Unhas Graduate School Holds the GIESED 2020 International Conference
The Graduate School (SPS) of Universitas Hasanuddin once again held an international conference titled “The 3rd International Conference on Global Issues for Infrastructure, Environment, and Socio-Economic Development.” This year’s conference carried the theme “Enhancement of Science and Technology Application to Support the Implementation of SDGs.” The event began at 09:00 WITA and was held virtually via Zoom on Tuesday (24/11).
Speakers at the event included Dr. (HC) Ir. H. Suharso Monoarfa (Minister of National Development Planning/Head of Bappenas), Dr. Peter Davey (Griffith University, Australia), Prof. Hideali Yasuhara (Ehime University), Prof. Dr. Ir. Sumbangan Baja, M.Phil (Unhas, Indonesia), Dr. Rer. Nat. Arifuddin Idrus, ST., MT. (Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia), Prof. Dr. Eng. Adi Maulana, ST., M.Phil (Unhas, Indonesia), and Zul Fahmi Bin Mohamed Jaafar (School of Civil Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia).
The committee chair, Dr. Phil. Nat. Sri Widodo, ST., MT., explained in his introduction that this international conference was the third annual event of its kind. Speakers came from various countries, and a total of 150 papers were scheduled to be presented.
“The participants’ presentations are divided into seven parallel sessions using Zoom virtual rooms. Although held online, we hope the entire process can run smoothly,” said Widodo.
The Dean of the Unhas Graduate School, Prof. Dr. Ir. Jamaluddin Jompa, expressed his appreciation to the organizing committee. He acknowledged the significant challenges faced in holding this event, noting that thanks to the cooperation and commitment of all parties, the conference was able to proceed successfully.
Prof. Jamal further explained that the conference brings together interdisciplinary collaboration across various fields of science, discussing global themes from multiple perspectives. It is hoped that this conference can become a platform for the development of knowledge and the exchange of information among participants.
The event was officially opened by the Rector of Unhas, Prof. Dr. Dwia Aries Tina Pulubuhu, MA. In her remarks, she expressed high appreciation for the conference, which would certainly add to participants’ knowledge and serve as a platform for sharing experiences and ideas on global issues in community life, particularly in facing the new normal era.
Prof. Dwia also explained the role of technological development in supporting the 17 SDG targets. With the presence of technology, it is hoped that the process of accelerating the achievement of sustainable development goals can be optimized. She also emphasized the importance of developing innovations that can contribute to improving community welfare.
“To achieve the 17 SDG goals, the process itself is also very important to pay attention to. I am confident that this conference will inspire new insights for participants and certainly help build networks,” explained Prof. Dwia.
Following the official opening, the GIESED 2020 international conference continued with presentation sessions from the speakers. The conference ran until 18:00 WITA.(*/mir)