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Prof. Brian delivered this statement at the 2025 Indonesian Convention on Science, Technology, and Industry (KSTI), held at Sabuga, ITB, on Thursday (August 7, 2025). Organized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemendiktisaintek) in collaboration with ITB, the event runs through August 9, 2025.

“KSTI 2025 serves as a strategic platform to bring together the strength of scientific research and innovation, industrial creativity, and clear national policy direction. It represents our shared commitment to positioning science and technology as key instruments in our national development,” said Prof. Brian.

KSTI 2025 is expected to produce a national research roadmap that will guide development in eight strategic sectors. These include: Energy, Defense, Digital transformation (including artificial intelligence and semiconductors), Downstreaming and industrialization, Health, Self-Sufficiency in Food, Maritime, Advanced materials and manufacturing

The selection of these priority sectors is driven by the urgency to accelerate Indonesia’s economic transformation toward a knowledge-based, high-quality, and globally competitive system. This initiative not only aims to meet domestic demands but also aspires to position Indonesia as a key global industry player. All of these efforts align with President Prabowo’s Asta Cita vision, which emphasizes economic sovereignty, sustainable development, and the advancement of technological innovation.

KSTI 2025 Gathers Over 1,000 Leading STEM Researchers

The 2025 KSTI welcomed 1,066 leading researchers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) from across Indonesia. Also in attendance were 401 university rectors and vice-rectors from public and private universities, as well as representatives from regional higher education services (LLDikti); 351 STEM lecturers from West Java and Jakarta; 26 Indonesian diaspora scientists; 150 ITB professors and Senate members; 297 representatives from 18 ministries and government agencies; 15 state-owned enterprises and companies under Danantara; 171 doctoral STEM students and 74 other students; along with 54 industry partners engaged in research and higher education.

“The mastery of science and technology must be optimized to improve the welfare of our people. Researchers and academics have a noble duty to drive industrial progress and produce excellent human resources,” Prof. Brian stated.

The second day of KSTI also featured two renowned global scientists: Nobel Laureate in Physics and astrophysicist Prof. Brian Schmidt, and semiconductor technology expert Prof. Chennupati Jagadish, President of the Australian Academy of Science. Both shared insights from their world-class research journeys and highlighted the importance of cross-border collaboration in fostering inclusive and sustainable innovation.

“Today, we will hear from two world-class figures who will speak about their research journeys and the impact of their work. This is a valuable opportunity,” Prof. Brian added.

The convention also included a technology innovation exhibition, a national industrial research policy forum, and inter-sectoral discussions as part of a strategy to accelerate the dissemination of technology to the production and service sectors. Thousands of Indonesia’s top scientists, particularly in STEM fields, actively participated in panel discussions focusing on the eight strategic national industries. Through KSTI 2025, Kemendiktisaintek hopes to further strengthen collaboration between higher education, research institutions, and industry to produce outstanding human resources and position Indonesia as an independent and globally competitive nation.