The 2nd International Conference on Global Innovation and Trends in Economy (InCoGITE) 2020
November 5, 2020
Tangerang – Swiss German University together with Multimedia Nusantara University and the University of Pelita Harapan held The 2nd International Conference on Global Innovation and Trends in Economy (InCoGITE) in 2020, with the theme of “Global Business Sustainability in the New Normal Era: Challenges and Opportunities in The Covid-19 Pandemic”. This event will be held online and broadcasted live from Swiss German University, the Prominence Tower, Alam Sutera, Tangerang, Indonesia. InCoGITE 2020 is getting a lot of enthusiasm. 80 high-qualified papers have been strictly screened, not only from Indonesia, but also various papers submitted from Thailand, Jordan, Algeria, India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Switzerland. InCoGITE 2020 will also be attended by 367 participants in general and it is estimated that there will be 400 participants attending the conference.
This great conference also shares the joy and enthusiasm as Swiss German University (SGU) has been established for 20 years this year. SGU commits to striving for quality education, not only through a curriculum that is continuously adjusted to the competencies needed in the future, but also by being committed to holding conferences for scholars, academicians, experts from industry, researchers, and the government. Through InCoGITE 2020, SGU as one of the higher educations in Indonesia sees that human capital is critical in today’s volatile and fast-paced business environment. There is no other way except ADAPT! and move forward with a new perspective. SGU supports thoroughly the transformation in order to meet the competency needs of Industry 4.0.
The Minister of Research and Technology / Head of the National Research and Innovation Agency (MenristekBRIN), Prof. Bambang Permadi Soemantri Brodjonegoro, PhD., and Dr. Ir. Sukardi Silalahi, MBA., CEO of PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Internasional (TELIN), are also confirmed as the main speakers. Various names of invited speakers have also been confirmed to support InCOGITE 2020, including:
- Professor Theodore Benetatos, from IMI International Management Institute, Switzerland,
- Professor Ang Peng Hwa, from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), School of Communication, Singapore,
- Professor Nunuy Nur Afiah, from Padjadjaran University, Indonesia,
- Associate Professor Viverita, from the University of Indonesia, Indonesia,
- Komang Aryasa, from Telekomunikasi Indonesia,
- Ginto Hutagalung, from HHRMA Banten, Indonesia,
Through her speech, rector of Swiss German University, Dr. rer. nat. Filiana Santoso, stated that currently the world is entering industry 4.0 that connects all physical systems with virtual and cyber processes. Human beings keep innovating continuously to obtain a better life by creating inventions that can produce something that is effective and efficient. These days, the world is experiencing disruptions marked by indicators: simpler (easier), cheaper (cost less), accessible (more affordable), and faster. In the business world, fundamental changes occur in all spectrums. “ADAPT OR DIE! Those who do not adapt will be in trouble. The more rapid the changes pace, the more dangerous the impacts of stubbornly taking the old ways and old perspective,” she said.
Dr. rer. nat. Filiana Santoso added that higher education as the provider of human capital for the industry must adjust themselves to meet the competency needs of Industry 4.0. Digital transformation is a must, because it connects technology specialists across all sectors and fields in order to meet business needs and market requirements. It builds innovation and high-tech know-how to assist business initiatives or to upgrade technology for future growth.
“SGU has also participated in education for empowering communities globally. By lifting up individuals within communities, SGU encourages and supports sustainable community and economic development,” she added.
Good quality of education and research will generate technology, innovation and entrepreneurship which will eventually improve quality of life and the prosperity of societies, nations and the world as a whole.
About InCoGITE
Readiness to face Industry 4.0 can be measured through several aspects such as technology and innovation; human resources; investment and global trade; institutional framework; natural resources; market forces; research and development as well as economic scale. Higher education as the provider of human capital for the industry must adjust themselves to meet the competency needs of Industry 4.0. Various innovations must be done to upgrade human capital in accordance with the needs of industry 4.0. Basic things a university needs to do are reviewing and redesigning curriculum, encouraging foreign talent mobility programs, collaborating with stakeholders including industry and government as the users of university graduates. Considering this background, Swiss German University, Multimedia Nusantara University, and Pelita Harapan University, conducted the first International Conference on Global Innovation and Trend in Economics (InCoGITE) last year. This year, InCoGITE will present a theme, entitled “Global Business Sustainability in the New Normal Era: Challenges & Opportunities in Pandemic Covid-19”. InCOGITE 2020 accommodates various scientific disciplines of science from Finance, Accounting, Investment, Marketing, Tourism, IT & Operation, Communication in Business, Strategic Management, and Human Resource that synergize one another in innovation and economy.
InCoGITE is held in conjunction with ICONIET 2020, which continues the success of ICONIET 2015 and ICONIET 2018, collaborating with partners such as: South Westphalia University of Applied Science (FH Suedwestfallen) Germany, Ernst Abe University of Applied Science Jena (EAH Jena) Germany, Palawan State University Philippines, and International Management Institute (IMI) Switzerland, Hokkaido University Japan (HU Japan), Maha Sharakam University Thailand (MSU Thailand), BMS College of Engineering Bangalore India, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM Malaysia), Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies Philippines, Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (UMN), Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH), and Universitas Indonesia (UI).
About Swiss German University
SWISS GERMAN UNIVERSITY (SGU) was founded in 2000 as a joint effort between Indonesia, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. SGU is a pioneer university offering an international curriculum in Indonesia. Eligible students can graduate with a Double Degree from Indonesia (sarjana degree) and Germany / Switzerland (bachelor degree), which SGU provides with partner universities; This is certainly a valuable thing for the future careers of its graduates.
Ever since its establishment, SGU has been dedicated to delivering quality education in line with international standards and aims to develop skilled professionals that meet the demands of industry. To achieve these goals, SGU offers quality-oriented learning through 12 Bachelor Programs and 4 Masters Programs. SGU is committed to participating in empowering future human resources who can compete globally and can participate in building a sustainable economy. This can also be seen in the latest curriculum transformation, SGU has adapted to the competency needs of hard / soft skills in Industry 4.0.
