Ruteng, infopertama.com – The Indonesian Catholic University of St. Paul Ruteng (Unika St. Paulus Ruteng) has officially launched the 4th International Conference on Education, Humanities, Health, and Agriculture (ICEHHA) virtually on Saturday, December 13, 2024.
The event was cordially declared by the Rector of Unika St. Paulus Ruteng, Dr. Agustinus Manfred Habur, Lic. Theol., who delivered an inspiring speech emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to address increasingly complex global challenges.
A Call to an Action
This year’s conference carries the overarching theme, “Sustainable Innovation for Global Future: Bridging Education, Humanities, Health, Agriculture, and Engineering.”
Dr. Manfred noted that this theme serves not only as a focal point for discussion but also as a call to action that transcends traditional boundaries.
“The world is currently facing interconnected challenges—climate change, social inequality, food crises, and global health issues. These challenges can only be addressed if we dare to build bridges of knowledge and shared human values,” he stated.
A Laboratory for Innovative Ideas
Dr. Manfred described ICEHHA as more than just an academic forum. He portrayed the conference as a space for dialogue, a laboratory of creative ideas, and a platform for intellectual courage.
According to Dr. Manfred, the event reaffirms the vision of Unika St. Paulus Ruteng as a transformative and relevant academic community.
“We are committed to creating innovations that are not only sustainable but also reflect care for humanity and our planet,” said Dr. Manfred.
Transforming Ideas into Action
In his address, the Rector emphasized the importance of translating the ideas generated at the conference into actionable steps.
“We gather here not just as individuals with academic titles, but as members of humanity who bear great responsibility for the future of this world,” he added.
He expressed hope that every idea emerging from the conference discussions would serve as a seed for tangible solutions to meet future needs.
Dr. Manfred concluded his speech with an optimistic and passionate declaration: “With great enthusiasm, I officially declare the 4th ICEHHA open. May these conference days be moments of mutual learning, respect, and innovation. Happy discussing, working, and innovating!” he said as he opened the event at 8:15 AM WITA.
Fostering Multidisciplinary Collaboration
The conference is attended by academics, researchers, and practitioners from various countries, making it a platform for multidisciplinary collaboration.
Five keynote speakers from three countries are participating, bringing expertise across diverse fields: Prof. Dr. Yazid Basthomi, M.A. (Indonesia): Expert in education development and humanities studies. Prof. Ir. Sahat Martua Pasaribu, M.Eng., Ph.D. (Indonesia): Specialist in technological innovation for sustainability. Dr. Willy Ardian Renandya (Singapore): Expert in cross-cultural education and language learning development. Asst. Prof. Dr. Prapaporn Muangkoon (Thailand): Researcher in sustainability in health and society. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rozana Zakaria (Malaysia): Leader in sustainable agriculture innovation.
Hope for Real-World Impact
With its interdisciplinary theme, the 4th ICEHHA is expected to act as a catalyst for tangible change in advancing sustainable development goals.
Dr. Manfred highlighted that the conference’s success will be measured by its impact on addressing both local and global challenges.
The 4th ICEHHA will run until December 14, 2024, featuring various exciting sessions designed to inspire participants.
With a spirit of collaboration and innovation, Unika St. Paulus Ruteng reaffirms its commitment to leading change toward a more sustainable future.
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