-world problems. By highlighting diverse role models and inclusive innovation ecosystems, the session aims to spark interest in STEM entrepreneurship, especially among students who may not yet see a place for themselves in these fields.

Date, Time, and Location

  • Date: Saturday, 27 September 2025
  • Time: 09:00 to 16:00 WITA (GMT+8)
  • Modality: Hybrid, onsite and Zoom
  • Venue: Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia

Program Schedule

  • 09:00 to 09:15: Registration
  • 09:15 to 09:20: Opening by the MC
  • 09:20 to 09:30: Opening remarks by a representative of Hasanuddin University (Rector or Dean, onsite)
  • 09:30 to 09:40: Opening remarks by the President of IEEE Region 10 (online)
  • 09:40 to 09:50: Opening remarks by the Coordinator of Educational Activities Committee, IEEE Region 10 (online)
  • 09:50 to 10:00: Opening remarks by the President of IEEE Indonesia Section (online)
  • 10:00 to 10:10: Opening remarks by the Coordinator of Educational Activities Committee, IEEE Indonesia (onsite)
  • 10:10 to 10:30: Introductory talk, “Turning STEM Ideas into Innovative and Sustainable Businesses”
    • Speaker: Oscar Karnalim, S.T., M.T., Ph.D., SMIEEE
    • Associate Professor and Dean, Faculty of Smart Technology and Engineering, Maranatha Christian University
    • Former CTO of two startups and a judge for several innovation challenges
  • 10:30 to 10:50: Engineering and Innovation: Startups
    • Speaker: Prof. Dr. Ir. Indrabayu, S.T., M.T., M.Bus.Sys., IPM, ASEAN Eng.
    • Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Hasanuddin University
  • 10:50 to 11:20: Q&A with Oscar Karnalim and Prof. Dr. Ir. Indrabayu
  • 11:20 to 11:30: Group photo
  • 11:30 to 13:00: Break (ISHOMA)
  • 13:00 to 13:40: Sharing session of engineering graduates
    • Speakers: Two alumni from Hasanuddin University and two alumni from Maranatha Christian University
  • 13:40 to 14:00: Q&A with all speakers from the sharing session
  • 14:00 to 16:00: Workshop on Control and Automation
    • Facilitators: Dr. Erwani Merry Sartika, S.T., M.T., and two alumni from Maranatha Christian University