Swiss German University Hosted the 2024 Konferensi Nasional Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Corporate Social Responsibility (PkM CSR)
Swiss German University (SGU) proudly hosted the 2024 Konferensi Nasional Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Corporate Social Responsibility (PkM CSR) on October 10th – 11th, 2024. It was an influential event bringing together academic and industry leaders to promote sustainable community empowerment.
This year, the conference, co-hosted by Universitas Islam Al-Azhar, Nusa Tenggara Barat, was held in partnership with several prestigious universities, including Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (UMN), Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH), Universitas Pradita, Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), Universitas Wijaya Putra (UWP), and Universitas Telkom Bandung.
The conference, aimed at academics, researchers, professionals, practitioners, and policymakers, focused on critical themes such as technology, education, health, economy, and sustainability. The sub-themes included:
- Appropriate Technology
- Information and Communication Technology
- Food and Health
- Education
- Economy, Social, and Culture
- Environment and Disaster Management
One of SGU’s representatives, Kholis Abdurachim Audah, contributed to the event with a keynote presentation titled “Utilizing Mangrove Plants as a Model for Sustainable Economic Empowerment of Communities”. His session highlighted the crucial role of mangrove plants in supporting sustainable economic empowerment within local communities. Through this model, mangroves serve not only as a natural resource for environmental preservation but also as a means to stimulate long-term community economic growth.
Swiss German University also contributed significantly with a robust delegation of experts, showcasing a diverse range of research and community engagement projects, including :
- Anthon Stevanus Tondo, S.E., MBA. – “Digital Transformation for SMEs to Level Up: Business Simulation and ERP Implementation as a Strategy to Increase the Competitiveness of SMEs in South Tangerang.”
- Deborah Nauli Simorangkir, Ph.D. – “Communication Audits at Four Companies in Jakarta and Tangerang.”
- -Ing. Panji N.A.Mukadis, S.Kom., M.M. – “Branding for Small Businesses and Video Content Creation in the Gen Z Dominated Era.”
- Kholis Abdurachim Audah , M.Sc., Ph.D., Tabligh Permana, S.Si., Amalda Siti Anisa, and Aditya Bhatara – “Sustainable Economic Empowerment of Coastal Communities through Thematic Mangrove Planting.”
- Riyadh Rizky Adam, ST., M.S.M. – “Branding Strategy for Small Medium Enterprises in the Digital Era.”
- Rano Abryanto, S. Tr. Par., M.Par. and Robert La Are SST. Par., M. Par.– “Developing a Coffee Capsule Start-up for Export Based on Flavor Technology Innovation (Enzyme and Synthetic Flavor) to Maintain Quality.”
- Ir. Yosman Bustaman, M.Buss. and Dr. Nila Krisnawati Hidayat , S.E., M.M. – “Developing E-Commerce Websites and Point of Sales Applications to Increase the Revenue of SMEs in Tangsel’s Gerai Lengkong Cooperative.”
- Eng. Aditya Tirta Pratama, S.Si, M.T., Dr. Tanika D. Sofianti, S.T., M.T., Ir. Triarti Saraswati, M.Eng., Niklas Parlindungan Simorangkir, and Ivan Kurniawan – “The Lean 4.0 Workshop: An Overview.”
Reflecting on SGU’s involvement, Rector Dr. Dipl.-Ing. Samuel P. Kusumocahyo commented, “Swiss German University is dedicated to driving sustainable solutions through our academic research and community engagement initiatives. Our participation in the PkM CSR conference demonstrates our commitment to addressing critical societal challenges, from economic development to environmental sustainability.”
He continued, “The work presented by our faculty reflects our core values of fostering innovation and creating meaningful impact through education and collaboration. SGU is proud to contribute to this important dialogue on community and corporate social responsibility, helping to shape a more sustainable future.”
SGU’s participation in this national conference underscores its mission to integrate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) into its research and educational activities, contributing to innovative and sustainable solutions for society’s most pressing challenges.
About Swiss German University
SWISS GERMAN UNIVERSITY (SGU) was established in 2000 as a joint effort between Indonesia, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. We are the pioneer in offering international curricula in Indonesia. Qualified students can graduate with a Double Degree from Indonesia and Germany, which SGU provides in cooperation with partner universities; surely a valuable tool for your future careers. Ever since its establishment, SGU has been dedicated to delivering quality education in line with international standards and aims to develop skilled professionals who meet the demands of the industry. In order to achieve its objectives, SGU offers quality-oriented learning through 16 Bachelor‘s Degree Programs and 6 Master’s Degree Programs ranging from Engineering, Information Technology, and Business to Life Sciences and Social Sciences. Furthermore, with small class sizes, and with English as the medium of instruction, you can look forward to pursuing your tertiary education and degree with full confidence.
