Banda Aceh – The Indonesia Science, Technology, and Industry Convention (KSTI) 2025 has become a strategic stage to accelerate national economic transformation based on research and innovation. This prestigious event takes place on 7–9 August 2025 and is scheduled to be officially opened by the President of the Republic of Indonesia.
With the theme “Science and Technology for Growth & Economic Equity”, KSTI 2025 brings together more than 1,000 leading Indonesian scientists, Nobel laureates, cabinet ministers, world-renowned researchers, state-owned enterprise leaders, and industry players in a pentahelix forum. The agenda includes the President’s address, public lectures, panel discussions, business meetings, and exhibitions of flagship research from universities and industries.
KSTI 2025 serves as a strategic forum that unites scientists, academics, industry leaders, and policymakers across national priority sectors. President Prabowo expressed his hope that this forum will generate concrete breakthroughs for the nation’s progress in science and technology.
USK Demonstrates a Central Role
Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK) recorded a significant contribution in the list of outstanding scientists invited to participate in KSTI 2025. The latest data from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology shows:
- 36.11% (13 of 36) of USK scientists on the list come from the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA).
- Of this number, 16.66% (6 of 36) represent the Department of Physics.
- In addition, there are 2 from Chemistry, 1 from Informatics, and 1 from Statistics.
- Specifically within FMIPA, 46.15% (6 of 13) are from the Department of Physics.
Thus, the departments under FMIPA have successfully contributed the main outstanding scientists from USK recognized by the Ministry in 2025, underscoring the faculty’s key role in elevating the university’s reputation at the national level.
This achievement highlights the crucial role of USK scientists, particularly in the fields of basic and applied sciences, in advancing Indonesia’s scientific and technological development.
Prof. Dr. Eng. Nasrullah Idris, M.T., Chair of the FMIPA Senate, expressed his pride in this accomplishment. “The participation of FMIPA scientists, especially from the Department of Physics, in such a national event as KSTI demonstrates the quality of USK’s research. This is proof that our contribution is increasingly tangible in supporting national development,” he said.
Separately, Dean of FMIPA USK, Prof. Dr. Taufik Fuadi Abidin, S.Si., M.Tech., also expressed his appreciation to the selected lecturers and researchers. “We extend our highest appreciation for the dedication of FMIPA scientists. Hopefully, participation in KSTI 2025 will further open opportunities for strategic collaborations, both nationally and internationally,” he remarked.
Meanwhile, USK Rector, Prof. Dr. Ir. Marwan, conveyed his hope that the contributions of USK lecturers will continue to grow. “We expect the role of USK academics to further expand in line with strategic efforts to enhance the impact of our researchers at both the national and international levels,” he stated.
A Momentum for Collaboration and the SDGs
The President’s presence at KSTI 2025 serves as a strong symbol that research and innovation are not only academic agendas but also matters of national interest. The convention is expected to formulate a national research roadmap supporting eight priority industrial sectors, while strengthening Indonesia’s economic independence, social sustainability, and technological innovation.
The relevance of KSTI 2025 is also aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:
- SDG 4 (Quality Education) through capacity building of scientists and academics,
- SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) through research downstreaming into value-added products,
- SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) via the integration of science and technology into national development,
- SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through pentahelix collaboration among government, academia, industry, society, and media.
KSTI 2025 is projected to be the largest collaborative space between scientists, government, industry, and society, ensuring that science and technology truly become the foundation of a competitive and sustainable national development.
